Virginia Times' October 13 briefing: federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, a judge orders a halt to taxpayer-funded Trump ads, Ukraine ties any refinery pause to Russia stopping energy strikes, and rescuers keep working in Nepal's Gorkha district.

Kimberly Guilfoyle wrote on X that her time as U.S. ambassador to Greece may be ending and called the allegations against her false. The post comes as Trump and Rubio weigh whether to fire her, according to The Associated Press.

Formula 1 signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda beginning in the early 2030s. The planned Bugesera circuit would bring the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Treasury announced more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America, citing anti-money laundering and sanctions failures. The actions include a $1.2 billion FinCEN assessment, a $750 million OCC penalty and an $11.6 million OFAC settlement.

Formula 1 signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda beginning in the early 2030s. The planned Bugesera circuit would bring the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa home, according to a hospital doctor. Maharashtra announced state honors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors remembered his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

Countries and health organizations called for sustained pandemic preparedness funding, stronger national health systems and wider access to medical supplies at a U.N. General Assembly panel.

Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.