
(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Intruder attacks Pelosi’s husband, calling, ‘Where is Nancy’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked and severely beaten with a hammer by an assailant who broke into the couple’s San Francisco home early Friday, searching for the Democratic leader and shouting, “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?”

Putin says there is 'no need' to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine; Biden casts doubt on the claims
Western and Russian leaders exchanged claims and accusations over each other's willingness to use nuclear weapons.

Twitter’s first full day under Elon Musk is here, and the mood has already shifted
Expectations for change were almost everywhere, with many conservative influencers already celebrating what they saw as a tectonic shift.


‘Too loud to be true’: Is Russia setting a trap in Kherson?
Ukrainian troops are expected to make a bid for Kherson, one of four partially occupied provinces Russia annexed.

Biden cites Jan. 6 riot chant as he condemns 'despicable' attack on Paul Pelosi
The president, speaking in Pennsylvania, called on Americans to “clearly and unambiguously" stand up against political violence.


Russia declares troop draft done; Ukraine says ‘new wave’ needed
About 82,000 soldiers have been sent to the combat zone and rest of the reservists are in training, defence chief says.

'Freed' bird: Day 1 of Elon Musk's Twitter and the social media platform's path forward
Thursday's acquisition has now given Tesla billionaire Elon Musk one of the world’s most powerful megaphones.
www.usatoday.com

Suspect in assault at Pelosi home had posted about QAnon, other conspiracy theories
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online.


Paul Pelosi attack: Violent extremism warning ahead of US election
Hours after Nancy Pelosi's husband is attacked, US intelligence warns candidates face a "heightened risk".


Stimulus update: Virginians to receive $500 rebate checks by Halloween - Washington Examiner
Virginia residents can expect up to $500 in tax rebates if they file before Nov. 1, just in time for Halloween. The one-time tax stimulus check is for state taxpayers who had a tax liability on their 2021 returns. Eligible taxpayers can receive up to $250 if filing separately and $500 if filing...

Police offer new details in Paul Pelosi assault
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott confirmed that the intruder was specifically targeting the House speaker. "Everyone should be disgusted," he said.


California state senator says he remembers Paul Pelosi's alleged attacker from 2013 nudist protests
A California state senator told Fox News Digital that he remembers Paul Pelosi's alleged attacker, David DePape from nudist protests in 2013.

Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona


Hand vote count stops, but Nevada county vows to try again
A rural Nevada county awash with voting machine conspiracy theories has stopped its unprecedented effort to hand count ballots cast in advance of Election Day.


Intruder at Pelosi home shouted 'where is Nancy?' before assaulting husband with hammer, source says
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was assaulted with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home, local police said.

Russia's partial mobilization of troops for Ukraine is complete, defense minister says
Sergei Shoigu said that of the 300,000 mobilized recruits, 218,000 remained in training, while 82,000 had been deployed to the conflict zone.


Frustrated lawmakers want protection for their families as threats increase | CNN Politics
The increase in threats to US lawmakers over the last two years has also extended to family members, according to federal law enforcement officials, but a lack of federal protection for families is frustrating some members of Congress.


California's nationwide assault on families
A new law makes the state a sanctuary for sex reassignment procedures for children.

Musk says he had no role in bringing Kanye West back on Twitter
Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Friday that he did not have a hand in reinstating rapper Kanye West's account, which was suspended by the micro-blogging site earlier this month for posting anti-Semitic remarks.

All you need to know about most divisive vote in Brazil’s history
Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva face off amid concerns over political violence, disinformation and future of democracy.

California Democrat congressional candidate says Republican Rep. Mike Garcia owes Pelosi family 'apology'
Republican Rep. Mike Garcia's opponent, Christy Smith, said he owes the Pelosi family an "apology" after Paul Pelosi was attacked at home Friday morning.

Biden cites Jan. 6 riot chant as he condemns 'despicable' attack on Paul Pelosi
The president, speaking in Pennsylvania, called on Americans to “clearly and unambiguously" stand up against political violence.


