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October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026
On October 8, 1871, dry conditions and strong winds drove deadly fires through the Midwest.
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October 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
October 8, 2026
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA): "At this point in time in 2022, a little over 200,000 Virginians had voted. At this point in time in 2026, approximately 450,000 Virginians have voted early."
October 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA): "At this point in time in 2022, a little over 200,000 Virginians had voted. At this point in time in 2026, approximately 450,000 Virginians have voted early."
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300,000 tons isn’t even a day of diesel, lol.
October 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
300,000 tons isn’t even a day of diesel, lol.
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President Trump’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence.
How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil
The president’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence.
nyti.ms
October 9, 2026 at 10:55 PM
President Trump’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence.
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Those tariffs that were meant to bring jobs back to the U.S. also slowed job creation ...
October 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Those tariffs that were meant to bring jobs back to the U.S. also slowed job creation ...
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And here we are, with Trump and Putin colluding to tamper with another American election again.
October 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
And here we are, with Trump and Putin colluding to tamper with another American election again.
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man, even Jim Jordan won't appear on stage with JD Vance!
October 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
man, even Jim Jordan won't appear on stage with JD Vance!
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Today, and every day, we stand with the Somali community.
October 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Today, and every day, we stand with the Somali community.
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This campaign is the culmination of years spent on the ground, listening to Kentuckians and putting their needs first. Together, we’re going to win this for the people of Kentucky. Chip in what you can at bit.ly/DonateCB26
October 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This campaign is the culmination of years spent on the ground, listening to Kentuckians and putting their needs first. Together, we’re going to win this for the people of Kentucky. Chip in what you can at bit.ly/DonateCB26
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FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks reut.rs/4hBGNTr
FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that he would defer to the Pentagon on whether US networks could air a planned December 3 military execution, which would be an unprecedented broadcast.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks reut.rs/4hBGNTr
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Yep, and the data I cite here shows Latinos breaking to Dems by 59-35. Take that along with Trump's abysmal 27% among them and the big spike in Latino early voting, and you have the ingredients for something big.
Record high Latino turnout while Latino approval of Trump is at 27% spells big trouble for Republicans.
Great story 👇🏼
Great story 👇🏼
Remarkable: As of now, Latino early vote is outpacing where it was at same time in 2024 in both percentages of vote share and in RAW VOTE TOTALS.
That's big. Presidential turnout is usually higher than midterms.
I obtained new analysis from Dem firm TargetSmart:
newrepublic.com/article/2164...
That's big. Presidential turnout is usually higher than midterms.
I obtained new analysis from Dem firm TargetSmart:
newrepublic.com/article/2164...
October 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Yep, and the data I cite here shows Latinos breaking to Dems by 59-35. Take that along with Trump's abysmal 27% among them and the big spike in Latino early voting, and you have the ingredients for something big.
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Adam Hamilton keeps racking up endorsements from retired senior Kansas Republican office holders, who seem to have a very low opinion of the incumbent Sen Roger Marshall.
October 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Adam Hamilton keeps racking up endorsements from retired senior Kansas Republican office holders, who seem to have a very low opinion of the incumbent Sen Roger Marshall.
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it's a bit concerning that instead of responding to obvious political incentives and moderating on some of their worst and most unpopular policies, the Trump administration is getting more and more extreme
October 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
it's a bit concerning that instead of responding to obvious political incentives and moderating on some of their worst and most unpopular policies, the Trump administration is getting more and more extreme
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From The Archive: DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
WASHINGTON—In an effort to provide some joy to the nation and boost overall well-being, Justice Department officials announced plans Monday to bring back firing squads as a means of entertainment. “Fo...
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October 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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October 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The labor movement is strong in Western PA.
I was grateful to meet with local labor leaders to hear directly about what workers are facing & discuss ways to deliver solutions for working families from the federal level all the way home.
We’re stronger when workers stand together.
I was grateful to meet with local labor leaders to hear directly about what workers are facing & discuss ways to deliver solutions for working families from the federal level all the way home.
We’re stronger when workers stand together.
October 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The labor movement is strong in Western PA.
I was grateful to meet with local labor leaders to hear directly about what workers are facing & discuss ways to deliver solutions for working families from the federal level all the way home.
We’re stronger when workers stand together.
I was grateful to meet with local labor leaders to hear directly about what workers are facing & discuss ways to deliver solutions for working families from the federal level all the way home.
We’re stronger when workers stand together.
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This is a big deal. DC fed judge says that DOJ's pursuit (and use) of the state voter files is unlawful, on a bunch of different grounds.
And effectively confirms that for the 18 states that submitted files willingly, whoever collected the files at DOJ Civil Rights committed federal crimes.
And effectively confirms that for the 18 states that submitted files willingly, whoever collected the files at DOJ Civil Rights committed federal crimes.
Memorandum & Opinion – #51 in COMMON CAUSE v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-01352) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM OPINION re the 29 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and the 32 Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment. See the attached document for details. Signed by Judge Spark...
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October 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
This is a big deal. DC fed judge says that DOJ's pursuit (and use) of the state voter files is unlawful, on a bunch of different grounds.
And effectively confirms that for the 18 states that submitted files willingly, whoever collected the files at DOJ Civil Rights committed federal crimes.
And effectively confirms that for the 18 states that submitted files willingly, whoever collected the files at DOJ Civil Rights committed federal crimes.
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*getting arrested and put on trial*
“I never signed up for this!”
“I never signed up for this!”
Mike Waltz on the US sanctioning the ICC: "We could see a situation where they even go after American leaders. We never signed up for it."
October 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
*getting arrested and put on trial*
“I never signed up for this!”
“I never signed up for this!”
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Russia is escalating its campaign of sabotage in NATO countries, trying to break European support for Kyiv. Internally, the debate among European officials, they said, is whether and how to retaliate by taking the fight to Russia.
As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back
Moscow has used tactics of fear and ambiguity to try to divide NATO and limit support for Ukraine. But how should Europe retaliate? And how hard?
nyti.ms
October 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Russia is escalating its campaign of sabotage in NATO countries, trying to break European support for Kyiv. Internally, the debate among European officials, they said, is whether and how to retaliate by taking the fight to Russia.
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An earthquake with a preliminary 7.7 magnitude hit Panama on Friday, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and videos posted on social media. Tsunami alerts affecting the region followed.
Large Earthquake in Panama Sets Off Tsunami Alert
The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region and was followed by strong aftershocks in the hour that followed.
nyti.ms
October 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
An earthquake with a preliminary 7.7 magnitude hit Panama on Friday, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and videos posted on social media. Tsunami alerts affecting the region followed.
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🚨LIVE STREAM: Tonight at 6:30 ET.
Election denier allies are begging Trump to take over voting machines and ballots.
A federal judge just shut down the Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter data program,
ICE is investigating voter registration groups.
www.youtube.com/live/wlaYRTr...
Election denier allies are begging Trump to take over voting machines and ballots.
A federal judge just shut down the Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter data program,
ICE is investigating voter registration groups.
www.youtube.com/live/wlaYRTr...
BREAKING: Election Deniers Beg Trump to HIJACK Voting Machines
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
🚨LIVE STREAM: Tonight at 6:30 ET.
Election denier allies are begging Trump to take over voting machines and ballots.
A federal judge just shut down the Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter data program,
ICE is investigating voter registration groups.
www.youtube.com/live/wlaYRTr...
Election denier allies are begging Trump to take over voting machines and ballots.
A federal judge just shut down the Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter data program,
ICE is investigating voter registration groups.
www.youtube.com/live/wlaYRTr...
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UPDATE: Judge April Perry denies the government's bid to keep all of this under seal — including the attorney's signature block.
"The government has also publicly disclosed … that there is an OPR investigation in this case."
"The government has also publicly disclosed … that there is an OPR investigation in this case."
October 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
UPDATE: Judge April Perry denies the government's bid to keep all of this under seal — including the attorney's signature block.
"The government has also publicly disclosed … that there is an OPR investigation in this case."
"The government has also publicly disclosed … that there is an OPR investigation in this case."
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Peter Navarro on a hot mic: "So, this shithead at the pool camera won't turn on the camera"
(Shame C-SPAN didn't take more of this)
(Shame C-SPAN didn't take more of this)
October 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Peter Navarro on a hot mic: "So, this shithead at the pool camera won't turn on the camera"
(Shame C-SPAN didn't take more of this)
(Shame C-SPAN didn't take more of this)
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NEW: Election denier Tina Peters reportedly discussed a scheme to wrestle control of the midterms from the states with the White House.
But the dubious plan, which involves sweeping changes to voting machines and hand counts of ballots, rests on a little-used regulation that covers...WiFi routers.
But the dubious plan, which involves sweeping changes to voting machines and hand counts of ballots, rests on a little-used regulation that covers...WiFi routers.
Election deniers say an obscure rule on Wi-Fi routers means Trump can decide how votes are counted. Here’s why they’re wrong
"The Commerce secretary doesn't have more power than the president. The president has zero power over elections in the United States.”
www.democracydocket.com
October 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
NEW: Election denier Tina Peters reportedly discussed a scheme to wrestle control of the midterms from the states with the White House.
But the dubious plan, which involves sweeping changes to voting machines and hand counts of ballots, rests on a little-used regulation that covers...WiFi routers.
But the dubious plan, which involves sweeping changes to voting machines and hand counts of ballots, rests on a little-used regulation that covers...WiFi routers.