Harris campaign suggests Trump avoiding debate because he doesn't want to defend ‘toxic positions’  —  Vice President Harris's campaign on Friday argued that former President Trump shared a handful of “toxic positions” on the debate stage earlier this week and suggested he's avoiding another debate so he doesn't have to defend them.

How Elon Musk Secretly Tried to Oust a Texas Prosecutor  —  In a bid to counter George Soros, the Tesla chief executive unsuccessfully backed the opponent of a progressive district attorney  —  Elon Musk secretly channeled hundreds of thousands of dollars into a local race in Travis County …

Triple Hearsay: Original Sources of the Claim that Haitians Eat Pets in Ohio Admit No First-Hand Knowledge  —  “I'm not sure I'm the most credible source because I don't actually know the person who lost the cat,” Kimberly Newton told NewsGuard.  She is the Springfield, Ohio, resident whose story started it all

Texas comes for the right to interstate travel  —  States' rights for me, not for thee. … During Tuesday's debate, as Donald Trump tried to take credit for the demise of Roe while pretending a second Trump administration wouldn't obliterate abortion protections at a national level …

Trump allies alarmed by far-right activist's influence on him … - “Marjorie Taylor Greene is right. … - Greene, a GOP firebrand known for her politically provocative speeches in Congress, has had a series of disagreements with Loomer long before this week.

The New York Times' Republicans-only Opinion Feature  —  A regular New York Times opinion feature includes outside writers — but only conservatives  —  If you read yesterday's New York Times, you likely came across a feature headlined “'Trump Brought Darkness; Harris Brought Light': 14 Writers on Who Won the Presidential Debate.”

Biden administration expected to unveil new evidence of RT's key role in Russian intelligence operations globally  —  The Biden administration is expected on Friday to announce a major effort to blunt the global influence of RT and expose what it says is the Russian state media network's key role …

In blow to Newsmax, judge rules Smartmatic's case over 2020 election lies will go to trial this month  —  A major defamation case against Newsmax will proceed to trial later this month, a judge ruled Thursday, dealing a blow to the right-wing network and setting the stage for the 2020 election …

Bipartisan group of lawmakers signs pledge to certify 2024 election results  —  More than 30 House members, including a half-dozen Republicans, have signed a bipartisan pledge to uphold the results of the 2024 election amid an increased focus on Congress' role in certifying the tally next January.

Project 2025 cuts Social Security: Are you on the chopping block?  Check this map.  —  Should the Social Security Retirement Age Be Raised?  Yes.  — Heritage Foundation  —  You gotta hand it to the clever folks at the Heritage Foundation!  How do you make it even harder for seniors struggling with their healthcare and expenses?

Charges expected in Iranian hack of Trump campaign: Sources  —  The charges could be filed as soon as next week.  —  Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump greets supporters prior to speaking during a campaign event at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, Sept. 12, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz.

Harris or Trump?  Once Again, Election Results Could Take a While.  —  More Americans are using mail-in ballots, which take longer to count than those cast in person.  In several battleground states, a winner may not be apparent on Nov. 5.  —  The hosts of election night parties may want to book a room for more than just one night.

Is There More to JD Vance's MAGA Alliance Than Meets the Eye?  —  The New Right has a blueprint for taking power.  JD Vance could be following it.  —  JD Vance's political career has been defined by an apparent paradox.  On the one hand, Vance is a member of the upper echelon of America's ruling elite …

Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement  —  A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement reached Thursday with students and parents who sued over what they said was an unlawful decision …