Paul Pelosi attack highlights era of heightened political violence
Friday’s brutal attack on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) shocked Congress and the country, pulling the nation’s gaze away from the looming midterm elections — if only br…

Federal judge rejects emergency injunction in Arizona ballot drop box monitor lawsuit
Federal Judge Michael Liburdi will not approve an emergency order to stop monitors from Clean Elections USA from gathering near Arizona voter locations.
www.usatoday.com
Republicans projected to win Senate for first time in midterm elections by top forecaster - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedRepublicans are now favored to win control of the Senate as the November midterm elections approach and favor swings toward GOP candidates, according to respected forecaster Decision Desk.The GOP now has a 50.4% chance of control, with a mean seat projection of


Biden calls Paul Pelosi attack 'despicable': 'Enough is enough'
President Biden said the attack against Paul Pelosi is "despicable" during a speech on Friday night, adding that it has "no place in America."

Wisconsin ballot spoiling is a no-go after court upholds ban
A Wisconsin appeals court is refusing to block a lower court’s ruling prohibiting voters who already submitted an absentee ballot from voiding it and voting again, a rarely used practice known as ballot spoiling.


"When does it end?": Supreme Court weighs nixing affirmative action in higher education
The Supreme Court heard arguments in challenges to race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.


Iran protests: Fresh clashes in Zahedan
Security forces reportedly fire on protesters in Zahedan, as anti-government unrest continues.


Biden to vote early in Delaware with his granddaughter
President Joe Biden will cast his midterm election ballot this weekend in his home state of Delaware, where in-person early voting begins Friday.


Biden sharpens GOP criticism and goes after oil execs in closing campaign message | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris used a rare joint campaign appearance Friday to sharpen their warnings of a prospective Republican takeover of Congress, a closing message designed to stanch Democratic losses amid stiff political and historic headwinds.


Pelosi attacker was immersed in 2020 election conspiracies
Police haven't disclosed the motive in attack but Democrats point to toxic rhetoric.


US gathered intel on Oregon protesters, report shows
U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials under then-President Donald Trump compiled intelligence dossiers on people who were arrested at Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Oregon.


'Take a breath, Tim': Candidates for Minnesota governor hold final, insult-filled debate as polls tighten
Candidates in the narrowing race for Minnesota governor clashed on COVID, education and crime in their third and final debate before Election Day.

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats
Democrats running for office this year in Republican-leaning areas or swing states are grappling with how much they should talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection, if at all.


Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi attacked by suspect David DePape, who shouted, 'Where is Nancy?': source
San Francisco Police said suspect David DePape and Paul Pelosi were struggling over a hammer before DePape allegedly attacked him Friday morning inside his home.

Death toll at 45 as Tropical Storm Nalgae drenches Philippines
Maguindanao province has been hardest hit by rain-induced floods and mudslides.

Threats to Pelosi, other lawmakers have surged exponentially, police say
Lawmakers on both sides condemned violence after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was assaulted.

As voter intimidation concerns grow, election officials look to federal, state laws for protection
To combat an increase in threats against voters, the Brennan Center for Justice has released a new guide outlining key anti-intimidation laws as a resource for states.

Biden appeals for 2022 support in Pennsylvania: ‘Everything’s at stake’
President Biden and Vice President Harris on Friday made a rare joint appearance on the campaign trail to boost the Democratic ticket in Pennsylvania, where Senate candidate John Fetterman’s race c…


Who is David DePape? What we know about the suspect who attacked Paul Pelosi
Who is David DePape? Here's what we know about the hammer-wielding suspect who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, after a break-in.
www.usatoday.com

Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Rep. Eric Swalwell and staffers | CNN Politics
A Pennsylvania man previously arrested for impersonating Donald Trump’s family members in fraud scheme pleaded guilty on Friday to threatening to kill a member of Congress and his staff.


At least 853 migrants died crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in past 12 months — a record high
In addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations to assist migrants in distress.


Michigan GOP governor candidate claimed Democrats want to ‘topple’ US for losing Civil War
Tudor Dixon, the Republican nominee for governor of Michigan, claimed in remarks she made in 2020 that Democrats want to “topple” the United States for losing the Civil War. Dixon, who is a f…


Mike Pence on 2024 plans: ‘We won’t let anybody else make that decision for us’ - Washington Examiner
CORAOPOLIS, Pennsylvania — In a wide-ranging interview, former Vice President Mike Pence, ahead of his second grassroots event of the day for a Republican candidate in the Keystone State, discussed the importance of party building, how Republicans can hold the majority for longer than two cycles...


Finland, Sweden promise to join NATO together in united front to Turkey
Finland and Sweden will joint NATO at the same time, their prime ministers said on Friday, presenting a united front to Turkey which has raised questions about both their applications.

