Monday, October 26

A federal judge ruled the firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey unlawful, and President Trump offered $1 million for voter fraud tips eight days before the midterms. The Alaska Senate certification fight moved into the courts, regional delegations met in Tehran, and Israel prepared to vote Tuesday.

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   Senate races
   Peltola campaign cites Trump post in Alaska certification fight

   Newsweek reported that the Mary Peltola campaign used Trump's Truth Social post in a legal filing, and Alaska Democrats are asking for the Justice Department's suit to be dismissed before election day. The suit cites possible voter confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan. Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending it, saying Trump isn't meddling.

   The question

   Should the Justice Department try to block Alaska's Senate result?

   No, let it standYes, block it
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2. Iran
   Regional delegations meet in Tehran as renewed strikes loom

   ABC News reported that delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran for talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting. The New York Times has reported that the United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes. ABC News also reported that the Houthis claimed a new missile attack on Riyadh airport.

   The question

   Should the US and Israel strike Iran again this weekend?

   Hold offStrike again
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3. Voter rolls
   Trump offers $1 million for voter fraud tips

   President Trump said Monday his administration will pay $1 million to anyone who reports voter fraud, in past or upcoming elections, that leads to an arrest and conviction. ABC News reported it is not clear where the money would come from. The announcement came eight days before the midterm elections, and critics called it "desperate," according to Lehighvalleylive.

   The question

   Should the government pay $1 million for voter fraud tips?

   No, bad ideaYes, pay for tips
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4. Justice Department
   Judge rules firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey unlawful

   A federal judge in Manhattan ruled Monday that the Trump administration unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, and ordered her reinstated. The judge said the July 2025 firing contradicted "nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent."

   The question

   Should a president be able to fire federal prosecutors at will?

   No, needs limitsYes, at will
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5. Israel
   Israel votes Tuesday with Arab-led parties in play

   Israelis vote Tuesday in the first election since the October 7 attacks, widely described as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports said Arab-led parties could win enough seats to help decide the next prime minister, but Netanyahu and his main rivals have ruled out partnering with them. Coverage pointed to a tight race and a possible unity or minority government.

   The question

   Should Arab-led parties join Israel's next government?

   Leave them outInclude them
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• Election monitors

  The Washington County, Arkansas, Election Commission unanimously barred Justice Department monitors from polling places on Nov. 3, while the department announced plans to monitor voting in Louisiana.

• Brazil

  ABC News reported that Flávio Bolsonaro is contesting his runoff loss to Lula, and Axios said several prominent MAGA voices backed his refusal to accept the results.

• Midterm messaging

  More than 30 million votes are already cast, and the Daily Beast reported CNN's Harry Enten said Democrats lead the generic ballot by 10 points.

• Epstein files

  House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a report calling for a special counsel to investigate President Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported.

• Immigration

  NPR reported that thousands of immigrants remain stuck abroad after a judge struck down the 75-country visa ban, and attorneys say the government is slow-walking visa processing.

• West Bank

  The Israeli military continued its West Bank operation after a Hebron gun attack; the Associated Press said hundreds were displaced, while Truthout reported more than 3,000 in Hebron.

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