Browse category by Politics

NY Rep. Mike Lawler secures critical win for House GOP, beating progressive ex-lawmaker

NY Rep. Mike Lawler secures critical win for House GOP, beating progressive ex-lawmaker


November 6, 2024
First-term Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is projected to survive his first re-election bid in his suburban 17th Congressional District. He defeated former Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., delivering a much-needed victory for House GOP leaders as they seek to hold onto their razor-thin margin of control over half of Congress, according to The Associated Press, which […]
The Electoral College is key to keeping our country intact

The Electoral College is key to keeping our country intact


November 6, 2024
It seems that as more and more time goes by, my appreciation for the ingeniousness of our Founding Fathers elevates. I write this before knowing the outcome of the election. I sit behind a ‘veil of ignorance,’ with no advance knowledge of who will win the popular vote and who will win in the Electoral […]
World leaders react to Trump victory ‘on history’s greatest comeback’

World leaders react to Trump victory ‘on history’s greatest comeback’


November 6, 2024
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback victory on Wednesday. Netanyahu, who is leading a seven-front existential war against Iran’s regime and its proxies, wrote on X, ‘Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! […]
Hamas reacts to Trump victory, says he must ‘work seriously to stop the war’ in Gaza

Hamas reacts to Trump victory, says he must ‘work seriously to stop the war’ in Gaza


November 6, 2024
The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas said Wednesday that the incoming administration of presidential election winner Donald Trump must ‘work seriously to stop the war’ in the Gaza Strip.  The declaration comes after a report emerged claiming Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wrap up the conflict by the time he gets inaugurated on Jan. […]
DAVID MARCUS: A comedy legend trashes his rep for cheap Democrat propaganda

DAVID MARCUS: A comedy legend trashes his rep for cheap Democrat propaganda


November 5, 2024
It has been five decades since Lorne Michaels’ ‘not ready for prime-time players’ created Saturday Night Live, a show whose stars and characters became touchstones for all Americans, regardless of politics. But this weekend, Michaels decided to flush that all down the toilet. On Saturday night, Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on […]
Harris leads Trump by 4 nationally as both candidates narrow gender gap, poll finds

Harris leads Trump by 4 nationally as both candidates narrow gender gap, poll finds


November 5, 2024
A new poll released Monday with just hours to go until Election Day shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a four-point lead over former President Trump nationally, while the gender gap between both candidates is narrowing.  The NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll of 1,297 likely voters, which was conducted from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2., shows Harris […]
Trump, Harris focus on the future of America in closing ads of 2024 presidential campaigns

Trump, Harris focus on the future of America in closing ads of 2024 presidential campaigns


November 5, 2024
Vice President Harris and former President Trump dropped the last ads of their 2024 presidential campaigns — both focusing their final pitch to voters on the ‘people.’ Harris’s ad focused on issues and a new generation of leadership, while Trump partnered with several of his most prominent teammates, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and […]
Russia remains ‘active threat’ in influencing 2024 election, likely to focus on swing states: U.S. officials

Russia remains ‘active threat’ in influencing 2024 election, likely to focus on swing states: U.S. officials


November 5, 2024
American intelligence officials released a recent statement warning about Russian actors conducting ‘additional influence operations’ to impact the upcoming election on Tuesday. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) published the latest update on its website on Monday evening. Speaking on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and […]
Trump gets last-minute round of big-name endorsements including Joe Rogan, son of Roberto Clemente

Trump gets last-minute round of big-name endorsements including Joe Rogan, son of Roberto Clemente


November 5, 2024
On the eve of the U.S. election, President Trump received a round of last-minute endorsements from high-profile names, including Joe Rogan and Roberto Clemente Jr., son of the baseball legend.  With less than 24 hours to go before the election, podcaster and comedian, Joe Rogan formally endorsed Trump for president, ending speculation.  Posting on X, […]
4 governor’s races to watch on election night

4 governor’s races to watch on election night


November 5, 2024
There are 11 gubernatorial races down for decision on Election Day, with four being competitive, according to the Fox News Power Rankings. This year, up to 150 million Americans are expected to cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election, while levers will also be pulled for gubernatorial races and other down-ballot races. 1. Neck and neck in New Hampshire […]
GOP prepared for pivotal court battles that could decide 2024 election

GOP prepared for pivotal court battles that could decide 2024 election


November 5, 2024
The Republican Party is determined not to be outmanned in the courts regarding the 2024 elections, with GOP leaders leaning heavily on a new, litigation-focused ‘election integrity’ effort launched earlier this year in a bid to avoid many of the same pitfalls as 2020. The two-pronged effort seeks to improve the GOP ground game across […]
State officials say lawyers ready to compel county election officials to swiftly certify vote if needed

State officials say lawyers ready to compel county election officials to swiftly certify vote if needed


November 5, 2024
Officials in battleground states say lawyers are ready on this Election Day to pursue legal action against any counties who try to disrupt or delay the vote certification process.  The warnings come after a few counties in Arizona, Pennsylvania and New Mexico initially did not certify results or did so with incomplete tallies following the […]
Abortion ‘on the ballot’ in 10 states this election, but it might not matter

Abortion ‘on the ballot’ in 10 states this election, but it might not matter


November 5, 2024
Voters in 10 U.S. states will decide on major ballot initiatives this year that either expand or restrict abortion access for women, a highly polarizing issue but one that some advocacy groups do not believe will affect turnout quite as much as some had expected.  It’s unclear to what extent this could impact Vice President […]
Russia remains ‘active threat’ in influencing 2024 election, likely to focus on swing states: US officials

Russia remains ‘active threat’ in influencing 2024 election, likely to focus on swing states: US officials


November 5, 2024
American intelligence officials released a recent statement warning about Russian actors conducting ‘additional influence operations’ to impact the upcoming election on Tuesday. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) published the latest update on its website on Monday evening. Speaking on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and […]
Georgia Republicans, Trump campaign file lawsuit to halt counties ‘illegally accepting’ early voting ballots

Georgia Republicans, Trump campaign file lawsuit to halt counties ‘illegally accepting’ early voting ballots


November 4, 2024
Georgia Republicans and former President Trump’s campaign say that they are continuing to take legal action against ‘coordinated efforts’ by Democrat-heavy counties to accept ballots after the early voting period ended.  A statement from the Georgia Republican Party, which was obtained by FOX Business on Sunday, detailed the party’s latest efforts to stop counties from […]