Pritzker and Bailey clashed in their only debate, interrupting each other frequently as Bailey tied Pritzker to Trump and Pritzker cast Bailey as a follower.
California’s Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund healthcare, but ultrarich donors have spent over $300 million to defeat it.
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff admits he knew of a 2024 fraternity gang rape report but never followed up, as faculty debate a no-confidence vote.
DHS rejected a GAO recommendation that ICE body cameras automatically activate, citing privacy risks, while the watchdog warned of gaps in evidence and accountability.
A federal appeals court heard arguments on whether Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C., now lasting over a year, is constitutional, as protesters rallied outside.
Governor Hochul deflected when pressed to apologize to families of victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, citing state law instead of addressing the question.
A 24-year-old driver was formally charged on October 14, 2026, over a six-vehicle Jalan Kuching crash that killed a five-year-old child.
Canada joined 28 other nations in condemning Iran's involvement in a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, as the UK announced sanctions on two Iranian nationals.
Katie Zacharia made her debut as White House press secretary in a 14-minute briefing, reading from a script and making an awkward slip while confirming Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation.
Trump's decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel has drawn sharp criticism from European allies who pledge to maintain their own sanctions and question the future of allied support for Ukraine.
Cornell suspended fraternity parties for the academic year and gave New York State Police a role in investigating campus sexual assaults after outrage over its handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation.
A protester at a Trump rally in Ohio was physically attacked by crowd members as the president mocked her from the stage, raising questions about political violence.
Trump travels 3,400 miles to Alaska to rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan as polls show Democrat Mary Peltola leading in a once-safe Republican Senate race.
Florida executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in an apparent effort to receive a death sentence, raising questions about the boundaries of capital punishment.
Charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault have been filed in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy, as the investigation continues.
New evidence confirms James Talarico was home with the flu during his campaign absence, but critics question why his campaign waited to release it.
New York City leaders have reached a deal to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, phasing out the industry by 2028 after years of debate.
Lauren Andrews, a friend of Sandra Birchmore, testified that Birchmore was excited about her pregnancy and that her alleged killer, a police officer, exploited her for years.
A federal raid on Ilhan Omar’s home was followed by news that prosecutors are examining her financial disclosures, intensifying scrutiny of the Minnesota congresswoman.
Twelve senators, including six Republicans, urged Trump to rescind a Russian diesel deal, calling it a betrayal of Ukraine and a gift to Moscow.
A federal judge halted tree removal at historic East Potomac Golf Links after 430 trees were cut down over a holiday weekend, ordering a pause through October 26.
Cornell suspended fraternity parties for the academic year and gave state police a role in assault investigations after a lawsuit alleged a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after allegations of improper conduct, denying wrongdoing and vowing to defend her reputation.
Officials in Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's office disagree over whether to attempt a second execution of Christa Pike, who survived a failed lethal injection on September 30.