Musk now gets chance to defeat Twitter's many fake accounts
Twitter’s unending fight against spam accounts is now a problem for new owner Elon Musk. He pledged in April to defeat the bot scourge or “die trying!”


US elections: Will Latinos oust Catherine Cortez Masto, the first US Latina senator?
As living costs rise, Nevada's Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.


Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states with important midterm races: Why do they matter?
Here are the most important Senate and governor races across the nation in November's midterm elections, and why Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio and Wisconsin matter so much this cycle

Group can monitor Arizona ballot drop boxes, federal judge rules
Local and federal law enforcement have been alarmed by reports of people, including some who were masked and armed, watching 24-hour ballot boxes.


Mortgage rates are at a 20-year high. Here's what that means for monthly payments.
Mortgage payments have risen dramatically within the past two months amid rising rates.

Lindsey Graham tells Supreme Court that Fani Willis is in a ‘rush’ for his testimony | CNN Politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a new brief filed with the Supreme Court on Friday, says there’s no rush necessary for his testimony to the Fulton County grand jury investigating 2020 election subversion plots in Georgia, as the senator asks the justices to block a subpoena while his legal challenge to...


Jury finds man guilty of defrauding donors in border wall crowdfunding scheme | CNN Politics
A New York jury found Timothy Shea guilty on Friday of a scheme to defraud donors through a crowdfunding scheme to build a private US-Mexico Border wall in a campaign called “We Build the Wall,” according to the US Attorney’s office.


As Musk takes over Twitter, users test limits
Conservative handles began recirculating long-debunked conspiracy theories to ‘test’ if they would be taken down.

A court just ruled that CFPB's funding is unconstitutional, and that could be 'catastrophic' for mortgage markets
A court last week tossed out a regulation by the CFPB in a complicated ruling that attorneys worry could upend U.S. mortgage markets.

Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracy
Former President Barack Obama has returned to the campaign trail in Georgia, framing the 2022 midterm elections as a referendum on democracy and urging voters not to see Republicans as an answer to their economic woes.


Co-defendant in SEC civil fraud complaint against fake billionaire Justin Costello agrees to settle case
Justin Costello is accused by prosecutors and the SEC of posing as a billionaire, Iraq war vet and Harvard MBA grad to defraud investors and others.

Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer
Wall Street closed sharply higher, capping another strong week with gains led by Apple and other companies that made even bigger profits during the summer than expected.


Attack on Nancy Pelosi's home was 'not a random act', police say
An attack on the husband of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi at their San Francisco home was not a random attack, police said on Friday.

U.S. judge denies restraining order against group accused of voter intimidation
A U.S. judge has rejected a request for a temporary restraining order against a group accused of alleged voter intimidation, according to a ruling released on Friday.

Schumer captured on hot mic telling Biden that Georgia Senate race is 'going downhill' for Democrats
"The state where we're going downhill is Georgia," Schumer can be heard telling Biden. "It's hard to believe that they will go for Herschel Walker."
www.usatoday.com

IRS: Growing gap between US income taxes owed and paid
The IRS says the amount of income tax money owed but not paid to the government is projected to grow.


Analysis: Liz Cheney is giving us a peek at what her future looks like | CNN Politics
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will be leaving Congress soon, but she has pledged to remain active in national politics – doing everything she can to keep Donald Trump from the White House and election deniers from winning political offices.


5 shot during funeral service at Pittsburgh church; 2 teens arrested
Police are investigating a shooting at a Pittsburgh church during the funeral of a man who was shot nearly two weeks ago.

Elon Musk: No change to Twitter moderation policy yet
Top managers leave the social media platform as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm.


Pennsylvania Senate candidate Fetterman praised Philly DA Krasner for eliminating cash bail in 2018
Republican senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz released video Friday showing his U.S. senatorial election opponent, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, praising Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 2018.

Drought-stricken Mississippi River creates woes across US region
Near-record low water levels on US river are affecting key commercial activities, such as shipping and farming.

Russia's hope for Ukraine win revealed in battle for Bakhmut
Russian soldiers are slowly edging closer to a city in eastern Ukraine they have tried to seize for months.


Concerns over political violence growing as midterm elections approach
Following the brutal attack on Paul Pelosi, there are alarming concerns about the tense political climate in the nation ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News’ Kristen Welker shares more about elected officials being targeted.


