David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for Florida governor, has faced questions about his past work with businessman Leo Govoni, who was indicted for allegedly stealing over $100 million from a nonprofit helping people with disabilities. Jolly’s campaign says he had no knowledge of or involvement in the alleged fraud and has returned Govoni’s political donations to his victims.
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Leo Govoni was indicted by a Tampa grand jury for allegedly stealing more than $100 million from a nonprofit managing assets for people with disabilities.
David Jolly worked for Govoni at a for-profit company where some of the stolen money was reportedly sent, but not at the nonprofit itself.
Court documents show that millions moved from the nonprofit to Govoni’s for-profit firm while Jolly was employed there.
Jolly is not accused of wrongdoing and says he was unaware of any illegal money transfers.
Jolly worked at Govoni’s Boston Finance Group from 2012 to early 2014 and earned $250,000 in 2013.
Govoni contributed to Jolly’s political campaigns and supported his 2016 Senate run; Jolly’s wife and Govoni’s son also worked in related companies/offices.
Jolly has publicly distanced himself from Govoni and returned Govoni’s political contributions to the victims.
The alleged fraud affected many victims who had settlements or trusts managed by Govoni’s nonprofit; some money disappeared and may not be recovered.
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Medicare open enrollment started on Thursday and will last until December 7. During this time, people can pick between traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. Some changes to these plans will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on a Thursday and ends on December 7.
People can choose traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans in their area.
Prescription drug plans are also available to select during this period.
New changes to Medicare plans will start on January 1, 2027.
These changes come at a time when inflation has increased healthcare costs for seniors.
Cost of living is a major concern for voters as midterm elections approach.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 has been announced but details are not in this article.
Enrollment decisions now affect healthcare coverage and costs for the coming year.
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A recent poll shows many Democrats have a positive opinion of socialism but do not understand how to fund socialist policies. The article suggests some new Democratic lawmakers may push for increased government spending that could require higher taxes.
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Many Democrats view socialism favorably according to a poll.
There is a lack of clarity among these individuals about how socialist ideas would be paid for.
The article implies that some newly elected Democratic politicians may support significant government spending.
This spending might lead to increased taxes.
The issue highlights a gap between support for socialism and awareness of its financial implications.
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Danette Colbert was resentenced to life in prison plus 75 years for her role in a criminal operation in New Orleans that targeted tourists and led to the death of reporter Adan Manzano. She was found to be a repeat offender and will serve this sentence in addition to previous sentences for racketeering and other crimes.
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Danette Colbert was resentenced to life in prison plus 75 years under Louisiana’s habitual offender law.
Her original sentence was 60 years: 50 years for racketeering and 10 years for negligent homicide.
Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, died in New Orleans before covering the Super Bowl.
Manzano died from positional asphyxiation, with Xanax and alcohol in his system.
Colbert, Rickey White, and Christian Anderson ran a criminal group that drugged and robbed tourists in the French Quarter.
This criminal activity started around 2012.
Prosecutors used six prior felony cases, including fraud and illegal money transfers, to enhance her sentence.
Colbert’s new sentence will be served one after the other with her previous sentences.
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President Donald Trump has faced multiple interruptions from protesters during his rallies as he campaigns ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Despite low approval ratings and challenging poll numbers for Republicans, Trump continues to emphasize his active campaigning as a key factor in the election.
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President Trump is holding many rallies before the midterm elections.
His approval rating is currently the lowest of his presidency.
Protesters have frequently heckled and interrupted Trump at these events.
Trump claims polls don’t show his true support because they ignore his campaigning.
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for election on November 3.
Democrats need to defend their seats and gain a few more to control the Senate.
Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House of Representatives.
If Republicans lose control of Congress, it could impact how President Trump handles his remaining time in office.
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The Austin Police Department found live grenades from World War II at an estate sale in Texas. Police said no crime took place, but they warned people not to handle old military weapons because they can be dangerous.
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Live grenades from World War II were discovered at an estate sale in Texas.
The Austin Police Department confirmed that no crime occurred during the incident.
Authorities reminded the public not to touch or handle old military weapons.
Old weapons like grenades can still be dangerous and pose safety risks.
The discovery highlights the importance of being cautious around military items from the past.
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Matt Gaetz, a Republican who resigned from Congress in 2024, has been accused in a civil lawsuit of sex trafficking two women in Florida from 2017 to 2019. Gaetz denies the allegations and says he looks forward to questioning the accusers during the legal process.
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The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. district court in Florida and accuses Gaetz and others of recruiting and using two women for commercial sex acts.
The women in the lawsuit were recently out of high school during the alleged events.
Joel Micah Greenberg, an associate of Gaetz, pleaded guilty in 2021 to sex trafficking and other crimes and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Gaetz claims the lawsuit is based mostly on a Congressional report that didn’t allow him to face his accusers.
