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Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, criticized her uncle as a “world-class hypocrite” following his demand that CBS lose its broadcasting license, alleging the network edited Vice President Kamala Harris’s 60 Minutes interview to favor her campaign. In a blog post, Mary pointed to past instances where Trump’s interviews were reportedly edited to present him in a more favorable light. This clash comes as Harris and Trump remain in a tight race for the presidency, with Mary Trump continuing to be one of her uncle’s most vocal critics.

Despite two recent assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, the Rod of Iron Ministries is moving forward with plans for its annual Freedom Festival, where attendees can enter a raffle for a Trump-themed AR-15 rifle. The festival, organized by a group that promotes the intersection of faith and gun rights, will feature various events, including the premiere of a film by retired Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn. Pastor Sean Moon, the group's founder, promotes the idea that the AR-15 is a tool of divine justice, reflecting a broader cultural commitment among the group's supporters to uphold their Second Amendment rights, even as debates over gun control intensify ahead of the upcoming elections.

Just days after Hurricane Milton struck Florida, meteorologists are tracking potential new tropical developments in the Western Caribbean and near the coast of Africa. Experts from the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather warn that one system, a gyre in the Western Caribbean, could form into a tropical storm by next week with paths that may impact Central America, southern Mexico, or possibly Florida. Warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures could fuel rapid intensification, as seen with recent storms. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November.

Jon Ryan Schaffer, an Oath Keepers member who pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding during the January 6 Capitol attack, will face prison time after prosecutors revised the charge’s language to meet new Supreme Court standards. Following a recent ruling that limited the application of obstruction charges, the Justice Department added specifics about Schaffer's intent to interfere with the certification of 2020 election results, maintaining the validity of his guilty plea. Schaffer, who carried bear spray and forced entry into the Capitol, could face up to 30 years in prison when sentenced on October 25.

After former President Donald Trump described Aurora, Colorado, as “invaded” by violent Venezuelan gangs during a rally, the city’s Republican Mayor Mike Coffman issued a statement calling Trump’s remarks “grossly exaggerated” and damaging to the community’s reputation and safety. Coffman clarified that while isolated incidents have occurred, Aurora has not been “taken over” by gang activity. This follows similar backlash in Ohio, where Trump’s claims about migrant violence led to community safety concerns.

Vice President Kamala Harris focused on Arizona this week, a critical battleground state, holding rallies and town hall events aimed at boosting support among undecided voters. Speaking alongside Republican allies, Harris promised bipartisan cooperation if elected, hoping to sway voters in a state where polls show a tight race against former President Donald Trump. Both campaigns are prioritizing Arizona, with former President Barack Obama set to join Harris next week and Trump scheduled to hold a rally there on Sunday.

A recent KFF survey reveals abortion has become the leading issue for women under 30 in the upcoming presidential election, surpassing inflation. The poll, conducted from mid-September to early October, shows that 40% of young women now prioritize abortion, doubling since last spring. This shift aligns with increased concerns about reproductive rights, especially as 13 states currently enforce full abortion bans. Meanwhile, inflation and threats to democracy remain top issues for women overall, as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take starkly different stances on abortion policy.

A hydrogen sulfide leak at the Shell Pemex oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, resulted in two fatalities and injuries to 36 employees this week. Harris County officials issued a shelter-in-place order on Thursday night due to the gas release, which was later lifted after no community pollutants were detected. The leak began during repairs on a flange, making the area unsafe for immediate investigation. Pemex has halted operations at two units as an investigation unfolds, marking the second major incident for Deer Park in recent weeks.