Oct 29, 2026 · 16 min
UN clash, Harris’s 2028 ambitions and Owens lawsuit reshape the headlines
Waltz Clash with Cuba at UN, Kamala Harris' 2028 Plans, Owens-Macron Lawsuit Update: AM Update 10/29
The episode connects a diplomatic confrontation, an emerging presidential calculation, a consequential defamation ruling, and an aviation security scare.
- 1Mike Waltz confronted Cuban officials at the United Nations before a Cuban diplomat was ordered to leave the United States.
- 2Kamala Harris is weighing another presidential campaign while urging Democrats to emphasize investigations and accountability over impeachment.
- 3A judge dismissed Candace Owens from the Macrons’ lawsuit but allowed claims against two companies linked to her to continue.
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Mike Waltz demanded that Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez back away from the podium, briefly halting the UN meeting before the dispute escalated.
The brief
At the United Nations, Mike Waltz confronted Cuban officials during a debate over the U.S. embargo, briefly suspending the meeting after Bruno Rodriguez approached the podium.
The dispute escalated into accusations that Cuban delegates tried to intimidate or assault American diplomats; a Cuban diplomat was ordered to leave the United States.
The General Assembly again condemned the U.S. embargo, though with less support than the previous year, underscoring the diplomatic tension surrounding the confrontation.
Kamala Harris is making a renewed national political push and reportedly considering a 2028 presidential run, while arguing Democrats should prioritize investigations and accountability.
A Delaware judge dismissed Candace Owens personally from the Macrons’ defamation case but kept claims against two associated companies alive; Mark Eiglarsh explains the remaining legal hurdles.
A United Airlines flight turned around after a drunken text joke by a passenger triggered a terrorism-related charge, adding an aviation-security scare to the day’s headlines.
What was said on this episode
5 statements · 5 negative
Mark Eiglarsh says Candace Owens remains financially exposed through her companies.
“She's still on the hook in terms of her companies”
Listen at 12:19
If the three-month deadline applies, the Macron lawsuit will be dismissed.
“if it's the three-month deadline, then this case goes bye-bye”
Listen at 12:47
The Macrons must prove actual malice because Candace Owens is a public figure.
“Because Candace is a public figure, the burden of proof is higher. They must prove actual malice.”
Listen at 13:11
The Macrons must prove damages to prevail against Candace Owens.
“they'd have to actually prove damages”
Listen at 14:01
Dante Milne was charged over a text interpreted as a terrorism-related threat.
“Milne charged with making threats or conveying false information concerning an act of terrorism”
Listen at 15:50
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
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