Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent

Republican candidate Thomas Ross and former campaign manager allegedly devised plan to stash drugs in rival Louise Secker’s purse or vehicle

A Missouri House race has been rocked by the Wednesday arrest of Republican candidate Thomas Ross, whom prosecutors accuse of attempting to frame his primary opponent Louise Secker for cocaine possession.

In June, Ross allegedly gave his former campaign manager, identified by the initials “CS” in court documents, a bag of cocaine and Adderall. The two allegedly devised a plan for the former manager to stash the drugs in Secker’s purse or vehicle. Continue reading...


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/03/thomas-ross-missouri-plotting-cocaine?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump Administration Takes Mail-In Ballot Fight To U.S. Supreme Court

President Donald Trump, who signed his executive order targeting mail-in ballots in March, has for years cast doubt on their security, although evidence of voter fraud is rare.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-administration-takes-mail-ballot-supreme-court_n_6a99e013e4b0e51a2d922694?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Chris Pappas Faces Second Polling Blow in New Hampshire Race Against Sununu

Trump never won New Hampshire in his presidential runs, but Republicans see it as a pickup opportunity in this year's midterms.


https://www.newsweek.com/chris-pappas-faces-second-polling-blow-in-new-hampshire-race-against-sununu-12400956?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump’s Love Affair With the Landline As Photo Reveals Gold Phone

Trump showed off a new gold phone in the Oval Office, reviving interest in his two-phone setup and famous red button.


https://www.newsweek.com/trump-shows-off-new-phone-12399700?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger