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Axios

Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash [2d]
Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine [2d]
A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery [2d]
Trump ratchets up the chaos in an October barrage [2d]
Exclusive: Musk tells Isaacson "AI and robots" will need to fix deficit [2d]
Black voters test the socialist left's ceiling [2d]
Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests" [2d]

Salon

Actor & Director Timothy Busfield’s charges of sexual abuse of a minor dismissed — sort of [2d]
Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin off [2d]
“You Can See Everything” and the tragedy of Elizabeth Holmes [2d]
I miss the restaurant pager [2d]
A blue wave could take out Susie Wiles [2d]
The media’s Ilhan Omar blind spot handed Trump an opening [2d]
Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton [2d]

The Drudge Report

Rally scrapped as candidates agonize over being seen with him... [2d]
Dispute Between MAGA Allies Centers on Payment From Congo... [2d]
USA Floats Another Lifeline to Moscow: Allowing It to Sell More Gas to Europe... [2d]
Calgary Crowd Rallies for Canada as Alberta Vote on Secession Nears... [2d]
Fisherman attacked and killed by 12-foot gator alongside Florida lake... [2d]
Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat mayor... [2d]
Violent Protests Rip Through Cities Across France... [2d]
Dopamine websites are internet's bleakest new obsession... [2d]
President's Hair Takes Dramatic New Turn as Cameras Roll... [2d]
The Chinese conspiracy theory surrounding Elon's latest breakup... [2d]
'YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING' Sets ROTTEN Record... [2d]
Investors Disturbed by ANTHROPIC Financial Data... [2d]
Leo discharged after lung cancer operation... [2d]
Macron dances at Celine Dion concert while France burns and rioters take to streets... [2d]
US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball... [2d]
The Chinese conspiracy theory surrounding Elon's latest breakup... [2d]
Disturbing 'new normal' in Hormuz: Attacks on ships at record high... [2d]
President faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim... [2d]
Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany... [2d]
TRUMP WAIVES RUSSIA SANCTIONS [2d]
Congressional Staff Open Letters Containing Suspicious Substances... [2d]
DOWD: Trump's Bubble Is About to Burst... [2d]
Bugging scandal triggers Silicon Valley panic over spying... [2d]
Who Is Billy Evans, the Antagonist of New Elizabeth Holmes Documentary? [2d]
Hegseth Singled Out in Campaign Attacks for War, High Prices... [2d]
Uncertainty Over Pope's Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican's Candor... [2d]
Wildfires burn million-dollar homes in California... [2d]
Invisible jet of radioactive goo heading for Earth... [2d]
Foul Play? Racy Baseball Postseason Ads Drawing Pushback... [2d]
Susie Wiles 'ordered sanctioned hit' on axed White House press secretary... [2d]
Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored judge's restrictions on home search... [2d]
Meet the manly men who want to remake the Democratic Party... [2d]
Europe's Right Breaking Up With MAGA... [2d]
World faces space war 'within five years'... [2d]
The mistake you're making in morning that's wrecking sleep at night... [2d]
Trump's 'election fraud' task force is going after people who investigated him... [2d]
Filmmaker spent years in Musk rabbit hole. Conclusion? 'Sociopathic'... [2d]

The New Republic

JD Vance’s Biggest Problem [2d]

Talking Points Memo

Feud In Dolly Parton’s Inner Circle Reveals Arms Deal with Haitian Police [2d]
Data Centers [2d]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Watch the Early Vote [2d]
Stephen Miller Is Anchoring the Trump Administration’s Nightmare Blunt Rotation [2d]

Politico

New Hampshire Dems question what Newsom has to offer [2d]
Retiring GOP congressmember will 'absolutely not' vote for successor in at-risk seat [2d]
Hochul’s GOP rival turns energy cost warnings against her [2d]
The complicated environmental legacy Florida’s next governor stands to inherit [2d]
Retiring Republicans bash Trump’s sanctions pullback [2d]
‘Is this like a hit piece or what?': Dan Sullivan's MAGA balancing act [2d]
Not all Republicans want to show Trump off [2d]
A sleeper Senate battleground has turned into a real Republican liability [2d]
Kennedy tries to score one more win for MAHA ahead of midterms [2d]

The Hill

Huckabee condemns Israeli settlers’ attack on Washington Post photojournalist [2d]
Sunday shows preview: Trump-Zelensky feud escalates; Controversies hit White House before midterms [2d]
GOP Rep. Scott Perry narrowly behind in Pennsylvania reelection bid: Poll [2d]
Concerning economic data pose issues for GOP down midterm stretch [2d]
Blackburn on AI Kendrick Lamar clip backlash: It wasn’t ‘intended to offend’ [2d]
Stephen A. Smith calls dinner with Trump, Bill Maher, Kid Rock ‘shocking’ [2d]
MapQuest’s new ‘surveillance layer’ feature flags Flock cameras on users’ routes [2d]
Democrats are threatening US AI supremacy. Republicans should pounce. [2d]
Zelensky says Ukraine is ‘ready to negotiate’ [2d]
Terror groups are handing Venezuela’s critical minerals over to China [2d]
Thousands of No Kings protests held for nationwide early voting ‘day of action’ [2d]
Immigrant ICE searched for in Texas when agent hit man with car has been dead for years: Report [2d]
America’s $40 trillion debt is coming for your wallet [2d]
Schumer: ‘Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year’ [2d]
Trump: California officials will ‘go to jail’ if state ignores DOJ voter roll suit [2d]
Divided we fall: Violent partisanship and the threat to national security [2d]
Rahm Emanuel tries out a new primary lane: Democratic ‘consultant in chief’ [2d]
George Santos: ‘I’d jump to serve’ as White House press secretary [2d]
Standing with farmers: Why US fertilizer independence matters [2d]
Final Trump arch plans submitted to city omit proposed military complex [2d]
Zelensky on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘This Act could have helped enormously’ [2d]
If the Supreme Court wants to protect freedom of the press, here is its chance [2d]
GOP lawmakers bash Trump’s decision to waive Russia sanctions: ‘Beyond irresponsible’ [2d]
Corrections costs keep rising — but are we buying safer communities? [2d]
Trader Joe’s to open more than 30 new stores ‘soon’: Here’s where [2d]
Live updates: Trump and Zelensky relationship rocky over Russia sanctions, Starlink; Obama campaigns in Michigan, Ohio [2d]
Trump administration says painting Eisenhower building would hurt landmark’s history [2d]
Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing [2d]
The Memo: Ukraine’s slide into crisis sharpens questions for Trump [2d]
Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effect [2d]
Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: ‘It was an honor’ [2d]
Secret Service deputy chief stepping down [2d]
Federal agents searched Omar’s trash for DNA before raid: Sources [2d]
More lawmakers report suspicious packages at offices [2d]

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