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PoliticsToday

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Cancel Remaining Taxpayer-Funded TV Ads

A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to cancel any remaining TV ads funded with $20 million in taxpayer money, granting a two-week temporary restraining order. The administration had said the campaign was already ending.

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PoliticsToday

Graham and Andrews clash over Iran, AI and Trump in South Carolina Senate debate

Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews sparred Sunday in their only scheduled debate for a South Carolina Senate seat, trading attacks over national security experience, economic policy, and ties to President Trump.

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PoliticsToday

Suspect in Philadelphia Police Ambush Faces 76 Charges, Ordered Held Without Bail

Eric Lewis, 35, was arraigned on 76 charges including murder and homicide of a law enforcement officer following a Saturday shooting in West Philadelphia that killed Officer Shane Seiber and critically wounded his partner.

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PoliticsToday

Secret Service Director Says Threats Against Protectees Are Up Over 40% This Year

Secret Service Director Sean Curran told CBS's "60 Minutes" that threats against the agency's full-time protectees are up just over 40% from last year. He and Deputy Director Matthew Quinn also discussed drone threats and risks from Iran.

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PoliticsToday

Sen. Tillis Says Confirming Pete Hegseth Was 'Biggest Regret of My Career'

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina has publicly expressed regret over his January 2025 vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, calling it the biggest mistake of his political career in a new book and recent media appearances.

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PoliticsToday

Illinois College Covers Flock Cameras After Company Refuses Removal Request

Elgin Community College staff repeatedly covered surveillance cameras with trash bags after Flock Safety rejected the school's request to remove the equipment, citing contract terms. The dispute lasted months before the contract expired in April 2026.

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PoliticsYesterdayUpdated

DOJ Investigates Major TV Networks Over White House Press Pool Boycott

The Department of Justice is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News violated federal antitrust laws by suspending their White House television pool in September. The boycott came after the Trump administration revoked the credentials of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters.

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PoliticsYesterday

Nine Dead in Erie, Pennsylvania Shooting; Suspect Found Dead Inside Home

A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including two young children and a pregnant woman, at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday evening before taking his own life, authorities said Saturday.

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PoliticsYesterday

Trump Says He Will Be Blamed if Republicans Lose Midterms

President Donald Trump acknowledged at a Tennessee rally that he expects to bear blame if Republicans fail to win the midterm elections, while pledging a $5,000 payout to voters if his party retains control of Congress.

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PoliticsYesterday

Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch to Republican Party

President Donald Trump openly encouraged Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to become a Republican on Saturday, saying the senator would perform better politically as a GOP member. The appeal comes weeks before midterm elections that could reshape Senate control.

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PoliticsYesterday

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Revive Dismissed Lawsuit Against Clinton

President Trump petitioned the Supreme Court on Friday to overturn lower-court rulings that dismissed his lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others over the 2016 election. Lower courts had dismissed the case as frivolous and imposed nearly $1 million in sanctions against Trump and his attorney.

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PoliticsOct 10

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Policy on Reviewing State Voter Rolls

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's policy of obtaining state voter rolls and checking them against federal immigration databases, ruling the practice violates longstanding election laws and the Constitution.

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PoliticsOct 10Updated

Trump Administration Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court

The Trump administration announced sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday, blocking its U.S. assets and barring American transactions with the tribunal. The move escalates a long-standing campaign against the court, which the administration says has overreached its authority.

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PoliticsOct 10

Trump Forms Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Mortgage Fraud Allegations

President Trump has established a three-member committee to investigate whether Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage applications, with a hearing scheduled for November 5 at the White House. The move represents a renewed attempt to remove Cook after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier dismissal effort in June.

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PoliticsOct 10Updated

Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a lawyer and Trump Media advisor, as the new White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt who departed in August.

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PoliticsOct 10

Defendant in Cornell fraternity case seeks removal of New York attorney general

An attorney for Winston Lee, one of seven men accused in a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a Cornell University student, has requested that New York Attorney General Letitia James recuse herself from any criminal investigation, citing her prior social media statements supporting the accuser.

