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Republicans Target 10 Democratic House Seats In Final Sprint

Karen Givens October 1, 2026

Republicans are staring at a crowded battlefield, and a handful of Democratic-held House seats could make the difference between keeping the majority and watching it slip away. The map is still fluid, the margins are

Andrew Bailey Rejects FBI Exit Rumors, Says He’s Returning Home

Darnell Thompkins October 1, 2026

Andrew Bailey is heading back to Missouri after a short run at the FBI, and he is making one thing crystal clear: the move has nothing to do with scandal, drama, or some quiet shove

Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Military, Civilian Records of 2.76M

Ella Ford October 1, 2026

Pentagon personnel data breach Social Security numbers and personal records exposed Unauthorized access to unencrypted files DMDC discovery and response Notifications and identity protection support No confirmed misuse so far A Pentagon personnel database breach

Michigan Senate Race Tightens As Voters Weigh El-Sayed, Rogers

Kevin Parker October 1, 2026

Michigan’s Senate contest is coming down to a razor-thin margin, with both sides carrying baggage and neither candidate breaking away for good. Abdul El-Sayed holds a tiny lead over Mike Rogers in the latest polling,

DHS Audit Finds 40% Vetting Failures In Afghan Asylum Cases

Doug Goldsmith October 1, 2026

The federal review of Afghan asylum files tied to Operation Allies Welcome has sparked fresh concern after inspectors found serious gaps in documentation and vetting. The audit points to missing aliases, incomplete security checks, and

Mamdani Aides Plan Influencer Push Against NYC CEOs

Brittany Mays October 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall is facing fresh scrutiny over whether its social media machine has crossed the line from promotion into pressure. The latest controversy centers on reports that senior aides discussed using a large

DeSantis Pitches Florida Model In Hard-Hitting Midterm Rally

Dan Veld September 30, 2026

Ron DeSantis used a Florida rally to push a simple, sharp message: bold conservative action beats cautious politics every time. Speaking to Republicans in Osceola County, he framed Florida as proof that hard fights on

ICE Re-Arrests Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Sex Crimes After Release

Ella Ford September 30, 2026

• ICE custody and a Fairfax County release• Child sex crime allegations tied to Oscar Evaristo Nunez• Dispute over immigration detainers and local cooperation• DHS criticism of sanctuary-style policies in Virginia• State and county politics

Democrats Split On AOC As Battleground Candidates Distance Themselves

Dan Veld September 30, 2026

AOC is back in the middle of Democratic politics, and not everyone in her party is thrilled about it. Some candidates in competitive races are keeping their distance from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while others are treating

US Ends Iraq Mission Amid Rising Iran Threat

Brittany Mays September 30, 2026

Iraq is heading into a tense new phase as the U.S.-led military mission winds down, with American troops set to leave after more than two decades of war, counterterrorism, and stop-and-start pressure on Tehran-backed militias.

Seattle Set To Adopt Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage In 2027

Kevin Parker September 30, 2026

Seattle is heading toward another sharp wage jump, and the timing is landing right in the middle of a shaky business climate. The move has stirred fresh debate because the city is already dealing with

Virginia Homeowners Face Constant Noise From Nearby AI Data Centers

Darnell Thompkins September 30, 2026

Residents on a quiet Loudoun County street are living with the blunt side of America’s AI push, where huge data centers have replaced open space, brought nonstop mechanical noise, and stirred up a fight over

Osborn Family Payouts Top $500K as Senate Bid Draws Scrutiny

Ella Ford September 30, 2026

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn has been trying to sell a hard-times message, but his campaign spending tells a much different story. Federal records show his operation paid more than half a million dollars

Black Voters Could Decide Talarico’s Texas Senate Upset Bid

Darnell Thompkins September 30, 2026

Texas is heading into a Senate fight that could say a lot about where the state is really headed. James Talarico is trying to break a long Republican streak, and the math around Black and

