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Obama Defends Rep. Omar Amid Federal Probes; Conservatives Cite Past Investigations
The former president's post, viewed over 5 million times, drew sharp rebukes from GOP figures who pointed to IRS scrutiny and Russia probes during his tenure.
Report Details Coordinated Funding Network Supporting Mamdani, Tlaib, and El-Sayed
Canary Mission report outlines how super PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and grassroots groups coordinate to back progressive candidates while obscuring donor sources.
TSA Scales Back Airport Perk Expansion to 13 Airports Weeks After Launch
The 'Gateside by TSA PreCheck' program was briefly available at hundreds of airports before being limited to an operational assessment phase at 13 locations.
Federal Judge Orders Minnesota Teen to Remain Jailed in Mall of America Terror Plot
U.S. Magistrate Judge cites flight risk and community danger for 18-year-old arrested after FBI sting operation involving an AK-47 purchase.
Musk Pledges SpaceX Share to Every Child in America, Estimated Value Exceeds $10 Billion
The trillionaire's announcement signals a potential expansion of the Trump Accounts program, following similar pledges by Michael Dell and Gwynne Shotwell.
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Critically Injured in Deliberate Vehicle Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states the incident was likely intentional as police seize a knife from the driver's vehicle and investigate rising threats against officials.
2026 Midterms Projected as Most Expensive on Record With Over $15 Billion Raised
Both parties are pouring funds into competitive races, with Democrats outperforming Republicans in fundraising by a 5-to-1 margin in key contests identified by the Cook Political Report.
Billionaire-Backed PACs Oust West Virginia Delegate Who Proposed Voucher Spending Limits
Three political action committees spent over $145,000 to defeat Delegate Vernon Criss, who sought to cap the state's Hope Scholarship program at $200 million annually.
Midterm Results May Take Days to Finalize Due to Close Margins and Slow Ballot Processing in Key States
California and Alaska face prolonged vote counts driven by mail-in ballot backlogs and competitive races, delaying official calls by days or weeks.
Epstein-Linked Billionaire Pours $500K Into Super PAC Backing Kentucky Democrat
Republican opponent Ralph Alvarado calls the donation 'dirty Epstein-class money,' while Democratic candidate Zach Dembo faces criticism for benefiting from dark money despite campaigning against it.