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Peltola Campaign Aides Helped Recruit Second Dan Sullivan to Spoil Alaska Senate Race
Aides to Democrat Senate nominee Mary Peltola and senior staff at the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee worked to recruit candidates, including Dan J. Sullivan, to dilute votes for incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), according to reporting based on interviews, text messages, and documents. The campaign has repeatedly denied involvement. A staffer was instructed to locate as many Alaskans named Dan Sullivan as possible. The effort included a Midwestern operative who used a fake name during secret trips.
Former campaign manager Elisa Rios said Peltola had no direct role but was “definitely aware.” Rios later sought to retract her statements. The group also pursued other potential spoilers and considered forming a new political party. Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, remains on the ballot after the Alaska Supreme Court reversed an attempt to remove him. The Justice Department has sued to block certification if voter confusion costs Sen. Sullivan the election.
Why It Matters
This coordinated recruitment of a name-alike candidate seeks to confuse voters and siphon support from a sitting Republican senator in a close race. It treats the ballot as a tool for manipulation rather than a clear expression of the people’s will, eroding trust in elections and the basic rules that keep democratic competition fair.
Pentagon Requires Major Bases to Sustain Operations Independently for 90 Days
Under the FORTRESS initiative, the Pentagon is requiring every major military installation in the continental United States to sustain essential operations independently for at least 90 days without outside support. The requirement prepares for a major war that could disrupt power grids, supply chains, and critical infrastructure on American soil. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said reliance on civilian infrastructure is an intolerable risk.
The plan envisions portable nuclear reactors, large-scale battery storage, and microgrids that let bases disconnect from the civilian electrical grid. It calls for strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, critical minerals, electronics, spare parts and medical supplies.
Why It Matters
This preparation hardens American military installations against power and supply disruptions that adversaries could exploit in a multi-front conflict. It ensures the United States can keep operating even if civilian infrastructure fails, protecting the free world’s primary defense force from paralysis at home.
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Man Convicted in Egypt for Muslim Brotherhood Funding Donates to El-Sayed Campaign
Mohamed Soltan, an Egyptian-American activist sentenced to life in prison in absentia by a Cairo court in 2015 for funding and supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, has contributed to the U.S. Senate campaign of Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Soltan, president of the American Committee for Middle East Rights, gave the maximum personal donation. The organization he leads contributed $25,000 to Fighting for Michigan PAC, which backs El-Sayed.
Soltan was imprisoned alongside his father, Salah Soltan, a senior Muslim Brotherhood figure who served as deputy minister under President Mohamed Morsi. The Obama administration intervened after a hunger strike, and he was released in 2015. El-Sayed has denied personal or family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Federal Election Commission records confirm the contributions.
Why It Matters
Money from a man convicted of funding a group designated as terrorist by Egypt flows into a U.S. Senate race, raising questions about foreign Islamist influence on American elections. It shows how released Brotherhood-linked figures can continue operating here and support candidates who have faced repeated scrutiny over similar connections.
Federal Judge Finds Essayli Unlawfully Serving as De Facto U.S. Attorney in California
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright, appointed by President George W. Bush, ruled Tuesday that Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as a “de facto” United States Attorney for the Central District of California. Seabright disqualified Essayli from participating in or supervising two criminal cases involving defendants Jaime Hector Ramirez and Tu Anh Tran. The court stayed the disqualification while the Justice Department seeks a stay pending appeal. Seabright wrote, “In sum, Essayli is unlawfully serving as a ‘de facto’ United States Attorney.”
Essayli originally served as interim U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment that expired. Then-Attorney General Pam Bondi later designated him a special attorney and first assistant. The president never nominated him, and the Senate never confirmed him. Essayli said the administration disagrees with the order. “The President and the Attorney General have every right to select supervisors within the Justice Department,” he stated. He added that the Supreme Court will decide the question and that he looks forward to serving in his current role until then.
Why It Matters
This ruling undercuts the president’s constitutional prerogative to staff the executive branch and temporarily fill vacant U.S. Attorney posts. By labeling a first-assistant designation an unlawful power grab, the judge inserts the judiciary into core personnel decisions reserved to the elected president and tilts the Separation of Powers against the executive.
Alaska Senator Murkowski Endorses Democrat for Governor Over Republican Field
US Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) endorsed Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor on Tuesday. She urged voters to support him and independent running mate Anchorage Assemblyman Zac Johnson over Republicans Dave Bronson, Treg Taylor and Bernadette Wilson in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK). “Our future is too important to be hamstrung by partisan divisions,” Murkowski said. “Jonathan understands that governing requires listening to people with different perspectives and finding common ground to solve the problems all of us face.”
Murkowski previously endorsed Democrat Mary Peltola for Congress. She criticized the Dunleavy administration for leaving federal money on the table. The race is rated leans Democrat. Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, and voters will decide a measure to repeal it. Trump called Murkowski the Republicans’ worst senator.
Why It Matters
This cross-party endorsement undercuts Republican chances in a competitive Alaska governor race by elevating a Democrat over three GOP contenders. It rewards a senator’s habit of breaking ranks to advance progressive priorities while diluting conservative governance and party cohesion in a state that has long backed Republican leadership.
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President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty ("Liberty Enlightening the World") in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift of friendship from the French people to the United States.
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Netanyahu Bloc Leads With 53 Seats After Most Israeli Votes Counted
With more than 85 percent of regular ballots counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc is projected to win 53 seats in Israel’s 120-seat Knesset. The opposition bloc, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, holds 48 seats, while Arab parties hold 19 combined. Netanyahu’s Likud is projected at 26 seats. Under current trends, the prime minister’s alliance remains eight seats short of the 61 needed for a majority.
The Central Elections Committee has finished counting regular polling stations. The committee will count double-envelope ballots, including those cast by soldiers, Wednesday evening, which could alter the seat distribution. Netanyahu posted a thank-you message after the partial results were released.
Why It Matters
A Netanyahu-led government, even one short of a majority for now, preserves Israel’s ability to defend itself and maintain the strategic partnership that anchors Western interests in a hostile region. It keeps a proven wartime leader in position rather than handing power to a fragmented opposition that has shown little appetite for confronting the same threats.
Italian Police Uncover Rioters’ WhatsApp Chat Planning Attacks on Officers and Arson
Italian investigators discovered a WhatsApp group with more than 230 members discussing attacks on police, arson of government buildings, and robberies amid Milan riots. The probe followed the arrest of Youssef Siher, a Moroccan academic with a background in Islamic studies, who is accused of inciting violence with terrorist intent. Police conducted roughly 150 searches across Italy and seized knives, brass knuckles, and an axe engraved with “1312.”
Messages in the group included “Let’s grab one, beat him up and take his weapon” and “if we’re going to protest, let’s set fire to a government building.” Members also discussed stealing cars and targeting stores, including a Gucci location. Siher has exercised his right to remain silent.
Why It Matters
Organized online planning to assault police, seize their weapons, and burn government buildings shows a willingness to treat street unrest as cover for targeted violence. It erodes public order in a Western capital and signals how quickly protest networks can escalate into coordinated threats against the state.
