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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.
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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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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
Oh, Brother: Feds Raid Omar's Residence in Criminal Probe
Oh, Brother: Feds Raid Omar's Residence in Criminal Probe
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Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women
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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Lalee Ibssa / ABC News:
Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: ‘I made the right choice’ — A group of senators, including some Republicans, pushed back on the agreement. — President Donald Trump speaks during a Republican campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, October 10, 2026.
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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.
Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
Trump's Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
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Elsa Ohlen / CNBC:
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone attacks continue
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone attacks continue
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Andrew Pantazi / Axios:
Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem
Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem
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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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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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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 …
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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Dhruv Mehrotra / Wired:
Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon's Producer — Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate. — US law enforcement agents …
Politico:
Archbishop of the US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad — Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the Catholic Church's pastoral services to Catholics in the U.S. military, is condemning the proposed livestream of the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
Steve Benen / MS NOW:
In Kansas, the interest rate Roger Marshall charged on medical bills makes a bad story worse — The senator garnished paychecks and pushed arrest warrants when his patients couldn't afford their bills. His interest rates added insult to injury. — There's no shortage of reasons …
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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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Brendan Hartnett / The Bulwark:
Trump Superfan Running for Congress Pledges Total Obedience — Meet Anthony Constantino, the MAGA rapper who is trailing in the polls despite his over-the-top devotion to the president. — October Surprise: 30% OFF Bulwark+ for a year. Upgrade now. — LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE FOUND HIM …
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Daniel Donner / The Downballot:
House race polling also points to a big blue wave — Our new “named congressional ballot” aligns with other metrics predicting Democratic dominance — A recent Democratic poll of a House race in Ohio featured a remarkable finding. In the 15th District around Columbus …