Biden connects ‘despicable’ Paul Pelosi attack to Republican talk of stolen elections
President Biden on Friday called the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband at their San Francisco home “despicable” and suggested it was a natural progression from lies Republicans ha…


SEC Chair Gary Gensler defends controversial clawback rule, saying it won't stop companies from going public
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler defended the agency's implementation of the clawback rule as a straightforward directive by Congress.

Obama brings Democratic star power to key Georgia U.S. Senate race
Democrats turned to former President Barack Obama on Friday to rally Georgia voters in a tight U.S. Senate race that could determine whether the party keeps control of the chamber after the upcoming midterm elections.

Battle for Bakhmut heats up as Russian forces edge closer
Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting advancing Russian forces near the city in the eastern Donbas region.

Eric Toney and Josh Kaul debate abortion prosecutions, crime, and election law
In a debate between WI Attorney General Eric Toney and Josh Kaul, Toney tried to walk back his call to allow district attorneys to cross jurisdictional lines to prosecute abortions.

Eastman appeals court order to turn over emails to Jan. 6 committee
John Eastman, an attorney for the Trump campaign who helped craft its strategy to buck the certification of the 2020 election results, has appealed to a federal appeals court after he was ordered t…


Exclusive: Thousands of workers evicted in Qatar's capital ahead of World Cup
The move forced mainly Asian and African workers to seek what shelter they could, including bedding down on the pavement outside one of their former homes.

Putin ‘worried’ about South Korea sending weapons to Ukraine - Washington Examiner
South Korea has a sovereign right to send weapons to Ukraine if it should so choose, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol maintained in the face of a new threat from Russia.“This is a matter of our sovereignty,” the South Korean president told reporters Friday. “We are making efforts to have...


Utah Rep. Owens, McDonald agree on little in only debate
Utah Republican U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Darlene McDonald agreed on none of the issues addressed Friday in their only debate before the midterm elections.


Police to announce update in mysterious Delphi double murder
Police will announce an update in the mysterious Delphi, Indiana, double murder case on Monday.

Intruder seeking U.S. House Speaker Pelosi at her home beats husband with hammer
The attack on Paul Pelosi, 82, has stoked fears about political violence ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections.

Dolly Parton admits: ‘I do not think I will ever tour again’ - Washington Examiner
Dolly Parton admitted she has no plans to ever tour again at the age of 76. "I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then. Maybe do a long weekend of shows or just a few shows at a festival. But


No kissing in Qatar? Fears grow of crackdown on LGBTQ fans at World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup 2022 around the corner, concerns about how its host country, Qatar, will treat LGBTQ spectators have come to a head.


Biden to travel to Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia for November summits
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Egypt to participate in the COP27 United Nations climate change summit on Nov. 11, where he will call on the world to act "in this decisive decade", the White House said on Friday.

Saudis ‘second largest investors’ in Twitter after Musk takeover
KHC and the private office of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal are jointly the second largest investors after Elon Musk.

Murkowski faces Tshibaka and Chesbro in Alaska Senate debate
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Alaskans want results, not “partisan political rhetoric,” as she faced her Donald Trump-backed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka in a televised debate.


Zeldin faces new scrutiny over alleged super PAC coordination
The groups have played a big part in propping up Zeldin’s campaign, contributing more than $12 million that have gone to ads attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul and spreading his tough-on-crime message.


EXPLAINER: Why does The Associated Press call US elections?
Why has The Associated Press tallied votes and declared winners in U.S. elections since the middle of the 19th century?


New Mexico governor receives campaign endorsement by Obama
Former President Barack Obama released a one-minute endorsement video commending New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's accomplishments while in office.

‘Outrageous’: GOP anger at new Pentagon abortion policy could roil defense bill debate
The Defense Department will now cover travel costs for troops seeking abortions.


We asked Americans to describe the state of the US in one word: The answers weren't pretty
In a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, we asked 1,000 voters to volunteer a single word that describes, for them, the state of the nation.
www.usatoday.com

Pelosi's husband underwent successful surgery to repair skull fracture -statement
Nancy Pelosi's husband underwent a successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands suffered during a break-in at the couple's San Francisco home on Friday, the U.S. House Speaker's office said in a statement.

Elon Musk closes deal to acquire Twitter, fires top executives: Source
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly agreed to the original offer price for Twitter of $54.20 per share or about $44 billion.

WATCH: Chelsea Clinton vows to ‘do everything’ to keep Trump out of White House - Washington Examiner
Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea said she will fight to keep former President Donald Trump out of the White House during The View on Friday. "I’m going to do everything I can to ensure that he is not sitting in the Oval Office again," she told the hosts. WATCH: CHUCK SCHUMER TELLS BIDEN...


