BREAKING: Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas was charged in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role in leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds. https://bit.ly/4BiOzJw

PRAYERFUL VOTING: The Rev. Franklin Graham urged Americans to carefully consider the differences between Republicans and Democrats before casting their ballots in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, highlighting immigration, election integrity, and taxpayer-funded benefits as key issues facing voters.

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'SHE'S VERY NERVOUS': Kari Lake told NEWSMAX that Rep. Ilhan Omar could face further legal scrutiny after a federal search of her home. https://bit.ly/3Ugnfeq

'TOTAL DISGRACE': President Donald Trump slammed LeBron James for disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to practice a golf swing while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.

TUNE IN: Watch LIVE coverage as President Donald Trump delivers remarks in Sioux City, Iowa — TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET on NEWSMAX. WATCH: nws.mx/tv

DEAD HEAT IN TEXAS: Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are virtually tied in Texas' closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to new polling released Thursday. https://bit.ly/4jATiA4

HERE TO STAY: Nicki Minaj doubled down on her support for Donald Trump, posting on social media that she is "not going anywhere" after the president publicly called her his favorite. https://bit.ly/4spL4xa

EVIL IS REAL: Elisha Wiesel tells Greta that generations that don't remember 9/11, the Cold War or World War II may struggle to recognize evil. His warning: moral “squishiness” has consequences. Watch more on today's "Greta Wire" podcast.
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"People are so sick and tired of public corruption."

Rep. Greg Steube responded to the Virginia State Senator being charged with RICO, conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering on Thursday's "National Report." https://youtu.be/jG_Zh3ehJBg

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is stumping for far-left Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson against Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. NEWSMAX's Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen reports. https://youtu.be/RjFiKJr15-g

"She's hoping that she could play the pity card." Rep. Ilhan Omar denies marrying her brother and claims the government is being weaponized against her despite a judge-approved warrant. Mehek Cooke and EJ Antoni reacted on Thursday's "Bianca Across The Nation." https://youtu.be/T3LeegqLjY0

"She's in much, much deeper trouble than she is willing to admit."

Harvard Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz predicts that Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized over possible immigration fraud on Thursday's "The Record with Greta Van Susteren." https://youtu.be/O4JxbcdGQWo

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is barring Pentagon personnel from using nonpublic information to bet on U.S. military operations, warning that prediction market trades could expose plans to foreign intelligence services and endanger troops. MORE: https://bit.ly/4kbhRnl

Federal prosecutors have identified Rep. Ilhan Omar in a court filing as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi," listing the name the Minnesota Democrat uses publicly as an alias. The name renews scrutiny of long-running claims about her past marriage. MORE: https://bit.ly/4zOuQ2W

TRUMP CALLS FOR EXIT: President Donald Trump called for Rep. Ilhan Omar to resign from Congress after a Justice Department court filing identified her by a different name, renewing questions about the Minnesota Democrat's identity and past marriage. https://bit.ly/4z4DYjP

MUSK TOPS SPENDING RECORD: Elon Musk reportedly poured another $76 million into his super PAC in the first half of October, lifting his political giving this election cycle above $442 million as he bankrolls Republicans' push to retain control of Congress. https://bit.ly/4iAvdZ8

AI IMAGE FIASCO: "The Right Squad" examines how an AI-altered image became central to a disputed story involving an upside-down American flag. Was the real failure artificial intelligence, source verification or journalism ethics?

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TRUMP ARCH START DATE: Work on President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot-tall arch near Arlington National Cemetery could start Nov. 5, the same day a federal planning panel is scheduled to vote on it, the Justice Department told a federal judge Wednesday. https://bit.ly/4smN6Oj

'MUCH DEEPER TROUBLE': The federal search of the Washington home of Rep. Ilhan Omar suggests investigators have evidence beyond the usual threshold for a warrant and could ultimately lead to her deportation, Alan Dershowitz told NEWSMAX. https://bit.ly/4jDQQZx

FREEDOM CAUCUS FRICTION: Texas Rep. Brandon Gill is gaining national attention, but some House Freedom Caucus members privately question his commitment to the group as his profile rises, according to a report. https://bit.ly/4BkqB0A