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FBI investigating Alaska Democrat’s campaign

The FBI is surging agents to Alaska as part of a criminal investigation into allegations Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign for Senate tried to secretly trick Alaska voters by recruiting a candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports.

NBC News · Oct 30
DOJ Ramps Up Criminal Probe Amid Tight Alaska Senate Race

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Pat Toomey, former Pennsylvania Republican Senator, former ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee and Coinbase global advisory council member, says Republicans are in a "really rough spot" in the House while control of the Senate remains much more of an open question. Jessica Killin, Colorado Democratic Congressional candidate, says affordability is the central concern she hears from voters and argues Congress needs to take back its power on tariffs and the war with Iran. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors editor for The Cook Political Report, says President Donald Trump is needed on the campaign trail to drive Republican turnout, but making the midterms about himself could also motivate Democrats and independents to vote against his party. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · Oct 30
Democrats weigh Israel election results amid lingering uncertainty

The results of Israel’s elections this week have left Democrats on Capitol Hill with a mixed bag of emotions.  The lawmakers say they’re heartened by the massive voter turnout, the erosion of support for conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the potential influence of his top opponent, retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, over whatever governing coalition…

The Hill · Oct 30
Epstein-Linked Megadonor Reid Hoffman Calls to 'Get Money Out of Politics'

Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman, who has donated to Democrats such as Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and former President Joe Biden, called for getting "money out of politics." The post Epstein-Linked Megadonor Reid Hoffman Calls to ‘Get Money Out of Politics’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Breitbart · Oct 30
Candidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges

Candidates around the country are making their final campaign stops before Election Day with just the weekend left to go. President Trump is in Florida and will then head to Iowa and Kansas -- a last-minute change after initially cancelling those rallies. Lisa Desjardins reports.

PBS NewsHour · Oct 30
Feds ‘intensely’ probing alleged Alaska ballot scheme, US attorney confirms

Federal authorities are investigating whether Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign’s reported effort to recruit a candidate in the Alaska Senate race with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) violated the law, the state’s top federal prosecutor announced Friday. U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska Michael Heyman said during a press conference that…

The Hill · Oct 30