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Breaking News: A judge blocked, for now, the Trump administration from making further alterations at East Potomac Park in Washington.

I’ll let you know if my paper ballot flips votes.

🚨BREAKING: A federal appeals court rejected DOJ's extraordinary request to bypass the district court in its effort to bar California from counting the ballots of around 20,000 people the Trump administration alleges are “likely” noncitizens. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett called what has been dubbed the “affordability crisis” a big “myth” that is being pushed by innumerate haters of President Donald Trump, right before the midterms.

🚨 A bombshell new House Judiciary Democrats report details allegations from 11 women linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, including five who accuse Trump of sexual assault. The report also alleges a sweeping DOJ cover-up. We broke down the explosive findings.

With eight days left before the midterm elections, political forecasters  and strategists are increasingly confident that Democrats will win control of the House next week. Read the analysis. nyti.ms/4BrUcFh

Jaws dropped at new allegations against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche released by House Judiciary Committee Democrats in a new report on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

“Why inflation could reduce the value of your money” Oh, that’s why.

Department of Ed. ran out of steak sauce.

“You’ve come to the court without the fundamental requirement of injury.” -Michael Popok on the DOJ Alaska election lawsuit. But they hurt Trumpy’s feewings!

Republican Shellie Flockhart, who called Iowa Democratic House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott "dangerous" for kids, actually pleaded guilty to endangering kids herself after authorities said she drove drunk with her children in the car in 2017.

Whether it's Republicans not being allowed within 200 feet of a Chuck E. Cheese or Democrats making jokes about a Cheesecake Factory, both side have a fraught relationship with chain restaurants.

House Judiciary Committee Democrats on Monday released a 52-page staff report accusing President Donald Trump of being "an active participant" in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of young women in the 1990s, and accusing his Justice Department of covering it up.

Iowa has competitive races?! Has anyone told our representatives?

House Judiciary Democrats have just released a 50-page report that pulls together years of assault allegations against Trump and his reported connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The report calls for a special counsel to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein.

Turek has been campaigning with the knowledge that he would need significant support from voters who previously backed Trump.

“Des Moines bishop says White House 'exploited' visit for politics”

Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for governor of Iowa, has pitched himself as a self-made businessman in his campaign. But there is a more complicated tale of Lahn’s rise that is interwoven with the Koch family, one of America’s richest and most influential political dynasties.

Trump's Spending Our Money On Farmers,What About SNAP Benefit Recipients.......?

If you still need to return your absentee ballot, IDP strongly recommends delivering it in person. You can find info on where to return your ballot here: iwillvote.com If you need a ride to deliver your ballot, no worries! Call our voter protection hotline at 515-207-9455!

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NEW: Trump appointee Judge Bennet on the 9th circuit, after questioning whether they even have jurisdiction to hear the case - asks DOJ how they can possible get around the fact that STATES administer their elections.

HAPPENING NOW: 9th Circuit Oral Arguments on DOJ's lawsuit against California voters. DOJ is arguing that there is massive amounts of non-citizens voting, and the harm is irreparable because once the ballot is separated from its envelope, you can't trace it to the voter. 1/

Ashley Hinson Rips ‘Ridiculous’ Vance Attack on GOP Critics of Ramaswamy Ad

We aren’t even to Halloween and there are Christmas ads?!

🔥 HOLY MAGA HELL: Woman in ad who said a Democrat endangers kids pleaded guilty to endangering kids. Guess who doesn't give AF? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/24/shellie-flockhart-who-said-democrat-endangers-kids-pleads-guilty-endangering-kids/

Turek meets with Register Editorial Board.

The war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the U.S. and Israel with new threats and fears creating greater levels of tension and risk.

“Patients report side effects similar to placebo.” (Drug ad) Placebos have side effects?!

📍 Russia had no Navy ships in the Mediterranean from early July to early September, the first such absence in over a decade. Analysts point to the loss of access to Tartus and limited support capabilities. militarnyi.com/en/news/no-r...

Lots to chew on in this by @shanegoldmacher.bsky.social and Beth Reinhard, such as: "Mr. Lahn cast an Iowa ballot in the 2024 general election. But voting records that have not previously been reported show he requested that his ballot be mailed to him—in Kansas." www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/u...

“Quaker Oats' Cedar Rapids plant catches fire after explosion”

I'm grateful to receive the endorsement of the Des Moines Register Editorial Board. In 9 days, we're going to win this race and deliver change for Iowa!

Early voting turnout in Iowa has been strong so far. See the latest numbers here. https://www.kcci.com/article/midterm-elections-2026-early-voting-tracker/74137935 

‘On the brink of a crisis’: Farmers’ troubles imperil Iowa GOP after years of dominance. Economic headwinds are threatening farmers’ livelihoods. That’s a potential problem for the Republican candidates dominating all levels of Iowa government. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

BASH: The worry is that we end up in a situation where President Trump tries to overturn the election and the result of that could be like what we saw after January 6-- BLANCHE: Stop it! You gotta stop it with that! That's crazy BASH: This is a president who has a history

As his policies bankrupt them, Trump-supporting farmers fully embrace socialism. But only if it’s for them.

@stutler.org I just realized why they are called “Generals”. 🤯

Thoughts on why people were slow to pick up on #IA02 as a highly competitive race. (from the latest "Iowa Down Ballot" podcast)