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NY AG James’ Pledge for ‘Fair’ Cornell Probe Collides With Accused Aide’s ‘Quiet’ Exit
Calls for James to recuse herself from the Cornell gang rape investigation intensify amid renewed scrutiny of her handling of past sexual misconduct allegations against her former chief of staff.
SNAP Theft Hits $470 Million as Congress Delays Anti-Fraud Legislation
Electronic theft from food stamp accounts has surged over the past five years, yet federal law offers victims no recourse for reimbursement.
NPR Analysis Notes Shift Toward Democrats in 2026 Midterm Polling
Political analysts emphasize that recent polling trends favor Democrats in House races and make Senate control competitive, while warning against interpreting snapshots as predictions.
Musk Quietly Becomes Biggest Known Donor in Midterms After Saying He Had Done Enough
The trillionaire’s contributions to Senate Leadership Fund and America PAC aim to preserve Republican majorities amid voter frustration.
Investigation Links Ilhan Omar’s Sister to Key Figures in Minnesota Fraud Scandal
Public records show Omar’s sister incorporated a consulting firm at the home of a woman tied to three convicted Feeding Our Future fraudsters.
Army Admits Soldiers Cannot Be Protected From All Bioweapons in New Training Plan
The strategy shifts focus from stopping every threat to ensuring combat readiness in biologically contested environments by 2035.
Iowa Dem Governor Candidate Sand’s Church Attendance Contrasts with Moderate Campaign Image
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, attended by Rob Sand, features drag performances and LGBTQ+ affirming policies.
MAGA Inc. Trims House Map, Focuses on Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa Senate Races
The Trump-aligned super PAC is reallocating hundreds of millions in final three weeks, pulling from Michigan’s 8th District and boosting spending in key Senate battlegrounds.
Booker Calls GOP Challenger’s Iran Message ‘Yahoo’ Foreign Policy After Debate Exchange
Republican candidate Justin Murphy urged Trump to 'finish' the war in Iran, prompting Senator Cory Booker to criticize the approach as costly and reckless.
GOP Candidate Hilton Blasts Democratic Homelessness Policies During Skid Row Tour
Steve Hilton labels the crisis a 'political scandal' amid federal drug raids and nonprofit fraud charges in Los Angeles.