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Alanna Durkin Richer / Associated Press:
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say — Federal agents searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's home on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, according to people familiar with the matter.
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New York Times:
Homeland Security Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar — The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates. — Federal agents executed a search warrant …
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Fox News:
Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's DC home amid immigration fraud investigation — EXCLUSIVE: The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital.
Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
Oh, Brother: Feds Raid Omar's Residence in Criminal Probe — Looks like Tom Homan wasn't kidding around. Last month, he confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security had opened a probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and the, er, curious circumstances surrounding her brother's admission to the US.
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Matt Shuham / The Guardian:
Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
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Mara Hoplamazian / The Washington Sun:
Democrats Say the Search of Ilhan Omar's Home Is a ‘Disturbing’ Abuse of Power
Democrats Say the Search of Ilhan Omar's Home Is a ‘Disturbing’ Abuse of Power
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Theodore Schleifer / New York Times:
Inside Elon Musk's $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans — The world's richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans' Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history.
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Winning the Midterms Is Not Enough
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Jill Colvin / Associated Press:
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
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Dawn Kopecki / Reuters:
Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress
Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress
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NBC News:
GOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands, spends money meant to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins in Oregon — An outside group mistakenly spent nearly $25,000 to boost Collins in Portland, Oregon, rather than Portland, Maine. The buyer admitted to the error and refunded the PAC.
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Bloomberg:
Zelenskyy Risks Split with Trump as Kyiv Resists US Pressure — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a collision course with President Donald Trump, who is increasingly looking at Kyiv's battle against Russia primarily through the lens of energy prices ahead of US midterm elections.
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Elsa Ohlen / CNBC:
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone attacks continue
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The Bulwark:
MAGA's Talarico Mental Breakdown Conspiracy Implodes—Instantly — The holes in this one were evident pretty quickly. Now the big question is will there be lawsuits in response? — October Surprise: 30% OFF Bulwark+ for a year. Upgrade now. — ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON …
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Washington Post:
Trump blew past deadline to halt running taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads — A coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used to pay for the commercials going forward. — SummaryLoading...
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Gene Johnson / Associated Press:
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
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Rick Maese / Washington Post:
Judge halts tree removal at D.C. golf course that Trump has proposed overhauling — Preservationists asserted that more than 500 trees were felled Saturday and more were slated for removal at East Potomac Golf Links. — SummaryLoading... A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Monday morning …
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Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
He's Desperate, Stupid, Weak, and Desperate — Trump panics over diesel and begs Putin for help. — October Surprise: 30% OFF Bulwark+ for a year. Upgrade now. — Before we start: Yesterday a local ABC affiliate in Harris County, Texas released video of an ICE vehicle running over a pedestrian.
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Washington Post:
Trump's midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities — Republicans need the president to mobilize voters, but his low approval ratings limit where he can help. — SummaryLoading... President Donald Trump's whirlwind travel itinerary this month reflects a careful calculation …
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Mariana Alfaro / Washington Post:
Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress — He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber. — Loading... House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told CBS News that he intends to stay leader of the House GOP conference …
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Kaia Hubbard / CBS News:
Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose House majority: “Heaven forbid”
Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose House majority: “Heaven forbid”
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Will Neal / The Daily Beast:
Struggling Nepo Senator Mocked for Bonkers Debate Answer … A MAGA senator desperate to hold onto her late brother's seat has made a bizarre attempt to blame Democrats for Donald Trump's war on Iran. — “Let's not forget, again, how the war started,” Darline Graham, 62 …
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J.D. Wolf / MeidasTouch:
Trump Falls for Fake Denzel Washington Endorsement — The president shared a debunked quote praising him as “smarter” than anyone the actor had ever met. — Get MeidasTouch in your Google feed — Preferred Source — Donald Trump amplified a fabricated quote falsely attributed …
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Will Bunch / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
How York County became the most dangerous place for immigrants in the eastern U.S. — YORK, Pa. — In this city that was once a critical stop on the Underground Railroad for Black people fleeing slavery, it feels like a bleak period in our history is repeating.
Reuters:
NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be ‘utterly futile’ — NATO's top commander bluntly warned Russia on Monday that his forces would destroy “anything and everything” involved in any attack if Moscow was “foolish enough” to launch an assault on alliance territory.
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Kevin Frey / MS NOW:
Josh Shapiro is hoping his Pennsylvania gubernatorial re-election campaign has House coattails — The governor has invested time and resources in four battleground House districts. If Democrats flip them all, it's more likely than not they will control the House chamber next year.
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Hunter Woodall / MS NOW:
Trump backlash gives Democrats chances in major red-state governor's races
Trump backlash gives Democrats chances in major red-state governor's races
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Kimberly Guilfoyle ‘on very thin ice’ with Trump after accusations of pay-to-play scheme as ambassador to Greece — WASHINGTON — President Trump is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of explosive reports detailing alleged misconduct, sources tell The Post.
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Matthew Lee / Associated Press:
AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
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Marc Caputo / Axios:
Trump expresses doubts about livestreaming execution — President Trump has privately shared misgivings about livestreaming the firing-squad execution of a former Army major who murdered 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas, according to four people who have spoken with the president.
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