A bipartisan House ethics investigation found Gaetz made payments for sex and drugs multiple times.
Gaetz resigned from Congress in November 2024 after being nominated by President Donald Trump to be attorney general.
He withdrew from the attorney general nomination due to growing controversy from the allegations.
Gaetz posted a photo on social media that he says contradicts how the women describe their trip to the Bahamas in the lawsuit.
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The FBI and US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters with an unknown powder sent to election officials in several states before the November midterm elections. Some mailings caused evacuations, and authorities warn recipients to treat the letters as potentially dangerous while working to find those responsible.
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Letters containing an unknown powder were sent to election offices in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio.
The US Postal Service intercepted a suspicious package before it reached Ohio’s secretary of state.
Law enforcement warned some mail with the substance could still be delivered.
The FBI and Postal Inspection Service are leading the investigation and coordinating responses.
The substance in Oklahoma was confirmed to be non-hazardous by state troopers.
Election official groups expressed concern over threats and emphasized the importance of safe elections.
Previous election cycles have seen similar mailings, sometimes containing harmless flour or harmful substances like fentanyl.
At least 14 election offices have received suspicious white powder mail in 2024 alone.
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Cornell University’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, said Greek life should end if fraternities cannot be proven to be safe. This comes after a lawsuit alleged a student was assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024, leading to suspended fraternity parties and an ongoing investigation into the university’s handling of sexual misconduct.
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Cornell’s president said fraternities must have safe environments or they should be permanently closed.
The statement came during a Faculty Senate meeting where a no-confidence vote on the school’s administration is expected.
The meeting was held after a civil lawsuit claimed a student was drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.
No charges have been filed against the accused, and some have denied the allegations.
Fraternity parties at Cornell are suspended for the rest of the school year during an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
The Faculty Senate resolution questions the administration’s ability to handle sexual assault issues effectively.
Faculty members criticized the university president for delays in responding publicly and for not taking full responsibility.
Social life at Cornell has shifted heavily to fraternity houses since other social venues closed after COVID-19.
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A group of lawmakers from both parties wants a government review of the program that sells wild horses and burros. They want to fix problems with checking what happens to the animals after they are sold, to stop them from being sent to slaughterhouses.
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Congress banned sending wild horses to slaughter.
The Bureau of Land Management runs a program to sell wild horses and burros.
Lawmakers have noticed problems with what happens after the animals are sold.
There are important gaps in oversight, meaning not enough checking is done.
Animals sometimes end up in places that lead to slaughter despite the ban.
The lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to review the sale program.
The group includes members from both major political parties.
The goal is to protect wild horses and burros from being killed after sale.
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Ismael Ayala-Uribe died in a California immigration detention center just one month after arriving. During President Donald Trump's first 500 days in office, over 50 people died in immigration custody as the number of detained immigrants reached record levels.
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Ismael Ayala-Uribe was 39 years old when he died in September 2025.
He was held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California.
His family said he had severe pain and asked for medical help but received only Tylenol.
Ayala-Uribe was rushed to a hospital where his heart stopped minutes after arrival.
Over 50 people died in immigration detention in President Trump's first 500 days back in office.
The Trump administration has increased the number of immigrants detained at record rates.
There are reports of poor medical care and lack of proper oversight in detention centers.
Allegations also include retaliation against detainees who went on hunger strikes and concerns about private prison companies expanding immigration detention.
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Federal agents searched the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington, DC, as part of a criminal investigation approved by a court. The investigation focuses on questions about Omar’s US citizenship, her age when she came to the United States, and her family and financial records.
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Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Omar’s home on October 12 while she was there with her husband.
The search included seizure of her cellphone, notebooks, computers, and passport.
The investigation concerns whether Omar’s US citizenship application included false information, especially about her age.
Officials have questioned whether Omar married her brother to obtain citizenship, allegations she denies.
More than a dozen subpoenas have been issued to Omar’s family members.
Omar was born in Somalia, lived in a Kenyan refugee camp, and arrived in the US in 1995, becoming a citizen in 2000.
The investigation also looks at Omar’s finances and disclosures related to her current marriage.
Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, had a military career in Somalia under former President Siad Barre’s regime and has been described both as a refugee and as misrepresenting his background.
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A recent Fox News poll found that 60% of people are very worried about government corruption. This concern was higher than worries about inflation, healthcare, and other issues.
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60% of those surveyed said they were extremely concerned about government corruption.
Nearly 90% said they were either extremely or very concerned about the issue.
Government corruption was ranked as a bigger worry than inflation or healthcare.
The poll included 1,202 respondents.
The survey highlighted corruption as a key issue for voters.
Other issues in the poll included inflation and healthcare, but corruption topped them.
The poll reflects public concerns in the United States.
