Slate Pears Game 442: Oct. 30, 2026

Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws

After a top Army general was fired this week, a Pentagon official said he had failed polygraph tests. Some attorneys say…

Trump’s heartland rally reversal

Plus: 🍫Go ahead and start eating candy {beacon} It’s Friday. Here is your seasonal reminder that daylight saving time en…

GOP House member on 'embarrassing' South Carolina prospects: 'Darline is dragging Rs'

A House Republican called the competitive Senate race in South Carolina “embarrassing,” adding that incumbent Sen. Darli…