Hunter Foster, a Mississippi police officer, resigned after shooting into a vehicle and killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley in June. The state attorney general ruled the shooting justified, but Kohen’s family and their lawyer have called for a federal investigation and for Foster to lose his police certification.
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Officer Hunter Foster shot into a vehicle at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley.
The shooting happened on June 14, 2024, and Foster was put on leave two days later.
The Senatobia police board accepted Foster’s resignation on October 21, effective immediately.
Body camera and surveillance videos showed Foster firing three shots; Kohen died in his mother’s arms.
The police said Kohen’s mother and a friend were suspected of stealing diapers but were not charged.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the shooting was “justified.”
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Kohen’s family, wants a federal investigation and wants Foster barred from being a police officer.
Kohen Wiley would have turned two years old on November 1, 2024.
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Minnesota officials say the U.S. Department of Justice has stopped giving them evidence about the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by immigration officers. This information was shared in a court document seen by The Associated Press.
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Alex Pretti and Renee Good were killed by immigration officers earlier this year.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped sharing evidence about these deaths with Minnesota officials.
Minnesota officials announced this in a court filing.
The Associated Press reviewed the court filing.
The killings involve actions taken by federal immigration officers.
The case is ongoing and involves both state and federal authorities.
The change in information sharing happened during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The stops in sharing evidence affect investigations at the state level.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Iowa supporting Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and other GOP candidates. While Trump urged voters to treat him as if he were on the ballot, Hinson has taken some distance from the president on key issues, highlighting differences in their approaches.
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President Trump held a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, to support Ashley Hinson and other Republican candidates.
Trump told the crowd to "pretend [he] is on the ballot" for the November election to encourage voter turnout.
Ashley Hinson has tried to show independence from Trump by criticizing some of his policies, such as a fuel deal with Russia.
Hinson supports ending the war in Iran and has spoken out about economic pressures on Iowans.
Trump won Iowa by 13 points in 2024; however, some voters are unhappy due to issues like tariffs and fuel prices.
A recent poll found 44% of Iowa registered voters approved of Trump’s job, while 53% disapproved.
Hinson warned that if Republicans lose the Iowa Senate seat, Democrats will control the U.S. Senate.
Some Republicans worry voter enthusiasm may be low due to mixed feelings about Trump’s influence on the election.
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The Trump administration and its allies gave different statements about why Ukraine’s access to a military satellite system called Starshield was suddenly limited. President Trump said he did not order the limits and that the system is now working fully, but Ukraine’s leader said restrictions remain, leading to concerns in the U.S. government and calls for an investigation.
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Starshield is a military version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, important for Ukraine’s drones and communications.
Restrictions on Starshield caused disrupted drone missions for Ukraine last week.
President Donald Trump said he did not order the restrictions and claimed the service is fully restored.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said restrictions were still in place.
U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gave mixed statements about who was responsible.
Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, said questions about the military version of the service should be directed to the Pentagon.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a new inquiry into why Ukraine’s satellite services were slowed.
The issue has caused concern among U.S. lawmakers who support strong aid to Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Florida amid attention on several news stories, including ongoing disputes about Starlink’s role in Ukraine. Other news includes fresh accusations against Representative Ilhan Omar and reactions from athlete LeBron James.
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President Trump is heading to Florida for political events or activities.
There is an ongoing dispute related to Starlink, a satellite internet service, and its involvement in Ukraine.
Representative Ilhan Omar faces a new accusation connected to President Trump.
Basketball player LeBron James made comments or showed a reaction to recent events.
These stories are part of news developments occurring on a busy news day.
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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act was passed with support from both political parties. It aims to improve housing affordability by limiting some practices of Wall Street investors and encouraging professional housing providers to build more homes.
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The bill is called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
It has bipartisan support, meaning both major political parties agree on it.
The law seeks to balance restrictions on Wall Street investors involved in housing.
It also provides incentives for professional housing providers.
The goal is to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Former Senator Jon Tester praised the act for achieving this balance.
The focus is on state and local levels for improving housing affordability.
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President Donald Trump defended a political ad made by Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican running for Ohio governor. The ad featured comments from the opponent’s estranged mother and faced criticism from some Republicans. Trump discussed this with NBC reporter Monica Alba during a Friday interview.
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President Trump supports an attack ad made by GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race.
The ad includes Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing Acton, the Democratic candidate, of lying.
Some Republicans criticized the ad for its content.
President Trump responded firmly when asked about the criticism.
The discussion happened during an interview with NBC’s Monica Alba on Friday.
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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, has endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar in the Montana Senate race instead of the Democratic nominee. Bodnar, a retired Army Green Beret and former University of Montana president, says he will remain independent if elected and not join either major party.
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Pete Buttigieg endorsed Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate, for Montana Senate.
Bodnar is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and was president of the University of Montana.
Bodnar plans to remain independent in the Senate, not joining Democrats or Republicans.
