On Politics: Explosive Devices Sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and CNN

Explosive devices were sent to former President Barack Obama and other Democratic figures, as well as CNN’s offices in New York. [Trouble seeing this email? View in browser]( [The New York Times]( [The New York Times]( October 25, 2018 | Morning Edition Good Thursday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today. _____________________ • Explosive devices were found Wednesday in mail sent to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and CNN’s New York offices. Others were addressed to public figures who have faced right-wing criticism, and one was found on Monday at the home of George Soros. [Read the latest updates](. • President Trump denounced the attempted bombings as “despicable acts.” [Here’s more on his statement](. ADVERTISEMENT • For a country consumed with partisan animosity less than two weeks before the midterm elections, the attacks [have already deepened the]( divide](. • Mr. Trump has been repeatedly told that his cellphone is not secure against Chinese and Russian spies. [But he has refused to heed]( to stop talking](. • A new report found that the Trump administration did not tell key government agencies about its “zero tolerance” immigration policy before publicly announcing it, [leaving the officials responsible for carrying it out unprepared](. • At recent rallies, the president has said that he would cut middle-class taxes by 10 percent. It won’t be easy — [and he will need Republicans to keep control of Congress to even](. • An estimated 12.7 million Hispanics voted in 2016 out of 27 million who were eligible — a turnout rate of about 48 percent. [Read]( key]( about Hispanic voters](. • Phil Bredesen, the former Democratic governor of Tennessee now running for the Senate, has a centrist approach in a state that traditionally embraced moderates. [His campaign is testing whether that is still a viable s](. • The Black Lives Matter movement and the abuses and policy decisions it has highlighted have become an integral part of major races. [Read how]( McBath’s campaign in Georgia is helping define the movement](. • If Representative Carlos Curbelo of Florida loses his seat, it could be a sign that the “blue wave” has reached the biggest presidential swing state. If he wins, it will be a credit not just to Republicans, [but]( a sign of his own unique appeal](. _____________________ Today’s On Politics briefing was compiled by Margaret Kramer in New York. Check back later for On Politics With Lisa Lerer, a nightly newsletter exploring the people, issues and ideas reshaping the political world. Is there anything you think we’re missing? Anything you want to see more of? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [onpolitics@nytimes.com](mailto:onpolitics@nytimes.com?te=1&nl=politics&emc=edit_cn_2018102520181025). ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOW NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@nytimes]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Politics newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Change Your Email]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( | [Advertise]( Copyright 2018 The New York Times Company | 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018