Supreme Court Lets Trump Resume Third Country Deportations

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

The Supreme Court has stepped back into the immigration fight, giving the Trump administration a temporary win that keeps third-country deportations moving while the justices take a closer look at the policy. The move puts

NYC Judge Orders Mamdani To Redo Second-Home Tax Rollout

Dan Veld September 29, 2026

Checklist: NYC judge’s ruling on the second-home tax notices Due process concerns and procedural flaws The city’s appeal and automatic stay What the decision means for the tax plan itself Broader legal pushback facing Mamdani’s

Audit Finds Moskowitz Oversaw $1.23 Billion In COVID Relief Lapse

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

• Oversight of COVID relief money in Florida• An audit that flagged missing monitoring• Rep. Jared Moskowitz and his record at FDEM• Republican challenger Scott Singer’s criticism• Past disaster funding questions and campaign fallout Florida’s

Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash Over Texas Senate Endorsement Snub

Ella Ford September 29, 2026

Jasmine Crockett’s endorsement choices have kicked up a fresh storm in Texas politics, and the noise is not coming from the other side. A former Democratic colleague blasted the congresswoman for leaving Senate nominee James

Boeing Wins $20 Billion Navy Deal For F/A-XX Fighter

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

The Navy’s next carrier fighter is no small upgrade. Boeing has been handed a massive contract to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation jet built to sharpen American air power, expand carrier reach, and keep pilots

Trump Eyes Omar Citizenship Probe, Ex Prosecutor Warns High Bar

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

• Ilhan Omar’s citizenship and the alleged marriage fraud claims• The criminal probe and what investigators would need to prove• Denaturalization, deportation, and the legal hurdles involved• The role of intent, timing, and possible statute

Trump Xi Summit Signals New Era As China Gains Time

Dan Veld September 29, 2026

President Donald Trump’s latest meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping landed with the kind of spectacle Washington rarely sees anymore. The red carpet treatment, the warm language, and the push for a broader reset with

Hegseth Orders 20 Percent Cut To Pentagon Generals, Admirals

Kevin Parker September 29, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to roll out a sharp new cut to the number of general and admiral positions, signaling another big step in his push to trim the top of the Pentagon.

Rubio Confirms Foreign Actor Behind Thwarted UK Terror Plot

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

Marco Rubio says the thwarted plot near a U.K. military base points to a much bigger threat than a local arrest story. The episode has set off fresh alarm over foreign involvement, possible links to

Navy Aviators Eject During USS Eisenhower Landing, 4 Sailors Injured

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

“`html The Navy is dealing with another tense flight-deck scare after two aviators had to eject during a landing attempt aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia. Four sailors were hurt in the incident, and

Senate Hearing Examines Jack Smith Probe, Journalists Swept Up

Erica Carlin September 29, 2026

• Senate hearing focused on Jack Smith’s Trump investigation• Communications involving journalists and White House records• Records tied to lawmakers, media outlets, and privilege concerns• Grassley and Johnson questioning DOJ and FBI procedures• Broader scrutiny

Texas Voters Weigh A Possible Blue Shift In Midterms

Dan Veld September 29, 2026

Texas is heading into a high-stakes election season with its long-standing red reputation under pressure from rising costs, shifting metro areas, and plenty of voter frustration. At the State Fair of Texas, people had sharp

DOJ Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Prison Transgender Treatment Ban

Darnell Thompkins September 28, 2026

The Justice Department is pressing the Supreme Court to step in and let federal prisons enforce a new policy that bars public funding for hormone therapy and certain gender-related accommodations for transgender inmates. The fight

Protester Disrupts DC Data Center Party Amid Trump AI Push

Kevin Parker September 28, 2026

• DC protest interrupts a pro-data center gathering• Trump’s push for AI and data center growth• Public backlash over water use and local impact• The crowd’s loud response and security removal• Data centers as a

