A political action committee (PAC) linked to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) group is spending over $1 million in the Iowa governor’s race. This is the largest amount the group has contributed to any election so far.
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The group MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
MAHA Action PAC is the political action committee making the donations.
The PAC is run by Tony Lyons, who is an ally of Kennedy and a book publisher.
The PAC is investing more than $1 million in the Iowa governor’s election.
This is the biggest election contribution from the MAHA group to date.
The PAC is a federal super PAC, which means it can raise and spend unlimited funds to support political candidates.
The funding is aimed at influencing the governor’s race in Iowa.
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Democrat Mary Peltola is leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat as their debate approaches. Recent polls show Peltola ahead by small margins, and President Donald Trump recently visited Alaska to support Sullivan’s reelection campaign.
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Mary Peltola is a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat.
Recent polls show Peltola leading Sullivan by 2 to 7 percentage points.
The race is considered important because Democrats hope to gain a Senate majority.
President Donald Trump made a rare campaign stop in Alaska to support Sullivan.
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, and Peltola’s advantage remains in final rounds of counting.
Prediction markets give Peltola about a 74% chance to win, up from 64% in mid-September.
Key issues for Alaska voters include the high cost of living and rising fuel prices.
The Senate debate is scheduled for Thursday evening local time.
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The US Department of Justice sued California to stop the state from counting some mail-in ballots from people it says are likely noncitizens. The department gave California a list of more than 20,000 likely noncitizens and asked the state to verify their citizenship before counting their votes, but California officials have refused to act on the list.
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The Justice Department sent California a list with over 20,000 names of likely noncitizens registered to vote.
California was asked to pause counting ballots from these individuals until their citizenship is confirmed.
The state’s Los Angeles county clerk said the list was not secure and refused to review it.
California’s Secretary of State said the Justice Department did not give her office the list and criticized the effort as causing confusion.
The lawsuit demands California either verify citizenship or set aside ballots from those flagged before counting.
The Justice Department’s methods for finding noncitizen voters have been questioned, especially after Nevada found every flagged person was actually a citizen.
The National Voter Registration Act restricts removing voters from rolls within 90 days of an election to avoid mistakes.
Experts say the Justice Department lacks authority to force states to purge voters during elections.
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said that Ukraine losing access to Starshield, a military internet service by Starlink, is a serious issue. He warned that if the U.S. stops supporting Ukraine, Congress will take action.
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican from Pennsylvania.
Ukraine lost access to Starshield, which is a military version of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service.
The loss happened suddenly on a Wednesday.
Starshield helps Ukraine with defense operations and communication.
Fitzpatrick called this loss a “major problem” for Ukraine.
He said Congress would respond with “consequences” if the U.S. stops supporting Ukraine.
The situation could affect Ukraine’s ability to defend itself.
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Eric Deters, a supporter of President Trump, filed a defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her lawyers. The lawsuit relates to claims about a $100,000 transfer to Guilfoyle’s American Express account, which reportedly caused her to leave the Trump administration.
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Eric Deters is a donor to President Trump.
Kimberly Guilfoyle was a former U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Guilfoyle allegedly asked Deters to send $100,000 to her American Express account.
This transfer reportedly led to Guilfoyle’s exit from the Trump administration.
Deters is suing Guilfoyle and her defense lawyers, Jesse Binnal and David M., for defamation.
The lawsuit claims false statements were made about Deters in this matter.
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A recent poll shows many Americans want big changes in how the country is run ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Most voters are unhappy with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and living costs, and a majority say voting in the election is very important.
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80% of Americans say the country needs major change or a total overhaul before the midterms.
45% want substantial change, and 13% want complete upheaval in government.
Even some Republican voters are seeking change, though Democrats and independents want it more.
85% of voters say the economy is one of the most important issues affecting their vote.
About 80% disapprove of how President Trump is managing the cost of living.
Roughly one-third of registered voters have a favorable opinion of President Trump.
Healthcare, immigration, and crime are key concerns; Democrats prioritize healthcare while Republicans emphasize immigration and crime.
Around 65% of voters think voting in the midterms is very or extremely important.
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President Donald Trump has canceled the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood. The execution will still take place on December 3, but it will not be broadcast to the public, although families of the victims can watch.
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Nidal Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring over 30 in a 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
This will be the first US military execution since World War II.
The Pentagon originally planned to livestream the execution, which caused controversy and public backlash.
An ABC News poll found 80% of Americans opposed livestreaming the execution, including a majority of MAGA Republicans.
President Trump was surprised by the livestream announcement and decided against it due to concerns about propaganda and public perception.
Trump confirmed on Truth Social that Hasan’s execution will proceed by firing squad but will not be shown live.
