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A suspect involved in a police chase crashed at high speed into a tractor trailer at an Iowa intersection on October 28, 2026. (Credit: Iowa DOT via Storyful)

The U.S. Justice Department has escalated its criminal investigation into the competitive Alaska Senate race by issuing at least three dozen subpoenas to Democratic nominee Mary Peltola’s campaign offices. The federal updates follow a revised civil lawsuit filed by the Trump administration on Thursday, which alleges that Democratic operatives intentionally misled a federal court regarding their involvement in recruiting an independent candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to siphon votes from incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason on Friday fast-tracked the briefing schedule for state officials and Peltola's campaign, who are seeking to throw out the federal government's request to block or delay election certification if the incumbent senator loses the toss-up contest.

Several major news outlets, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, have partnered with prediction market companies to help cover the upcoming elections. These betting platforms allow people to wager real money on political outcomes, offering a different look at the races than traditional polls. Nicole Kagan, the head of research for the prediction platform Kalshi, joins the program to explain how these real-time odds work and how the company prevents market manipulation. She also shares what financial signals viewers should watch closely as votes are counted on election night.

President Donald Trump has reversed course and will hold in-person rallies over the weekend in Iowa and Kansas as previously planned. Ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, Anna Kelly, the White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss Trump's investments in both red and blue states.

A seven-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking and child sex predators led to 281 arrests in Polk County, Florida, the sheriff’s office said. Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results Friday during a news conference about the operation, dubbed “Polk Around and Find Out II.” Of the arrests, 239 were related to prostitution, 31 involved suspected child sex predators and 11 were for other offenses, deputies said.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, begins process of recovering $6.3 billion in stolen funds. A U.S. based blockchain firm says it was likely North Korean hackers responsible for the heist.

Politicians are making their final push ahead of the midterm elections. This as the battle for congress heats up. President Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Florida but canceled the last of his weekend rallies. Political Analyst Rich Rubino weighs in. 

Americans face rising living costs and higher chocolate prices, with sales down 6.7% compared to last year. Rila global consulting CEO Tsvetta Kaleynska joins LiveNOW's Bowen Kedrowicz to break down what is driving up costs this Halloween. 

Politicians are making their final push ahead of the midterm elections. This as the battle for congress heats up. President Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Florida but canceled the last of his weekend rallies. Political Strategist Adam Swart weighs in. 

The Sacramento Bee's Lizzie Kane joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss her recent interview with Dolores Huerta and the lasting impact of the late civil rights icon.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who was responsible for generating and coordinating military plans with both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president.

President Donald Trump has canceled a pair of previously scheduled weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa as the midterm elections are just days away. LiveNOW's Ausitn Westfall has more.

President Trump on Thursday criticized a Reuters journalist who asked if the cancellation of an upcoming campaign rally in Kansas was because the president was "sick of traveling". Trump repeatedly calling the reporter "sick" and "disgusting" while telling him to get in shape. The confrontation occurred after the Kansas Republican Party confirmed Trump's scheduled Saturday event in Salina had been called off in favor of a virtual tele-rally.

Sir Patrick Stewart, known for roles in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', died at 86.