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 →JusticeGovernment
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.Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoSources (2)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 →GovernmentPlanet
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 →GovernmentSecurity
Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive PhaseA lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.The New York Times2h agoWhole story →Government
Trump accused of calling voters dumb with 'telling' comment: 'Way to insult good people'President Donald Trump defended his Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate race on Sunday by claiming many voters don’t understand a basic political term. “A lot of people don’t know what incumbent means,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews before leaving for a campaign rally in Michigan. Trump was talking about the second Dan Sullivan…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Gucci-clad Nicki Minaj joins Trump in Michigan — as aide jokes rapper is in for huge White House jobDespite not being able to vote in the US herself, Minaj has embraced President Trump's agenda and urged young Americans to vote Republican in this year's midterm elections.New York Post2h agoWhole story →Government
Join Us On Election NightWe’ll be sharing more details with you over the course of the next week. But I wanted to let you...Talking Points Memo2h agoWhole story →Government
Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”The New York Times2h agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentSecurity
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 Register3d 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 News3d 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
