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Suspect in Katie Hobbs campaign office burglary in U.S. illegally, wanted by ICE

The man accused of breaking into the campaign office of Katie Hobbs, the Democrat running for Arizona governor, is in the country illegally from Portugal and wanted by immigration authorities.

November 4, 2022

CDC issues first major update to opioid prescribing advice since 2016

Doctors should not taper pain patients off opioid treatment too abruptly and should consider offering naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, to patients who have a history of substance use disorder or will suddenly receive higher doses for which they haven't developed a tolerance.

November 3, 2022

Many voters reject candidates who support gender-change procedures for minors: Survey

More than 7 in 10 voters say they will not vote for a candidate who supports gender-transition procedures for minors such as puberty blockers, hormone treatments and sex-change surgeries, according to a survey released Thursday by a conservative group.

November 3, 2022

Joe Rogan backtracks on school litter box claim, said he couldn’t verify it

Podcaster Joe Rogan said the bizarre story he told former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard about kids using a litter box at a school was probably inaccurate after a guest said it was an "urban legend" that feeds into conservative views of schools that go too far in accommodating certain identities.

November 3, 2022

Alleged Pelosi home attacker is a Canadian in the U.S. illegally

The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband faces deportation after his criminal cases are resolved in court because he is a Canadian in the U.S. illegally, U.S. officials said.

November 3, 2022

Hillary Clinton: Dems’ focus on future threats put them at disadvantage in tough midterm climate

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that Democratic candidates are struggling in the midterm campaign because they are warning about future threats while being hammered by the GOP over things like the economy and crime that are more salient to voters.

November 3, 2022

Mehmet Oz holds 2-point edge over John Fetterman in Pa. Senate race, poll shows

Republican Mehmet Oz holds a 2-point lead over Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the Pennsylvania race for Senate, with roughly half saying Mr. Fetterman's shaky debate performance worsened their view of his candidacy.

November 3, 2022

Lawmakers want this to be the last time Americans turn back clocks for daylight saving

Much of America will "fall back" this weekend, racing around the house to dial back their clocks an hour and bracing for the darkness that will fall before the evening commute.

November 2, 2022

N.H. GOP Senate candidate Don Bolduc stands by ‘litter box’ school claim

Republican Senate candidate Don Bolduc said he is "not backing down" from a claim that a New Hampshire school has litter boxes for kids who identify as cats.

November 2, 2022

California officials warn of ‘triple whammy’ of viruses

Orange County in Southern California has declared an emergency over rapidly spreading viruses and pediatric hospitalizations.

November 2, 2022

IG report details series of abuses by Architect of the Capitol

A federal inspector general alleges that the man responsible for operating and maintaining the U.S. Capitol complex abused his authority by offering private tours during COVID-19 closures and allowing family members to use official vehicles.

November 2, 2022

Biden fumbles in Florida at Dem rally, says U.S. inflation lowest in world

President Biden is taking heat for fumbles in a Florida campaign speech Tuesday in which he referred to a House member as being in the Senate, misstated the location of his son's death and incorrectly claimed the U.S. has the lowest inflation rate.

November 2, 2022

David DePape pleads not guilty to six state charges in Pelosi attack

The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacking her husband with a hammer was held without bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to a series of charges at his arraignment in a California courtroom.

November 1, 2022

Sen. Michael Bennet holds onto 7-point lead in Colorado over surging Joe O’Dea

Sen. Michael Bennet enjoys a 7-percentage-point lead over Joe O'Dea and is buoyed by women voters, although the Republican challenger has gained support faster than the Democratic incumbent since September as the GOP eyes a big upset on Election Day.

November 1, 2022

Supreme Court leaves ruling in place that allows transportation mask mandates

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that allowed the Transportation Security Administration to require masks on airplanes during the pandemic.

November 1, 2022

More households earn enough money to pay federal income tax

About 40% of U.S. households will pay no federal income tax this year, down from 60% two years ago in a sign that workers are making enough money again to fork over some of it to the government.

November 1, 2022

Judge dismisses Mark Meadows’ lawsuit against House Jan. 6 committee

A judge has dismissed former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' lawsuit against the House select committee on Jan. 6, saying the panel is protected by a part of the Constitution that shields its legislative activities.

November 1, 2022

Assailant wanted to break Pelosi’s kneecaps if she didn’t tell ‘the truth,’ federal officials charge

The man accused of assaulting the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer wanted to hold Mrs. Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps if she didn't tell the "truth," federal officials said Monday as they filed criminal charges against the suspect.

October 31, 2022

Four Senate races remain tight in sprint to Election Day, polls show

Senate races in four states are neck-and-neck in polls released Monday that show the battle for the chamber will come down to the wire.

October 31, 2022

GOP holds 9-to-1 edge over Democrats among newly registered Florida voters

Newly registered Republicans outnumber Democrats 9-to-1 in Florida ahead of the midterm elections, spelling trouble for President Biden's party in key races.

October 31, 2022