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Haley Stevens says she expects Abdul El-Sayed to apologize over his Israel comments and condemn an antisemitic grocery-store ad. She plans to join him and Rep. Jim Clyburn at a Detroit church service Sunday. ift.tt/PpHqlJM

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read pushed back after the DOJ sent states letters threatening penalties over election-record retention—while misspelling his name. His pointed reply: Read the Constitution. ift.tt/lVQCTos

Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky have reached safety in Ukraine after a humanitarian operation and localized ceasefire. President Zelensky thanked Melania Trump for helping mediate and called for further progress toward peace. ift.tt/z9nY8xD

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says nearly one-third of Minnesota’s high-risk Medicaid providers couldn’t be revalidated. The state says incomplete applications were a factor; failure to revalidate alone doesn’t prove fraud. Amy Klobuchar pledges a top-to-b… ift.tt/yDb1CKs

A Ninth Circuit panel again rejected the DOJ’s bid to block California from counting mail ballots from about 20,000 people. A Trump-appointed judge dissented, warning that illegal votes could be counted. The dispute may now head to the Supreme Court. ift.tt/KAnQvtP

El Salvador may double or triple its troop deployment in Haiti after four Salvadoran mission workers disappeared. The move follows a reported call between Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump, amid uncertainty over the men’s fate and concerns about the mission’… ift.tt/0EaGodY

Judge Ana Reyes is appointing a special master to investigate whether Trump administration lawyers misled the court about plans to renovate East Potomac’s golf course. The probe follows her ruling that the project likely violated environmental law. ift.tt/DeQnlE1

A magistrate judge questioned the DOJ’s handling of a case against two former FBI officials, noting it’s unusual for a president to call for investigations. He also struck an added obstruction charge. Read more: ift.tt/MIadqGh

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration rule that could have made chronically ill Medicaid enrollees prove they were medically frail to qualify for a work-requirement exemption. State attorneys general called the ruling a win for vulnerable patien… ift.tt/rUhBi8J

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says an investigation into a second Dan Sullivan on the Senate ballot could stop or change certification if wrongdoing is found. The dispute could affect who is seated in the Senate. ift.tt/49u7wMI

A deposition named the Republican Women Caucus Fund and John Braun as senders of Texas texts promoting fake transgender student resources. The fund denies any involvement as a criminal investigation examines possible forgery. Read more: ift.tt/fydqg3i

Rep. Don Bacon is urging Jared Kushner to press Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian cities, as reports say U.S. envoys asked Ukraine to pause strikes on Russian refineries. Read the latest: ift.tt/qklEJ1R

Mark Cuban pushed back on Elon Musk’s election warning, saying he opposes the proposed changes and sees independent voters—not party loyalty—as a growing force in politics. Read more: ift.tt/vCnjqUP

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper says Hormuz shipping routes are clear, while Iran claims it halted two tankers and reports mine incidents—claims not independently verified. Read the latest: ift.tt/SGqF5o4

Newsom says California is deploying election lawyers and volunteers to protect voters, as federal prosecutor Bill Essayli challenges his pledge to protect every vote. Read more: ift.tt/cO3Vbth

Trump cancels rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting for a tele-rally sprint as midterms approach. When asked about the change, he told a reporter, I feel perfect, then insulted his appearance. Read more: ift.tt/IDPqcYk

Elon Musk warns of a Democratic sweep in 2028. Rep. Thomas Massie pushes back, arguing the outcome was avoidable and criticizing Republicans in Congress. Read the latest: ift.tt/hvj3si9

The Pentagon withdrew its tribute to Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia after his firing over alleged leaks. Trump said officials are looking for leakers and warned Sylvia could face serious consequences. Read more: ift.tt/TF2a8uG

Vance says Alaska’s election-ballot allegations involving Mary Peltola should be investigated, but stops short of endorsing Trump’s call to prosecute her. The controversy has also prompted a House probe and a state investigation. ift.tt/AiRl7mI

Sen. Ed Markey says lawyers are preparing for possible election-day interference and urges readiness for a national strike. His Republican challenger calls the remarks reckless and dangerous, while MAGA voices accuse Markey of undermining confidence in t… ift.tt/lc5JTi1