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U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island a day before midterms as peace talks continue On tape: Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump's "I love the meat" attack on James Talarico at a rally Judge sets hour-by-hour notice rules before Trump's memorial arch can be built On tape: Trump voters who hate "free stuff" get asked by Jordan Klepper about $5,000 checks if Republicans win Stevens called Rogers a Trump 'rubber stamp' in August. On Sunday she endorsed him On tape: Late Night says Elon Musk has donated about $158 million to help Ken Paxton beat James Talarico Senate Democrats say X gave Polymarket ads special treatment, a day before midterms ICE officer with one year on the job indicted in Texas for allegedly running over man On tape: Trump says his uncle invented radar; Jimmy Kimmel checks: a Scottish scientist did, in 1935 Trump says oil is 'dropping like a rock' as Don Jr. admits gas prices are high U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island a day before midterms as peace talks continue On tape: Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump's "I love the meat" attack on James Talarico at a rally Judge sets hour-by-hour notice rules before Trump's memorial arch can be built On tape: Trump voters who hate "free stuff" get asked by Jordan Klepper about $5,000 checks if Republicans win Stevens called Rogers a Trump 'rubber stamp' in August. On Sunday she endorsed him On tape: Late Night says Elon Musk has donated about $158 million to help Ken Paxton beat James Talarico Senate Democrats say X gave Polymarket ads special treatment, a day before midterms ICE officer with one year on the job indicted in Texas for allegedly running over man On tape: Trump says his uncle invented radar; Jimmy Kimmel checks: a Scottish scientist did, in 1935 Trump says oil is 'dropping like a rock' as Don Jr. admits gas prices are high
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FEMA denies aid to Hawaii hurricane families; Florida storm victims get it

Hawaii County says it will appeal after FEMA rejected direct aid for homeowners hit by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. Days later, President Trump approved the same kind of help for eight Florida counties. The cases differ, but the decision adds to questions about who gets help.