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DOJ midterm moves, El Clasico talk, Fernandes benched

Barcelona could go nine points clear of Real Madrid with a win, and Gavi says he likes Mourinho as an opponent; the Vinicius suspension changes nothing for him.

On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on Meet the Pressure
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNine days before the midterms, Axios reports the Justice Department is pressing ahead with lawsuits, raids and arrests that break with its tradition of restraint before an election.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAxios says the department is pushing against two of its own guardrails at once: independence from the White House, and staying quiet near an election.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCritics say that matters for the fairness of the vote.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn other news, El Clasico kicks off today, and Barcelona's Gavi says Vinicius Junior's suspension changes nothing for him.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHis words: I don't care, it's Real Madrid, and I'll give it my all whoever's playing.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe also said of Jose Mourinho, quote, he doesn't get on my nerves.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHigh praise from Gavi. A win would put Barcelona nine points clear.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is on the bench against Bournemouth after criticizing manager Michael Carrick's tactics following Wednesday's four-one loss at Como.

  9. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorUnited are looking to end seven games without a win.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeven games without a win, and the captain is the one sitting down.

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The story so far

  1. Trump says he ordered DOJ suit in Alaska Senate race · Washington Examiner
  2. El Clasico preview, Halloween candy, Southwest rewards, WNBA Finals · Yahoo Sports
  3. Trump votes early in Florida; two ex-FBI officials charged · The Daily Caller
  4. California pushes back on DOJ ballot demand; UCF stuns BYU · ESPN
  5. Mourinho's Real try to stop Barcelona's shot at history · BBC Sport
  6. Japanese kittens, Voting Rights Act, Clásico, a moon hole · The Hill
  7. DOJ midterm moves, El Clasico talk, Fernandes benched (this story)

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