Statement on the FBI's Investigation of Suspicious Packages  —  Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida.  The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.

When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese Listen and Learn  —  WASHINGTON — When President Trump calls old friends on one of his iPhones to gossip, gripe or solicit their latest take on how he is doing, American intelligence reports indicate that Chinese spies are often listening …

Poll: Abrams and Kemp virtually tied in Georgia governor's race  —  In a head-to-head contest among likely voters, it's 49 percent for Republican Brian Kemp and 47 percent for Democrat Stacey Abrams  —  WASHINGTON — The closely watched governor's race in Georgia is essentially tied …

Dow tumbles 500 points, erases gains for the year as October swoon continues  —  Stocks fell sharply in volatile trading on Wednesday as losses in tech and AT&T shares outweighed a post-earnings bounce in Boeing.  —  The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 450 points as United Technologies and Caterpillar lagged.

The View's Meghan McCain compares bombs targeting Dems to Republicans getting ‘heckled at restaurants’  —  Federal authorities are investigating a string of suspicious packages sent to prominent Democrats and CNN, and “The View” co-host said those threats were similar to heckling faced …

Joint Statement from Leaders Pelosi and Schumer on President Trump's Remarks on Suspicious Packages Sent to Democratic leaders, CNN  —  Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement after President Trump made remarks …

F.B.I. Arrests White Nationalist Who Fled the Country  —  The F.B.I. has arrested the leader of a violent California neo-Nazi gang on a federal conspiracy charge after he apparently fled to Central America earlier this month.  —  Robert Paul Rundo, 28, a resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. …

Argus Leader-KELO TV poll: Noem, Sutton in dead heat for South Dakota governor  —  It's a dead heat.  —  Two weeks ahead of the South Dakota general election, two gubernatorial hopefuls are tied, according to a poll commissioned by the Argus Leader and KELO TV.

Trump's Big Bet on Saudis Now Poses a Bigger Dilemma  —  The killing of Jamal Khashoggi complicates president's hope to reap rewards from stronger ties  —  In the run-up to President Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia last year, senior White House aide Jared Kushner and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke nearly every day.

The Republicans Are Running on a Fictional Platform  —  In the post-truth era, Trump and other party politicians pledge support for the very policies they are trying to undermine.  —  Here's a puzzle: Why are Republicans running on fictional versions of their own platform?  And how big of a deal is it?

DOJ: Businesses Can Discriminate Against Transgender Workers  —  The Justice Department today told the U.S. Supreme Court that businesses can discriminate against workers based on their gender identity without violating federal law.  —  Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the high court …

Gohmert: Trump Could Declare Martial Law Along Border  —  Editor's Note: Social media is cracking down on Conservative content.  To ensure you receive conservative and faith-based news items - click here for a free subscription to Todd's newsletter.  —  What would happen if the advancing army …

Time Warner Center Update - Note from CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker  —  The Time Warner Center - CNN's New York City bureau - has been evacuated.  CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent the following notes to staff.  —  Watch CNN for developments and follow @CNNPR.

New polls: Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin  —  New Reuters/Ipsos/University of Virginia Center for Politics polls show Republicans ahead in key races in Nevada and Texas, while Democrats lead in the Wisconsin Senate race and both parties are locked in a close race for the Badger State's governorship.

USA TODAY/Suffolk poll: There is a ‘Kavanaugh effect,’ and it boosts Democrats more than the GOP in midterms  —  Trump called the Democrats ‘an angry leftwing mob.’ (Oct. 9)  —  WASHINGTON - Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court, but the contentious battle over his nomination continues …

A young Saudi woman is facing execution — for taking part in nonviolent protests  —  Ali Adubisi is the director of the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights.  Hana Al-Khamri is the author of a forthcoming book about female journalists in Saudi Arabia.