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The final weekend of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections comes to a close on Sunday, with Democrats and Republicans making a final push as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Decision Desk HQ, a partner of The Hill, currently favors Democrats to retake both chambers, giving them an 83 percent chance of securing…
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun […]
He had originally canceled the in-person appearances in favor of tele-rallies, only to reverse course Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump is making stops in Iowa and Kansas to throw support behind Republicans in competitive Senate races with just two days remaining before the midterm elections. He had originally canceled the in-person appearances in favor of tele-rallies, only to reverse course on Friday. Abdul El-Sayed , the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s tightly fought Senate race, wants Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens to stay away from his campaign events. The two had planned to appear together Sunday at a church service in Detroit, but Representative Debbie Dingell later told CNN she had spoken to Stevens and told her, “This isn’t working.” A US judge dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice on Saturday, according to a court filing, bringing an end to his legal challenge over the newspaper’s reporting on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein . Continue reading...
An alleged intruder in a Halloween costume was shot by a father with an AR-15 about 2:20 a.m. Thursday and hospitalized in critical condition in Houston, Texas. The post Alleged Intruder in Halloween Costume Gets Shot with AR-15 appeared first on Breitbart .
Michigan Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed urged reporters to focus their questions on anything other than his fellow Democrat Haley Stevens issuing a surprise endorsement of Republican nominee Mike Rogers on Sunday, just two days before voters go to the polls. El-Sayed spoke to reporters outside a church Sunday afternoon alongside Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) ...
Donald Trump is capping his final electoral campaign the way he began over a decade ago: hoping a whirlwind sprint across the country will turn out his most fervent supporters and thwart Democratic designs to curtail his power in the sunset of his political career.
Many Manhattan real estate developers have a legal obligation to keep space outside their high-rise buildings open to all — yet refuse. We spoke to Lord of Bench, an activist who is taking them on to reclaim public space for the public.
The longest truce of the Ukraine war, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and limited to just the Kherson region, was set to end on Sunday evening after neither side announced an extension. The post Melania Trump-Negotiated Ceasefire in Kherson Set to Expire appeared first on Breitbart .
Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.
Charles Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Democrats have a sizable advantage in the battle for control of Congress days ahead of the midterm elections, a new national NBC News poll finds, with voters clamoring for change and voicing all-time high disapproval of President Donald Trump.
Rep. Harriet Hageman warned that the Democratic Socialists of America's proposed nationalized healthcare plan would significantly increase taxes, lengthen wait times, and threaten the stability of rural hospitals.
With the midterm elections just days away, Americans are getting ready to choose which party will control Congress. I believe, and hope, that Republicans might do better than most polls are indicating. No matter what happens, I am deeply concerned about the direction of the Democratic Party and the possible effects of some of its […]
America doesn’t need an election. It needs a divorce. Sad to say, we’ve become two nations headed in two totally different directions. Red-state America still believes in the Constitution, American exceptionalism, and free enterprise. This means that you can come here from anywhere (legally, mind you), become an American, contribute to society, worship and raise […]
What happens in Virginia may not stay in Virginia. The Commonwealth’s three proposed constitutional amendments are a Trojan Horse. Their proponents present them as merely protecting reproductive freedom, enshrining same-sex marriage, and restoring felon voting rights, respectively. And indeed, if all one were to read is the amendments’ descriptions on the ballot initiatives, one could […]
The December 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 30 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month […]
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson says he sees a few “clearing events” ahead for the stock market that have the potential to take it lower temporarily, creating a great opportunity for investors to pile back in.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Investigating UAPs; the Texas Senate race, and a midterm elections preview; How James Stewart became a war hero; "The Lost Boys," Broadway's vampire musical; Milwaukee's history of Socialist mayors; a Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit on architecture; and 10 Downing Street resident Larry the Cat.
Behind every election at NBC is a vital team most viewers will never see. After millions of voters make their voices heard on election day, the data scientists and election experts that make up NBC News’ decision desk dictate the calls you hear on election night. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie shares an inside look in this week’s Sunday Focus.
As Democrats seek to regain control of Congress, divisions within the party are emerging over its future direction. A new wave of progressive candidates is pushing to shift priorities further to the left, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence. Monte Francis reports.
