“Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar‘s older sister, Sahra Noor, was questioned by authorities amid the ongoing criminal probe into the congresswoman,” NewsNation reports.
CNN Threatens Legal Action Against Trump
The Wrap: “CNN is threatening to take the Trump administration back to court over its continued exclusion from Air Force One press coverage, giving the White House until Thursday to end the restrictions or face further legal action.”
Kurt Alme Leads Three-Way Senate Race
A new Quantus Insights poll in Montana finds Kurt Alme (R) leading Seth Bodnar (I) in the U.S. Senate race, 44% to 28%, with Alani Bankhead (D) at 21%.
Montana Senate Race
Kurt Alme (R) 44%
Seth Bodnar (I) 28%
Alani Bankhead (D) 21%
Democratic Candidate’s Mother Trashes Her in Bonkers Ad
“A woman claiming to be Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s (D) mother branded the progressive candidate a ‘liar’ and urged Ohioans not to vote for her in a new video that hit social media on Monday night,” Mediaite reports.
Said Donna Arthur: “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent, it’s not easy for a mother to say this, but Amy has a serious problem. She is a liar. She lies about her past. She says she grew up living in a tent — none of that is true. She’s lied her entire life.”
2028 Hopefuls Gather in Denver After Midterms
“Nine days after next month’s midterm elections, three prominent Democrats who are widely believed to have presidential ambitions will join other potential 2028 party contenders in Denver to discuss the future of the party,” CBS News reports.
“Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, as well as Rep. Ro Khanna of California, are among the latest additions who plan to join the ‘What’s Next’ summit.”
George Bush’s Daughter Gives to James Talarico
“Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico got a big-name boost from a surprising corner of the Republican Party as former first daughter Barbara Bush recently donated to the main PAC supporting his campaign,” Fox News reports.
“Former President George W. Bush has had a strained relationship with President Donald Trump dating back to the 2016 campaign, when Trump mocked both his mother and brother. But the donation by Bush’s daughter, the twin sister of NBC host Jenna Bush Hager, comes at a crucial time for Republicans’ hopes of holding the U.S. Senate.”
Trump to Offer Up to $30,000 for Tips Exposing Fraud
“President Trump is planning to announce a new program on Tuesday that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The program is part of Vice President JD Vance’s antifraud task force, which he launched this year to investigate the misuse of government funds. So far, the task force has launched investigations into medical supply programs, food assistance benefits and the Affordable Care Act.”
“The new $25 million program will be administered by the Justice Department and tips can be submitted through a government website. Individuals can receive up to $30,000 if a tip leads to a conviction.”
Roy Cooper Way Ahead in North Carolina Senate Race
A new Elon University Poll poll in North Carolina finds Roy Cooper (D) leading Michael Whatley (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 52% to 39%.
North Carolina Senate Race
Roy Cooper (D) 52%
Michael Whatley (R) 39%
Majority Say Trump Is a ‘Potentially Dangerous Dictator’
A new PRRI poll finds 58% of Americans agree that “President Trump is a potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy” — up from 52% in March 2025.
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Ken Paxton says, I don’t have his experience, and he’s right. I’ve never been indicted for fraud. I’ve never been reported to the FBI for bribery. I’ve never been impeached by my own party, and I’ve never given a sweetheart deal to a pedophile. I have a different kind of experience.”
— Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D), in a new campaign ad.
James Talarico Skips Bernie Sanders Rally
“Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico skipped a Monday night rally headlined by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in El Paso, instead holding campaign events hundreds of miles away in North Texas as his closely watched race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton enters its final weeks,” Fox News reports.
Kreiss-Tomkins Leads in Alaska Governor’s Race
A new Alaska Survey Research poll in Alaska finds Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) leading Bernadette Wilson (R) in the governor’s race, 54% to 46%.
Alaska Governor’s Race
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) 54%
Bernadette Wilson (R) 46%
The U.S. Budget Deficit Is Ballooning
“The U.S. budget deficit is ballooning, reaching $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to the latest figures,” Axios reports.
“That’s the largest deficit since 2021, when the U.S. was climbing out of the pandemic recession.”
“The deficit is being driven in part by the cost of servicing the nation’s enormous debt at a time when interest rates are rising due, in part, to the inflationary impact of the Iran war.”
How a Wealth Tax Fight Made Brin a Political Force
“Sergey Brin once called government a ‘giant bonfire of partisanship’ and spent years on the political sidelines. But in recent months, the Google co-founder has emerged as a political force in California, pouring unprecedented sums into the fight to defeat a proposed tax on billionaires,” Politico reports.
“This year alone, Brin has spent about 40 times what he put into politics in the previous two decades, making him the biggest individual donor to a ballot measure campaign in California history.”
“His roughly $100 million effort to defeat Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ assets, is the centerpiece of a new political operation that reaches well beyond the measure.”
Trump’s Alaska Rally May Have Backfired
“It’s been nearly a week since President Trump held a rally in Wasilla campaigning for Republican candidates up and down the ballot,” Alaska Public Media reports.
“And since the president’s visit, conservatives have been struggling with one particular question: Did he help, or did he hurt?”
“While conservatives — including Trump — were hoping the president’s visit would provide a boost to Republican candidates, some say they’re not so sure it did.”
GOP Lawmakers Scramble to Spare Ukraine From Trump
“Republican lawmakers are incensed about President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Ukraine — and powerless to stop him,” Politico reports.
“That frustration hit a new peak on Monday as they sought to address the president’s decision to purchase Russian diesel, waive sanctions on Moscow and potentially stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine. Those moves, coupled with days of unexplained disruptions in Kyiv’s U.S.-controlled satellite defenses, left them freelancing remedies to address the new rift between Washington and Kyiv.”
Jon Stewart to Stay at ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
“Jon Stewart is staying with ‘The Daily Show’ through the next presidential election,” the New York Times reports.
“Comedy Central announced on Monday that Mr. Stewart signed a new deal that will keep him as host of the late-night show for one day a week through December 2028.”
Democrats Pump Money Into Oklahoma Governor’s Race
“The Democratic Governors Association announced Tuesday it is investing half a million dollars to flip the governor’s mansion in Oklahoma — a state the president won by 34 points in 2024,” Politico reports.
“The race between Republican former state Sen. Mike Mazzei and Democratic state Rep. Cyndi Munson is a statistical tie, according to recent polls.”
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