Vice President JD Vance also chose not to watch the execution if it were livestreamed.
There were concerns about identifying soldiers involved in the execution if it was livestreamed.
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Nine former FBI workers sued the FBI for firing them without a proper reason because they worked on an investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term. The lawsuit says the firings happened suddenly in February 2026, without notice or a chance to appeal, and were meant to punish them for their work.
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The nine former employees included special agents, intelligence analysts, and operation specialists.
They were fired over two days in February 2026, near the time of planned U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.
The lawsuit claims the firings were not based on any formal investigation or disciplinary process.
FBI Director Kash Patel and the Justice Department are named as defendants in the lawsuit.
The fired employees had worked on the investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith into Trump’s retention of classified records.
President Trump was indicted in 2023 for keeping classified documents and obstructing the investigation, but all charges were dismissed.
Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration had "cleaned house" by firing people linked to investigations involving President Trump.
The lawsuit includes new details about access to investigation files and internal conflicts within the FBI related to the case.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that this winter will bring more rain and snow to some drought-affected U.S. states, especially in the South, due to a strong El Niño weather pattern. However, much of the northern U.S. is expected to have drier and warmer conditions, while parts of the country may still face drought or new dry spells.
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NOAA released its winter outlook forecasting U.S. weather from December to February.
A strong El Niño pattern is influencing this winter's weather, causing wetter conditions in the southern U.S.
The southern states, including the Southwest and Southeast, could see more rain and snow, helping ease drought.
Northern regions like the Great Lakes, northern Mountain West, and Alaska may experience drier and warmer winters.
Some areas may face flash floods and mudslides if heavy rain falls on dry soil.
Parts of the Intermountain West, northern Plains, and Ohio Valley have uncertain precipitation forecasts.
Drought could improve in some areas but worsen in places such as Oregon, eastern Washington, and the northern Rockies.
Much of the eastern U.S., Midwest, and Pacific Northwest are predicted to have warmer-than-average temperatures.
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The Democratic National Committee said it raised over $10 million from small-dollar donors in September, a strong increase as the midterm elections approach. This amount is more than their fundraising in the same month during the last three midterm years, showing growing support ahead of the November 3 election.
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The Democratic National Committee raised over $10 million in September from small-dollar donors.
This is more than the amount raised in September of the last three midterm election cycles.
The fundraising boost comes weeks before the midterm elections on November 3.
Democrats hope this shows strong voter interest because control of Congress is at stake.
The party had earlier struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump’s current term.
Republicans have raised more money overall and Democrats entered the campaign with debt.
The information was shared with The Associated Press before a federal report deadline.
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Since January 2025, Immigration authorities in the US have increased detentions and deportations under President Donald Trump's administration. They are sending some migrants, including asylum seekers, to third countries that may not be safe or fair to them, despite legal protections against deporting people to places where they face harm.
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President Trump promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in US history.
The Department of Homeland Security arrests thousands of people daily across the US.
Some deportees are asylum seekers who should get a chance to explain dangers in their home countries.
US law and international treaties forbid deporting people to countries where they risk torture or persecution.
The Trump administration uses "third-country deportations," sending people to countries other than their homelands.
Human rights groups and the UN criticize this practice, saying some recipient countries are unsafe or abusive.
Over 16,000 forced third-country deportations have occurred between January 2025 and August 2026, according to government data.
Some countries holding deportees agree to detain them in prisons or process asylum claims under special agreements with the US.
Many deportees do not have proper documents or language skills and are unaware of where they will be sent.
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A bipartisan group of 22 U.S. House lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to cancel a government permit that allows importing Russian diesel fuel. They want to increase economic pressure on Russia because of its war in Ukraine and believe this action would align with a recent sanctions law signed by Trump.
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Lawmakers want President Trump to revoke General License 135, which permits transactions involving Russian-origin diesel fuel.
The letter refers to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a sanctions law recently signed by Trump.
The group includes both Democrats and Republicans and mentions concerns about Russian funding of its war effort.
Some Republican lawmakers had previously raised objections to the diesel deal.
The letter also asks the administration to impose sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and entities helping Russia avoid restrictions.
Lawmakers requested clarity on how General License 135 fits with existing U.S. bans on Russian energy imports.
The letter was sent to President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The concern is that buying Russian diesel helps fund Moscow’s military activities in Ukraine.
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Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News host, said she thinks journalist Don Lemon should run for president. This followed Lemon mentioning on a podcast that he might start a presidential campaign in 2028.
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Megyn Kelly spoke on her YouTube show about Don Lemon running for president.
Don Lemon appeared on a podcast called “Uncloseted” on October 3.
On the podcast, Lemon said he might launch a presidential bid in 2028.
Don Lemon is an independent journalist.
