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Older Americans, who made up most voters, swung to Democrats in 2026—and they did it over costs they feel every day.Story HighlightsVoters age 50-plus favored Democrats 50% to 47% in the 2026 midterms.Older voters...
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Judge Orders Iowa to Allow Satanic Temple Capitol Event

A federal judge ordered Iowa to let The Satanic Temple hold a holiday event in the State Capitol after the state denied it three...
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Crypto’s Worst Night: FBI Points North Korea

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says North Korea stole more than $6 billion from Binance, turning the world’s largest crypto exchange into a state-funded ATM overnight.Story SnapshotThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attributed the $6.3 billion Binance theft to North Korea’s TraderTraitor unit.Binance paused activity, then resumed withdrawals after the breach rocked global crypto markets.United Nations monitors have documented a yearslong pattern of North Korean crypto thefts to fund the regime.Analysts say the heist fits North Korea’s playbook of fast theft, token swaps, and laundering through mixers.FBI Blames North Korea for Record Crypto HeistThe Federal Bureau of Investigation said...
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Terror Threat Triggers Security Measures in Moscow

On October 31, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned of a “credible” mass-casualty threat at a specific Moscow landmark, and Russia moved to respond the same day.Story SnapshotThe U.S. named a date, site, and safety steps for a mass-casualty threat in Moscow.Russia’s Federal Security Service said it received U.S. information and took measures.Reports described closures and access limits at the named site amid police activity.Officials did not release the source, actors, or attack method, leaving key details unseen.What Officials Said And Did, And Why It MattersOn October 31, the United States Embassy in Moscow told Americans to avoid the...
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Actor Calls Minnesota “Worth Saving”

Actor Josh Duhamel urged Minnesotans to vote on November 3, calling Minnesota “God’s country” and “worth saving.”Story SnapshotDuhamel framed voting as a “sacred duty”...
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Georgia Rally Clip Fuels Accent Controversy

A short Georgia clip of Kamala Harris’s rally line set off a fresh fight over whether politicians are performing for voters or simply speaking to them.Story SnapshotClips from Georgia show Harris using a punchy cadence that critics call a “Southern” act.Commentators compare her delivery with recent stops in other states to claim audience-specific shifts.Linguists and some outlets argue the changes reflect normal code-switching, not a fake accent.The dispute plays out amid hard-fought Georgia races and 2028 speculation.What Sparked The Debate In GeorgiaOctober 29 rally coverage from Georgia captured Kamala Harris urging Democrats to turn out, using a clipped line...
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Wisconsin Woman Sentenced in $1.25M Medicaid Fraud

A Wisconsin adult home operator admitted she stole more than $1.25 million from a Medicaid-funded program and is going to federal prison.Story SnapshotA federal judge sentenced Lori Butts to 28 months for health care fraud.Prosecutors said she billed for caregiver hours that were not provided.The court ordered $1,253,920.47 in restitution to the Medicaid-funded program.The case highlights long-known risks like “ghost” billing in personal care services.What The Court Decided And Why It MattersOn October 22, a federal court in Wisconsin sentenced Lori Butts, age 49, to 28 months in prison for a health care fraud scheme. Prosecutors said she ran...
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National Polls: Blue Wave Warning Hits Capitol

With one week left, multiple late-October indicators now point to Democrats gaining the edge to flip the U.S. House.Story HighlightsNational polls show Democrats leading...
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Missing Records Raise New Pandemic Questions

Under oath, Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged that the six-foot rule “sort of just appeared,” reviving hard questions about how life-altering pandemic rules were made.Story SnapshotHouse investigators released Fauci’s testimony on distancing, mandates, and oversight, fueling a fresh accountability push.Fauci said six-foot distancing lacked a specific study basis, and that mandates could raise future vaccine hesitancy.Records show Fauci approved grants without reviewing proposals, exposing gaps in oversight of foreign labs.A public hearing and transcripts create a formal record, but key diary months from the Omicron period are missing.Congressional Record Puts Process, Not Politics, at Center StageHouse investigators questioned Dr. Anthony...
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Live Interview Turns Heated Over Old Letter

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed got visibly angry on live television when Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed him about a 2012 letter tied to Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood.Quick TakeA 2012 Arabic-language letter reportedly lists a signer named "Dr. Abdul Rahman El-Sayed" who urged Egypt's then-president to purge media and police.Reports say El-Sayed grew defensive and evasive when Baier and other journalists asked him to explain the letter.El-Sayed calls the claims "hearsay" and says his Muslim faith has nothing to do with foreign loyalty.Fact-checkers note the letter backed Egypt's elected president, not a formal Muslim Brotherhood pledge.A Letter From 2012...
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