No. 68 · Thursday, October 22, 2026
In Kansas's competitive Senate race, which Democrat is challenging Republican incumbent Roger Marshall?
BAdam Hamilton
Why
Roger Marshall faces an unexpectedly tough challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas's Senate race, with the two debating over farmers, healthcare, and highways.
NYT Top StoriesA federal judge this week restricted DHS field operations aimed at finding noncitizens on voter rolls. In how many states was this largely blocked?
ANine
Why
A federal judge restricted Homeland Security field interviews across nine states, including California, as part of an effort to investigate alleged noncitizen voter registration.
NYT Top StoriesMeta was ordered to pay what amount over Cambridge Analytica privacy violations in a lawsuit by which state?
C$25 billion by New Mexico
Why
Meta was ordered to pay $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica privacy violations in a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.
NYT Top StoriesWhich pro-Israel lobbying group announced this week it would halt endorsements and direct campaign contributions, though its affiliated super PAC would continue spending?
CAIPAC
Why
AIPAC announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, a major shift in its political operations, though its affiliated super PAC will continue its work.
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