Trump Hosts Dinner With Kid Rock, Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith

President Trump hosted a dinner Thursday night with Kid Rock, Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith, a gathering Kid Rock called “epic” and said included agreement on opposing socialism and communism.
Undercover Video Shows Colom Wavering on Transgender Surgery Stance

An undercover video from Breitbart News shows Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom struggling to clarify his position on transgender surgery for minors, saying he opposes the procedures and thinks they should be illegal but would not criminally prosecute doctors who perform them.
2019 Fantasy Festival at Jamie Ager’s Fairview Farm Draws Scrutiny in Congressional Race

A 2019 festival at Jamie Ager’s Fairview farm featuring a local charity group known as the Beer City Sisters has become a flashpoint in his bid for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
Border Patrol Arrests Hit Record Low in Fiscal Year 2026, DHS Says

DHS reported Friday that Border Patrol apprehensions along the southwest border fell to under 99,000 in Fiscal Year 2026, a roughly 95 percent drop from the annual average under the Biden administration.
FBI Says It Has Eliminated a 1.8 Million-Sample DNA Testing Backlog

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau has eliminated a DNA sample backlog that once topped 1.8 million, crediting added resources and technology for bringing the number to zero.
Todd Gurley Joins Trump on Air Force One Ahead of Dalton Rally

Former Georgia Bulldogs star Todd Gurley flew with President Trump on Air Force One to Marietta ahead of a Friday campaign rally in Dalton.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Breaks Silence After FBI Raid on Her Minneapolis Home

Rep. Ilhan Omar issued her first public statement since federal agents raided her Minneapolis home on Oct. 12, amid investigations into her immigration paperwork and financial disclosures.
Trump Cancels Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

President Trump reversed a Pentagon plan to livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, though victims’ families will still be allowed to attend in person.
Carney Tells Calgary Crowd Alberta Referendum Risks Letting Outsiders ‘Own’ Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney warned a Calgary rally that outside forces are trying to break Canada apart to control it, urging Albertans to reject moving toward separation in the province’s upcoming referendum.
Opinion Piece Calls for Developing Alaska’s Graphite Creek to Cut U.S. Reliance on China

An opinion column argues the U.S. should develop Alaska’s Graphite Creek deposit, which the USGS calls the largest known graphite deposit in the country, to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
Collins and Jackson Spar Over Supreme Court Expansion in Senate Debate

In a Senate debate, Maine Republican Susan Collins rejected expanding the Supreme Court after Democratic challenger Troy Jackson said he was open to adding justices over ethics concerns.
Nixon Says Wanting Moody ‘Locked Up’ Proves She Doesn’t Want to Abolish Prisons

Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon says her desire to see Republican Sen. Ashley Moody ‘locked up and punished’ over the Hope Florida Foundation controversy proves she doesn’t want to abolish prisons.
Appeals Court Revives Arlington and Fairfax Schools’ Lawsuits Over Transgender Bathroom Policy Dispute

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals revived lawsuits from Arlington and Fairfax County public schools challenging the Trump administration’s Title IX enforcement over transgender bathroom policies, sending the cases back to district court.
Talarico Faces Scrutiny Over Past Statements During CNN Town Hall

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico addressed energy, immigration, campaign finance, Ukraine and gender issues at a CNN town hall Wednesday, with some remarks drawing comparisons to past statements that appear to differ from his current positions.
Why Companies May Need One Message, Not Two, After the Midterms

A Fox News opinion piece argues companies risk misjudging Washington if they assume a Democratic Congress means a weakened Trump administration, pointing to data center permitting fights and hotel chain controversies in Minneapolis and Manhattan as cautionary examples.
Minneapolis Council Moves to Scrap Office Created After George Floyd’s Death

Minneapolis City Council leaders are pushing to eliminate the Office of Community Safety, created after George Floyd’s death, citing mismanagement and audit concerns, while Mayor Jacob Frey warns the move could endanger existing public safety programs.
Appeals Court Strikes Down California Law Requiring Federal Agents to Show ID

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that California’s No Vigilantes Act cannot force federal immigration agents to display identification, finding the state law unconstitutional under the Supremacy Clause.
Trump Brings Floyd Mayweather to Arizona Rally, Urges Voters to Back Biggs Over Hobbs

President Trump campaigned in Arizona with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather at his side, urging voters to elect Andy Biggs governor and attacking Gov. Katie Hobbs over crime and border policy.
Nixon Says Moody Should Be ‘Locked Up’ Over Diverted Medicaid Funds in Heated CNN Exchange

Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon told CNN that Republican Sen. Ashley Moody should be jailed, alleging Moody diverted $10 million in Medicaid funds meant for sick children into political spending tied to Ron DeSantis.
Blakeman Blasts Harry Styles Over Madison Square Garden Tribute to Migrant Shot by ICE

GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called Harry Styles “elitist” after the singer honored Oscar Belgal, a migrant shot by ICE in New York, during his Madison Square Garden residency.
Sondland Says Trump Is Playing a Longer Game Than Just Ending the Ukraine War

Former U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland argues Trump’s Ukraine strategy is driven by a longer-term goal of countering China, and urges Zelensky to build closer personal ties with Trump rather than simply requesting aid.
US Group Pushes for Tariffs and Contract Reviews Over EU Tech Fines

A Washington advocacy group has launched a campaign urging President Trump to open a Section 301 investigation into EU tech regulations and fines, and to review US federal contracts with European companies.
Columbus Day Tweet From Rep. Brandon Gill Draws Fierce Backlash Online

A Columbus Day tweet from Rep. Brandon Gill praising Christopher Columbus and Western civilization triggered a wave of angry replies online, reigniting a long-standing debate over how Columbus’s legacy should be remembered.
1789 Capital Weighs Lawsuit After ABC News Pulls and Revises Trump Family Report

Venture capital firm 1789 Capital says it is considering legal action against ABC News after the network deleted and then quietly revised a story that falsely claimed it made a $2.5 billion investment tied to Trump family contracts.