El-Sayed Questions Football Ethics In Resurfaced Audio

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is back in the spotlight after resurfaced audio put his long-running criticism of football front and center. The Michigan Senate candidate has been heard questioning whether the game can really be called ethical,

Sanders Ad Sparks Conservative Backlash Over Welfare Stereotype

Kevin Parker September 28, 2026

Conservative anger over Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ latest campaign ad put a simple message about welfare work requirements into a much bigger fight. The spot, which featured a fictional young man named Brad, drew criticism from

Troy Jackson Condemns Vandalism After Collins Office Attack

Karen Givens September 28, 2026

Maine Dem Senate nominee breaks silence after Susan Collins’ office was vandalized with vulgar message The words ‘Trump Whore’ were sprayed on the doors of the Maine senator’s constituent office, as police investigate Published September

Lawmakers Urge CMS To Drop Medicare Drug Pricing Rule

Erica Carlin September 28, 2026

More than 50 lawmakers from both parties are pressing CMS to scrap a Medicare proposal they say could slow down better cancer treatments and put new therapies in a regulatory chokehold. The fight centers on

Susie Wiles Describes Cancer Fight While Running White House

Dan Veld September 28, 2026

Susie Wiles is being candid about what it really looked like to fight breast cancer while serving as White House chief of staff. The picture she painted is raw and unglamorous, with treatment, fatigue, fear

AOC Cornell Event Sparks Anti Israel Chants From DSA Activists

Doug Goldsmith September 28, 2026

At a Cornell event tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the loudest moments did not come from the congresswoman herself but from the student activists warming up the crowd. The gathering, framed as a campus town hall

Sen. Kennedy Pushes Ban On Buildings Named For Living Politicians

Ella Ford September 28, 2026

• John Kennedy argues living politicians should not get buildings named after them• Trump’s push to attach his name to federal landmarks keeps stirring fights• The Kennedy Center battle has already run into court resistance•

Trump Reaffirms ICE Arrest Policy After Guidance Sparks Alarm

Brittany Mays September 27, 2026

The Trump administration moved quickly to calm nerves after a wave of confusion over ICE arrest guidance, making clear that enforcement has not been dialed back. The episode briefly rattled agents in the field, but

Trump Greenland Deal Expands US Military Presence, Protects Sovereignty

Doug Goldsmith September 27, 2026

Greenland has turned into a big strategic prize, and the reasons go way beyond the headlines. Beneath the ice sits a mix of minerals, energy potential, and military value that has pulled the island into

Irish PM Rejects Antisemitism Claims Amid Israel Soccer Vote

Darnell Thompkins September 27, 2026

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin pushed back hard on claims that Ireland’s criticism of Israel has slipped into antisemitism, even as a tense soccer dispute and fresh political protests kept the pressure high. He defended

Fetterman Sparks Laughter After Calling Himself A Lifelong Republican

Darnell Thompkins September 27, 2026

John Fetterman managed to get a roomful of laughs and a fresh round of political chatter after blurting out that he was a “lifelong Republican” during a Texas Tribune Festival appearance. He quickly walked it

Nicki Minaj Urges Young Voters To Vote Red In 2026

Karen Givens September 27, 2026

Checklist: Nicki Minaj’s push for young voters Her call to support Republicans in the midterms Her backing of President Donald Trump Her comments about trust, authenticity, and politics Her connection to the American dream and

Banks Pushes Congress To Lock In Trump ICE Crackdown

Doug Goldsmith September 27, 2026

• ICE arrests in Indiana and what triggered them• Why Republicans want immigration enforcement locked into law• The argument for codifying Trump-era border policies• Concerns about future administrations reversing tough enforcement• Broader GOP priorities, including

Michigan Man Defies Doxxing, Vows To Keep Speaking Out

Ella Ford September 27, 2026

Justin Tye’s clash with his city has turned into a sharp local fight over neighborhood change, free expression, and the fallout that can come from speaking bluntly about sensitive subjects. After saying Warren, Michigan has

