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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DOJ ‘Operation Ghostbusters’ Charges 5 in Kenya-Linked Aid Fraud
DOJ says a ring used stolen American identities to enroll fake 'ghost students' and send federal aid overseas.
Pentagon Treating Base Freezer Failures as Suspected Cyberattack
Officials tell Reuters the Pentagon suspects hackers behind August freezer failures that spoiled food at six or more base commissaries.
ICE Arrests Visa Overstayer Working at Washington Child Welfare Agency
ICE says a Kenyan man who overstayed a 2019 tourist visa was working for Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Maine Collins Backer Says She Was Misled Into Pro-Jackson Ad
Kelly Kusnirak says she thought she was filming for Susan Collins. Her footage ended up in a PAC ad backing Democrat Troy Jackson.
Hackers Post Details of 41,000 DHS Workers, Including ICE Agents
A hacking group posted names, phones and office locations of more than 41,000 DHS employees and contractors, including undercover ICE agents.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Orders Probe of Second ‘Dan Sullivan’ Scheme
Gov. Mike Dunleavy directs state public safety officials to investigate whether the second Dan Sullivan candidacy broke Alaska law.
U.S. Economy Grows 3.4% in Third Quarter, Beating Forecasts
Q3 GDP rose at a 3.4% pace, topping the 3.1% forecast, while September PCE inflation hit 3.6%, the Commerce Department said.
Moriarty Charges O’Keefe, Higby Over Minneapolis Vouching Videos
Hennepin County's prosecutor filed felony charges over O'Keefe and Higby's primary-day videos. O'Keefe calls it a First Amendment fight.
14 Anti-ICE Protesters in Custody After Shutting Down Brooklyn Bridge
NYPD says 14 people were taken into custody after anti-ICE demonstrators blocked Brooklyn Bridge traffic for about an hour Wednesday.
Feds Run ‘Aggressive’ Criminal Probe of Alaska’s Second Dan Sullivan
Fox News sources say federal prosecutors are pursuing grand jury subpoenas over how a second Dan Sullivan got on Alaska's Senate ballot.
Trump Says Peltola Should Be Off Alaska Ballot Over Sullivan Plot
Trump accused Alaska Democrats of perjury and said Mary Peltola and the second Dan Sullivan should be off the ballot after a NYT report.
U.S. Tells Gulf Allies to Brace for Short, Intense Iran Campaign
The WSJ reports the U.S. warned Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense Iran campaign after the midterms as forces move into the region.