Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general

In Alaska, the Senate race has stirred controversy as claims surface that Democrats may have intentionally fielded a candidate to split the vote and confuse voters, prompting an investigation by the state's governor. Meanwhile, in a separate development, retired Navy Captain Peter Hegseth has succeeded in ousting an Army general amid rising tensions as the U.S. braces for potential attacks on Iran. These events underscore the heightened political and military tensions in the U.S., reflecting broader concerns about election integrity and national security.