It's the Midday Newswrap.This week, after reports of explosive devices mailed to prominent Democrats and critics of President Trump put the nation on edge, Mr. Trump called for national unity. But his call was short-lived. Just after 3:00 this morning, he tweeted more barbs at the media. Meanwhile, Saudi officials were giving shifting explanations for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in their Turkish consulate. CIA director Gina Haspel traveled to Turkey to investigate, and then briefed President Trump on what she learned. Tom sorts through this week's extraordinary news with Associated Press national politics reporter Ken Thomas , who joins us on the line from Washington, DC.Then, Tom turns to the week's local news. There were media rumors -- false ones, it turns out -- that Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh had hired a new police commissioner for Baltimore City. Critics of the Mayor complain that the hiring process for the new chief isn’t transparent enough. And early voting is underway in MD and around the country. Polls had long lines yesterday. Does this indicate heightened interest in this year’s mid terms? Baltimore Sun investigative reporter Jean Marbella joins Tom in the studio to discuss the week's local developments.

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