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David Bailey Jets rookie erupts with 3 sacks in breakout win

Benjamin Carter October 12, 2026

Rookie edge rusher David Bailey erupted for 3 sacks and 9 pressures, jump-starting the Jets defense in a 17-12 win over the Browns.

Racial politics loom over Florida midterm elections

Noah Feldman October 12, 2026

Analysts say shifting racial dynamics and reactions to Trump’s immigration policies could shape the Florida midterm elections and determine key outcomes.

Justice Department antitrust investigation targets TV networks

Benjamin Carter October 12, 2026

The Justice Department is probing five major TV networks for possible antitrust violations after a coordinated boycott tied to White House press access.

Hurricane Isaias damage: Photos show flooding, debris, cleanup

Noah Feldman October 11, 2026

Hurricane Isaias damage across Florida and the Gulf Coast includes torn roofs, flooded roads, and widespread outages as residents and crews begin cleanup.

Trump tariffs backlash fuels worker anger ahead of midterms

Benjamin Carter October 11, 2026

Factory workers facing layoffs and higher costs are fueling a growing Trump tariffs backlash, adding pressure on Republicans in key midterm races.

Trump Montana Arizona rallies set as election nears

Noah Feldman October 11, 2026

Trump Montana Arizona rallies are planned this week as the campaign targets red states with key contests less than a month from Election Day.

How Trump economic policy mirrors East Asia’s playbook

Benjamin Carter October 10, 2026

Trump economic policy draws from East Asian-style industrial strategies, including China’s. Analysts are asking whether the approach can work in the U.S.

Democratic Socialists of America back 65 state hopefuls

Noah Feldman October 10, 2026

Democratic Socialists of America have at least 65 candidates on November statehouse ballots, a trend Republicans say could reshape the Democratic Party.

Jalon Daniels lifts Bucs past Cowboys, cools Bowles’ seat

Benjamin Carter October 10, 2026

Jalon Daniels sparked the Buccaneers to a 24-16 win over the Cowboys on short rest, easing pressure on Todd Bowles and ending Tampa Bay’s skid.

HHS backs DEA plan to schedule synthetic kratom extracts

Noah Feldman October 9, 2026

HHS endorsed the DEA’s plan to place synthetic kratom extracts under federal scheduling, backing a crackdown on so‑called “gas station opioid” products.

Why late USPS postmarks could sink mail-in ballots

Benjamin Carter October 9, 2026

Mail-in voters face new risks from late USPS postmarks after postal changes. Election officials urge early returns or use of drop boxes to ensure ballots count.

Cassidy Hutchinson grand jury reviews possible false statements

Noah Feldman October 9, 2026

A Washington, D.C. grand jury is hearing evidence on whether Cassidy Hutchinson made false statements to the Jan. 6 committee. No charging decision has been made.

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