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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Boulder, Colorado can sue energy giants for climate change costs. President Trump campaigns in Nebraska while hedging on visits to other swing states. Republican super PACs shift millions from North Carolina to Kansas amid competitive races. New York and Illinois AGs accuse a veteran benefits company of fraud, and the FDA recalls Gatorade over an undeclared dye.

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