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PoliticsOct 10

ABC News Deletes Trump Sons Pentagon Contracts Story Without Explanation

ABC News removed a report linking Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump's investments to billions in Pentagon contracts, but provided no public explanation for the deletion. The retraction follows criticism from a spokeswoman for the investment firm 1789 Capital, who said the article contained factual errors.

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PoliticsOct 10

Texas Democratic Senate Candidate Talarico Returns to Campaign Trail After Flu Absence

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, reappeared at a campaign event Friday after nearly two weeks off the trail due to the flu, ending days of criticism from Republican opponents who questioned his whereabouts.

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PoliticsOct 9

Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump's Ban of Three News Outlets

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly extended a temporary block on President Trump's ban of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House grounds Thursday, with a ruling on longer-term protections expected by October 13.

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PoliticsOct 9

Army Report Identifies Systemic Failures in DC Midair Collision

A U.S. Army report released Thursday identified multiple systemic breakdowns that led to last year's midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people. The report recommends safety improvements across military aviation operations.

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PoliticsOct 9

ICE Officer Shoots Man in Bronx's Marble Hill; DHS Says Arrest Targeted Dominican Man

An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old man in his car in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx on Thursday, with a 5-year-old child inside, according to city officials. DHS said the operation targeted a man with a criminal record, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded an end to ICE enforcement in New York City.

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PoliticsOct 9

DHS reviewed tens of millions of voter records for noncitizen voters, documents show

Internal Department of Homeland Security documents released Wednesday reveal that immigration investigators reviewed over 98 million voter records as part of an election-integrity operation, while also scrutinizing dozens of nonprofit voter-registration organizations.

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PoliticsOct 9

DOJ Announces Largest Denaturalization Effort in Modern History Against 40 People

The Department of Justice has filed denaturalization petitions against 40 naturalized U.S. citizens accused of crimes ranging from espionage to fraud, marking what Attorney General Todd Blanche called the largest such effort in modern history.

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PoliticsOct 9Updated

US charges Maduro and wife with conspiracy to torture opponents, Americans

US prosecutors have charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to existing drug trafficking charges. The new indictment alleges they ordered torture of political opponents and American citizens to maintain their grip on power.

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PoliticsOct 9

Congressional Report: US Lost 81 Aircraft Worth Up to $3.3 Billion in Iran War

A Congressional Research Service report released this week documents the loss or damage of 81 US military aircraft in the Iran war, valued between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion, including advanced fighters, surveillance jets, and dozens of drones.

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PoliticsOct 9Updated

State Department watchdog opens investigation into Kimberly Guilfoyle over $100,000 demand

The State Department's Office of the Inspector General is investigating U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations that she requested a Trump donor pay her $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials.

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PoliticsOct 9

El-Sayed and Rogers Trade Personal Attacks in First Michigan Senate Debate in Grand Rapids

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers clashed over the Iran war, Israel, tariffs, healthcare and personal finances in their first Michigan Senate debate on Thursday. The hourlong event in Grand Rapids was marked by frequent insults and repeated interventions by the moderator.

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PoliticsOct 9

Haverford College Professor Arrested for Alleged Antisemitic Online Harassment Campaign

Guangtian Ha, a religion professor at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with federal cyberstalking after allegedly sending approximately 50 antisemitic threatening messages to a Jewish colleague using anonymous accounts.

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PoliticsOct 9

Trump Awards National Medals of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang, Su

President Donald Trump presented the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su at a White House science summit on Thursday, recognizing their contributions to American innovation.

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PoliticsOct 8

FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Accused of Planning ISIS-Inspired Mall of America Attack

Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned a mass shooting at the Mall of America during a Hmong Arts Celebration on October 24. The suspect purchased an assault rifle from an undercover FBI employee and was taken into custody during the transaction.

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