Thomas
Thomas is the editor of Daily Beltway, covering Congress, the White House and national politics. Daily Beltway's coverage is compiled from official releases, documents, on-record statements and other news reports, and every story is reviewed before publishing. Corrections: see our Editorial Standards page.
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Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in $227M Medicare COVID Test Scam
DOJ says a Des Plaines man used patient data bought from a Pakistan-based firm to bill Medicare $227M for COVID tests no one ordered.
Obamacare Premiums Jump 13% for 2027 as Open Enrollment Begins
Benchmark ACA premiums rise 13% on average in 2027 after a 26% jump this year, KFF says, as open enrollment opens Nov. 1.
Poland’s Nawrocki Pushes Into Top Court, Calls Emergency Crisis Talks
Trump ally Karol Nawrocki forced his way into Poland's Constitutional Tribunal overnight and called emergency talks, citing a threat to internal security.
U.S. Clears $2.1B Patriot Sale to Ukraine, Allies Pick Up the Tab
State Department approves 500 Patriot PAC-3 interceptors for Ukraine, paid for by allies and EU-backed funds, with no U.S. money involved.
Biden Judge Blocks DOJ Threats Over Noncitizen Voter Lists Before Vote
A Biden-appointed judge barred DOJ and DHS from pressing election officials over alleged noncitizen voters days before the midterms.
DHS: Wrong-Way Driver in Deadly CT Crash Had Been Removed Before
DHS says the pickup driver in the I-91 crash that killed a University of New Haven hockey captain had been removed and reentered illegally.
Poland Top Court Chief Suspended, Opposition Cries ‘Coup’
Police entered Poland's Constitutional Tribunal after its president was suspended; President Nawrocki flew home and the U.S. ambassador urged calm.
Houston DA Indicts ICE Officer; Agency Calls It a ‘Political Stunt’
A Harris County grand jury charged ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales; ICE calls the case a political stunt by sanctuary politicians.
Alaska U.S. Attorney Says DOJ Probing ‘Decoy’ Sullivan Scheme
Alaska's top federal prosecutor says DOJ takes the alleged 'decoy' Dan Sullivan ballot scheme 'extremely seriously' days before the vote.
Feds Charge 4 More in Michigan Plot to Terrorize Jewish Community
A new indictment adds four defendants, bringing to 12 the number charged in an alleged campaign against Jewish groups and University of Michigan leaders.
Judge Weighs Tossing Comey Case as DOJ Cites New Evidence
Judge McFadden held off ruling on Comey's bid to dismiss his third case as prosecutors told the court they found new evidence and are seeking an indictment.
Melania-Brokered Truce Lets Hundreds Leave Occupied Ukrainian City
Russian and Ukrainian officials say hundreds evacuated Oleshky on Friday under a ceasefire first lady Melania Trump helped broker.