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The powerful nor'easter off the North Carolina coast is slowly starting to head out to sea. The storm is bringing coastal flooding, gusty winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Forecasters say impacts are expected to persist through Thursday before conditions gradually improve.

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France is burning, and the question Mike and Mark are asking is simple: Could this happen here if Democrats gain control? What started as student protests over crumbling schools and overcrowded classrooms has exploded into something much darker—looting, arson, and radical agitators pushing an entirely different agenda. Mike and Mark examine the different perspectives of Republicans and Democrats watching the chaos in France unfold. --- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content. Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwMRurHjD-q-sft3OQfbxop8 Check out highlight clips from all our shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwPQn44WIEh9LfT3hP1lng9w

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Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad on Amy Acton has gone viral—and not in a good way. It features her estranged mother calling her a liar, but leaves out that Acton was removed from her custody after her stepfather was charged with raping her at age 12. Even conservatives are calling it a low blow that casts doubts about Ramaswamy's candidacy. Contrast that with Tad Jude, the Republican candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State. Jude's nostalgic ad takes a softer approach—and some are calling it a little too nice. ---- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content. Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwMRurHjD-q-sft3OQfbxop8 Check out highlight clips from all our shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwPQn44WIEh9LfT3hP1lng9w

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SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. — Fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered in election mail at Sandoval County’s election warehouse last Friday, prompting an emergency response and raising concerns about worker safety. Two K-9 units alerted officials to potentially dangerous substances in the mail, and initial testing confirmed the presence of both drugs, according to county officials. Chief Deputy Clerk Joey Dominguez said the county’s emergency preparations helped staff respond to the incident. No workers were injured. Dominguez estimated that about 200 ballots may have been affected, although the exact number has not been confirmed. The ballots remain secured while officials await confirmation that they can be handled safely. “We want to count every single individual's ballot. And as soon as we get the confirmation it's safe to do so, we plan to do that,” Dominguez said. The incident has also highlighted safety measures in neighboring Bernalillo County, where election workers are processing thousands of absentee ballots ahead of Election Day. Nathan Jaramillo, the county’s Bureau of Elections administrator, said the county uses sensors to screen incoming mail for illicit substances before workers handle it. If the technology detects a potential threat, officials can contact emergency responders and isolate the affected ballots for safe handling, Jaramillo said. The county also prepares for physical threats, cyberattacks and suspicious election mail. Workers receive training in safe mail-handling procedures and use protective equipment. Despite the incident in Sandoval County, Jaramillo said Bernalillo County will continue following its existing security protocols. “At the end of the day, the integrity of ballots is secured. The integrity of the election is secured,” Jaramillo said.

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(Rome) -- No further treatment is needed for Pope Leo following his surgery for lung cancer. That's according to a Vatican statement released Wednesday. The pontiff's doctors say the results localized the disease, and that "no further treatment is necessary. Pope Leo was first diagnosed with lung cancer last week after a nodule was discovered in his lung, leading to surgery.

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In this episode, we delve into the accuracy of election polls and their impact on voter participation. Featuring insights from Frank Luntz, a well-known pollster, we explore the skepticism surrounding poll reliability and its influence on voter turnout. Luntz discusses the potential biases in polling data, including the possibility that some Republican voters may refuse to participate in polls, thereby affecting the accuracy of the results. The conversation also touches on the strategies of both parties leading up to the election and the challenges in framing the election narrative effectively. This analysis provides a critical look at how poll accuracy and voter engagement could shape the election outcomes.

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Vice President Vance has announced a significant crackdown on food stamp fraud, with his task force uncovering approximately forty-two million dollars in alleged fraudulent activity. Over forty defendants have been charged across the nation in various schemes. One notable case involves an Atlanta rapper known as Shawty Dread, whose real name is Mercedes Reshard New. Federal prosecutors accuse him of stealing over four million dollars through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Investigators found that Shawty Dread fraudulently registered his business as an authorized food stamp retailer, enabling him to process millions in fraudulent transactions. He now faces multiple federal charges including mail fraud and identity theft. The crackdown also targets illegal immigrants accused of stealing the identities of American citizens to fraudulently obtain benefits. These cases highlight the Trump administration's commitment to preventing fraud in government benefit programs, ensuring that resources intended to help struggling American families are not exploited.

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(Washington, DC) - The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump Administration's efforts to ban prisons from providing hormone treatments to transgender inmates. The majority - including conservative justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito - did not explain their reasoning. It's a rare loss for the administration in its fight against what it has called "gender ideology." Last year, the justices allowed the administration to enforce its ban on openly transgender troops serving in the military.

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(Conway, AR) -- A former Faulkner County surgeon is heading to prison for 20 years for raping a 70-year-old patient during a medical exam. A jury convicted 65-year-old Langley Peeples this week for the attack at Baptist Health in Conway last November. A nurse watching the exam remotely witnessed the assault and reported it. The former surgeon surrendered his medical license after his arrest, and still faces separate rape charges involving another patient. He is set to serve at least 17 and a half years before becoming eligible for parole.

