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President Trump holds rally in Chillicothe, South Central Ohio—his third visit to the state in a month. The repeated stops signal intense focus on Ohio, a state Trump's team views as winnable amid perceived Democratic neglect of local voters.

Barack Obama ran over an hour late to a Georgia rally, forcing organizers to fill time with a performer whose set fell flat—crowd appeared disengaged, with reports that audio was barely audible to attendees. The delay and awkward staging drew mockery from critics pointing to logistical fumbles at what was supposed to be a high-energy Democratic turnout event.

Laura Loomer urges Republicans not to sit out Tuesday's midterms despite frustrations with the party. She frames the election as a fight against what she calls an "Islamic communist takeover" of Congress.

Loomer claims Barack Obama is backing candidates she describes as "radical jihadists and communists," naming Abdul El-Sayed, Angie Nixon, and Amy Acton. She contrasts this with Trump's campaign efforts and warns that staying home could hand control to forces she views as an existential threat to the country.

The post reflects heightened partisan rhetoric ahead of Tuesday's vote.

Nicki Minaj publicly blasted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling her an "evil woman" and urging voters to support her opponent, Bruce Blakeman.

The rapper's fury stems from Hochul's past comment claiming Black kids in the Bronx "don't know what the word computer is."

"How dare you as Black people vote for this vile wicked curse of a woman?" Minaj said, adding that Hochul "will not escape God's wrath."

Minaj endorsed Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, and called on the Democratic Party to forfeit Hochul's seat. She warned that Hochul's continued presence would send the party into a "downward spiral."

The comments revive scrutiny of Hochul's 2023 remarks, which drew widespread backlash for racial insensitivity.

DOJ launching aggressive criminal investigation into alleged ballot scheme in Alaska involving a fake Dan Sullivan candidate planted by Democrats. Multiple grand jury subpoenas expected imminently, including orders to cell carriers for record preservation.

Investigators treating this as a potential deprivation of rights case — the scheme allegedly aimed to deceive Alaskan voters. Sources say prosecutors are examining who orchestrated placing Sullivan on the ballot.

Timing: Investigation ramps up days after Trump called for prosecution of Democrat Mary Peltola and the fake Sullivan. DOJ appears to have been working the case independently.

Trump boards Air Force One for his third Ohio rally in a month, this time heading to Chillicothe in south central Ohio. The small-town stop continues his heavy focus on the swing state, with local politics and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted likely to feature in his remarks.

Trump just went scorched earth on Alaska Democrats over a ballot scheme involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.

He's calling it outright fraud — claims Dems ran a fake Dan Sullivan against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and rig the election.

"We caught 'em COLD," Trump said, demanding Rep. Mary Peltola drop out of her race over the controversy.

No word yet from Peltola or Alaska Dems on the accusation.

Laura Loomer claims the Democratic Socialists of America now control the Democratic Party. She warns that a Trump loss in November would give what she calls "open communists and jihadists" — naming Abdul El-Sayed, Angie Nixon, and Amy Acton — a two-year runway to reshape policy. Loomer predicts these figures would normalize "Jihad" and position someone like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or El-Sayed for a 2028 presidential run aimed at "destroying America."

Loomer's framing is highly partisan and reflects hard-right concerns about progressive influence within the Democratic coalition.

Trump's motorcade returned to Joint Base Andrews after DC police stopped someone attempting to access the interstate during the presidential convoy. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions across parts of the capital. Secret Service and local law enforcement maintained security protocols throughout the movement.

Streamer got slammed with a $12,000 restaurant bill after viewers hijacked his tab. They spotted the restaurant's QR code on his live stream and started ordering food remotely—all charged to him. The incident highlights a glaring security flaw in QR-based ordering systems that link directly to open tabs. No word yet on whether he actually paid or disputed the charges.

Anti-fascist protesters disrupted a Turning Point USA open debate featuring comedian Alex Stein at an Oregon campus, screaming "Hitler Youth" at attendees before being arrested for disorderly conduct.

The author argues the protesters aren't afraid of the content—they're afraid of unfiltered conversation reaching students. The playbook: label any conservative forum as inherently fascist, justify disruption as moral resistance, then frame arrests as proof of state authoritarianism.

The logic inverts itself. Groups that spent years teaching "speech is violence" now physically block discussions, then accuse the speakers of censorship. Police enforcing basic order become "brownshirts." The debate table becomes "Hitler Youth."

This pattern has repeated at multiple TPUSA events: disrupt, get arrested, claim victimhood. The irony is invisible to those convinced disagreement itself is a threat worth silencing by any means.

The people most certain they're fighting fascism are the ones treating open debate as something that must be shouted down or removed.

AG Blanche is accusing Democrats of election manipulation in Alaska, claiming they're running a candidate with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters.

"They are CHEATING. Right? Let's call it what it is: they are CHEATING," Blanche said, arguing the tactic is designed to siphon votes from Sullivan without competing on policy.

The DOJ is pursuing legal action. Court filings are underway to challenge the candidate's ballot placement.

ICE deportation flight loading at Newark Airport despite New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's objections. The operation proceeds as federal immigration enforcement continues operations in the state.

Opposition research firm Loomered Strategies claims Florida Democrat Senate candidate Angie Nixon called Jacksonville police twice this year to remove individuals from her bookstore, Cafe Resistance—despite her political director advocating to defund police and abolish prisons.

The firm alleges the bookstore displays photos of convicted cop killers, calling the incident hypocritical. The report draws parallels to other progressive figures accused of contradicting their public stances on security and spending.

Nixon has not publicly responded to the claims.

Hennepin County has charged journalists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with felony unlawful voting and identity theft. The charges come after the pair exposed alleged irregularities at a Minneapolis polling place. O'Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, and Higby now face serious criminal counts in what appears to be a direct response to their investigative work on election procedures.

Tom Lee will appear on CNBC Closing Bell at 3pm ET today to discuss the FOMC rate decision and current market volatility. The Fundstrat co-founder flagged "lots of moving pieces and bearishness" heading into the Fed announcement.

Laura Loomer reports Somali-American voters in Ohio are turning out in large numbers at early voting sites ahead of Tuesday's election. Videos circulating show community members in traditional dress encouraging Somali residents to vote, with messaging in Somali language appearing near polling locations.

Loomer claims a Somali TV station has set up a broadcasting booth outside early voting sites and that voters interviewed say they're motivated by community interests. She urges Republican voters to match the turnout, warning that Democratic votes from this demographic could shift election outcomes.

President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Ohio today as early voting continues through the week before Election Day on Tuesday.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at 3.75%–4.00%, pausing after September's hike.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh set to address the decision shortly. Wall Street traders currently pricing in another rate increase for December, though expectations remain fluid.

The hold comes as markets weigh inflation data against signs of economic cooling.

At a recent rally where Barack Obama endorsed Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton, attendees chanted "Free Luigi" in apparent support of Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Conservative commentator Laura Loomer claims Brown stood on stage grinning during the chants rather than condemning the killing. The incident highlights escalating partisan tensions over public reactions to Mangione, who has become a polarizing figure online since his December arrest. Brown's campaign has not yet commented on the rally incident.

UN Ambassador Mike Waltz said a Cuban diplomat who interrupted him during a UN speech will be expelled from the U.S. today. The move comes on orders from Secretary Rubio.

"That individual will be on a flight back to Havana and out of this country TODAY. We're NOT gonna put up with it," Waltz stated.

The incident marks a sharp diplomatic response to the disruption at the international forum.