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President Donald Trump said he will remain president regardless of whether Republicans win or lose control of Congress in the 2024 midterm elections. Recent polls show Democrats have a strong chance of gaining control of both the House and Senate, causing Republican leaders to focus on preventing large losses.
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President Trump told reporters, “I’m here whether we win this or not,” stressing he will stay in office after the midterms.
Trump has encouraged supporters to act as if his name is on the ballot in key races.
Polls and prediction markets show Democrats likely to take control of the House and Senate.
VoteHub’s forecast gives Democrats an 84% chance of winning the House and 59% chance of winning the Senate.
The Cook Political Report labels 21 House races and seven Senate races as tossups, meaning the outcome is uncertain.
Republican groups are shifting money to competitive races to limit losses rather than expecting gains.
The White House calls President Trump the clear leader of the Republican Party and credits him with building a strong voter coalition.
Despite the challenges, Republican leaders are adjusting their campaign strategies to focus on saving seats instead of expanding.
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A new Harris Poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the US is in a recession, even though the official economic measure says it is not. Many people notice higher prices and weak job growth, which makes them feel the economy is struggling.
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Nearly 66% of Americans think the US is in a recession.
Officially, a recession means two quarters of negative economic growth, which hasn’t happened.
People report feeling economic stress with rising costs and slow job market growth.
The Guardian and Harris Poll asked Americans to share their personal signs of a recession.
Respondents can describe their experience anonymously and securely through an online form.
The poll aims to gather everyday examples from communities, stores, schools, and workplaces.
Personal recession indicators are things people notice that suggest a slowdown is coming.
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Federal investigators, including the FBI and Postal Inspection Service, are looking into suspicious letters sent to state election offices and congressional offices. Some letters contained unknown white powder, but no harm has been reported, and authorities are working to find who is responsible.
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Suspicious letters with unknown substances were sent to election officials and congressional offices across the U.S.
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are leading the investigation.
Letters were sent to secretary of state offices and election offices in multiple states.
Some letters contained white powder, which tested safe and caused no injuries.
Offices targeted include Senator Chris Murphy’s office and top election officials in Louisiana and Oklahoma.
The incidents happened less than three weeks before the 2024 midterm elections.
Law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate and secure safety.
Officials have intercepted some letters but have not disclosed the total number or possible connections yet.
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President Donald Trump hosted a lunch in the Rose Garden to honor first responders such as police officers and firefighters. Representatives from national groups like the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Fire Fighters attended the event.
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The lunch took place in the White House Rose Garden.
President Trump was the host of the event.
The event honored first responders, including law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Attendees included members from the Fraternal Order of Police.
The International Association of Fire Fighters also sent representatives.
The National Sheriffs’ Association was another group present.
The event aimed to recognize the work and dedication of these public safety groups.
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A new poll shows that 80 percent of registered voters want big changes in how the U.S. government works before the midterm elections. This desire for change is strong across political groups, including Democrats, independents, and Republicans.
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80 percent of registered voters want major changes in Washington.
Voters expressed a need for “complete and total upheaval” or “substantial change.”
97 percent of Democrats support major changes.
90 percent of independents want big changes.
A significant number of Republicans also favor change.
The poll was conducted by AP-NORC.
The timing relates to the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump said he still fully trusts White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, but there are reports that he is thinking about replacing her soon. Several potential successors have been mentioned, including White House officials and outside figures, amid political uncertainty before the November 3 midterm elections.
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Susie Wiles is the White House Chief of Staff and the first woman to hold this position.
President Trump appointed Wiles after winning the 2024 presidential election.
Trump publicly stated he has full confidence in Wiles and denied plans to remove her.
Despite this, reports say Trump has discussed Wiles’ future and possible replacements with advisers.
Speculated replacements include Stephen Miller, Randy Levine, Steve Witkoff, Bill Pulte, and Kevin McCarthy.
Stephen Miller is deputy chief of staff and has helped lead Trump’s immigration policies.
Randy Levine is the president of the New York Yankees and linked to Trump’s business and politics.
Steve Witkoff is a special envoy for peace missions who helped negotiate peace deals involving the Middle East.
These developments come ahead of the 2026 midterm elections where Republicans are trying to keep control of Congress.
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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, raising retirees' monthly payments. Additionally, the maximum income subject to Social Security taxes will go up, meaning some workers will pay more in payroll taxes next year.
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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% starting in January 2027.
The average monthly benefit for retirees will rise from $2,095 to about $2,170.
Nearly 72 million people receiving Social Security benefits will get this increase.
The maximum income taxed for Social Security will increase from $184,500 in 2026 to $192,300 in 2027.
Employees pay 6.2% Social Security tax on income up to the maximum taxable earnings.
Workers under full retirement age can earn up to $25,560 in 2027 before some Social Security benefits are reduced, up from $24,480 in 2026.
Social Security uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments.
The increase in benefits may be offset by higher Medicare premiums and living costs.
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