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Sullivan: 'I’m going to accept the election results'
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) stated on CNN's 'State of the Union' that he would accept the results of the 2026 Alaska Senate election regardless of whether he wins or loses. His Democratic opponent is former Rep. Mary Peltola. Separately, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' whether he would accept the Alaska results if Peltola wins.
Trump calls Alina Habba Milton’s $50M deal ‘obnoxious’
President Trump, speaking at a Halloween event in Florida, called a $50 million deal involving his former lawyer Alina Habba Mildon 'obnoxious and outrageous.' The deal was reportedly connected to a pursuit of a presidential pardon.
Judge dismisses Trump’s libel suit against WSJ over Epstein birthday letter
A federal judge, Darrin Gayles, dismissed with prejudice President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a birthday letter allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling found Trump did not sufficiently prove the defendants acted with actual malice or knowingly published false information.
1 dead, six injured in shooting at California Spirit Halloween store
A shooting occurred at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California. One person died and several others were injured. As of the reports, no suspect had been detained.
Billionaire tax divides California Democrats, draws myriad questions
California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires. The measure is supported by the state Democratic Party but opposed by some prominent Democrats and unions, creating a divide within the party. Wealthy Californians are organizing against the measure.
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot
There are two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the Alaska Senate ballot, one of whom is the incumbent Republican running for re-election. The Department of Justice has filed a legal request related to ballots cast for the second Dan Sullivan, and the matter is before a judge. Alaska's attorneys have responded to the request.
Corruption rises near the top of voter concerns – a rare midterm twist
Voter concern about government corruption has become more prominent than in past election cycles, with multiple outlets reporting it is now a notable issue being discussed in the current political cycle.
Trump’s fight over California voter rolls hits another legal roadblock
A federal appeals court (the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals) rejected a request from the Department of Justice/Trump administration to set aside or block the counting of roughly 20,000 California ballots. The administration alleges these ballots were sent to people who may not be U.S. citizens and wants them withheld until citizenship can be verified.
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago, submitted a mail-in ballot ahead of U.S. midterm elections. The Vatican confirmed this. He is being described as the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election.
US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution
Christa Pike, a death row inmate, made her first public statement since surviving an attempted execution by lethal injection that occurred in Tennessee in September. In her statement she said she experienced pain after the attempt.
Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know
President Trump announced an $8 billion program, called the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to provide payments to farmers to help offset high diesel costs, announced on a Monday.
Hegseth makes unannounced visit to Israel, meets with Netanyahu ahead of election: Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit occurred in the days just before an Israeli election.
Why Ilhan Omar Is MAGA’s Defining Battle
Federal investigators reportedly have obtained DNA evidence as part of a probe examining allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother in 2009, allegedly to help him obtain a green card, constituting immigration fraud. The reporting originates from a New York Post article citing unnamed sources.
Former OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned travel to Saudi Arabia: Prosecutors
A former OpenAI engineer has been accused by prosecutors of planting a device or bug related to the company. Prosecutors allege the engineer had contact with or support from Saudi Arabia. The engineer's family left the United States for Saudi Arabia. A court filing contains these allegations.
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