Analysis: American politics fated to remain on ‘the knife’s edge’ as voters align between candidates in durable patterns | CNN Politics
In key races across the country, the electorate is continuing to divide along the demographic and generational lines that have left the two parties in rough parity for years – limiting each side’s ability to score unexpected breakthroughs or to amass sweeping gains in November.


Former Capitol Police officer convicted of obstruction in Jan. 6 investigation
Michael Riley, 51, was convicted of obstructing an FBI investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by deleting Facebook messages he sent to a rioter afterward.

Rule to prohibit youth gender transition surgeries moves forward in Florida - Washington Examiner
A joint legislative committee for Florida's state medical boards has advanced a rule that would prohibit minors from receiving gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone therapies. Members of Florida's Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine Joint Rules/Legislative...


Factbox: Threats and attacks on members of Congress
The assault on U.S. businessman Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in their San Francisco home early on Friday morning comes amid a rising number of reported threats against members of Congress.

About four million in Ukraine face power cuts, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine news from October 28: Millions face rolling blackouts due to Moscow’s bombing campaign, Zelenskyy says.

Justice Dept. warns ruling in Trump ally’s suit could endanger U.S. diplomats
D.C. Circuit hears arguments on case former RNC fundraiser Elliott Broidy filed over alleged hacking of his emails


U.S. to spend $703 million on improving ports
The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Friday it is awarding $703 million for 41 port infrastructure projects in 22 states and American Samoa, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Sanders stumps for swing-state Democrats as high-stakes midterm nears
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has begun campaigning for Democrats in key states, including Oregon, where gubernatorial nominee Tina Kotek faces an unusually competitive race.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, known as 'The Killer,' dies
American rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who was torn between his Bible-thumping upbringing and his desire to make hell-raising rock 'n' roll with hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," has died at the age of 87.

FDA will overhaul diagnostics regulation if Congress doesn’t
Laboratory-developed tests are increasingly used to diagnose complex diseases or to determine if a cancer patient is a match for an immunotherapy.


University of Florida faculty pass symbolic ‘no confidence’ resolution against Ben Sasse - Washington Examiner
The Faculty Senate of the University of Florida passed a "no confidence" resolution regarding the institution’s search for a new president. The lone finalist, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE), has received scrutiny from some students and staff at the university, culminating in the symbolic step from the...


Another UFO report expected this week, some incidents still unexplained
A new UFO report is expected this week and most recent incidents are being attributed to airborne clutter and foreign surveillance.

Five takeaways on Musk’s Twitter takeover
Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal late Thursday night. The purchase is a seismic moment for Twitter that will also shake up the worlds of media and polit…


Kari Lake lends MAGA star power to 2 GOP governor hopefuls
The Arizona gubernatorial nominee is also helping boost Blake Masters for Senate in her state.


Florida businessman defends his presence at US Capitol on Jan 6th
Vic Mellor defends the Proud Boys and Michael Flynn’s involvement in the Sarasota Republican party and school board politics.
www.usatoday.com

Pence on attack against Pelosi’s husband: ‘This is an outrage’
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday condemned the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband at the couple’s San Francisco home. “This is an outrage and our hearts are with the enti…


Biden says of candidate Fetterman: 'John IS Pennsylvania'
An energized President Joe Biden returned Friday to the Keystone State, his 15th visit since he took office, this time to attend a fundraiser with Vice President Kamala Harris and other leaders to boost Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman.


Jury convicts Colorado man in second 'We Build the Wall' trial
A federal jury in Manhattan on Friday convicted a Colorado man who was charged along with former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon with defrauding donors to an online campaign to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Here’s what Putin needs to stop losing: A good columnist
Mr President, there may be an unorthodox way to avoid further humiliation in Ukraine.

Tax gap rises as IRS finds amount of unpaid taxes is increasing
The amount of taxes owed but not paid to the government is increasing, an IRS report released Friday has found. The shortfall, known as the “tax gap,” is measured every three years. The latest numb…


A key US inflation gauge stayed at a high 6.2% in September
A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve remained painfully high last month, the latest sign that prices for most goods and services in the United States are still rising steadily

These quinceañeras want their loved ones to do one thing: vote in the midterms
“Even though I can’t vote yet — I want to motivate others," said a young Latina in San Antonio, Texas, who is part of the campaign Quince to the Polls.


