October 17 Virginia Lt. Gov. slams Schumer for ‘still getting a paycheck’ as federal workers face layoffs Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, R-Va., reacts to Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones’ violent text messages and hits Democrats over the economic fallout from the government shutdown.
October 17 Video shows masked trio in Halloween costumes terrorize family in attempted home invasion Video captures three suspects in Halloween masks attempting to break into an Alexandria, Virginia, woman's home while allegedly threatening the family inside.
October 17 Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.
October 17 Democrats’ ‘unity’ dinner draws backlash over anti-Trump ‘86 47’ sign linking MAGA to Nazis A so-called "unity" dinner headlined by Michigan Democrat candidates Jocelyn Benson and Mallory McMorrow featured anti-Trump signs reading "MAGA=NAZI" and "86 47."
October 17 Jason Miyares touts record on crime, fentanyl as Jones scandal roils Virginia race: 'A defining moment' Jason Miyares touts successes in reducing Virginia's murder rates and securing $1 billion from pharmaceutical companies as he seeks reelection as attorney general.
October 17 Hochul's office silent when pressed if she sticks by 'no one is above the law' belief amid AG's indictment Governor Kathy Hochul defends Attorney General Letitia James against federal indictment, claiming weaponization despite previously supporting Trump legal challenges.
October 17 Lia Thomas speaks for first time since UPenn agreed to Trump admin resolution to protect women's sports Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas spoke publicly for the first time since the University of Pennsylvania stripped her records in compliance with the Trump administration.
October 17 Portland codifies sanctuary status, orders city police to further separate from ICE Portland’s City Council voted to codify the city’s sanctuary status and ordered local police to distance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
October 17 Rep. Elise Stefanik labels NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a 'jihadist' U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, has assailed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a "jihadist" and "raging antisemite."
October 17 Social media erupts after disgraced Dem nominee leans on Trump attacks in Virginia AG debate Republican incumbent Jason Miyares seized on Jay Jones’ violent rhetoric and past controversies, with social media reaction largely favoring Miyares’ performance.