No. 57 · Sunday, October 11, 2026
Hurricane Isaias weakened as it moved through the Southeast this week. How many deaths were attributed to the storm?
Why
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm and killed at least four people as it weakened while pushing through the Southeast; hundreds of thousands lost power but damage was less severe than initially feared.
NYT Top StoriesThe Justice Department is investigating major TV networks for allegedly violating antitrust law. What coverage did they suspend?
Why
The DOJ notified five major TV broadcast networks that it is examining whether they violated federal antitrust laws after the networks temporarily declined to provide pool coverage of President Trump following CNN's removal from the White House press pool.
NBC NewsKansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall settled an old campaign debt this week. What were the items purchased?
Why
Senator Roger Marshall, facing a competitive re-election campaign, paid a longstanding debt to a local baker after the story went viral online, settling an obligation for cookies, muffins and brownies owed from his previous campaign.
NYT Top StoriesPresident Trump appointed which official to lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, serving as liaison to Congress?
Why
President Trump named Katie Bailey to lead the White House's Office of Legislative Affairs on Saturday, a position responsible for coordinating the administration's relationship with Capitol Hill.
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