ICE Disputes CBS Report on Deported Mali Father, Citing Asylum Claim
ICE says CBS News’ “60 Minutes” left out that a deported Malian man’s earlier deportation protection was based on a claim of homosexuality, a detail at odds with his marriage and children featured in the segment.
Ballots Found Piled in Open Hallway at Skid Row Shelter Ahead of LA Election
An investigation found hundreds of ballots piled in an open hallway at The Midnight Mission on Skid Row, where more than 1,100 voters are registered, prompting a federal review and renewed calls for election reform.
New Report Says Armed Citizens Stopped Far More Shootings Than FBI Data Shows, Researcher Says
A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center says armed citizens stopped 36.6 percent of active shooter incidents from 2014 through 2025, far more than the 3.9 percent credited to them in FBI data, a gap researcher John Lott ties to recent coverage of an Oregon school shooting stopped by an armed father.
Trump Rallies in Port Huron for Rogers, Targets Senate Rival El-Sayed Over Muslim Brotherhood Claims
President Trump rallied in Port Huron for Senate candidate Mike Rogers, repeatedly calling Democratic opponent Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed a jihadist and suggesting he should face a metal detector if elected to the Senate.
Trump Again Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Tight Israeli Election
President Trump renewed his endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu two days before Tuesday’s Israeli election, as polls show neither political bloc on track for a parliamentary majority.
Trump Rallies in Detroit With Nicki Minaj for Senate Candidate Mike Rogers
President Trump rallied in Detroit with rapper Nicki Minaj in a final push for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El Sayed.
Trump Says He Warned Macron Over Immigration as Unrest Hits France, Italy and Albania
President Trump says he warned Emmanuel Macron years ago that his immigration policies were “destroying France,” as fresh unrest hit France, Rome and Tirana and nearly 1,000 people were arrested in weekend protests.
Rubio Urges Cubans to Cooperate With U.S. Intelligence, Reviving Decades-Old Spy Rivalry
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Cubans to cooperate with the CIA, prompting objections from Havana and renewed focus on decades of Cuban espionage against the United States, including the cases of Ana Belén Montes, Victor Manuel Rocha, and Kendall and Gwendolyn Myers.
Proposition 3 Would Lock In California’s 2012 Income Tax Surcharge for Good
California’s Proposition 3 would permanently extend a 2012 income tax increase on high earners, directing an estimated $5 billion to $15 billion a year to K-12 schools and community colleges, even as statewide public school enrollment continues to decline.
Bolsonaro Camp Says Brazil Would Join US-Backed Cartel Crackdown If Runoff Won
Eduardo Bolsonaro says Brazil would join the U.S.-backed Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels if his brother Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s Oct. 25 runoff against President Lula.
Omar Posts Social Media Video Amid Federal Investigations, Seized Devices
Rep. Ilhan Omar posted a social media video of herself walking near a Minneapolis lake days after federal agents raided her home and seized her phones and passport as part of investigations into immigration and financial disclosure questions.
Bill Maher Says U.S. Wealth Redistribution Favors Elderly Over Young, Mirrors French Unrest
On Friday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher argued that U.S. spending on retirees has grown “out of whack” much like in France, even as he said existing programs already give Americans much of what socialists want.
Pemberton Township Mayor Restrained After Lunging at Critic During Council Meeting
Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini had to be restrained after lunging at resident Michael Sawka during a Wednesday council meeting, with both men accusing each other of targeting their families.
Douglasville Man Charged After Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Atlanta ICE Building
Douglasville resident Inique Hinton, 31, has been charged with attempted arson of a federal building after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at an Atlanta ICE facility, an act federal prosecutors called terrorism.
How Brazil Counted 125 Million Votes in Under Four Hours — and What It Means Ahead of the Runoff
Brazil counted roughly 125 million votes in under four hours on Oct. 4 using internet-disconnected electronic machines, a system analysts say offers lessons for U.S. election security ahead of the midterms and Brazil’s Oct. 25 runoff.
Omar Pushes Back After Court Filing Lists Her as ‘Ilhan Nur Said Elmi’
Rep. Ilhan Omar denied allegations that her legal name is “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi” after a DOJ court filing used that name, calling the claims a politically motivated conspiracy theory.
Texas Congressional Candidate Yarborough Says Illegal Immigration Erodes Community Trust
Texas GOP congressional candidate Jace Yarborough says illegal immigration isn’t just a fiscal burden — he argues it erodes the trust that holds communities together, using a childhood story about a local park volunteer to make his case.
El-Sayed Calls for War Powers Resolution, End to ‘Unconditional’ Military Aid Abroad
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Mid-Michigan Now he wants a war powers resolution and an end to unconditional U.S. military aid to countries like Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Crowder Sues CNN, Jubilee and Senate Candidate Talarico Over ‘Change My Mind’ Format
Steven Crowder has sued CNN, Jubilee and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over use of his trademarked ‘Change My Mind’ debate format, adding a legal dispute to an already closely watched statewide race.
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Sent to Philadelphia DA Krasner’s Office
The Justice Department has sent grand jury subpoenas to Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s office over alleged obstruction of justice, following a federal judge’s criminal referral of Krasner and a top deputy.
Instacart to Pay $5 Million to Settle Federal Discrimination Claims Over Hiring Practices
Instacart’s parent company, Maplebear Inc., will pay $5 million to settle Justice Department and EEOC allegations that it discriminated against American job applicants while sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency.
Trump Holds South Carolina Rally as Midterms Near
President Trump campaigned in South Carolina as the midterm elections draw within two weeks, though details of the rally were not immediately available.
US orders non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks on Riyadh, Jizan and other cities intensify
The State Department has ordered non-emergency U.S. personnel and their families out of Saudi Arabia as Houthi strikes on airports in Riyadh, Jizan, Najran, Dammam and Abha intensify, with President Trump weighing direct military action against the group.
Kagan Says Supreme Court Rulings Are Weakening American Democracy
Justice Elena Kagan said recent Supreme Court rulings on redistricting, campaign finance and voting rights have left American democracy “not working as well as it should,” while also noting the court has rejected several Trump administration policies.