The Democratic and Republican candidates are Alani Bankhead and Kurt Alme, respectively.
Montana is a traditionally Republican state with more Republican voters.
Republican Senator Steve Daines chose not to run for reelection, creating the open seat.
President Trump held a rally to support Republican candidates in Montana last week.
Bodnar’s independent stance has gained some support, leading to calls for the Democrat to drop out to avoid splitting the anti-Republican vote.
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President Donald Trump joked at a rally that he has the right to run for a third term, even though the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment does not allow presidents to serve more than two terms. He claimed that because he believes the 2020 election was stolen, he should be allowed to run again, but also acknowledged the constitutional limits.
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The 22nd Amendment stops any U.S. president from serving more than two terms.
President Trump joked about running for a third term during a rally in Iowa.
He said Democrats “cheated” in the 2020 election, which he uses to justify running again.
Trump has previously expressed interest in a third term and worn merch promoting "Trump 2028."
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Trump’s comments are mostly to provoke political opponents.
Trump also admitted the constitution is clear about the two-term limit with "not a lot of wiggle room."
Trump asked supporters to vote as if he were on the ballot in the 2024 midterm elections.
Trump’s approval ratings have dropped recently, despite strong support from his base.
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First Lady Melania Trump helped arrange a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the occupied city of Oleshky. This agreement aims to let humanitarian aid enter the city and allow civilians, mostly elderly people and children, to leave safely.
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The ceasefire in Oleshky was announced by the White House and is set to start on October 29.
Oleshky is under Russian control and has about 1,700 to 2,000 residents remaining, down from 24,000 before the war.
Melania Trump and her representative negotiated directly with leaders from both Russia and Ukraine.
The agreement includes steps for humanitarian aid, clearing landmines, and voluntary evacuation of civilians.
This local ceasefire is limited to one city and has not yet been confirmed by Russia or Ukraine independently.
Earlier, Melania Trump helped reunite 34 children separated by the war, opening communication channels with both governments.
The ceasefire aims to protect civilians rather than settle larger political issues in the war.
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Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a campaign ad with his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing Acton of lying about her past. The ad has caused division within the Republican Party, with President Trump supporting it and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticizing it.
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The ad features Donna Arthur, Amy Acton’s estranged mother, claiming Acton lied about growing up in a tent.
Amy Acton has publicly stated she spent part of her childhood living in many homes and once in a tent at a campground.
Acton says she was sexually abused by her stepfather and removed from her mother’s custody at age 12.
Acton’s stepfather was indicted for rape in 1979 but fled and was never tried.
Acton accuses her mother of not protecting her during the abuse and calls the ad an exploitation for political gain.
Ramaswamy's campaign claims Acton has serious truthfulness issues.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the ad “deeply, deeply troubling” and urged its removal.
President Trump praised the ad and criticized DeWine for opposing it.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit in advance to prevent the certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan narrowly loses. The lawsuit claims there is confusion among voters because another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan has a very similar name.
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The DOJ filed the lawsuit before the election results were finalized.
The lawsuit aims to block certification if the incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan loses.
There are two candidates with very similar names: Dan S. Sullivan (incumbent) and Dan J. Sullivan (challenger).
Republicans say the challenger’s similar name may confuse voters and take votes away from the incumbent.
President Donald Trump publicly supported Senator Dan Sullivan during the campaign.
The lawsuit is part of efforts to contest the election outcome on the grounds of voter confusion.
The case concerns the Alaska Senate race in 2026.
Election results and further legal developments are still pending.
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The Trump administration plans to introduce a new seafood label called "U.S. Caught Seafood" to help shoppers know where their seafood comes from. This label would be optional and aims to support American fishermen, who caught much less seafood than what the U.S. imports.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new label called "U.S. Caught Seafood" for grocery store seafood.
The label would not be compulsory for sellers to use.
President Trump mentioned seafood while campaigning in Florida for local candidates.
About 80% of seafood eaten in the U.S. in 2023 was imported from other countries.
U.S. fishermen caught $5.1 billion worth of seafood in 2023.
The U.S. imported $25 billion worth of seafood in 2023.
The administration is preparing $5 billion in loans for the fishing industry to buy new equipment.
These loans would be provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Trump administration filed a lawsuit to stop Alaska from officially approving the Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses by a close margin. The lawsuit argues that having two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot could confuse voters.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump’s administration.
It targets the certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Senator Dan Sullivan loses narrowly.
Another candidate named Dan Sullivan, who is a retired teacher, is also on the ballot.
The concern is that voters might accidentally vote for the wrong Dan Sullivan.
The Alaska Supreme Court has already rejected efforts to remove the retired teacher Dan Sullivan from the ballot.
Alaska uses a ranked-choice voting system, where voters can rank candidates by preference.
Senator Dan Sullivan is the Republican incumbent in a tight race against Democrat Mary Peltola, who currently leads narrowly.
