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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Trump's Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear  —  The president's actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.  —  In the past 72 hours, Donald Trump has dropped all pretense, torched a couple decades of American policy, and undermined 18 months of his own diplomacy.

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.

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 …

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...

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women  —  Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration's raid of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home early Monday is a reminder of what a chicken President Donald Trump is, and of his tendency to lash out at Black women who challenge him.

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 …

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 …

Selma Blair Arrested, Attacks Flight Crew In Mid-Air  —  SELMA BLAIR ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY BITING FLIGHT ATTENDANT … 11:25 AM PT — TMZ has also obtained audio from an eyewitness of when Blair was exiting the plane at JFK Airport ... and you can hear her screaming bloody murder as an alarm rings.

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.

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 …

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 …

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Arithmetic Suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome  —  Of fuels and fools  —  At a conference in Naples, so no time for a full post.  Just three notes.  —  First, the big news on U.S. foreign policy was that Trump announced that he was buying 300,000 tons of Russian diesel.