Maine Senate Race: Maine Democrats escalated attacks on Sen. Susan Collins after a ProPublica report said the FBI planned to probe her ties to a donor tied to an alleged pay-to-play scheme—Collins calls it “absolutely outrageous” and her campaign says the claims are false as Election Day nears. Immigration Oversight: The American Friends Service Committee urged lawmakers to conduct unannounced visits to ICE facilities after whistleblower-linked claims of poor conditions at a Florida detention site, while another report highlights a Pennsylvania ICE center facing possible sale to the federal government and a county vote extending its private contract. Gaza Recovery Plan: Trump’s Board of Peace unveiled a $2.5B, six-month Gaza recovery blueprint tied to UN-mandated administration, but progress depends on Israel and Hamas decisions amid upcoming Israeli elections. Energy & Prices: With diesel prices surging, Trump backed calls for a temporary diesel export ban—analysts warn it could disrupt refining and raise costs elsewhere. U.N. Iran Tensions: At the UNGA, Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran, and Iran’s president responded with a defiant address while insisting Iran won’t limit its nuclear program. Crypto Regulation Push: Senate and regulators move ahead on crypto rules without Congress as the CLARITY Act stalls, signaling faster federal action. Federal Courts/Environment: A D.C. court blocked EPA’s attempt to reclassify California clean-air waivers as “rules,” keeping the state’s stronger standards fight alive.