Here's what you missed overnight.
**Hilton Tours Skid Row, Blames LA Policies** Republican Steve Hilton walked through Skid Row to highlight the homelessness crisis. He called the situation a political scandal driven by local policies. Hilton argued that nonprofit incentives are part of the problem for voters. The tour happened just as people prepare to cast their ballots. This event marks his effort to frame the issue before the election.
**Oregon GOP Closes In on Blue Governor** Fox News recently changed its ranking for the Oregon governor race. The shift moves the contest from likely Democrat to lean Democrat. This change signals a historic opening for Republican candidates. Oregon voters may see a tighter finish than expected. The state could flip to red control soon.
**Trump Weighs Firing Greek Ambassador Over Donor Debt Request** Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 American Express bill just before her Senate confirmation hearing. She told the donor to wire the money directly and said it would leave no paper trail. She also offered him access to senior administration officials. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing her removal. A decision is expected this week. The State Department inspector general separately opened a probe into her treatment of embassy employees.
**Isaias Brings 105 mph Winds to Florida Coast** Hurricane Isaias struck the Gulf Coast with powerful 105 mile per hour winds. The storm tore roofs off homes and shattered a two year period of calm. Hundreds of thousands of residents lost power as the winds ripped through their neighborhoods. The damage forced many families to wait for repairs while living in the dark. This event marks a sudden return of severe weather for the region.
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