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    • Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska vote count as bizarre battle of dueling Dan Sullivans threatens GOP majority

      Donald Trump said he personally directed the Justice Department to sue Alaska over its Senate election, seeking to prevent certification in certain circumstances if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The unprecedented pre-election intervention centres on a second candidate with a nearly identical name and could affect a close contest that may help determine control of…

    • Meet the ‘Ruthless Podcast’ Fellas

      The four hosts of the “Ruthless Podcast” are set to present a special live programme on Fox News Channel, airing Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. ET, with midterm elections just over a week away. The broadcast brings the podcast’s conservative political commentary and campaign experience to a television audience. Launched in October 2020 by…

    • Ilhan Omar calls Trump ‘creep’ as president revives ‘fake name,’ marriage allegations

      Ilhan Omar called Donald Trump a “creep” after he accused her of using a fake name and renewed allegations about her former marriage. The Minnesota congresswoman said her name has always been Ilhan Omar, while her office disputed the claim about her birth name; Omar has not been charged with a crime. Trump cited a…

    • Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans

      Spotify is tightening checks on its existing address rule for Duo and Family plans, asking some members to scan a QR code in person on the plan manager’s device. The move could affect people who live apart temporarily, including students or travelling spouses, as well as users sharing plans outside a household. Members who do…

    • Trump’s corporate stakes are a gift to the next Democratic president

      The article argues that the Trump administration’s growing ownership stakes in private companies could give future Democratic presidents a tool to influence corporate decisions. It says this matters because the government could use its position as a shareholder to pursue political or regulatory goals, while Congress is doing little to prevent the practice from continuing.…

    • FCC’s Sole Democrat Calls On Broadcast Lobby To Push Back On Trump-Backed Chairman’s Regulatory Threats Over Election Coverage

      FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has urged the US broadcast lobby to challenge chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that stations airing “fake polls” could face regulatory review. She says the warning risks discouraging election reporting and that existing rules do not give the FCC broad power to act against coverage simply because officials dislike a poll. Gomez…

    • Janelle Stelson weighs defamation action over Scott Perry campaign advert

      Pennsylvania Democrat Janelle Stelson is considering a defamation lawsuit against Republican Congressman Scott Perry after his campaign released an advert accusing her of appearing naked in front of a neighbour’s grandchild. Stelson denies the allegation, which has not been substantiated, and her campaign says the advert is an attempt to damage her reputation. The 30-second…

    • Hunter Biden Signs With CAA

      CAA has signed Hunter Biden, the former attorney and current painter, for representation. The deal could help him develop ways to promote his art or tell stories through other ventures, extending the agency’s longstanding ties with the Biden family. Biden mainly creates abstract mixed-media work from his Los Angeles studio, exploring memory, transformation and the…

    • Trump criticises Utah judge as defence seeks 2029 trial selection date

      Donald Trump criticised Utah judge Tony Graf over the possible length of the trial of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Graf was weighing a defence request to delay jury selection until late 2029, while lawyers for Kirk’s widow urged a trial as early as 2027. Robinson’s defence says the…

    • Video shows Iowa candidate Joe Mitchell making crude remarks in 2017

      Video recorded in 2017, when Joe Mitchell was 19 and a Drake University student, shows him making crude remarks about his own body, black women and white people. Mitchell is now a Republican congressional candidate in Iowa’s competitive 2nd District, endorsed by Donald Trump and backed by Turning Point Action, so the recording has drawn…