Monday, October 12

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home, and doubts grew over the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire as Kyiv reported more strikes. Houthi rebels reported overnight airstrikes in Yemen, and senators pushed back on Trump's Russian diesel deal.

1. 
   Justice Department
   Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home

   Federal agents, including Homeland Security Investigations police, searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home on Monday. A person familiar with the matter said it relates to alleged immigration fraud, which Trump administration officials have alleged without evidence. CNN reported that Trump says he had nothing to do with the search, and that Omar says the administration is escalating a campaign of intimidation against her.

   The question

   Was the search of Ilhan Omar's home justified?

   It was an abuseIt was justified
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2. Russia and Ukraine
   Ukraine reports strikes despite Trump's energy ceasefire

   Al Jazeera reported that Ukraine's president said Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue, a day after Trump said both sides had agreed to stop such strikes. Ukrainian officials said a thermal power plant was struck at least twice. Antiwar reported the Kremlin declined to comment on Trump's claim on Monday.

   The question

   Should Russia and Ukraine agree to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure?

   No energy ceasefire dealAgree to an energy ceasefire
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3. Yemen
   Houthis report overnight airstrikes in Yemen after Saudi attacks

   Houthi rebels said overnight airstrikes targeted Kamaran island, the Qanawis district north of Hodeida and Jawf province. The reports do not say who carried them out. Reuters reported that skies above Riyadh were largely empty Monday after deadly attacks, and Trump said Saturday he is evaluating whether to join Saudi strikes.

   The question

   Should the United States military join Saudi Arabia's strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen?

   Stay out of itJoin the strikes
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4. Fuel prices
   Senators criticize Trump's Russian diesel deal

   ABC News reported that a group of senators, including some Republicans, pushed back on Trump's agreement with Russia to supply diesel. Trump said, "I made the right choice." Reuters reported that his envoys told Ukrainian officials the deal could help revive stalled peace talks with Moscow.

   The question

   Should the US ease sanctions to let Russian diesel reach global markets in order to lower fuel prices?

   Keep sanctions on Russian fuelEase sanctions for cheaper fuel
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5. Death penalty
   Archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid Hasan execution duty

   Archbishop Timothy Broglio said Monday that any Catholic soldier assigned to the firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan should ask to be excused, the LA Times reported. He condemned the plan to livestream the execution. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the execution will be public.

   The question

   Should the military's firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan be open to public viewing?

   Keep it closedMake it public
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• Money and influence

  The Associated Press reported Elon Musk has given more than $276 million since July to Republican super PACs and groups, making him the largest known midterm donor.

• Executive ethics

  The New York Times reported Trump said he is "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations she asked a Republican donor to pay off her credit card.

• Voter rolls

  Voters in more than 20 states face new registration and voting laws, while none of Trump's own voting measures took effect in time for the midterms, the AP reported.

• Federal architecture

  A federal judge ordered the administration to halt work for a day at a historic Washington golf course after trees were cut despite her instructions, ABC News reported.

• Senate races

  USA Today reported a Republican group backing Sen. Susan Collins mistakenly ran ads against Troy Jackson in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine.

• India

  Indian opposition parties plan to march to the Supreme Court and demand the election chief's resignation over alleged voting fraud, according to HRNW.

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