Politics● ElevatedOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
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Alaska's governor ordered an investigation into claims that Dems recruited a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. And, Hegseth ousted an Army general as the U.S. prepares for potential attacks on Iran.
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