Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.

• Oct 9

Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law

The Federal Election Commission is down to just two members ahead of what's projected to be the most expensive election cycle on record.

• Oct 7

In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how

In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.

• Oct 7

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states

Nidal Hasan is set to die by firing squad in what will be the first military execution since 1961.

• Oct 6

ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review

An ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.

• Oct 6

Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme

A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.

• Oct 6

GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources say

The influx of cash comes as President Trump escalated the attacks against Darline Graham's Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.

• Oct 6

Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct

David Hearn is asking the Justice and Interior Dept. inspectors general to investigate his arrest and the dismissal of the case against him.

• Oct 6

Hearing over effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia abruptly canceled

A hearing before a federal judge over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be deported to Liberia was abruptly canceled on Tuesday.

• Oct 6

Conservative backlash after campaign ad shows lazy welfare recipient as White

A campaign video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that portrays a welfare recipient as White has sparked a backlash from some conservatives.

• Oct 6

Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally

Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.

• Oct 6

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says

The Trump administration has approved a plan to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan — who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood — by firing squad, the Pentagon said.

• Oct 6

Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding

President Trump says he'll start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks, using money from his super PAC instead of taxpayer dollars.

• Oct 6

Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?

President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?

• Oct 5

Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit

Eight of the nine justices heard nearly two hours of oral arguments in a case involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for the effects of global climate change.

• Oct 7

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