CNN news reports a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where police say a 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher on Thursday, and authorities are investigating motive and response details.
CNN news live updates describe a father and a teacher who intervened and were hailed for preventing further deaths, and local police told CNN they identified the suspect and were working to piece together the timeline of the attack.
Separately, the White House published an executive order on October 16 implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and saying the president “waive[d] the application” of many sanctions and duties in the law.
The White House order states, “I have submitted to the Congress a certification that the issuance of such a waiver at this time is in the national interests of the United States,” and lists specific sections of the Graham Act that are being waived.
How the two stories connect to wider coverage: CNN news is running continuous live updates on the Bend shooting and background on the victims and first responders, while the White House text explains the legal mechanism — section 115 of the Graham Act — that lets the president suspend those sanctions.
Those following the sanctions action can read the White House order for the exact legal language, while readers wanting a running account of the Oregon tragedy can follow CNN’s live reporting for on-the-ground updates.
Sources
- CNN — live updates reporting the Bend, Oregon, Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, casualties, and intervention by a father and teacher.
- The White House — full executive order dated October 16, 2026, waiving specified sanctions and stating a certification to Congress was submitted.
