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Trump pushes Alaska Senate probes; Kelly, Vance, NYC Marathon
The Justice Department has issued at least three dozen new subpoenas in the Alaska probe, a U.S. official confirmed, and ranked-choice counting could delay the winner for weeks.

At a glance
- First reported by NBC News: “Trump pushes to intensify Alaska Senate probes and Israel’s final election results released: Morning Rundown”, with reporting from The Hill, The Guardian, Washington Examiner, CNN, ABC News, CBS News, Tucson Sentinel, Newsweek and AOL.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Sen, Vance, Israel, Alaska Senate, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: King Charles finds Harry a 'colossal disappointment'; Trump, Vance… (October 30).
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- NBC NewsTrump pushes to intensify Alaska Senate probes and Israel’s final election results released: Morning Rundown
- The HillSen. Mark Kelly update: ‘anti-Trump’ 2028 presidential candidate or Senate reelection
- The Guardian‘The status quo sucks’: affordability and Trump loom over final stretch of Maine’s tight Senate race
- Washington ExaminerVance leans into Ohio ties to make a sale for GOP candidates
- CNNJustice Department’s Dan Sullivan criminal probe accelerates after Alaska campaign revelations October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC NewsDOJ issues new wave of subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race, sources say - ABC News October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- CBS NewsTrump admin. sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses - CBS News October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
- Tucson SentinelTrump clash, fundraising boom elevate Sen. Mark Kelly’s 2028 presidential prospects - Click pic for more: facts used on air
- NewsweekJD Vance Seemingly Ignored by Slew of Cincinnati Bengals Players - Newsweek facts used on air
- AOLJ.D. Vance Laughed at by Critics as He Gets Snubbed by Some Bengals Players During Surprise Visit to Team's Training Facility: 'Total Humiliation' - AOL facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump is pushing the Justice Department to intensify its investigations into Alaska's Senate race, according to people familiar with the White House's plans.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA U. S. official confirmed at least three dozen new subpoenas and preservation requests, and Trump said of two candidates, quote, I think they should be prosecuted.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBecause of ranked-choice voting, the winner could be weeks away.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMaine's Senate race is tight, with Republican Susan Collins facing Democrat Troy Jackson.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAffordability and Trump are the big questions, and one lobster fisher says he's slowing his boat to save fuel.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other news, Vice President Vance visited a Bengals practice in Ohio, arriving in six black SUVs.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA viral video shows most players walking past him.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe did leave with a football. Just one player reportedly stopped for a handshake.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSenator Mark Kelly told the BBC he will seriously consider a 2028 run, and he raised over fourteen million dollars for midterm candidates.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the New York City Marathon turns fifty on Sunday.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe first one in nineteen seventy-six had two thousand ninety starters, and Dave Obelkevich, eighty-three, has run every five-borough race since.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFifty years of the same course. Mr. Obelkevich has had the longest commute of anyone here.
The story so far
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- Trump rallies in South Carolina as Senate race tightens · CBS News
- Vance Stumps for Paxton in Texas US Senate Race · Newsmax
- Vance fires back at Obama over Cheesecake Factory dig · New York Post
- Vance outreach to Iran related to medical supplies, says Trump · Japan Today
- King Charles finds Harry a 'colossal disappointment'; Trump, Vance… · Yahoo
- Trump pushes Alaska Senate probes; Kelly, Vance, NYC Marathon (this story)
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