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Ohio Early Voting Begins; First-Day Lines Don’t Predict a Winner
Ohio’s early voting period has begun. Official dates, voter interviews and the Brown–Husted Senate contest explain the stakes, while first-day lines provide no reliable forecast of the winner.
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Dunleavy Questions Alaska’s Election Rules as Senate Recruitment Probe Continues
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is questioning the state’s election system as investigators examine alleged recruitment of a second Dan Sullivan into the Senate race. Peltola denies…
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Dunleavy Questions Alaska’s Election Rules as Senate Recruitment Probe Continues
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is questioning the state’s election system as investigators examine alleged recruitment of a second Dan Sullivan into the Senate race. Peltola denies involvement, while separate federal litigation seeks to restrict certification under specified circumstances.
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Appeals Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Set Aside Disputed California Ballots
A federal appeals court rejected the Justice Department’s emergency request to separate disputed California mail ballots before counting. The ruling follows a district court denial and highlights concerns about unreliable citizenship data, disruption to election operations and the risk of excluding eligible voters.
Politics
Appeals Court Pauses Order to Reopen DV-2027 Lottery, Giving Trump Relief
The Ninth Circuit has paused an order requiring the State Department to reopen the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The decision gives the Trump administration temporary relief while its appeal proceeds, without finally resolving whether the department’s failure to launch registration was lawful.
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Ted Cruz warns El-Sayed could pose security risk; Democrat denies Brotherhood ties
Ted Cruz warned that electing Abdul El-Sayed could pose national security risks. The Michigan Democrat denies Muslim Brotherhood membership, and fact-checkers have challenged claims about his alleged support for the organization.
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Trump calls for Peltola and second Sullivan to be removed from Alaska ballot and prosecuted
Trump demanded Mary Peltola and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. be removed from Alaska’s Senate ballot and prosecuted. Her campaign denies involvement as federal and state investigations examine alleged candidate recruitment.
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Rock Hill Rally: Trump Warns Democrats Could Undo Agenda
Trump urged Republican turnout in Rock Hill, warning that Democrats could reverse his agenda as South Carolina’s Senate contest approaches Election Day.
Politics
Obama Condemns Omar Probe as Report Details Earlier 2016 Inquiry
Obama criticized the current investigation of Ilhan Omar before new reporting detailed an earlier 2016 inquiry. Omar denies wrongdoing, and official records leave a claimed 2021 closure timeline unresolved.
Entertainment
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek’s Captain Picard and X-Men’s Professor Xavier, Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, known worldwide as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86. His representative confirmed he died October 28 at his Los Angeles home.
Elections
Obama Backs David Jolly for Florida Governor Ahead of November Vote
Barack Obama has endorsed David Jolly for Florida governor, emphasizing affordability and education. The video adds his support to the Democratic nominee’s campaign against Byron Donalds ahead of November 3.
Fact Check
Nearly All Republicans Backed Trump Law With Medicaid Cuts and Tax Breaks
Nearly all congressional Republicans supported Trump’s 2025 law combining Medicaid reductions and tax breaks. Official records confirm the votes, while several claims in the accompanying graphic need important qualifications.
Fact Check
Obama Criticizes GOP on Debt, but Graphic Misstates His Remarks
Obama criticized Republicans over federal borrowing at his Detroit rally. However, a supplied graphic alters his wording and incorrectly describes the roughly $40 trillion national debt as an annual deficit.
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Mike Johnson Warned of ‘Mini Mamdanis’ After June Primary Victories
Mike Johnson’s warning about “mini Mamdanis” dates to June 24, 2026. His office’s transcript confirms the remarks, which followed New York primary victories and became part of a broader Republican campaign message.
