The report says former FBI official Nikki Floris was indicted and arrested over alleged false statements to Congress, while a separate China-related election allegation remains outside the described charges.
DOJ Seeks to Remove Two Judges Over ICE Remarks
The Justice Department has filed separate recusal motions against Minnesota judges John Tunheim and Patrick Schiltz after their public comments about ICE’s Operation Metro Surge.
AOC Calls FBI and DOJ ‘Weaponized’
During a Maine campaign appearance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused the FBI and DOJ of being weaponized and demanded investigations into the agencies’ leaders. Her remarks also revived a political fight over whether the agencies are judged by the same standard when they investigate Trump or Democrats.
20,000-Ballot Case Moves to Clinton Judge
The Justice Department wants California to separate more than 20,000 ballots tied to suspected noncitizen registrants. The case was reassigned from Trump appointee John W. Holcomb to Clinton appointee David Carter, who previously dismissed a DOJ voter-roll lawsuit.
NYT Reporter: Some Lifelong Democrats Back Rogers
Jeremy Peters says some lifelong Jewish Democrats in Michigan’s Detroit suburbs are crossing party lines to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
Trump Blames France Riots on Macron’s Open Borders
President Trump said France’s unrest stems from immigration and accused Emmanuel Macron of ignoring his warnings to close the country’s borders.
Trump Endorses Netanyahu Before Israeli Vote
After weeks of avoiding a choice, Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection less than two weeks before Israel’s October 27 vote.
Poll Error Could Put GOP at 52 Senate Seats
CNN analyst Harry Enten says a historical polling miss toward Republicans could produce a 52-48 Senate and preserve GOP control of the House.
Sullivan Questions Peltola Over Prepared Answers
Sen. Dan Sullivan challenged Mary Peltola during an Alaska Senate debate after saying her notes appeared to contain completed answers. Peltola replied, “I’m prepared.”
CNN Host Says Omar Should Have Turned Herself In
Jake Tapper questioned why Ilhan Omar did not turn herself in when a Biden-era investigation began. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said that timeline could weaken her claim that the probe is politically motivated, while outlining possible legal theories and newer developments.
