Federal Civilian Agencies Ordered to Strip DeepSeek AI From Government Systems
DHS has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI platform from government systems over fears that sensitive data could reach Chinese intelligence services.
Justice Department Reportedly Seeking DNA Evidence in Ilhan Omar Immigration Fraud Probe
Federal prosecutors are reportedly using DNA collected from Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home to investigate decade-old allegations that she committed immigration fraud, including a claim she married her brother to help him obtain a green card.
Grandfather’s Decades-Old Mental Health and Crime History Surfaces in Flanagan Senate Campaign
Decades-old newspaper and court records detailing the psychiatric history and suspected crimes of Peggy Flanagan’s late grandfather have surfaced weeks before her Minnesota Senate race against Michelle Tafoya.
NYC Council Deal Would Phase Out Horse Carriages by 2028, Drivers Vow to Fight Ban
A deal between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin would phase out New York’s horse-drawn carriage industry by June 2028, but drivers say they’ve been shut out of the process and face financial ruin.
Trump Announces Overhaul of East Potomac Golf Links as Judge Questions Government’s Court Claims
President Trump announced a plan to rebuild East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level public course, but a federal judge is pressing the government over contradicting statements it made in court just days earlier about how final the plan actually is.
Vance Won’t Back Netanyahu’s Reelection Bid, Breaking From Trump
Vice President JD Vance said he will stay out of Israel’s election and will not endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid, a day after President Trump publicly backed him.
Rogers Calls El-Sayed ‘Extreme’ in Hannity Town Hall Ahead of Michigan Senate Vote
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers used a Fox News town hall to attack Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed as “extreme,” while touting his campaign’s door-knocking operation and outlining plans on housing, education and the trades.
Rogers Targets Black and Jewish Voters in Pitch Against El-Sayed at Fox News Town Hall
At a Fox News town hall, GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers argued Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could lose ground with Black and Jewish voters in Michigan, while running mate John James compared the state’s spending and fraud risks to Minnesota’s.
Treasury Flags $270 Million in Suspicious Activity Tied to Student Aid Fraud
Treasury officials say they have identified about $270 million in suspicious activity possibly tied to fraud schemes targeting federal student aid programs, and have referred the findings to investigators.
Slotkin Accuses Trump of Helping Putin Win War Against Ukraine
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin said Monday that President Trump is acting in Vladimir Putin’s interest in the war against Ukraine, citing eased sanctions and slowed Starlink access for Ukrainian forces.
OPM Eliminates 52-Week Waiting Period for Federal Employee Promotions
OPM has finalized a rule scrapping the decades-old requirement that federal employees spend 52 weeks in a position before becoming eligible for promotion, a change the agency’s director says will reward performance over tenure.
Churches Serving as Texas Polling Sites Draw Scrutiny in Two Campaigns
Early voting in Texas has reignited debate over churches serving as polling sites, after Ken Paxton’s appearance at a San Antonio church and a Dallas congressional candidate’s own church polling location drew criticism from opposing camps.
Fox News Investigation Links French Student Protests to Global Left-Wing Network
A Fox News Digital investigation has mapped 54 organizations — from communist parties to labor unions and international media outlets — it says are connected to the student protests that spread across Paris, Montpellier, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Saint-Étienne.
Actor Who Plays an Apostle on ‘The Chosen’ Backs Talarico, Sparks Texas Subsidy Fight
‘The Chosen’ actor Jordan Walker Ross endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate, prompting pushback from Ken Paxton’s campaign and a state lawmaker who wants to end film subsidies tied to the show.
Homan Says Rep. Ilhan Omar Could Face Denaturalization if Immigration Fraud Confirmed
Border czar Tom Homan said Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized and deported if federal investigators confirm immigration fraud allegations tied to her citizenship application from the late 1990s.
Slotkin Says She Wants Potential Trump Hires to Fear Prosecution
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said at a University of Chicago event that she wants young people considering jobs in the Trump administration to fear future prosecution, a message that echoes concerns she raised about her own investigation earlier this year.
Vance Addresses Guilfoyle Allegations, Says He’d Comply With Democratic Subpoenas, at Michigan Town Hall
At a CBS News town hall in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance addressed corruption allegations tied to former Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and said he would cooperate with any Democratic subpoenas on the matter.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says Some Democrats Are ‘Radicals Posing as Moderates’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told Fox News that some Democratic candidates moderating their message are actually radicals, pointing to Wisconsin’s primary and the One Big Beautiful Bill as reasons for voters to back Republicans again.
Barbara Bush’s $2,500 Gift to Pro-Talarico PAC Shows Up in FEC Filings
Federal Election Commission records show Barbara Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush, donated $2,500 to a PAC backing Texas Senate Democrat James Talarico against Republican Ken Paxton.
Justice Department Sets 48-Hour Deadline for California Over Voter Rolls, State Officials Resist
The Justice Department has given California and Los Angeles County a Thursday deadline to review voter rolls for suspected noncitizens, but state officials call the claims of widespread fraud unfounded.
Trump Rallies Bullhead City Crowd for Biggs, Blasts Hobbs Ahead of Midterms
President Trump rallied in Bullhead City on Wednesday for Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs, criticizing Gov. Katie Hobbs and other Democrats while urging voters to sweep Arizona’s statewide races ahead of the midterms.
Collins Invokes Caribou Roots in Heated Senate Debate with Jackson
Sen. Susan Collins invoked her upbringing in Caribou, including picking potatoes as a child, while defending herself against accusations from Democratic challenger Troy Jackson that she looks down on working-class Mainers during a contentious fourth debate.
DOJ Threatens LA County Officials With Prison Over Mail Ballots to Flagged Noncitizens
The Justice Department has warned Los Angeles County election officials they could face federal prosecution if they count mail ballots sent to more than 20,000 voters flagged as likely noncitizens, as President Trump threatens jail time weeks before the midterms.
Justice Department Sues California After State Declines to Check List of 20,000 Suspected Noncitizen Voters
The Justice Department is suing California after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration refused to verify a federal list of roughly 20,000 registered voters suspected of being noncitizens.