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Mich. Sen. Race Rattles Jewish, Muslim Voters Amid Gaza War
For many voters in Mich., the Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Wash. In Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Dems are confronting personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh their support for their party's nominee.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:19:07 EDTIran's Guards Say Two Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported. State media said both tankers were carrying about 2 million barrels of...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:29:12 EDTTrump Faults Aides as Republican Midterm Prospects Dim
President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices as Republicans fight to retain control of Congress, said three people...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:19:07 EDTPape: Trump Could Strike Iran Before Midterms
President Donald Trump could launch a major military strike against Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, despite publicly promising to hold off, according to prominent University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape.Pape warns that the final days of October could...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:07:05 EDTPope Leo Leaves Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Dozens of well-wishers greeted the pope as he walked out of the hospital and into a waiting vehicle to return to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:51:00 EDTZacharia Out as Press Secretary After Less Than One Week
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it "was an honor to work for" President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.A...
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:20:46 EDTRabbis Endorse Rep. Donalds for Florida Governor
A group of Florida rabbis has endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for governor, citing his commitment to combating antisemitism, expanding school choice, and supporting Israel.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:24:09 EDTZacharia Appears to Confirm White House Exit
Katie Zacharia appeared to confirm her departure as White House press secretary Friday night, praising President Donald Trump hours after he publicly disclosed that he encouraged her to reconsider remaining in the position.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:15:44 EDTPolice Praise Efforts to Halt Oregon School Shooter
The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:18:13 EDTJudge Tosses DOJ Suit Over NYC Sanctuary Laws
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York City's sanctuary laws, rejecting the Department of Justice's effort to overturn restrictions on local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:20 EDTMullin: 'Strong Case,' Multiple Warrants in Rep. Omar Probe
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday that federal investigators have a "strong case" against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., revealing that agents executed multiple search warrants this week as part of an investigation into possible immigration fraud.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:15 EDTAppeals Court Weighs WH Challenge to Records Law
A federal appeals court panel on Friday questioned the Justice Department's argument that a decades-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional, as the Trump administration challenges the rules governing White House documents.The New York...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:27:38 EDTNo One Wants to Chair Ethics Committee
The Senate Ethics Committee needs a new chair in the next Congress. Only no one wants the job. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., the current chair, is in line to lead the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs while the top Democrat, Sen. Chris Coons, Del., will...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:12:23 EDTCalif. Officials Processing Suspected Noncitizen Ballots Risk Prosecution: US
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:07:26 EDTReport: Painting Eisenhower Building Hurts Historic Setting
President Donald Trump's plan to paint a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House would diminish the historic character of the White House complex, the Trump administration concluded in a draft environmental assessment published Friday.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:44:42 EDTAnthropic Pitches Congress on AI Safety Bill
Anthropic representatives have pitched Capitol Hill lawmakers on a draft bill to regulate artificial intelligence safety and security, Politico reported Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the effort.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:32:22 EDTVance Backs ICE, but Wants Misconduct Probed
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that some federal immigration officers "really screw up" and said the Trump administration has a responsibility to investigate misconduct and pursue accountability when warranted.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:46:48 EDTRussia Steps Up Online Campaign to Sow Midterm Election Chaos
Russia appears to be stepping up an online influence campaign ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, using artificial intelligence-generated videos and networks of bots to sow confusion, deepen political divisions and undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral process, The...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:46:30 EDTAdm. Cooper: Iran-Backed Militias Funneling Cash Back to IRGC
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East said Friday that Iran-backed militias are reportedly holding back fighters' pay to funnel cash to Iran's struggling Revolutionary Guard, as a U.S. naval blockade chokes Tehran's oil revenue. Adm. Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:08 EDTSecret Service No. 2 Resigns Amid Rising Trump Threats
Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn announced Friday that he will leave the agency Nov. 7, as the agency faces rising threats against President Donald Trump and renewed scrutiny of its security operations and counter-drone preparedness, RealClearPolitics...
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