'No-win situation': Pharma trade CEO steps down after clashing with board
The departure of Michelle McMurry-Heath comes just as the Biden administration is poised to begin implementing key drug pricing provisions and the balance of power could shift in Congress.


General Motors suspends advertising on Twitter following Musk purchase - Washington Examiner
General Motors is suspending its advertising on Twitter, the company announced Friday, claiming it was pausing to evaluate the platform's new direction under its new billionaire owner Elon Musk. The automaker claimed its interactions with customers through social media will not change and that...


Trump: ‘I am staying on Truth’
Former President Trump is sticking to his assertion that he won’t be back on Twitter now that it’s owned by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “I am staying on Truth. I like it bette…


Poliovirus found in NY wastewater genetically linked to case that paralyzed New York man
Poliovirus found in samples of wastewater in New York state have been genetically linked to the case of polio that resulted in an unvaccinated man becoming paralyzed earlier this year. New York hea…


Contractor dies in rail car accident at Exxon Beaumont, Texas, lube oil plant -sheriff
A contractor at Exxon Mobil Corp's lube oil Blending & Packaging Plant in Beaumont, Texas, was killed in a rail car accident at the facility, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said on Friday.

Biden narrowly leads Trump in hypothetical matchup that few likely voters want to see: poll
President Biden is narrowly leading former President Donald Trump in polling for the 2024 presidential election, though the rematch remains unpopular.

Outgoing senators backing US recognition for 2 state tribes
Native American groups in Alabama and North Carolina are hoping that two outgoing U.S. senators can help them achieve something that's been elusive so far: federal recognition as tribes.


Kroger to pay $180K after firing workers who refused to wear logo allegedly resembling Pride flag
As part of a settlement, the company will pay the two employees, who court documents said both believe “homosexuality is a sin,” more than $70,000 each.


‘Raise the challenge’: Eastman exhorts poll watchers to build a record
Trump’s Jan. 6 adviser’s comments in leaked recording of New Mexico meeting hint at post-election efforts to overturn votes.


Paul Pelosi hammer attack shows no one is safe from California crime wave: Officials - Washington Examiner
Years of dismantling California’s once-strict justice system has led to a crime wave that spares no one — not even the family of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, officials say.“The chickens have come home to roost,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. “This social justice movement is...


Former Capitol cop who messaged Jan. 6 rioter guilty in obstruction case
Michael Riley told jurors he was "embarrassed" that he had messaged a Jan. 6 rioter on Facebook, warning them about a post that said they went into the Capitol building.


Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announce divorce after 13 years of marriage
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and the Brazilian supermodel hired separate divorce lawyers this month to dissolve their 13-year marriage.


U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran-based foundation over Salman Rushdie bounty
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foundation it accused of issuing a multi-million dollar bounty for the killing of novelist Salman Rushdie, who was attacked at an event in August.

Vince Dooley, longtime Georgia football coach, dies at 90
Dooley had a career record of 201-77-10 while coaching the Bulldogs from '64 to '88, a stretch that included six Southeastern Conference titles, 20 bowl games and just one losing season.


In too deep: John Fetterman’s wife claims that swimming is ‘very racist’ - Washington Examiner
Gisele Fetterman, the wife of Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman, claimed on a podcast episode that "swimming in America is very racist." On Thursday, Gisele mentioned on the iGen Politics podcast that her husband's Pennsylvania lieutenant governor's mansion came with a pool. The pair used...


Jan. 6 panel chair calls for agencies to redouble efforts to protect officials after Paul Pelosi attack
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, called on federal agencies and law enforcement to redouble their efforts to …

The quarter-billion dollar PAC driving a red wave
How would you spend a quarter of a billion dollars on the 2022 midterms? This week on the Playbook Deep Dive podcast, we chatted with the 37-year-old operative overseeing just such a budget.


Biden to attend COP27 global climate summit
President Biden will attend a global climate change summit taking place in Egypt, the White House confirmed on Friday evening. “On November 11th, President Biden will attend the 27th Conferen…


Arrest made in connection to Delphi, Indiana, teenage murders five years later - Washington Examiner
A suspect appeared in Indiana court Friday morning in connection to the murders of two teenage girls from five years ago. Police reportedly arrested the unidentified subject with plans to make a statement on the arrest Monday. The suspect is allegedly connected to the 2017 murders of Abby...


