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Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigned for Ken Paxton in Texas, while the State Department investigates a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia. The FCC is weighing rules on AI political robocalls, and the FBI foiled a planned mass shooting at the Mall of America. Additionally, the DNC sued the administration over federal TV ads, the CDC is redefining measles deaths, and an NFL player won his appeal against fines for a "juice" celebration.

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Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race State Dept probes Russian lab worker death FCC considers loosening political robocall rules FBI foils planned mass shooting at Mall of America DNC sues Trump admin over TV ad spending CDC works on new definition for measles deaths NFL fine overturned for 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk Sponsor: Allianz Travel Insurance
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