Axios

CNN will debut a new election data and analysis tool called Sightline that gives political junkies access to the expertise behind its Decision Desk.

Why it matters: Sightline aims to pull back the curtain on the real-time metrics and logic that power the network's forecasts.

Breast cancer mortality has fallen nationally over the past decade, but where women are most likely to die from the disease hasn't changed much.

Why it matters: Breast cancer death rates remain disproportionately high in lower-income states, particularly across the Southeast, David Radley, a senior scientist at the Commonwealth Fund, tells Axios.

Here's a surprising combination of words: Municipal bonds are sexy right now — offering historically attractive returns at a time when states and localities need more and more cash.

Why it matters: That may be good news for investors, but it costs taxpayers who foot the bill when states and localities borrow money by issuing these bonds.

The Trump administration plans to send federal election monitors to at least one Colorado county with a competitive congressional race, Axios has confirmed.

Why it matters: The Justice Department is preparing what could be its largest election-monitoring operation ever, raising concerns about federal interference in elections traditionally run by state and local officials.

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of one of his speeches that the president's lawyers say was misleading.

Why it matters: The order will likely force Trump to answer questions under oath in a legal battle he started.

Calley Means, the health entrepreneur who became the Trump administration's most vocal advocate of the MAHA agenda, resigned from his senior adviser post on Thursday.

Why it matters: Means' departure two weeks before the midterm elections underscores the MAHA base's discontent with the pace of change on food policy and the administration's stances on issues like pesticide use.

The U.S. Embassy in Canada accused Canadian leaders of "openly" describing plans to "influence American politics," doubling down on Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's claims of potential election interference.

Why it matters: The accusation further deteriorates Washington's relationship with its northern neighbor under President Trump's costly trade war that's put political pressure on Republicans.

The fragile Senate permitting deal is a major priority across the energy industry, per newly filed lobbying disclosures.

Why it matters: The filings reveal behind-the-scenes efforts by powerful interests and companies representing oil and gas, mining, renewables, environmentalists and plenty in between to shape the legislation.

Nearly two in three U.S. adults younger than 30 who plan to vote in next month's congressional midterm elections say their main motivation is to oppose President Trump and his policies, according to a newly released Harvard Youth Poll.

The big picture: Seventy-seven percent of respondents disapprove of the president's handling of the economy, including about half of young Republicans. And just 9% say the U.S. is headed in the right direction — the lowest in the survey's history.

A newly minted L3Harris Technologies facility in Arkansas will consolidate solid-rocket motor production and help double capacity for work on GMLRS, rocket artillery made by Lockheed Martin.

Why it matters: Propulsion and energetics have long been a chokepoint for the U.S. — and the military is now facing tough questions about the state of its munitions stockpile and industry's ability to quickly refill it.