Italian media on October 17 began with extensive coverage of the car bombing targeting journalist Sigfrido Ranucci and his daughter in Pomezia, noting the potent explosive used and Ranucci's assertion that it marked a "qualitative leap" in threats. Political figures, including Meloni and Piantedosi, condemned the attack and vowed increased protection.
By late morning, focus shifted to the government's approval of the 18.7 billion euro budget maneuver, with Prime Minister Meloni outlining priorities for families, salaries, healthcare, and business investments.
Early afternoon saw extensive reporting on the state funerals for the three Carabinieri killed in Verona, attended by President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni.
The evening's primary focus became President Trump welcoming Zelensky at the White House for discussions on Tomahawk missile supplies for Kyiv and a potential Trump-Putin meeting, with Trump emphasizing an end to the war without Tomahawks. Prince Andrew's renunciation of royal titles due to the Epstein scandal also received coverage.