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FBI arrests suspected leaker of downed fighter jet over Iran
(The Center Square) – The FBI has arrested a former U.S. Special Operations Command employee for allegedly leaking the downing of the F-15e fighter jet shot down over Iran late
Factbox-How Trump Could Overhaul US Financial Regulators if He Wins on Nov. 5
If Republican former President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election on Nov. 5 he is expected to swiftly overhaul the country's financial regulators, which under Democratic President Joe Biden have pursued a slew of stringent new rules for banks, private funds and other lenders. Here's how Trump could take control of the agencies upon taking office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Analysis-Risks From Potentially Contested US Election Appear on Market's Radar
A tight U.S. presidential race is leading some investors to brace for an unclear or contested election result that could trip up this year’s booming stock market rally.
Ominous Hurricane Milton Closes in on Florida's West Coast
An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay.
Former President Donald Trump to a Rally Supporters in Aurora, Colorado Friday.
(The Center Square) - Former President Donald Trump is set to appear at a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday.
Poll: Harris Holds Slight National Lead Over Trump
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in national polling less than one month from election day.
US Helping Americans Get Out of Lebanon Ahead of Potential Israeli Strike, White House Says
The U.S. is working to get Americans out of Lebanon ahead of a potential Israeli attack, White House press spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.
New Poll Shows National Debt Concerning for Swing State Voters
(The Center Square) – A new poll of battleground states shows the $35 trillion rising national debt is a critical issue for voters.
Explainer-Key Facts About the Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential Race
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to the 50 states and the District of Columbia largely based on their population.
Harris Campaign, Groups Raise $1 Billion Since She Became the Presidential Candidate, Source Says
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and affiliated campaign committees, including the Democratic National Committee, have raised $1 billion since she became the presidential candidate, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Oil Falls as Swelling US Supply Counters Middle East and Hurricane Risks
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on rising U.S. crude inventories, while the risk of Iranian supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and Hurricane Milton in the United States curbed price declines.
Kremlin Says Trump Sent Covid Tests to Russia, Denies Report of Putin Calls
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump had sent COVID tests to Russia but it denied reports that Trump had spoken at all to President Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Hurricane Milton's Seawater Surge Threatens to Swamp Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, leaving residents only a few hours to evacuate or hunker down before the storm brings a life-threatening surge of seawater, shredding winds and a deluge of rain to a region already battered by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.
25 Governors Demand Answers on How Many Migrants Flown to States
(The Center Square) – Twenty-five Republican governors want to know how many illegal foreign nationals have been flown into their states by a Biden-Harris administration plan they argue is burdening
Trump and Harris Fight for Pennsylvania County Known for Picking Presidents
The command center for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign in one of the most hotly contested counties in the most important election battleground state of Pennsylvania sits in a small room of a strip-mall office rented by Erie County's Republican Party.
Thousands Flee Hurricane Milton, Causing Traffic Jams and Fuel Shortages
Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida's battered Gulf Coast as an enormous Category 5 storm on Tuesday, triggering massive traffic jams and fuel shortages as officials ordered more than 1 million people to flee before it slams into the Tampa Bay area.
Trump Looks to Make Inroads Into Biden Country With Scranton Stop
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will stage a rally in President Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday as he looks to win over the blue-collar voters who have traditionally been Biden loyalists in the critical state.
Biden Expected to Speak to Netanyahu on Wednesday, Iran in Focus
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to speak on Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, talks set to include discussion of any plans to strike Iran, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US Companies Hit Pause on Florida Ops as Hurricane Milton Approaches
Airlines, energy firms and a Universal Studios theme park were among the companies beginning to halt their Florida operations as they braced for disruptions with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall on Wednesday.
Harris on What She Would Have Done Differently: Nothing 'Comes to Mind'
(The Center Square) – As Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to win over independent voters and ultimately the White House in November, she is firmly standing by the policy decisions
911 System Update Advances in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s 911 surcharge on cell phones went up in 2023, but the General Assembly isn’t done working on the emergency system.