News Wrap: Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamedIn our news wrap Thursday, President Trump canceled plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, federal law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of letters containing what they're calling "suspicious substances" that were sent to congressional and state election officials and police report multiple victims in a…PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentfort hood shooter execution
An accounting of Trump's promised payouts and questions they raisePresident Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they're refunds for excessive healthcare costs and promised economic dividends that only his party can deliver. Democrats contend he's trying to bribe citizens to vote for Republicans. Liz…PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →EconomyHealthmidterm election cycle
Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at pollsElections officials in battleground Wisconsin on Thursday approved guidance for local clerks to help them know what to do if federal law enforcement officials show up at the polls on Election Day, as some activists fear might happen.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentelection day preparations
Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballotsThe Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcalifornia mail ballot lawsuit
FBI agents and analysts who were fired for working on Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs backThe investigation resulted in a dramatic 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago that recovered classified records and later produced an indictment in federal court in Florida charging then-former President Donald Trump with dozens of felony counts.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticetrump classified documents probe
Medicare open enrollment starts now. These changes will arrive in 2027Open enrollment comes as inflation adds pressure on seniors whose healthcare costs have risen and as midterm elections are weeks away. Voters have consistently said cost-of-living is a major concern.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →HealthGovernment
AP report: Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probeThe scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
