Longtime Virginia Dem Indictment, Politico's Wiles Correction, Possible Iran Strike: AM Update 10/23

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Longtime Virginia Democrat State Senator Louise Lucas faces federal racketeering, drug trafficking, and corruption charges as prosecutors accuse her of using her political influence to operate a multimillion-dollar marijuana enterprise. Politico corrects part of its reporting on White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following legal threats from the Trump administration, but stands by two other disputed stories. New reports suggest the US and Israel may be preparing for another round of military strikes against Iran, as conflicting accounts raise questions about whether an attack could come before or after the midterm elections. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom clashes with WNBA officials after being denied entry to a Finals game amid a dispute over security arrangements and his outspoken advocacy for protecting women's sports. Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYNAM for up to 20% off Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.