SCOTUS Immigration Detention Fight Could Free Criminal Migrants

Dan Veld September 27, 2026

A Supreme Court detention fight is putting a sharp spotlight on how long the government can hold certain noncitizens with serious criminal histories while their deportation cases drag on. At stake is whether bond hearings

US China Cut Tariffs On $30 Billion In Goods

Karen Givens September 27, 2026

The U.S. and China just took a noticeable step back from the tariff cliff, agreeing to cut duties on $30 billion in goods after a three-day summit in Washington, D.C. The deal gives certain agricultural

Trump Seeks To Rescind $810M In Woke Spending Cuts

Erica Carlin September 26, 2026

• Pocket rescission and the fight over federal spending• Cuts aimed at immigration, education, and diversity programs• The clash between the White House, Congress, and the GAO• Republican push to block spending seen as ideological•

California Democrat Eric Jones Backed By Activist With Antisemitic Posts

Darnell Thompkins September 26, 2026

California’s 4th District race is getting attention for reasons that have nothing to do with the usual campaign script. A Democratic hopeful is now dealing with questions after an endorsement from an activist whose social

Cruz Warns China Is Shaping America’s AI Policy Debate

Darnell Thompkins September 26, 2026

• America’s AI race with China is becoming a major political fight.• Ted Cruz argues foreign influence is shaping the debate over data centers and AI rules.• OpenAI’s actions and concerns about covert messaging add

Palm Beach County Pauses Data Centers Over Power, Environment Fears

Dan Veld September 26, 2026

Palm Beach County has put a one-year freeze on new data center planning and construction, giving local leaders time to dig into the real-world impact on power bills, noise, water use, and the environment. The

Trump Claims 25,000 Died Last Month In Ukraine War

David Gregoire September 26, 2026

Ukraine’s grind against Russia is still defining the battlefield, and the latest comments from Donald Trump put a harsh spotlight on just how brutal the war remains. He paired stark casualty claims with fresh talk

Beltran Targets Castor As Tampa Bay Faces Taxpayer Backlash

Ella Ford September 26, 2026

Mike Beltran is making a blunt case in Florida’s 14th District: after two decades in Washington, Kathy Castor has little to show for it, and Tampa Bay deserves something different. The Republican nominee is leaning

SUPREME COURT Blocks Missouri’s New Map For 2026 Election

Ella Ford September 26, 2026

The Supreme Court has stepped into Missouri’s redistricting fight and put the brakes on a newer congressional map for the 2026 election. For now, the state is stuck with its 2022 boundaries, a move that

St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor Over Harassment Claims

Erica Carlin September 26, 2026

St. Paul’s political scene just got a lot more combustible. A lawsuit from Police Chief Axel Henry accuses Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment, humiliating remarks, and retaliation after he complained, while the mayor’s office

Former NJ Lt Gov Defends Resignation After Harassment Probe

Ella Ford September 26, 2026

Former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is pushing back hard after a sexual harassment and ethics probe blew up his time in office. He says his resignation was about clearing the runway for Gov.

Michael Knowles Says Fulton Sheen Would Face Cancel Culture Today

Dan Veld September 26, 2026

Archbishop Fulton Sheen pulled in enormous crowds with a chalkboard, a sharp mind, and a fearless way of talking about faith, morality, and the danger of communism. Decades later, his rise to beatification is drawing

Kamala Harris Uses Flower Analogy To Explain Algorithms

Karen Givens September 26, 2026

Kamala Harris leaned on a flower analogy to talk through how social media algorithms shape what people see, tying the idea to artificial intelligence, online habits, and the way political information gets delivered. Her comments

Trump DHS Slams Ramirez Bid To Abolish ICE And CBP

Darnell Thompkins September 25, 2026

Rep. Delia Ramirez is under fresh fire after pushing a bill that would rip apart the Department of Homeland Security in its current form and shut down ICE and Customs and Border Protection. The proposal

Trump, Xi Praise White House Visit, Signal Progress In Talks

Erica Carlin September 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his Washington visit with warm praise for the reception he received, calling the details of the trip “perfection” while President Donald Trump described the meetings as “very productive.” The

Democrats Face Impeachment Pressure, Risk Losing Affordability Message

Ella Ford September 25, 2026

• Democrats are trying to keep affordability front and center• Impeachment talk is pulling party leaders off message• Hakeem Jeffries is avoiding a firm commitment either way• Progressive Democrats are pushing harder for action• Past

Senegalese National Arrested In New Jersey Illegal Voting Probe

Doug Goldsmith September 25, 2026

Federal prosecutors have turned a New Jersey voting case into a major election-integrity fight, with an arrest in Hudson County adding fresh fuel to the clash between Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the Trump administration. The

New Jersey Lt Gov Dale Caldwell Resigns After Harassment Probe

Dan Veld September 25, 2026

New Jersey politics got jolted Friday when Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell stepped down after an independent investigation backed up sexual harassment and ethics violations. Gov. Mikie Sherrill accepted the resignation after giving him a deadline,

Code Pink Disrupts Climate Week Event Over US Military Emissions

Erica Carlin September 25, 2026

A Climate Week panel in New York City got jolted when a Code Pink activist broke in with a loud anti-military message, turning a conservation discussion into a political flashpoint. The interruption put The Nature

Peltola Faces Aide Abuse Claims Amid Grief Struggles

Kevin Parker September 25, 2026

Mary Peltola is under fresh political pressure after former aides accused her of angry outbursts, slurs, profane texts, and even physical aggression, while her campaign argues that the worst episodes came during an awful stretch

McConnell Stays Silent As Reporters Press Him On Health, Wife

Ella Ford September 25, 2026

Sen. Mitch McConnell found himself at the center of a tense and very public Capitol Hill moment when reporters swarmed him with questions about his health and his wife’s reaction to his hospitalization. Security and

El-Sayed Clip Rekindles Debate Over Muslim Brotherhood Accusations

Erica Carlin September 25, 2026

“`html • A resurfaced clip shows a sharp exchange over Abdul El-Sayed’s faith and political views.• The moment centers on accusations about ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Sharia law.• Patrick Colbeck’s comments helped trigger

White House Dinner Drowns Out As Protesters Target XI Visit

Brittany Mays September 25, 2026

Protests outside the White House during Xi’s state dinner Human rights concerns raised by Tibetan, Uyghur, and pro-democracy groups Chants and symbolism that cut through the official event High-level dinner guests and the broader diplomatic

Mamdani Backed Candidate Arrested In UN Protest Against Netanyahu

Erica Carlin September 25, 2026

At the United Nations in New York, a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turned into a wave of arrests, and one of the people taken into custody was Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist-backed

FBI Probes Jobs Portal Breach After Hackers Claim Data Theft

Dan Veld September 25, 2026

The FBI is digging into a breach tied to its jobs portal, and the big mystery is still where it started. A hacking crew says it grabbed employee data, while investigators are sorting through what

Sherrill Demands Lt Gov Caldwell Resign After Harassment Findings

Ella Ford September 25, 2026

New Jersey politics just got another messy turn, and this time it lands squarely on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s doorstep. After an independent investigation backed up sexual harassment and ethics violations involving Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell,

UMass Dartmouth Murder Suspect Overstayed Visa, Got Deferred Action

David Gregoire September 25, 2026

Federal sources say a murder suspect in the deadly stabbing of a UMass Dartmouth football player entered the U.S. on a tourist visa, stayed after it expired, and later received deferred action under multiple administrations.

Judge Dismisses Letitia James DOGE Lawsuit In Trump Clash

Ella Ford September 24, 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James took a hit in her latest legal fight with President Donald Trump after a federal judge tossed the case she led with 18 other states. The dispute centered on

Susan Collins Leads Maine Senate Race, New Poll Shows Split

Brittany Mays September 24, 2026

Here’s the twist in Maine’s Senate race: Susan Collins is still standing in a state that keeps leaning blue, and a fresh poll shows she has a narrow edge anyway. The numbers also show a

Czech President Warns NATO Must Down Russian Aircraft, Deter Russia

Erica Carlin September 24, 2026

Czech President Petr Pavel is pressing NATO allies to stop looking hesitant and start acting like they mean it. He argues that repeated Russian probes into allied airspace are not random accidents but pressure tests,

Missouri Redistricting Fight Heads Back To Supreme Court

Kevin Parker September 24, 2026

Missouri’s congressional map fight has turned into a fast-moving legal tangle, with election rules, voter expectations, and court authority all colliding at once. The Eighth Circuit has now pushed the state toward using its newer

Democrat Challenges Fairfax Prosecutor Over Violent Crime Record

David Gregoire September 24, 2026

“`html Fairfax County’s top prosecutor is now staring down a challenge from inside his own party, and the fight is shaping up around crime, credibility, and how serious cases have been handled. Former federal prosecutor

Harris Faces Backlash Over Detroit Speech And New Accent Claims

Ella Ford September 24, 2026

Kamala Harris’ latest Detroit appearance set off a fresh round of online chatter after critics said her delivery sounded different than usual. The speech, aimed at boosting Democratic turnout ahead of the 2026 midterms, quickly

GOP Senate Hopeful Faces Scrutiny Over Data Center Stock Holdings

Doug Goldsmith September 24, 2026

Michael Whatley’s Senate bid in North Carolina is colliding with a fast-growing debate over data centers, utility bills, and who really benefits when big energy projects move in. His financial disclosure shows holdings in companies

Hawley Presses Yale Swimmers Consent Question In Lia Thomas Hearing

Doug Goldsmith September 24, 2026

Checklist: fairness in women’s sports, locker room consent, Yale and the Ivy League, Riley Gaines’ experience, pressure on athletes to stay quiet, and the broader debate over sex divisions in competition. Josh Hawley put the

NYC Kitten Rescue Defends MAGA Adoption Ban After PETA Criticism

Dan Veld September 24, 2026

Politics NYC kitten rescue defends ‘NO F—ING MAGA’ adoption policy as PETA calls for it to be abolished PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk told Fox News Digital homeless animals ‘care if you love them and will

Michigan Student Presses Abdul El-Sayed On Iran Comments At Town Hall

Doug Goldsmith September 23, 2026

Can a politician say he backs freedom and still dodge the hardest question in the room? That was the tension in Ann Arbor, where Abdul El-Sayed got hit with direct pressure from a Michigan student

Illegal Immigrant Charged After Shooting Dallas School Officer

Kevin Parker September 23, 2026

Authorities say a Dallas school police officer was shot with his own gun after stopping to help a man near a freeway, turning a routine assist into a violent struggle that now carries a federal

GOP Lawmakers Probe Pro China Groups Fueling AI Data Center Protests

Ella Ford September 23, 2026

Two top House Republicans are sounding the alarm over what they see as a coordinated push to slow America’s AI momentum by turning public frustration into political pressure. With President Donald Trump set to sit

Trans Activists Inject Hormones, Protest NYU DOJ Deal

Karen Givens September 23, 2026

A viral protest outside NYU Langone has ignited fresh outrage after transgender activists were filmed injecting themselves with hormones at the hospital doors, turning a policy fight into a public spectacle. The stunt landed only

Stanford Admits AI Altered Student Photo, Violating Policy

Karen Givens September 23, 2026

Campus Controversy Stanford admits breaking own policy after race-, gender-swapped student photos emerge Billy Ramirez, the Hispanic student replaced by a Black woman, said he felt ‘silenced and erased’ from the image Published September 23,

Vulnerable GOP Candidates Break With Trump On Iran War End

Erica Carlin September 23, 2026

Politics GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end Ashley Hinson, Mike Rogers and Jon Husted now call for an end to Iran war after months of backing

Rubio Ramps Up Birth Tourism Crackdown Before Xi Visit

Dan Veld September 23, 2026

• Birth tourism is getting a fresh federal crackdown • Visa limits are being aimed at people who profit from the practice • China remains a major focus of enforcement • The move lands just

Fairfax Schools Face Probe Over 9 11 Teaching Guide

Dan Veld September 23, 2026

Fairfax County Public Schools is under fire after new 9/11 lesson guidance sparked a legal probe and raised questions about who wrote it, who approved it, and why the district told teachers not to “center

El-Sayed Mocked For Abortion Remarks In Michigan Senate Race

David Gregoire September 23, 2026

Politics El-Sayed mocked for ‘word salad’ answer when pressed by conservative on voting for him: ‘Worse than Kamala’s’ The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee’s comments on abortion restrictions drew accusations of dehumanizing language Published September 22,

Pro-China Network Fuels US Protest Wave Before Trump Xi Talks

Darnell Thompkins September 22, 2026

Protests stretching from Texas to New York are drawing fresh scrutiny as lawmakers say a well-funded activist network is helping create the look of nationwide unrest at a moment when Washington is staring down Beijing.

Harris Links DEI Fight To Black Maternal Care In Detroit

Darnell Thompkins September 22, 2026

Kamala Harris used a Detroit campaign appearance to tie together DEI, maternal health, and Democratic messaging ahead of the midterm battle. Speaking alongside Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, she framed the issue as a direct

Massachusetts Expands Newborn Home Visits, Reviving Big Sister Warning

Brittany Mays September 22, 2026

Massachusetts is moving to expand its Welcome Family home-visit program, and the plan has reignited an old warning about government getting too comfortable inside the family home. The debate is about newborn care, mental health

Harris Keeps 2028 Run Open, Puts Focus On 2026 Midterms

David Gregoire September 22, 2026

Kamala Harris is keeping her options open for 2028, but she is making it clear that the next big fight is 2026. In Detroit, she leaned hard into the idea that midterm turnout will shape

Austin ICE Shooting Spurs Organized Anti ICE Protests, Socialist Groups Mobilize

Dan Veld September 22, 2026

The Austin ICE shooting quickly turned into something bigger than a single incident, with far-left groups jumping online and onto the street within hours. What looked to some like a sudden protest was, according to

Democrats Gain Wider Polling Lead As House Battle Intensifies

David Gregoire September 22, 2026

Power Rankings Fox News Power Rankings: For the Democrats, where could it possibly go wrong? Voters prefer Democrats by 11 points among likely voters, with 61% calling gas prices a ‘major problem’ Published September 22,

Pentagon Launches Battlefield Test For Future Generals

Ella Ford September 22, 2026

The Pentagon is putting a new spotlight on battlefield judgment, rolling out a tougher evaluation that asks senior officers to prove they can think and act like warfighters, not career climbers. The idea is simple,

DNC Chair Distances Party From Hasan Piker’s Deplorable Remarks

David Gregoire September 22, 2026

Ken Martin stepped in to draw a clear line between the Democratic Party and Hasan Piker, even as he leaned hard into the idea that Democrats remain a broad coalition with room for disagreement. The

Austin ICE Shooting Sparks Outrage Over Democrats’ Early Reaction

David Gregoire September 22, 2026

Politics Dem reactions within moments of Austin ICE shooting spark viral outrage locally, online: ‘Disqualifying’ Retired police association president says Mayor Watson’s ‘visceral’ reaction raised the temperature in Austin Published September 22, 2026 10:00am EDT