Trump Brings Floyd Mayweather to Arizona Rally, Urges Voters to Back Biggs Over Hobbs
President Trump campaigned in Arizona with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather at his side, urging voters to elect Andy Biggs governor and attacking Gov. Katie Hobbs over crime and border policy.
Nixon Says Moody Should Be ‘Locked Up’ Over Diverted Medicaid Funds in Heated CNN Exchange
Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon told CNN that Republican Sen. Ashley Moody should be jailed, alleging Moody diverted $10 million in Medicaid funds meant for sick children into political spending tied to Ron DeSantis.
Blakeman Blasts Harry Styles Over Madison Square Garden Tribute to Migrant Shot by ICE
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called Harry Styles “elitist” after the singer honored Oscar Belgal, a migrant shot by ICE in New York, during his Madison Square Garden residency.
Sondland Says Trump Is Playing a Longer Game Than Just Ending the Ukraine War
Former U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland argues Trump’s Ukraine strategy is driven by a longer-term goal of countering China, and urges Zelensky to build closer personal ties with Trump rather than simply requesting aid.
US Group Pushes for Tariffs and Contract Reviews Over EU Tech Fines
A Washington advocacy group has launched a campaign urging President Trump to open a Section 301 investigation into EU tech regulations and fines, and to review US federal contracts with European companies.
Columbus Day Tweet From Rep. Brandon Gill Draws Fierce Backlash Online
A Columbus Day tweet from Rep. Brandon Gill praising Christopher Columbus and Western civilization triggered a wave of angry replies online, reigniting a long-standing debate over how Columbus’s legacy should be remembered.
1789 Capital Weighs Lawsuit After ABC News Pulls and Revises Trump Family Report
Venture capital firm 1789 Capital says it is considering legal action against ABC News after the network deleted and then quietly revised a story that falsely claimed it made a $2.5 billion investment tied to Trump family contracts.
DOJ Confirms Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar Over Financial Disclosure Discrepancy
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed the Department of Justice is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar over a sharp discrepancy between two financial disclosure filings, days after federal agents searched her home over separate citizenship fraud allegations.
Trump, Rubio Considering Removal of US Ambassador Guilfoyle Amid Misconduct Claims
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are reportedly weighing the removal of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports she sought a $100,000 bailout from a donor and faced separate misconduct allegations tied to her time in Athens.
Sen. Roger Marshall Pays Off Six-Year-Old Bakery Bill After Public Callout
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall paid a Kansas bakery owner double the $678.75 she said his 2020 campaign never covered, after she called him out publicly on Facebook.
Mamdani Orders NYPD Use-of-Force Review, Leaves Campaign Pledges on SRG and Gang Database Unmet
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an internal review of NYPD use-of-force policy following the 2024 shooting of Win Rozario, but the plan leaves unfulfilled his campaign promises to disband the Strategic Response Group and scrap the gang database.
Former Sinema Bodyguard Accused of Threatening to Decapitate Judge, Punish Ex-Senator
Prosecutors say Matthew Ammel, Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and ex-lover, sent texts threatening to “decapitate” a judge and vowing to punish the former senator, as he faced a hearing for violating a no-contact order tied to an alleged $200,000 vandalism spree at her Cave Creek home.
Protesters Disrupt Minnesota GOP’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Eagan
Protesters disrupted the Minnesota GOP’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Eagan on Friday, with one activist reaching the podium during a speech by gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth; Eagan police told eight people to leave.
Illinois Congresswoman Introduces Bill Barring Child Removals Over Gender Identity Disputes
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) has introduced a bill named for a California teenager that would bar federally funded state child-welfare agencies from removing children from fit parents solely over disputes about gender identity.
Zelensky Says He’s Willing to Hold Elections but Needs a 60-Day Ceasefire First
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to hold elections but first needs 60 days of security from Russian drone and missile attacks to make voting possible.
Ohio Senator Moreno Asks FCC to Investigate ABC News Over Retracted Trump Story
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno has asked the FCC to investigate ABC News after the network deleted and then revised a story about the Trump family’s business ties to defense contractor Anduril, a move Eric Trump also criticized.
North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles in Latest Weapons Test
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast on Monday, continuing a string of weapons tests that has heightened tensions with South Korea and Japan amid a long diplomatic freeze.
Fugitive Tied to Venezuelan Corruption Scheme Arrested, Will Face South Florida Court
Alvaro Pulido Vargas, accused of laundering hundreds of millions through U.S. banks tied to Venezuelan corruption schemes, is due in South Florida federal court Tuesday.
TikTok’s U.S. Spinoff Still Runs on ByteDance Technology, Report Finds
Nearly a year after its forced sale closed, TikTok’s new U.S. company still runs on ByteDance’s internal chat system and AI tools, even as Pennsylvania’s attorney general pursues a separate lawsuit over the app’s design.
DOJ Opens Antitrust Probe Into Networks Over White House Pool Boycott
The Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News over an alleged boycott of White House events following President Trump’s ban on CNN and other outlets.
Newsom Backs New Health Plan Tax as Medi-Cal Financing Faces Federal Squeeze
California is backing a redesigned tax on private health plans to protect Medi-Cal funding after federal rule changes, a move that has united doctors and insurers in a lawsuit and could raise premiums for privately insured residents.
Commentary Renews Debate Over CalPERS Shortfall and Orange County Pension Practices
A new opinion piece highlights a $153 billion shortfall in California’s CalPERS pension system and more than 63,000 retirees drawing six-figure pensions, with the author — a former Orange County Sheriff’s Department media relations staffer — arguing the problem stems from the political relationship between public unions and the officials who negotiate with them.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Boulder’s Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giants
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over whether Boulder can sue ExxonMobil and Suncor for climate-related damages, with justices and industry figures debating how far the legal theory could extend.
Trump Calls Pardoned Texas Democrat Cuellar a ‘Loser’ During San Antonio Rally
President Trump called Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, a “loser” during a San Antonio rally and in a Truth Social post for staying a Democrat after Trump pardoned him and his wife last year on bribery and money laundering charges.