No. 73 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces scrutiny over state-funded travel. How many trips outside Texas has he taken since becoming attorney general?
Why
Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside the state since being sworn in as attorney general, drawing campaign scrutiny over the use of state resources.
New York TimesThe Trump administration Justice Department brought new charges this week against former FBI Director James Comey. What is he accused of transmitting?
Why
Federal prosecutors charged James Comey with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information, relating to a purported leak to The New York Times in October 2016.
NBC NewsA federal judge this week temporarily blocked the Trump administration from making alterations at which Washington D.C. park where the president wants to overhaul a golf course?
Why
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at East Potomac Park, where the president has sought to overhaul the golf course, noting the president's social media posts contradicted sworn testimony.
New York TimesWhich artist was announced this week as the halftime show performer for Super Bowl LXI, taking place at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027?
Why
Jay-Z was announced as the performer for Super Bowl LXI halftime show, which will be the eighth Super Bowl halftime show produced by Roc Nation, the entertainment and sports company founded by the rapper and businessman.
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