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FEC takes electronic filing system offline after reported hacking attempts

FEC takes e-filing offline after reported hacking attempts

The FEC shut its electronic filings while IT responds to reported hacking attempts, complicating real-time disclosure of political spending days before midterm voting.
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Supreme Court declines to restore judges’ power to pause deportations

The Court refused to reinstate administrative closure, curtailing judges’ ability to pause deportations and potentially speeding removals, affecting court backlogs and migrant families.
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Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson

A D.C. grand jury declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over her Jan. 6 testimony, a development that could affect whether witnesses face criminal exposure when testifying.

FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion linked to donor in Swalwell probe

Federal agents executed a search at a Beverly Hills mansion connected to a donor in an investigation tied to a former congressman, increasing scrutiny around the case.

Consumer confidence rebounds ahead of Fed rate decision

Conference Board’s index rose 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, suggesting households may spend more — which can influence prices, hiring and the Fed’s rate decision.

State Department policy planning director Lewin departs

Jeremy Lewin’s departure, after helping reshape foreign aid and amid questions about USAID authority, could affect how U.S. aid is managed and contracts or programs operate.
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Trump offers $1 million for voter fraud tips

A $1 million reward for tips leading to voter-fraud convictions may change how complaints reach election officials and law enforcement, potentially affecting investigations and election administration ahead of the midterms.

Court lets California count 20,000 disputed ballots

The Ninth Circuit refused to block counting of 20,000 contested ballots ahead of a district‑court hearing, affecting how election officials and DOJ handle disputed ballots.

Jay‑Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime

Jay‑Z will headline the Apple Music halftime show at SoFi Stadium in 2027, shaping entertainment, TV audiences and fan travel for the big game.

SoCal braces for multi-day high-tide flooding

High tides and multi-day coastal flood warnings threaten homes, roads, and infrastructure in Southern California coastal counties during morning high tides; expect possible closures and property flooding through Thursday.

Flooding and reported tornado batter Four Corners

Flash floods, evacuations and storm damage across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona disrupted homes and travel, with more rain expected.

Microsoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees

Microsoft confirmed a voluntary exit offer for roughly 60,000 workers as it shifts toward AI, potentially reshaping hiring and local labor markets.

Cowboys beat Eagles 38–21 on Monday Night Football

Dallas’s 38–21 road win shifted NFC momentum and affected playoff positioning and future matchups.

Tens of thousands of poll watchers to deploy nationwide

Parties and the DOJ plan a major monitoring push at polling places, which could increase scrutiny and post‑vote legal challenges in tight races.
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UPDATE: Judge extends order blocking East Potomac golf renovation

A preliminary injunction halts tree removal at the public D.C. course, pausing renovation work and temporarily preserving parkland.

WWE Raw: Title DQ, Sami Zayn retains, Cena return teased

Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch ended in DQ, Sami Zayn retained his title, and a John Cena return was teased.

‘Clayface’ tops weekend box office; A24 doc surges

A horror opener led weekend ticket sales while A24’s expanded Elizabeth Holmes documentary also drew bigger audiences, showing moviegoing trends.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Judge says DOJ unlawfully fired Maurene Comey5:48 AM Wash. Post
Yesterday
UPDATE: Justice Department brings third case against James Comey8:03 PM CBS News
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General over pricing8:03 PM Federal
DoorDash in exclusive talks to acquire Instacart8:03 PM Semafor
15-year-old arrested in shooting near Florida A&M; to be charged as adult5:14 PM WFSU
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Chekov, dies at 905:14 PM CBS News
USDA reopens New Mexico cattle port after screwworm shutdown5:14 PM USDA
DOJ survey finds violent‑crime victimization fell 25% in 20251:54 PM U.S.
DOJ charges 48 noncitizens with election‑related crimes in five states1:54 PM U.S.
Report: Trump's oil and gas stakes climbed to as much as $81.6 million11:45 AM U.S.
Citizens sue over White House media bans, citing First Amendment11:45 AM Knightcolumb
Anthropic files S‑1 for Nasdaq IPO under ticker ANT9:39 AM Axios
NFL and players' union to review Hurts' blood clot handling9:39 AM NFL.com
Oregon seafood plant fire sparks evacuations amid ammonia concerns7:56 AM Oregon
Poll: Democrats hold a House edge in final stretch7:56 AM CBS News
Lula wins Brazil, secures fourth presidential term5:49 AM Fortune
Thunder's Jalen Williams stretchered off with serious leg injury5:49 AM NBA.com
Sunday
DOJ asks for 'guardrails' in Alaska Senate count8:03 PM CBS News
Mary Peltola pauses campaign after minor car crash8:03 PM CBS News
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