Hegseth says public can watch execution  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the public will be able to watch the execution of the Fort Hood shooter by firing squad.  —  Why it matters: The U.S. hasn't held a public execution in 90 years, and Hegseth's remarks raise questions …

ICE Agent on Scene of NYC Shooting Was Posing as Construction Worker, Eyewitness Says  —  U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents shot a person in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to police.  —  The shooting took place around 4 p.m. in Manhattan's Marble Hill neighborhood …

'We don't want this right now': James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days  —  In final stretch of the Texas Senate race, Talarico has not appeared in person since Sept. 26; he is expected to be back this weekend.  Opponent Ken Paxton is calling for “proof of life.”

The First Debate in Michigan's Heated Senate Race Was ... Intense  —  The Michigan Senate debate on Thursday was as heated and personal as the rest of the race has been.  —  Republican nominee Mike Rogers repeatedly called Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “glitchy AI chatbot” …

Trump's foreign worker crackdown comes for Microsoft, Adobe, IT firms  —  Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several other IT firms' ability to hire foreign-born workers for permanent residency in the U.S.

Photo shows top Trump aide's daughter with pro-Russia politician in Bosnia  —  An image circulated on social media and verified by CBS News shows Katie Wiles, the daughter of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, recently traveled to Republika Srpska, the Bosnian-controlled territory led by pro-Russian Serb strongman Milorad Dodik.

Justice Department seeks criminal charge for former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson  —  The former Trump aide was a star witness before the Jan. 6 committee.  The case is being pursued by the Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon.  —  WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is seeking …

“Go After Anybody”: ICE Gets Terrifying Marching Orders in California … Immigration and Customs Enforcement has quietly launched a 45-day immigration crackdown in California ahead of the midterm elections, instructing its officers to “go after anybody.”  —  The so-called “Operation Safe California” …

Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ toward Claude  —  The usage policy update also adds new rules addressing propaganda campaigns, surveillance, and weapon development. … Anthropic is making changes to its usage policy for the first time in over a year to reflect new and high-risk cases …

Northern Virginia county sues to block Trump from building his arch  —  Arlington County's all-Democratic board argues that the planned 250-foot-tall arch needs more review.  —  SummaryLoading...  Arlington County's local elected body sued to block construction of President Donald Trump's …

Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy  —  The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration's actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.  —  SummaryLoading...

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts  —  Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland …

California threatens to worsen House Democrats' 2027 headaches  —  More than half a dozen U.S. House districts in California will send a Democrat to Capitol Hill next year no matter what.  Party leadership still has a lot riding on the outcome. … - Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson …

Voters have ‘had enough’ of Mideast turmoil.  But the Houthi conflict is just getting started.  —  Saudi Arabia has no plans to consider a ceasefire with the Houthis until it regains recently lost territory in Yemen — making it likely the fight will escalate ahead of midterm elections …

With Americans in a Sour Mood, Democratic Voters Are More Engaged in Midterms  —  Trump approval drops to 30%, as 44% of voters see their vote as ‘against’ him  —  Why did we do this?  —  Pew Research Center conducts research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics.

The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026  —  Every voting-age Mainer could get a $167 voucher for home heating oil with what Democrats and Republicans are spending on ads in the Senate race, according to an analysis of AdImpact data. … - Maine is in first place, followed by Alaska …

Tanker Attacks Push Deeper Into Gulf, Rattle Oil Markets  —  A strike near Qatar, far from the usual flashpoint at the Strait of Hormuz, raises fears of wider disruptions  —  An attack on an oil tanker near Qatar, deep inside the Persian Gulf, has raised fears among traders that a surge …

Trump Administration Considers Using Ships to Deport Immigrants  —  Journeys to destinations including El Salvador and Venezuela could take days and cost millions.  Officials cautioned that discussions are still preliminary.  —  The Trump administration is considering using ships …

MAHA loyalists accuse Trump administration of ‘broken promises’  —  A scorecard from MAHA activists suggests the Trump administration has broken most of its promises to the movement.  The “burn feels especially raw,” one prominent activist said.  —  Some supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” …

Trump donor accuses ‘grifter’ Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 quid pro quo  —  Eric Deters says US ambassador to Greece asked him to pay off American Express credit card bill in return for access  —  A Trump donor accused Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece and Trump family ally …

Josh Shapiro refuses to commit to finishing term as Pa. governor — similar to another 2028 hopeful  —  WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro refused to commit to serving out a full term if he wins reelection, following in the footsteps of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as 2028 rumors fly.