The Justice Department wants a judge to stop Alaska from finalizing the election results if Sullivan loses by less votes than the other Dan Sullivan.
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The Cook Political Report moved 19 U.S. House races toward the Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. This shift suggests Democrats may gain control of the House, as they only need a few more seats to win a majority.
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The Cook Political Report moved 19 House races in favor of Democrats, with no races shifting toward Republicans.
Six districts changed from toss-up to leaning Democratic, including four currently held by Republicans.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is low, which often makes it harder for his party to keep seats in midterms.
Republicans currently hold 218 House seats; Democrats have 214.
Democrats need to win just a few Republican seats to take control of the House.
Cook predicts Democrats could flip 12 to 22 seats, possibly holding 227 to 237 seats in the next Congress starting January 2025.
Other election forecasters show similar trends, with many competitive seats leaning Democratic.
The shifts reflect voter concerns about issues like inflation and government performance under President Trump.
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Two former FBI intelligence officers were charged with lying about their investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 presidential election. They appeared in federal court amid efforts by the Justice Department to review past FBI actions related to politically sensitive cases.
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Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides are accused of making false statements about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Both officials surrendered and appeared in court in Washington DC on the charges.
The charges were announced 10 days before the November 3, 2024, midterm elections.
The laptop was found in 2020 and contained emails about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, fueling controversy during the presidential race.
The investigation into the laptop intersected with concerns about possible Russian interference favoring Trump in the 2020 election.
FBI director Kash Patel has been reviewing high-profile past FBI cases linked to political controversies.
The laptop story was originally publicized by the New York Post, based on material from Rudy Giuliani.
President Donald Trump refused to accept the 2020 election result and later faced impeachment and criminal charges, which ended after his 2024 election win.
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Florida is facing a growing outbreak of dengue fever, with more cases now appearing in new counties like Pinellas. The total number of dengue infections in the state has passed 400 and continues to rise.
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Dengue fever is spreading in Florida, especially in Pinellas County.
The number of dengue cases in the state has gone over 400.
The outbreak is not slowing down and is expanding to new areas.
Dengue fever is a disease spread by mosquitoes.
Symptoms include fever, rash, and muscle pain.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely.
Efforts to control mosquitoes are important to limit the disease’s spread.
Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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The war between the US, Israel, and Iran is affecting the US economy and upcoming elections, especially in Michigan. Rising gas and grocery prices linked to the conflict are a major concern for voters, with candidates debating how to handle the war and its impact.
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The US, together with Israel, started military actions against Iran on February 28.
Since then, Iran has disrupted energy supplies, causing oil and gas prices to rise sharply.
Gas prices in the US rose from under $3 to over $4.27 per gallon as of the report date.
Higher energy costs have pushed up prices on many goods, increasing inflation.
Many US voters in Michigan see the Iran war as a key economic issue affecting their daily lives.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed opposes the war and supports limiting President Trump’s war powers.
Republican candidate Mike Rogers defends the war as necessary to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons but also wants the conflict to end quickly.
A survey showed that 60% of voters disapprove of how President Trump is handling the war, and 81% agree it has raised living costs.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussed his efforts to build trust with Black voters but faced criticism from conservative accounts after being seen ordering fried chicken during an interview. The Michigan Senate race is important for Democrats as they try to keep their majority in the Senate.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for Senate in Michigan against Republican Mike Rogers.
Black voters make up about 11-12% of Michigan’s voters.
El-Sayed’s campaign is working to gain support from Black voters after weak primary results.
Some conservatives criticized El-Sayed’s fried chicken order, linking it to racial stereotypes.
The fried chicken was part of a halal menu, which follows Islamic dietary laws.
If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim U.S. senator.
Michigan’s Senate race is seen as a key contest for control of the U.S. Senate.
Polls and primary results showed El-Sayed had less support from older Black voters compared to his Democratic primary rival, Haley Stevens.
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The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race results if Senator Dan Sullivan loses. They claim another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan ran to confuse voters and took votes away from the senator, possibly helping the Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
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The Alaska Senate race includes incumbent GOP Senator Dan Sullivan, another GOP candidate Daniel J. Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola, and Republican Gerald Heikes.
Both GOP candidates share similar names and party affiliation, which the Justice Department says could mislead voters.
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates by preference instead of choosing just one.
The Justice Department argues some voters might accidentally vote for Daniel J. Sullivan, affecting the election outcome.
Even though Alaska courts allowed Daniel J. Sullivan to stay on the ballot, the DOJ says certifying results with this confusion could break voting laws.
The DOJ wants a court to block the election certification if Sen. Sullivan loses but would have won if Daniel J. Sullivan’s votes were given to him.
Alaska switched to ranked-choice voting in 2022 to reduce political division and has had unusual election results before.
The lawsuit asks for investigation into voter intent before finalizing the election results.
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