Relay Update · Oct 29, 2:00 PM ET · 3:32

Trump says two Dan Sullivans on Alaska Senate ballot is "very unfair"

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President Trump says the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the Alaska Senate ballot is very unfair, CBS News reports. He made the comment to reporters before departing for a rally in South Carolina, where he also weighed in on the Alaska race featuring the two candidates. Now, we look at the issues driving the Alaska Senate race.

Fishing has become a key issue in the state's tight U.S. Senate race, NPR says. Many residents rely on salmon to feed their families, but those fish and other species are increasingly hard to find, adding emotional pressure to the contest. The scarcity of salmon is fueling an emotional fight over fish. Turning to international markets, a prediction platform faces scrutiny.

Polymarket is investigating suspicious trades that were placed shortly before polls closed for the Israeli election, the Wall Street Journal reports. The trades bet that Benjamin Netanyahu would outperform his opponent, prompting the platform's review of the activity. Finally, state officials in Alaska launch a new investigation.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered a probe into Democratic candidate Lisa Peltola's Senate campaign over a spoiler candidate controversy, PBS NewsHour reports. The investigation follows revelations that her campaign appeared to have recruited another candidate sharing the name of Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, raising questions about vote splitting. That concludes our round‑up.

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Christine Lagarde is stepping down as president of the European Central Bank nine months early, the Guardian reports. She says she wants to speak her mind about world affairs and confront what she calls a misrepresentation of the truth. She framed the move as a step for freedom of speech. Lagarde is also mentioned as a possible candidate to run the World Economic Forum. Lagarde will quit in March rather than in October next year because the neutrality rules of her job prevented her from influencing debate about financial matters.

DoorDash announced it will acquire Instacart in a seventeen‑billion‑dollar deal, the BBC News says. The companies say the purchase will expand customer options. Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from one hundred fifty thousand stores, up from one hundred thousand currently available on the platform.

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Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has high wind warnings for parts of Alaska, and a coastal flood warning for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map today is Phoenix at 86; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 28 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Seattle are running up to 30 minutes late because of runway construction.

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