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Abbott Refused to Debate — So Gina Hinojosa Brought the Podium to His Door

Hinojosa staged a debate outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after Abbott refused all four invitations. Latest polls show a statistical tie.

Latin Times · 2h ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home

Attorneys for Rep_ Ilhan Omar are asking the Justice Department to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an investigation into her citizenship status was “neither justified nor lawful.”

The Independent UK · 3h ago

Steve Vladeck's "Hard Questions About Court Expansion"

A leading critic of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court oultines reasons why court-packing is a bad response to its flaws.

Reason · 5h ago

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Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate

President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year run

The Guardian - US · 5h ago

Trump Loses Yet Another Sanctuary City Case—This Time Against New York City

Like numerous other federal courts in similar cases, this one rule sanctuary cities are protected by the Tenth Amendment.

Reason · 5h ago

Katie Zacharia’s five days as press secretary expose flaws in Trump’s TV-driven hiring

The president reportedly chose Zacharia after seeing her on television, but her first press briefing and disastrous interviews sealed her fate

The Guardian - US · 6h ago

The One Reform DHS Refused: Why ICE Has Never Disciplined an Agent for Not Turning On a Body Camera

ICE body cameras accountability, DHS rejects GAO recommendation, automatic body camera activation ICE, ICE fatal shootings no footage, Bennie Thompson body camera legislation, GAO body camera report 2026, CBP ICE Axon cameras, ICE body camera reprimands

Latin Times · 7h ago

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2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 in 2025

In 2026, 164 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 40 states. The average FKGL for ballot titles, also known as ballot questions, was 17, which corresponds with a first-year graduate student. The average FRE for ballot titles was 18.

Ballotpedia · 7h ago

Trump’s New Press Secretary Is Out After Just Days On The Job, Following Awkward First Briefing

Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, following an awkward first briefing that drew widespread criticism.

Bored Panda · 7h ago

Who could replace Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary?

Her abrupt firing after just five days reopened the contest for one of the Trump administration’s most prominent roles

The Guardian - US · 7h ago

19 million Texans are registered to vote, breaking record

The number of Texans registered to vote jumped 2% from March even as the state struggles to process backlogged voter records.

The Texas Tribune · 8h ago

How Early Voting Could End Texas Democrats' 38-Year Senate Drought — And Why Latinos Hold the Key

Talarico leads Paxton 50–47 in Texas. Latino voters back him 54–41 as early voting opens Oct. 19 in a race that could flip the Senate.

Latin Times · 8h ago

Sean Diddy Combs transfer from FCI Fort Dix to FCI Allenwood Low: Why has disgraced hip-hop mogul been moved to Pennsylvania federal prison?

Sean Combs is serving a four-year, two-month sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia in Just 5 Days After Bar Exam Scandal

Trump fired press secretary Katie Zacharia after five days following a chaotic briefing debut and confirmed reports she failed the California bar exam in 2011.

Latin Times · 8h ago

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Ballotpedia · 8h ago

Weekly Brew: October 16, 2026

Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. Each week, we’ll bring you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed, along with other content from across Ballotpedia that we think you’ll like.

We Got This Covered · 9h ago

Ex-FBI employees sue Kash Patel for allegedly ‘unlawful’ firings, claim they were doing their job but Trump administration took it as an ‘offense’

Lawyers of the ex employees called them "heroic."

Roll Call · 9h ago

‘Red to Blue’ Democrats rake in more than GOP rivals in third quarter

In their quest to flip the House, Democrats have sought to expand the battleground map by targeting seats in red-leaning terrain, and their candidates in these races dominated third-quarter fundraising, new filings show. But many of their Republican opponents, including vulnerable incumbents, entered October with larger bank balances, according to…

Ballotpedia · 9h ago

Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

There were 28 vacancies out of 890 authorized federal judicial posts as of Oct. 15. All 28 were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships.

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Ballotpedia · 9h ago

Los Angeles voters to choose new city attorney in November; incumbent eliminated in June primary

John McKinney and Marissa Roy are running in the nonpartisan election for Los Angeles City Attorney on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · 10h ago

Two Democrats face off in election for California's 34th Congressional District

Incumbent Jimmy Gomez (D) and Angela Gonzales-Torres (D) are running in the general election to represent California's 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3.

Ballotpedia · 10h ago

Thirty attorney general offices are on the ballot in 2026; Democrats hold 16 and Republicans hold 14

Thirty states are holding elections for attorney general this year. Of those, Democrats currently control 16 offices and Republicans 14.

International Business Times · 10h ago

Most Registered Voters Dislike Politicians Who Support Building Data Centers Near Them, Poll Shows

A Pew analysis identified more than 1,500 data centers in development nationwide, with 67% taking place in rural areas.

The Times of India · 10h ago

A 14-minute briefing & a five-day tenure: Trump fires press secretary Katie Zacharia

US President Donald Trump’s latest White House shake-up has set a new record, with press secretary Katie Zacharia shown the door just five days after taking up the job, according to officials cited by CNN. Her brief tenure ended after a rocky first briefing, mounting questions over her legal credentials…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

US fiscal 2026 budget deficit rises to $1.99 trillion, largest in 5 years

The US budget deficit for fiscal 2026 rose to $1.99 trillion, driven by increased tariff refunds and spending. Total spending for the year reached a record $7.40 trillion, while total receipts were $5.40 trillion. Net tariff receipts fell significantly, contributing to the deficit increase as refunds reached $145 billion. The…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Natalie Harp printed out Susie Wiles' ouster speculation report; Trump 'blew up' leading to White House 'freakout'

A day after Politico reported that President Donald Trump was looking for names to replace White House chief of staff Susie Wiles who has her iron grip on everything, Politico claimed that its report led to a White House 'freakout'. Because Donald Trump did not like it and even if…

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