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 →GovernmentSecurity
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday electionTEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign, according to a U.S. source with knowledge and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Why it matters: The U.S. source said the White House…Axios3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Iran War Risks Escalation After ElectionsOn Bloomberg This Weekend, former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro assesses the risk of renewed fighting with Iran after elections in Israel and the US and warns that another round of military operations could deepen regional and global economic strains. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Shapiro examines Israel’s election and…Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
California Election Officials Frustrated, Rattled by DOJ Demand to Sequester 'Noncitizen' BallotsLos Angeles (AP) — Local election officials across California are confused and frustrated after receiving letters from President Donald Trump's Justice Department demanding that county registrars sequester ballots that the federal government believes were sent to noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections.U.S. News & World Report3h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentJustice
AG Blanche to CNN's Bash: You Are Not Being a Real Person, 'That Is Crazy'Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Attorney General Todd Blanche told anchor Dana Bash she is being “crazy” asking if President Donald Trump wants to overturn the midterm elections while discussing the Department of Justice suing over the Alaska The post AG Blanche to CNN’s Bash: You Are Not Being a Real Person, ‘That Is Crazy’ appeared first on…Breitbart News Network2h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Why a Texas Candidate Who Died Weeks Ago Could Still Win ElectionTexas election law keeps his name on the ballot, with county officials set to appoint a replacement if he wins.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 →SecurityGovernmentAshley 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 →GovernmentEconomymidterm 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
