The Gavel: The midterm legal fight is already here

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By Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams   |   Wednesday, October 28 By Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams Wednesday, October 28 Greg Nash, The Hill The midterm legal fight is already here Lawyers are bracing for next week’s midterm elections to land in court.   The full newsletter is for The Hill Insider members. Upgrade to continue reading. INSIDER PREMIUM 1 Month Free INSIDER PREMIUM 1 Month Free Decision Desk HQ election data   NEW  Full access to Insider newsletters Exclusive deep-dive reporting Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* Decision Desk HQ election data   NEW  Full access to Insider newsletters Exclusive deep-dive reporting Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT Cancel anytime. View other subscriber options here. First-time subscribers only. 30 days free, then $89.99 for the first year. Terms apply. Decision Desk HQ access through 12/31/26. Ad-free does not apply to The Hill apps, free newsletters, podcasts or sponsored content. WHAT I'M READING The Washington Post's John Woodrow Cox: Trump’s DOJ told a judge how to rule. Then it pulled her from court.  MS NOW's Ken Dilanian: Former DOJ prosecutors form new group to take on cases they say the current DOJ won’t  Fox News's Morgan Phillips: $800-a-day penalty threatens to bleed investigative reporter dry as explosive legal fight escalates  The Associated Press's Mari Yamaguchi: A cartoonist takes Japan’s new imperial succession law to court over male-only heirs  We’ll be back next Wednesday with additional reporting and insights. In the meantime, keep up with our coverage here. Questions? Tips? Love letters, hate mail, pet pics? Email: zschonfeld@thehill.com or sbrams@thehill.com On Signal: @zachschonfeld.48 or sbrams.32 Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser    |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved.