Tipsheet: Pipe bombs threaten to derail GOP midterm messaging

View in your browser     Pipe bombs threaten to derail GOP midterm messaging BY MELANIE ZANONA   A string of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democrats has thrown a late curveball into the midterm elections, putting the country on edge and providing plenty of political fodder for both parties. Read the full story here     Trump accuses media of trying to 'score political points' after suspect charged for mail bombs BY CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO    President Trump accused the news media of trying to "score political points" on Friday after a suspect was taken into custody following a spate of attempted mail bombings targeting prominent Democrats. Read the full story here     Trump Jr. calls Tester 'a piece of garbage' at Montana rally BY ALEXANDER BOLTON HELENA, Mont. — Donald Trump Jr. blasted Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) at a boisterous rally in the Democrat's home state on Friday, calling him a “piece of garbage” for sinking Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson’s nomination to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this year. Read the full story here     Four takeaways from Heitkamp and Cramer's tense final Senate debate BY LISA HAGEN North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D) and Rep. Kevin Cramer (R) clashed over health care, tariffs and support for President Trump on Friday night in their final Senate debate. Here are four takeaways from the debate. Read the full story here       Suspect charged with federal crimes in mail bombings to Dems BY JORDAN FABIAN A Florida man with a lengthy criminal history was charged Friday with sending explosive devices to high-profile Democrats who have sparred with President Trump, a major break in a case that has gained national attention and stoked political divisions ahead of the midterm elections.  Read the full story here     Trump rejects calls to temper rhetoric: 'I think I've been toned down' BY JORDAN FABIAN President Trump on Friday rejected calls to temper his political rhetoric in the aftermath of a nationwide bomb scare involving many prominent Democrats with whom he has traded barbs. Read the full story here     New Russian hacks raise alarms in US BY JACQUELINE THOMSEN Russian hackers have recently been linked to cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in other countries, raising concerns about the nation’s ability to target U.S. utilities. Read the full story here     California won't enforce net neutrality law as DOJ halts lawsuit BY HARPER NEIDIG California has agreed to temporarily halt enforcement of its expansive new net neutrality law as part of an agreement reached with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday. Read the full story here     Papadopoulos considers withdrawing from plea deal with Mueller BY MORGAN CHALFANT Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos said Friday that he is considering withdrawing from his plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller, repeating his assertion that he was set up by Western intelligence agencies. Read the full story here     'Megyn Kelly Today' will not return to network, NBC says BY JOE CONCHA "Megyn Kelly Today" will not return to NBC, the network confirmed Friday. The program, hosted by former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, lasted 13 months before its cancellation. Read the full story here     Avoid temptation to seek partisan advantage from pipe bomb arrest By ALAN DERSHOWITZ OPINION | Both sides have to disassociate themselves from violence on their side of the political spectrum. In the days to come, we will learn more about the alleged perpetrator and his motives. For now, it is enough to applaud law enforcement for the arrest, and for all decent Americans to avoid the temptation to seek partisan advantage from this frightening episode. Read the full story here     How alleged bomber Cesar Sayoc's case will develop now By ANDREW C. MCCARTHY OPINION | With the Justice Department’s filing of a criminal complaint on Friday, charging Cesar Sayoc Jr. with five felony offenses, the intense, nationwide investigation of the sending of apparent pipe bombs to prominent Democrats is nearing an end. What could be a lengthy legal process, however, is just getting started. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Who is Cesar Sayoc? What we know about the suspected mail bomber arrested in Florida. By Matt Zapotosky, Annie Gowen, Sari Horwitz and Cleve R. Wootson Jr. On the Internet and in real life, Cesar Sayoc was not shy about broadcasting his support for Donald Trump and his contempt for those the president might consider enemies. Read the full story here     The New York Times: How Teachers’ Protests Transformed Arizona’s Political Battleground By Dana Goldstein Six months after tens of thousands of red-clad teachers swarmed the Arizona Capitol in a weeklong walkout, demanding higher pay and more funding for schools, education is a dominant issue in the state’s elections next month. Read the full story here     Bloomberg: As Internet Stocks Plunge, ‘Old Tech’ Finds New Friends By Ryan Vlastelica   When it comes to tech stocks, new isn't always better. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: A rise from marginal lawmaker to presidential front-runner By Peter Prengaman and Sarah DiLorenzo   As recently as two months ago, few people in Brazil other than Jair Bolsonaro’s most ardent supporters believed the far-right congressman had more than an outside shot of winning the race to lead Latin America’s largest nation. Read the full story here     Reuters: Saudi Arabia says it is beacon of 'light' against Iran despite Khashoggi crisis By Katie Paul and Idrees Ali Saudi Arabia and key ally Bahrain said on Saturday that Gulf states are playing a critical role in maintaining stability in the Middle East by combating Iran’s “vision of darkness”, as Riyadh faces its worst political crisis in decades. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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