2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptopTwo former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered Friday and made their first appearance in federal court in Washington.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentJustice
Backers of California’s billionaire tax plan to attack Gov. Gavin Newsom in early presidential primary statesFoes of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is widely viewed as a likely 2028 presidential candidate, are launching television and digital ads this weekend in early primary states that criticize the governor’s opposition to the proposed billionaire tax on California’s November ballot.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoSources (3)Whole story →GovernmentEconomyGavin Newsom
Kalshi CEO on Midterms, Regulation and Inflation FuturesKalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour discusses the growing role of prediction markets in elections and the regulatory challenges facing the industry. Speaking with Tyler Kendall on "Bloomberg Tech," Mansour also comments on the company's proposed perpetual oil futures contract. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
A tale of two election ads offering different visions for AmericaRecent spots by Abdul El-Sayed and Vivek Ramaswamy show a choice between service and crueltySalon2d agoWhole story →Government
Netanyahu Has Isolated IsraelBroad backlash has left Israeli voters with a stark choice in this month’s election: Elect a government committed to regaining international confidence or further alienate the country’s traditional allies with Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ronald Brownstein. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
US to remove some Canadian tariffs ahead of electionsThe US announced plans to remove tariffs on certain Canadian products after an embattled Republican senator in Maine lobbied for the move as the White House looks to bolster its candidates ahead of Nov. 3.Semafor3h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Brazil votes in narrow presidential runoffBrazil’s incumbent left-wing president faced off against his favored right-wing challenger Sunday in a narrow runoff election that will determine the direction of Latin America’s largest economy.Semafor3h agoWhole story →Government
JUST IN: Not Looking Good For Trump in CA Election CaseNearly two hours of oral arguments just concluded in the California election case, and it looks very unlikely that the...Talking Points Memo2h agoWhole story →Government
9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds' request to block 20,000 California ballotsTwo judges questioned the Justice Department's lawyer about how the Trump administration's position squared with the law.Los Angeles Times2h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Trump on Alaska Election: 'A Lot of People Don’t Know What Incumbent Means'Trump said many people don’t know what “incumbent” means while criticizing Alaska’s Senate ballot and its two Sullivans.Newsweek2h agoWhole story →Government
Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in IowaIowa Republican Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson has a two-point lead after distancing herself from President Trump on Iran and tariffs.Newsweek16d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityAshley Hinsoniowa senate election
Ashley Hinson urges Iowans to vote, says she welcomes Trump in IowaRepublican U.S. Senate nominee Ashley Hinson told backers at a get-out-the-vote rally that Iowa could determine control of the U.S. Senate on Nov. 3.Des Moines Register10d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate election
Like Trump, Ashley Hinson shows up for IowansIowa could determine the future of the country by delivering public servant Ashley Hinson or truant Josh Turek to the Senate, writes Jeff Kaufmann.Des Moines Register4d agoWhole story →
WATCH: Trump heads to rally in Kansas as Republican voters' frustrations deepen"In this election, I'm asking you to pretend please that I'm on the ballot," President Donald Trump told the Kansas crowd. He spoke for over an hour and a half, with protesters interrupting him several times.PBS NewsHour6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
14 Iowans charged in central Iowa meth trafficking operationA joint state and federal investigation led to charges against 14 Iowans in a central Iowa meth distribution operation, officials announced Wednesday.Des Moines Register1mo agoWhole story →Justice
Live updates: Trump to rally for Ashley Hinson and other GOP candidates in IowaLive updates and the latest news as Donald Trump rallies for Ashley Hinson and other GOP candidates in Iowa and JD Vance holds a Nebraska rally as Election Day approaches.NBC News4d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinson
Ashley Hinson Asks for Gas Money in Iowa Senate Race Against Josh TurekHinson's request for campaign-bus gas money drew Turek's criticism as high fuel prices dominate their close Iowa Senate race.Newsweek8d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyAshley Hinsoniowa senate race
Ted Cruz said Iowa can decide Senate control by electing Ashley HinsonU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz headlined Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ashley Hinson's BBQ Bash fundraiser in Clive.Des Moines Register2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate election
