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Talarico compares his campaign to the biblical David after GOP invests over $158M against him

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is rallying supporters as he aims to become the first Democrat to win statewide in over 30 years

Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories as Midterms Loom

RICHARD FAUSSET

Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women

TIM BALK

Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, called the debate remark by her opponent, Troy Jackson, “very telling.” Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had run a campaign based on personal attacks.

Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone Was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home

ERNESTO LONDOÑO, ALAN FEUER AND HAMED ALEAZIZ

A criminal investigation into the lawmaker’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone.

Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices

ROBERT JIMISON

Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.

School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers

ANNA GRIFFIN, AARON WEST, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS

The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.

Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit

ZACH MONTAGUE

Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify.

Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator by Florida lake

The presence of other active alligators complicated any chance of rescuing him.

Trump Administration Restricts Drone Activity Along U.S.-Mexico Border

KAROUN DEMIRJIAN

The new restrictions ban unauthorized drone flights within a nautical mile of the southern border, up to 400 feet in the air.

New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

CORINA KNOLL

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans

JESUS JIMÉNEZ

Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday.

Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

ALAN RAPPEPORT

The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

Florida Man Killed by Alligator While Fishing Near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden

EMMETT LINDNER

The man, 71, was fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka when he was killed by a 12-foot alligator. The reptile was later “removed as a danger to the public,” the authorities said.

Man shot and killed inside New York City subway station in Midtown Manhattan: NYPD

A man was fatally shot at a New York City subway station in Midtown Manhattan as the NYPD says no arrests have been made in the ongoing probe.

Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing

Authorities are searching for 11 people missing after a boat from Mexico capsized off Baja California