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DOJ Investigates Lewandowski Over DHS Profiteering

The DOJ opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski over alleged DHS profiteering after an inspector general referral.

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The Daily Beast emphasized Trump Abandons MAGA Ally; The Daily Caller and Washington Examiner emphasized Accountability Over Loyalty.

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▸Trump framed any dishonesty by staff as personally stealing from him as president. — The Daily Beast
▸Trump's distancing from Lewandowski was characterized as throwing a longtime MAGA ally 'under the bus.' — The Daily Beast

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▸Lewandowski's spokesperson stated he had not been contacted by the Justice Department. — The Daily Caller
▸Trump's remarks were framed as a statement on administration accountability, not a repudiation of Lewandowski. — Washington Examiner
▸The probe is described as 'one of the rare instances of a Trump ally being investigated.' — Washington Examiner

Vance Declines Netanyahu Endorsement

VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, one day after Trump backed him.

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First Report Monday: Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Tuesday: Vance declines Netanyahu endorsement one day after Trump backs him

Left: Vance breaks from Trump on Netanyahu endorsement.

Right: Vance: neither for nor against Netanyahu.

Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham-named law, drawing bipartisan criticism.

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First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.

Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect

Left: A gift to Putin, a slap at Graham's legacy

Right: Energy relief, acting in national interest

Trump posted on Truth Social demanding New Mexico immediately change its name to 'New America.'

Left: Critics see partisan attack on a blue state.

Right: Trump touts higher home values with new name.

The DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California for alleged voter fraud on Monday.

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First Report Oct 15: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Wednesday: Green card holders said no memory of registering to vote

Left: Arrestees say they never registered; list may be flawed.

Right: DOJ: Most suspects actually cast ballots illegally.