Midterms heat up as 'Decoy Dan' scheme roils Alaska race
Trump and Democrats clash over a spoiler candidate plot in Alaska as voting nears, while the Brewers win their first World Series title.
A scheme involving a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race has ignited fierce accusations just days before the midterm elections. Trump and Republican Dan Sullivan have erupted over what they describe as a plot to deceive voters, with Trump calling for prosecution of the Democratic candidate allegedly involved and demanding she drop out. The Department of Justice has reportedly launched an aggressive criminal investigation into the matter.
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Trump and Obama have intensified their opposing campaigns in key Senate races as the midterms approach. Trump's final campaign swing has taken on a darker tone, with appearances in Ohio and other competitive states as he makes his closing argument for Republican candidates. Democratic women are positioned to potentially make history in governor and House races, and new polling suggests surprising Democratic gains in traditionally red-state Senate contests.
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Meanwhile, Trump administration officials are making significant personnel changes. Pentagon leadership has undergone reshuffling as Trump's Defense Secretary Hegseth fired a top military planner, while Trump considers launching new strikes on Iran after the midterms. A major data breach at the Department of Homeland Security has exposed the personal information of roughly 40,000 federal employees.
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In international news, Spain is observing three days of mourning after a high-speed train crash killed at least 68 people. Additionally, Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate, has landed in Miami after the Trump administration granted visas to him and his family.
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The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship in franchise history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5. Catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP, becoming the first catcher to win the award since 2015.
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