Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom  —  The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity.  —  Loading...  $2.5M  —  $25M  —  $10M  —  $5M … $1M  —  $20.3M … $7.5M … $2.5M

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM  —  Trump's newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”

Trump's ice maiden is under fire  —  With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco and Irie Sentner  —  Good Thursday morning.  Here's an eye-popper to start your morning.  Get in touch.  —  FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Texas Democrat James Talarico raised a record-breaking $64 million this summer …

Ex-Florida congressman Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking young women  —  Two women have filed a federal civil lawsuit accusing former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and two others of participating in an alleged sex trafficking scheme involving young women, drugs and traveling across state lines.

Zelenskyy defies Trump as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries  —  Ukrainian president expresses anger in FT interview at ‘dangerous’ withdrawal of US intelligence sharing

Wide majority of Americans oppose livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll  —  A slim majority support the Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad.  —  This undated photo provided by the Bell County Sheriff's Department shows former Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan.

GOP Rep On Iran War: ‘There Is No War As We Speak’  —  Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) represents a competitive district and sought to downplay the political impact of the war in Iran.  —  WASHINGTON — Rob Wittman, a Republican congressman from Virginia, doesn't think of President Donald Trump's war in Iran as a war.

Authorities investigate ‘suspicious substances’ mailed to congressional offices  —  Authorities are investigating letters containing “suspicious substances” sent to multiple Capitol Hill offices, according to a notice sent to senior congressional staff.  “Law enforcement officials are working …

Trump's former Senate pick backs Democrat in New Hampshire … - “His ability to navigate the complex landscape of our economy, tackle the national debt with a steady hand, and work towards solutions that bridge divides is especially critical in today's challenging political climate.”

Eastern Shore forum erupts as Rep. Andy Harris clashes with audience, threatens reporter removal  —  A highly emotional candidate forum on the Eastern Shore ended Tuesday night with drama — but it wasn't jabs between the candidates.  —  In a forum with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz …

FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back  —  FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back …

A Reader on What He Thinks We Get Wrong About Trump  —  In this first installment of “Sound Off,” Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for The New York Times, speaks with Mark Jacob, former metro editor for The Chicago Tribune, who shares his criticism of Times coverage.  —  “There's just a lack of bravery.

Bonus 257: Hard Questions About Court Expansion  —  Those who maintain that any Supreme Court reform *must* include Court expansion should have to answer some difficult questions about the precedent it would set and the effects it would produce.  —  ∙ Paid

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Department of Justice Letter  —  Sacramento, CA - Yesterday, the Secretary of State's (SOS) office received a demand to review a list of an unknown number of people the “Federal Government believes …

Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware  —  This is the first-ever public confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered via targeted ads.  We call the technique AdFection, and show how it was used to infect devices at Al Jazeera with Candiru's spyware.

Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say  —  Donald Trump The Middle East US military Federal agencies  —  The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure …

US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and family were at Aurora temple when Palatine man tried to carry out attack  —  U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he and his family were at the Aurora Hindu temple Sunday when authorities allege a 19-year-old Palatine man attempted to carry out a mass shooting there.

Nasty email fight between 2 top Trump appointees spills into the open  —  Two top appointees of President Donald Trump, including the deputy secretary of State, have been embroiled in a monthslong fight that include accusations of leaks to the media and “bizarre” threats of defamation …

America's wits' end election approaches  —  A quartet of polls out this week carry a stark message: Americans feel disgruntled, dizzy and down on the man in the White House.  —  Why it matters: The vibes going into the midterms are bleak, with a large majority of voters wanting significant change.

North Carolina early voting begins, with students targeted by suppression schemes  —  This summer, Shia Rozier watched her state's top election officials vote against a polling place on her university campus — again.  Sitting front row, she held a sign.  It showed the distance, over a mile …

2026 Midterm Elections in Iowa, October 2026  —  Turek and Hinson in Close Contest for U.S. Senate... Sand Leads Lahn in Race for Governor  —  Just three points separate Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race in Iowa.

Bernie Moreno says GOP needs to prep for ‘Last Supper’ reconciliation bill  —  Sen. Bernie Moreno said Thursday he expects the Senate to move a party-line legislative package after the midterm elections — especially if Democrats flip one or both chambers.  “We will do a reconciliation bill …

Ilhan Omar Investigation Aims to Build Case for Stripping Her Citizenship  —  Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman's family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork  —  WASHINGTON—The Trump administration's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar …

ICE Is a Death Machine  —  On Oct. 8 in New York City, an ICE officer in street clothes approached a stopped car with his gun drawn.  When the driver began to pull forward, officers opened fire on the vehicle.  Inside were 28-year-old Oscar Belgal and his five-year-old son.

Trump holds rallies in Montana and Arizona as part of Western midterm tour  —  Federal agents seized the phone of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a search of her home in Washington, D.C., this week, two sources told NBC News.  —  ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE  —  What to know today