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Massachusetts mayor accused of using a pandemic loan to fund election campaign and pay his taxes
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly obtaining a $1.5 million pandemic loan and using it for personal expenses and campaign funding.
US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
The Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff to deploy more aircraft to a small 7-acre fire burning near his Idaho ranch last month, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s policy goals regarding gender-affirming care do not invalidate Justice Department subpoenas against medical providers in the field.
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration pursues peace talks with Iran that remain stalled over the reopened waterway.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
The EEOC denies issuing orders to halt federal class discrimination complaints, attributing a suspension to administrative judge error, while plaintiffs’ attorneys dispute this characterization based on evidence of multiple stalled cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to testify before a second Senate panel following a GOP-led contempt vote, with his lawyer citing concerns about political harassment.
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people
Democrats in Wisconsin are using deep canvassing—extended door-to-door conversations about healthcare policy—to build support for expanding Medicaid ahead of competitive fall elections centered on healthcare access and costs.
Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at separating combination vaccines into individual shots and spacing them apart, a move public health experts say lacks scientific justification and would create significant logistical and financial challenges.
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
White House border czar Tom Homan defended ICE’s plan to purchase electric shock gloves as a less-lethal tool to help officers avoid using deadly force during confrontations.
Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections
The Trump administration has terminated temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, allowing deportations to resume despite Haiti being on the US “do not travel” advisory list.
Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don’t count him out
Scott Colom, a Black Democratic prosecutor, is challenging Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, a state where Democrats face significant electoral headwinds but demographic shifts may create unexpected opportunities.
First Thing: Soaring oil profits from US-Iran conflict drive calls for windfall tax
Oil companies have generated substantial profits from the Iran conflict, prompting calls from Democratic lawmakers for a windfall tax on fossil fuel gains to provide relief to American consumers.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii’s state primary
Hawaii voters will decide races for lieutenant governor, congressional seats, and state legislative positions in Saturday’s primary, with a corruption scandal involving the current lieutenant governor shadowing the race.
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate passed an 86-11 bipartisan Russia sanctions bill Friday that was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham before his death last month.
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction, ruling Congress must approve the project. The decision is likely headed to the Supreme Court.
Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is pursuing efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following a Supreme Court decision allowing her to challenge her termination over mortgage fraud allegations she denies.
Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s classified information access, alleging he disclosed sensitive details about a new Air Force One aircraft to media outlets. Kendall denied the accusations, saying he has been careful not to reveal classified information.
California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics
California is considering fining content creators who fail to disclose payments from political campaigns, joining Texas in enforcing transparency rules for influencer-based political advertising.
US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses
The US embassy in London is offering grants up to $500,000 for public education programs, drawing criticism that it constitutes interference in British domestic politics through funding tied to American values.
Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding bill early Saturday in a 90-6 vote to keep federal agencies operating through early December, avoiding a government shutdown before the election.
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Data center expansion has emerged as a cross-partisan campaign issue, with candidates from both parties opposing new AI infrastructure projects amid voter concerns about energy costs and environmental impacts.
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