1. Bizarre Haiti Plot Exposed: Federal prosecutors charge two Texans for allegedly planning to recruit homeless Americans as a mercenary force to seize Haiti's Gonâve Island, a surreal and disturbing scheme raising serious questions about motive and intent.
2. Comey Case Tossed: A federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after ruling the interim U.S. attorney was improperly appointed. With the statute of limitations expired, the DOJ has only a six-month window — and no clear path — to refile.
3. Federal Reserve Split Emerges: San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signals support for a December rate cut, but internal Fed fractures are growing. Inflation concerns may block action and the swing vote could be Lisa Cook, the same governor Trump is trying to remove.
4. Senate vs. White House Showdown: Senators are furious over the Pentagon's handling of the Mark Kelly dispute and are privately working to undermine the Ukraine peace deal. GOP lawmakers warn the White House that the Senate still matters, and they won't be sidelined during Trump's lame-duck period.

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