Rogers and El-Sayed Trade Accusations in Combative Grand Rapids Senate Debate
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed over credentials, finances, Israel and Iran in their first face-to-face Senate debate, held Thursday night in Grand Rapids.
James Talarico Returns to Campaign Trail After Nearly Two-Week Absence Fueled by Flu, GOP Attacks
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico returned to the campaign trail at the Austin City Limits Music Festival after a nearly two-week absence attributed to the flu, which drew sharp attacks from President Trump and rival Ken Paxton.
Nebraska Moves to Bar Welfare Cash From Tobacco, Tattoos and Other Non-Essential Purchases
Nebraska’s governor has ordered new limits on what welfare recipients can buy with cash benefits, following a similar move by Florida earlier this year.
Talarico Resurfaces at Austin City Limits After Nine Days Off the Campaign Trail
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico resurfaced Friday at the Austin City Limits festival after a nine-day absence from the campaign trail attributed to the flu.
Grassley and Durbin Clash Over Jack Smith’s Bank Record Subpoenas
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley accused Democrats of defending former Special Counsel Jack Smith over subpoenas that hit nearly 5,000 Americans’ bank records, while Ranking Member Dick Durbin fired back that Smith deserves an apology from Republicans instead.
Bessent and Warren Clash Over Dueling Inflation Trackers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Sen. Elizabeth Warren of cherry-picking data in her new inflation tracker, releasing a competing chart that credits the Trump administration with stronger wage growth and lower inflation than under President Biden.
Trump Names Katie Zacharia New White House Press Secretary
President Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a former Truth Social communications adviser and DHS spokeswoman, as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.
ABC Hosts Predict Talarico Senate Win as Race Tightens and Candidate Pulls Back From Trail
ABC’s “The View” hosts predicted a Talarico win in the Texas Senate race even as fresh polling shows him tied with Ken Paxton, and the Democrat has abruptly canceled campaign events citing illness.
Mullin Says Mamdani Pushed to Free Suspect in Thursday’s ICE Shooting
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed during a two-hour call with President Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul to have a man shot by ICE in New York City released back onto the streets, despite a criminal record built up over about three years.
Collins and Jackson Clash Over Iran War Profit Claim at Maine Senate Debate
At a WMTW debate, Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson accused Sen. Susan Collins and her husband of profiting from the Iran war, prompting Collins to twice demand an apology and defend her record of votes to end the conflict.
Trump Set to Rally in Syracuse, Targeting Hochul’s Immigration Policies After Bronx Stabbing and ICE Shooting
President Trump is expected to criticize Gov. Kathy Hochul’s immigration policies during a Friday rally in Syracuse, following a Bronx stabbing of an off-duty NYPD detective and an ICE shooting of a suspected gang member.
Merrin Accuses Kaptur of Reversing Record on Transgender Sports Policy
Republican Derek Merrin says Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is misrepresenting her record on transgender athletes in women’s sports, pointing to her votes and co-sponsorship history as evidence she has not actually changed positions.
Paxton Campaign Mocks Talarico’s 12-Day Absence From Senate Trail
Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign is demanding “proof of life” from Democratic rival James Talarico, who has been off the campaign trail for 12 days with the flu.
Rogers and El-Sayed Trade Barbs Over ‘Doctor’ Title in First Michigan Senate Debate
Republican Mike Rogers accused Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health official, of falsely branding himself a “doctor” during their first Michigan Senate debate, while El-Sayed defended his Columbia medical degree and pressed on with his health care pitch.
Hochul Faces Criticism Over Response to Mamdani’s Oct. 7 Remarks
A New York Post opinion piece criticizes Gov. Kathy Hochul for declining to condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Oct. 7 anniversary statement, pointing to her own CBS remarks questioning Israel’s humanitarian response in Gaza.
Roger Clemens Joins Trump at San Antonio Rally, Gets Surprise Medal of Freedom Announcement
Pitching great Roger Clemens introduced President Trump at a San Antonio rally and urged Texans to vote, where Trump surprised him with news of a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
HUD Launches Investigation Into Wells Fargo Over Race-Based Lending Programs
HUD has launched an investigation into whether Wells Fargo’s lending programs aimed at minority homeowners violated the Fair Housing Act, with officials warning the matter could be referred to the Justice Department.
Los Angeles City Council Bans Smoke Shops From Selling Recreational Nitrous Oxide
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to ban smoke shops from selling nitrous oxide for recreational use, following street scenes of tank-and-balloon gatherings and new state restrictions on the gas.
Data Center Buildout Faces Voters in 34 Ballot Measures Across Seven States
Voters in California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin will decide 34 ballot measures on data centers this November, as a Fox News poll shows most Americans oppose building the AI facilities near where they live.
DHS Secretary Mullin Says Calls to Abolish Agency Are Tied to Push for ‘Chaos’ and Demographic Change
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a Breitbart News event that calls to abolish his department are part of a broader left-wing strategy involving manufactured chaos and demographic change, while Rep. Delia Ramirez has called for defunding ICE and CBP.
El-Sayed Reportedly Told Piker His Comments Were Hurting Senate Campaign
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed reportedly called streamer Hasan Piker and asked him to stop making comments that were costing El-Sayed votes, according to a CNN report.
Who Is the Influencer Behind the ‘Fascist Liars’ Video in LA’s Mayoral Race?
Ed Choi, the social-media influencer who interviewed LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman in the viral ‘fascist liars’ video, has a history of fueling major online firestorms over race and restaurants in LA and San Francisco.
CBP Chief Says Economic Security Now Core to Border Mission
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott told a Washington policy event that economic security — including tariffs and trade monitoring — is now as vital to the agency’s mission as physical border enforcement.
Ana Navarro Says Florida’s Closed Primary System Is Why She Stays Registered Republican
Ana Navarro told actor Michael Douglas on “The View” that she stays registered as a Republican so she can vote in Florida’s closed primaries, reigniting a long-running debate over her party identification.