Megyn Kelly made these comments after Lemon’s podcast appearance.
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Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman and ally of President Donald Trump, faces a new federal civil lawsuit alleging involvement in sex trafficking and exploitation of young women between 2017 and 2019. The lawsuit claims Gaetz and two associates used drugs, money, and coercion to control women, which Gaetz denies and says he will challenge in court.
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The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Two women accuse Gaetz, Joel Greenberg, and Christopher Dorworth of participating in a scheme involving paid sexual encounters and drug use.
The plaintiffs were 20 and 22 years old when they met Gaetz in 2017.
The women’s attorney says the case involves exploitation through financial control, coercion, and drug use, not just physical force.
Greenberg allegedly recruited women using the website SeekingArrangement.com.
Gaetz denied the allegations and plans to question the accusers under oath.
The lawsuit is connected to a broader investigation that affected Gaetz’s 2024 nomination for U.S. attorney general and preceded his resignation from Congress.
The case is ongoing, and the court will determine the truth through evidence and testimony.
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Texas is facing a backlog of nearly 600,000 voter registration applications due to a computer system failure linked to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A lawsuit claims that many voter registrations were never properly recorded, even though applicants received confirmation receipts.
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Almost 600,000 voter registration applications were delayed by a software glitch between October 2025 and February 2026.
The problem involves the Texas DPS website used for driver’s license applications that also handles voter registrations.
People who said "yes" to registering to vote got receipts, but their information was not sent to election officials.
The League of Women Voters of Texas and Move Texas Civic Fund sued Texas officials over the issue.
The lawsuit names Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden and DPS Director Freeman F Martin.
Officials demand the state fix the registration process and provide records on the failure.
This issue is significant because of a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas in 2026, involving candidates supported by President Trump and Democrats.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has asked Texas leaders for answers about the voting system failure and its impact.
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Women in the UK are facing shortages of some hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to manage menopause symptoms. Key patches like FemSeven Conti and Estradot are out of stock, with shortages expected to last for weeks or months, and alternatives are available but not always easy to substitute.
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HRT helps manage menopause symptoms by replacing hormones like oestrogen and progestogen.
Nearly 2 million women in England over age 40 were prescribed HRT in 2025-26.
FemSeven Conti patches, containing estradiol and levonorgestrel, are out of stock until late November.
Estradot patches, containing estradiol, have had shortages since December 2024, expected to last until January.
Some HRT products are specialized and cannot always be substituted easily with others.
Alternatives include other estradiol patches like Evorel Conti and Estradot Conti variants with different progestogens.
Women experiencing shortages are advised to consult their healthcare provider and not to alter their treatment without medical advice.
Experts warn shortages may continue due to increasing demand and call for government action to address supply issues.
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The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed new rules to tighten who can get Obamacare tax credits. These changes aim to stop fraud by making sure only eligible U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present non-citizens receive these healthcare subsidies.
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The Premium Tax Credit (PTC) helps low- and middle-income families pay for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces.
New rules would limit the PTC to U.S. nationals, citizens, and certain legal non-citizens.
Some migrants previously eligible for the tax credits will lose access under the new rules if they are below the poverty line and ineligible for Medicaid.
Families must exclude household members who do not meet legal status requirements when calculating the premium tax credits.
Starting 2027, the health insurance marketplaces must verify residency, citizenship or legal status, income, family size, and other health coverage eligibility.
The limits on how much excess advance tax credits low-income taxpayers must repay will be removed.
More than 760,000 unverified ACA enrollees are being removed for suspected fraud, saving around $2.2 billion.
Officials say the goal of the new rules is to ensure tax credits go only to those who qualify under federal law.
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President Donald Trump will visit Iowa twice to campaign before the November election. He plans to be in Iowa on October 22 and November 1 to speak to voters.
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Jeff Kaufmann is the chair of the Iowa Republican Party.
Kaufmann spoke with President Trump on the phone.
President Trump will visit Iowa on October 22 and November 1.
These visits are part of President Trump’s campaign efforts before Election Day.
The visits aim to connect with voters in the state of Iowa.
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Kieran Hayler is on trial accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. He denies the charges and says his ex-wife, Katie Price, was coaching the girl to make false claims.
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Hayler faces three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl.
The alleged events happened in West Sussex in 2016 when Hayler was married to Katie Price.
Hayler discovered messages on Price’s phone suggesting she encouraged the girl to accuse him.
Price sent messages to the girl, including one saying, "I will make you a little star."
Hayler says he believes the accusations are made up and denies all charges.
Alternative charges of sexual activity with a child were added for the jury to consider.
Hayler admitted to affairs and said both he and Price were unfaithful during their marriage.
The girl first contacted the NSPCC charity in 2021, which led to a police investigation.
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