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California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Early voting data shows surging turnout nationwide with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in returned ballots as midterm elections approach. Turnout is pacing well ahead of 2022 levels in key battleground states.
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico condemned Elon Musk at a Texas rally, accusing the tech mogul of attempting to purchase political influence through massive campaign spending supporting Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 congressional votes before resurfacing and attributing his absence to hospitalization for depression. He now faces a competitive re-election campaign against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
What’s behind the early voting surge? It’s more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Nearly 21 million Americans have cast early ballots in midterm elections, though experts caution that early voting surges don’t necessarily indicate higher overall turnout rates.
‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
A 72-year-old California green card holder was arrested in a heavily publicized operation and charged with illegal voter registration, one of 28 noncitizens charged by the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Justice Department sued California to block vote tabulation from individuals it identified as noncitizens, providing 20,000+ names via an unsecured USB drive with a 48-hour deadline.
Trump’s new press secretary says it’s ‘unknown’ how much she’ll deal with media
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia says it remains uncertain how frequently she will engage with reporters or conduct briefings, while facing scrutiny over her legal credentials.
Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies
Trump plans to cap US refugee admissions at 17,500 for fiscal year 2027, with priority given to white South African Afrikaners, prompting criticism from refugee rights groups.
US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense | First Thing
Ukraine’s president has accused US President Trump of throttling Starlink access, claiming it undermines drone operations and air defense systems critical to defending against Russian attacks.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins dismissed allegations that she traded federal contracts for campaign cash as ‘completely false’ after an ethics complaint was filed against her ahead of midterm elections.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan before President Trump cancelled the proposal. Some religious allies of Hegseth had supported the public execution plan.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated tens of millions to support Republican Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico, as the closely watched race draws massive fundraising from both sides.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
A civil lawsuit filed in Florida federal court accuses former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking two women, allegations Gaetz has denied. The suit covers alleged conduct between 2017 and January 2019.
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Department of Justice sued California seeking to prevent tabulation of ballots from alleged noncitizens registered to vote ahead of midterm elections, submitting a list of over 20,000 names.
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, is investigating pediatricians over vaccine administration as part of alignment with the Make America Healthy Again movement amid measles vaccination rate declines.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing sanctions on two American human rights groups assisting the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Gaza war crimes.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico fielded questions on Gaza, abortion, and faith at a CNN town hall Wednesday, positioning himself as a moderate while his Republican opponent Ken Paxton battles scandals.
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