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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Fed Holds Rates as Trump-Targeted Lisa Cook Casts First-Ever Dissent
The Fed held rates at 3.75%-4% in a 10-2 vote. Gov. Lisa Cook, whom Trump has tried to fire, dissented for the first time.
NYT: Peltola Aides Helped Recruit Second Dan Sullivan; Campaign Denies
A New York Times investigation says Peltola campaign aides helped recruit a second Dan Sullivan into Alaska's Senate race. The campaign denies it.
Michigan Judge Orders Benson to Keep Every Pollbook From Nov. 3 Vote
A court bars Jocelyn Benson's rule to delete electronic pollbook data days after certification, a win for the RNC and Michigan GOP.
Monterey County Locks Down Jail, Halts Releases as ICE Waits Outside
A California county froze inmate releases while ICE agents waited at its jail gate, and a supervisor told agents on camera no one was coming out.
UN Support for Cuba Drops to 130 After Waltz-Led U.S. Pressure Push
Support for Cuba's annual anti-embargo resolution fell from 165 to 130 after a Trump administration pressure campaign led by Ambassador Mike Waltz.
Rubio Orders Cuban Diplomat Expelled After UN Scuffle With U.S. Aide
Ambassador Mike Waltz says a Cuban diplomat accused of shoving a U.S. aide at the U.N. will be on a plane to Havana within 24 hours.
Murkowski Snubs Trump-Backed Republican, Endorses Alaska Democrat
Sen. Lisa Murkowski backed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor over three Republicans, including Trump-endorsed Bernadette Wilson.
Essayli Vows to Stay On as Judge Rules He’s Serving Unlawfully
A judge says LA top prosecutor Bill Essayli is serving unlawfully as de facto U.S. attorney. Essayli says the order is stayed and the Supreme Court will decide.
Grand Jury Rejects DOJ Bid to Indict Jan. 6 Witness Cassidy Hutchinson
A D.C. grand jury returned a no bill on the Justice Department's case against the Jan. 6 committee's star witness, NBC News and CBS News report.
Feds Charge Iwo Jima Statue Suspect as Judge Sets $2,500 Bond
Federal prosecutors filed two felonies against the man accused of sledgehammering the Iwo Jima memorial near Quantico, each carrying up to 10 years.
Trump Tells Lubbock Rally He’s Ending Biden Methane Rules on Oil Wells
Trump says the EPA proposal will cut $45 billion in costs and unlock 210 million barrels of oil; it still faces a formal rulemaking.
DHS: Man Charged in Walmart Worker’s Killing Came In on Biden Parole
DHS sources tell Fox News the Haitian national charged in a Pennsylvania Walmart worker's killing entered the U.S. via Biden's CHNV parole program.