‘That son of a bitch’: New Woodward book reveals candid behind-the-scenes conversations of Biden, Trump, Harris and Putin  —  Editor's Note: The story below contains explicit language  —  In his new book, legendary journalist Bob Woodward offers a remarkable look behind the scenes …

Harris is borrowing from ‘Republican playbook’ as she leads Trump in new national poll … WATCH NOW  —  Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is embracing some of the Republican Party's old standbys as her own as she gains ground on her GOP rival Donald Trump, pollster Frank Luntz said Tuesday.

FBI probe of Kavanaugh constrained by Trump White House, report finds  —  A Democratic senator's report finds new evidence of the White House controlling an FBI investigation into sexual assault claims against the Supreme Court nominee.  —  In September 2018, as allegations of sexual misconduct …

Cesar's Conspicuous Call  —  Questions are mounting over why NBCU has opted to shelve the well-reviewed documentary from an Oscar-winning filmmaker until after the election.  —  NBCU News Group boss Cesar Conde is — yet again — facing questions about an eyebrow-raising editorial decision that was made within his palace's walls.

Harris to propose new Medicare home care benefit for seniors  —  The vice president is expected to announce the proposal on “The View.”  —  Kamala Harris during a Tuesday appearance on “The View” is expected to announce a new policy aimed at helping families care for aging seniors.

Israel has not briefed U.S. military officials on its plans for retaliation against Iran, U.S. officials say  —  Some U.S. officials are concerned Israel's response could come while Defense Minister Gallant meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Austin in D.C. this week — a trip Gallant initiated.

Disaster Disinformation Is This Year's John Podesta Emails  —  I've already focused on these three paragraphs, but want to return to them.  They're from NYT's article anticipating how the apparently tied race will roll out in the next 30 (now 28) days.

Elon Musk And Tucker Carlson Laugh Over Idea Of Kamala Harris Assassination  —  The X owner also said this would be “the last election” if Trump loses.  —  LOADING  —  Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson shared a hearty laugh over the prospect of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris being assassinated.

Trump's climate denial is appalling and getting worse  —  It's a perfect storm of ignorance and malevolence. … 🥂  —  In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Trump's blatant lies about FEMA using emergency funds for migrants have gotten a lot of attention, and deservedly so …

Cook Political Report shifts Wisconsin Senate race toward GOP  —  The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted the Wisconsin Senate race from “lean Democrat” to “toss up,” handing Republican Eric Hovde a boost as he tries to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).

A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits  —  A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence in a federal investigation that led to Mayor Eric Adams' bribery indictment.

How Is CBS Marking October 7?  By Admonishing Tony Dokoupil  —  Last week, CBS journalist Tony Dokoupil conducted an interview with the writer Ta-Nehisi Coates whose new book, The Message, includes a one-sided polemic against Israel.  Coates himself describes his book as an effort to debunk …

CNN's Chris Wallace on Why He Left Fox News: I Have A Problem With ‘Conspiracy and Lies’  —  Chris Wallace, who's been an anchor and political reporter for half a century, believes the news business has changed drastically since his career began.  In those years, he's held coveted positions …

Citing omelets and chili, justices seem poised to uphold ghost gun rules  —  A majority of Supreme Court justices seem skeptical the government overstepped in requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns  —  The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a major gun regulation imposed …

“The Apprentice”: the film Trump doesn't want you to see … - The scenes are based on Ivana Trump's divorce deposition in 1990, in which she detailed a 1989 assault.  — She later walked back her claim that she was raped, and said instead that she “felt violated.”  — Trump has denied the allegations.