Federal judge declines to block group from monitoring Arizona ballot drop boxes
A federal judge on Friday rejected a request to bar a group that wants to observe ballot drop box locations in an Arizona county from doing so, ruling that it would infringe on “core constitutional…


A Former WSJ Reporter Is Suing — Over the Email Hack That Got Him Fired
Jay Solomon claims that a major law firm and an array of others targeted him after he angered a Persian Gulf ruler.


Judicial Watch sues Biden admin over John Kerry's travel costs, calendar, staffer info
Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration last month, alleging that it has failed to comply with federal law and disclose information about John Kerry's office.

Bill Barr unplugged - Washington Examiner
William Barr was sworn in as U.S. attorney general on Feb. 14, 2019, amid President Donald Trump’s struggles with the Trump-Russia investigation. Barr stayed in office until Dec. 23, 2020, amid Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the presidential election. Just looking at those dates is...


Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes appeals to Latino voters, fends off soft-on-crime criticism
The tight Wisconsin Senate race between Incumbent Republican Ron Johnson and Democrat Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes will determine the future of the Senate.

Gavin Newsom has quietly constructed one of the biggest digital forces in politics
The governor has 6 million emails and 1.5 million phone numbers. It’s a massive tool, and it’s led to a logical question: What will he do with it after the midterms?


Schumer says Warnock's Senate race against Walker is 'going downhill' in remarks to president
The majority leader was heard speaking to President Joe Biden on an airport tarmac in Syracuse, N.Y., on Thursday.


Russia offers to stop attacking electric grid in exchange for Ukrainian territory - Washington Examiner
Russia could stop bombing Ukraine’s electric grid in exchange for territorial concessions, according to a top Kremlin official.“It requires recognizing the legitimacy of Russia's demands within the framework of the special military operation and its results, reflected in our Constitution,”...


Tech glitch botches federal prisons' rollout of update to Trump-era First Step Act
In extreme cases, some prisoners at halfway homes were told that the new computer calculations indicated they would have to return to prison.

Colleges brace themselves for SCOTUS loss on race-conscious admissions
Ending race-conscious admissions policies at colleges could lead to legal attacks on the use of affirmative action in employment.


Georgia voters talk about top issues ahead of Election Day
Fox News 'Special Report' anchor Bret Baier hits the streets of Georgia to speak with voters ahead of consequential midterm Election Day.
Six Oklahoma children killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedSix children have been killed in what police believe to be a murder-suicide in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on Thursday.The six children were found inside their home with two adults, who were also found dead when police arrived at the scene. The deaths are being investigated as homicides...



Flu season hits early with record high hospitalizations
Flu-related hospitalizations for this time of the year are the highest they’ve been in a decade, according to new government figures, an ominous sign about the months to come. So far this sea…


Omicron subvariants resistant to key antibody treatments are increasing every week in the U.S.
The subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now represent 27% of infections in the U.S., a significant jump from the week prior when they made up about 16% of new cases.

NIH to use Pfizer’s Paxlovid to study causes of long COVID - Washington Examiner
The National Institutes of Health has chosen Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid as the first treatment it will study in patients who experience prolonged symptoms of COVID-19, known as "long COVID," under its RECOVER Initiative tasked with looking into the causes of the largely unexplained medical...


Covid cases, controls spread in China
China's latest Covid controls affected 9.2% of gross domestic product as of Thursday, up from 7% on Oct. 16, according to Nomura's model.

Health Care — Biden officials partner with MLB for vaccine PSA
We officially have a new Rihanna song for the first time in six years and we even got a music video. In health news, we’ll take an early look at a Biden administration PSA set to a…


Flu-related hospitalizations highest in 10 years
Flu season is making an early comeback as flu-related hospitalizations are the highest in over a decade for this point in the season, the CDC says.

The last of the Covid vaccine mandates


COVID-19 Origins: Investigating a “Complex and Grave Situation” Inside a Wuhan Lab
The Wuhan Institute of Virology, the cutting-edge biotech facility at the center of swirling suspicions about the pandemic’s onset, was far more troubled than previously known, explosive documents unearthed by a Senate research team reveal. Following the trail of evidence, Vanity Fair and...

‘Scrabble variants’ now cause the majority of new Covid-19 infections in the US | CNN
The Omicron BA.5 subvariant is no longer the dominant cause of Covid-19 infections in the United States, according to estimates released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Concern over flu and winter viruses but Covid levels unchanged
The flu season has started early and some young children under five are ending up in hospital.
