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CNN Excluded Again: Why Is Real America’s Voice Providing White House Pool Coverage?
Street News Now examines the timeline, ownership and disclosed financial relationships—and asks who authorized RAV’s expanded role.
Latest Reports
FDA Flags Serious Recall of Nova Biomedical Hospital Glucose Meters Over Patient-Record Errors
FDA identifies a serious recall affecting certain Nova Biomedical StatStrip Gen 2.0 hospital glucose meters after patient-record identification errors.
BREAKING: White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After Five Days Amid Credentials Controversy
Reuters reports a White House official says Katie Zacharia was let go after just days as press secretary, following scrutiny of her legal credentials.
Administration Official Confirms Katie Zacharia Did Not Pass California Bar as Two Groups Seek Review
An administration official confirms an unsuccessful California bar exam as two watchdog organizations seek review of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal-credentials claims. Complaints are not findings.
Federal Authorities Investigate Suspicious Mail Sent to Election and Congressional Offices
Investigators are examining letters containing unidentified substances sent to government offices in multiple states; no suspect, motive or verified hazardous material has been established.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Guidance for Clerks if Federal Agents Appear at Polls
Wisconsin election officials have approved contingency guidance for polling places; no deployment of federal agents to polling places has been announced.
California Sues to Stop National Archives Closure in San Bruno as Federal Agency Plans Record Transfers
California’s attorney general is challenging the closure of the National Archives’ San Bruno facility; the federal agency cites aging infrastructure and declining paper-record storage.
New York Attorney General Warns AI-Generated Election Fakes Can Mislead Voters About Polls and Deadlines
New York’s attorney general urges voters to verify polling places and deadlines with election officials rather than trusting AI-generated media or chatbot answers.
North Carolina Election Officials Say Poll-Worker Writing on Ballots Does Not Invalidate Votes
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is correcting an online claim that poll-worker notations invalidate ballots as early voting gets underway.
DOJ Sues California Over Disputed Voter-Citizenship List, Seeks Ballot Restrictions
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit October 15 seeking restrictions on counting certain California mail ballots. California disputes the allegations; the complaint is not a court order.
Seattle, WA
More Seattle, WA →Seattle Council Approves RV Parking Permit Plan and $5 Million in Vehicle-Housing Services
Seattle approved a six-part plan for vehicle residents, with $5 million in services and new RV parking limits still awaiting mayoral action.
Ohio (State)
More Ohio (State) →Ohio Gov. DeWine Urges Ramaswamy to Withdraw Campaign Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called on gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to remove a campaign ad featuring Democratic nominee Amy Acton's estranged mother.
St. Johns County, FL
More St. Johns County, FL →St. Johns County Mail-Ballot Requests Due by 5 p.m. Thursday; Early Voting Open at 10 Sites
St. Johns County voters face a 5 p.m. October 22 deadline to request mailed ballots; ten early-voting sites are open through October 31.
Louisiana (State)
More Louisiana (State) →Federal Prosecutors Outline Louisiana Election-Law Plan as Early Voting Continues
U.S. attorneys describe voting-rights enforcement priorities as Louisiana's early voting runs through October 27; state officials confirm key dates and absentee deadlines.
Atlanta, GA
More Atlanta, GA →FBI Offers $20,000 Reward After Incendiary Device Reported at Atlanta ICE Building
Federal agents are investigating an apparent incendiary-device incident at an Atlanta federal immigration building; no arrests have been announced.
Mesa, AZ
More Mesa, AZ →Mesa Voters to Decide $285 Million in Bond Questions, Charter Changes and District 5 Runoff
Mesa voters face two bond authorizations totaling $285 million, two city charter amendments and a District 5 council runoff in the November 3 election.
Indiana
More Indiana →Indiana Absentee-by-Mail Application Deadline Is 11:59 p.m. Thursday; Early In-Person Voting Continues
Indiana voters who qualify for absentee-by-mail voting must get applications to election officials by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22; in-person early voting remains available.
Los Angeles County, CA
More Los Angeles County, CA →Los Angeles County Opens 123 Vote Centers Saturday; 523 More to Follow Before November 3
Los Angeles County will open 123 vote centers October 24, with 523 additional sites starting October 31. Eligible voters who missed regular registration may…