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(Toledo, OH) -- Evacuations remain in place in Toledo after an explosion at a chemical terminal. It happened last night at Sterling Pipe and Tube on Progress Avenue. One person was hurt, and everyone within a one-mile radius was forced to evacuate. Those living within three miles of the blast were ordered to shelter-in-place. At a news conference earlier today, officials said the chemical that leaked is an industrial product used in coatings.

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(Tehran) -- Iran says it's negotiating with the U.S. Iran's foreign minister says Tehran and Washington have been holding "indirect negations" through mediators as part of the seven-day ceasefire proposal presented by Iran in September. The foreign minister says his country is asking for the U.S. to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and release frozen Iranian assets. On Tuesday, President Trump would only say "we're doing very well" with Iran, adding that the only decision left about ending the war was winning it "the nice way or the not nice way."

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Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is facing scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that she exaggerated her academic achievements. Flanagan claimed to be a member of the prestigious academic honor society, five-baited capo, but records show she was never a member. Her campaign stated she was nominated but couldn't afford the $99 lifetime membership fee, although financial assistance is often provided. Additionally, Flanagan's official biography listed her as having degrees in both American Indian Studies and Child Psychology, but university records indicate she only majored in Child Psychology with a minor in American Indian Studies. Flanagan, who is running against Republican Michelle Tafoya for the open Senate seat in Minnesota, has long emphasized her Native American heritage in her political career. With the election less than two weeks away, these discrepancies are adding pressure to her campaign.

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Outgoing RINO Sen. Thom Tillis is gleefully counting down the days to what he calls a “whoop-ass” loss for Republicans—openly rooting against his own party and the voters who put him there. The clip shows exactly why so many conservatives see him as out of touch and on the wrong side.

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A refreshing message of state pride and renewed purpose challenges Minnesotans to reconsider what has changed—and what’s worth reclaiming.

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American citizen Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian prison after facing Ukranian mercenary charges, according to Fox News.

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An American man who spent four years in Russian detention has been released following a visit by a U.S. special envoy, marking the end of a lengthy detention that the State Department had classified as wrongful. Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher from Michigan, had been living in Ukraine since 2014 before being detained by Russian authorities. Russian officials accused Hubbard of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. His family has denied those allegations, maintaining that he was not involved in military operations. Hubbard's detention drew attention from U.S. officials, who raised concerns about his treatment and the circumstances surrounding his imprisonment. The State Department formally designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained, a classification that allows the U.S. government to pursue additional diplomatic efforts to secure an American citizen's release. His release followed a visit to Russia by a U.S. special envoy, although the full details of the discussions and any agreements reached have not been disclosed. It remains unclear whether Hubbard's release was part of a broader diplomatic arrangement or involved any concessions from either government. The development comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine and the detention of American citizens in Russia. Hubbard's release ends four years in Russian custody. Additional details about his condition and plans to return to the United States have not yet been announced.

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President Donald Trump is highlighting his administration's efforts to combat fraud and improper federal payments, saying officials have identified hundreds of thousands of questionable government benefit records and fraudulent loans while cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. During remarks on the administration's efforts to eliminate waste and fraud, Trump pointed to actions involving Social Security records, federal assistance programs and government-backed loans. The president said his administration has worked to identify and remove records associated with deceased individuals from federal benefit systems, arguing that outdated or inaccurate information creates opportunities for improper payments. Trump also discussed efforts to identify people he said were improperly receiving government benefits, including individuals who were not eligible for certain federal assistance programs. Among the programs highlighted was the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to eligible low-income households. The administration has also focused on alleged fraud involving Small Business Administration loans, including loans issued to individuals or businesses that may not have met eligibility requirements. Trump said federal officials have identified significant numbers of questionable loans as part of a broader review of government spending. The president also referenced concerns involving hospice facilities and potential misuse of federal healthcare payments, another area his administration says warrants increased scrutiny. According to Trump, the administration's efforts have contributed to billions of dollars in federal spending reductions. However, the figures cited by the president have not been independently verified in the information provided, and the identification of questionable records does not necessarily establish that fraudulent payments occurred. Improper payments can result from administrative errors, outdated records, eligibility issues or intentional fraud. Federal agencies must review individual cases to determine whether wrongdoing occurred. The administration says its broader goal is to strengthen oversight of federal programs, recover improperly distributed funds and prevent future misuse of taxpayer dollars. Trump has made reducing government waste and fraud a central part of his administration's domestic policy agenda, emphasizing accountability in federal spending and benefit programs.

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In this insightful interview, Newt Gingrich discusses his latest book, "America's Golden Age," which envisions a future of limitless possibilities under Trumpism. Gingrich elaborates on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and technology, emphasizing their potential to enhance our quality of life, healthcare, and education systems. He also explores the implications of these advancements on future warfare, including the rise of unmanned vehicles and the need for a robust cyber defense strategy. The conversation touches on political dynamics, highlighting a shift toward conservative policies and the challenges faced by the Democratic party in upcoming elections. Gingrich remains optimistic about America's future, advocating for a forward-thinking approach to policy and technology.

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