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Recent research indicates a significant rise in mortality among Americans aged 25 to 44 between 2010 and 2021, driven by a combination of substance abuse, chronic diseases, and social factors.

In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that "late night" arrivals of "ballot dumps" or "suitcases" of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes.

Russia's FSB security service said on Saturday it was carrying out "appropriate" measures after the US embassy in Moscow warned of a planned "terrorist" attack in the capital. The post U.S. Embassy Warns of Potential Planned Terror Attack in Moscow appeared first on Breitbart .

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace formally asked Italy to provide advisers from the police, firefighters and the carabinieri corps to help build a new security force for the Gaza Strip, according to letters seen by Bloomberg News.

A friend of mine recently posted something on social media that made me smile. He had been reading my essays on the importance of young men having role models outside their families and decided to put the idea into practice. One Sunday after Mass, he and his son began sitting with some of the older […]

The governments of Washington D.C. and Virginia asked a federal court to block construction of President Trump's planned " triumphal arch ," claiming it's unlawfully tall and would snarl traffic for years. Why it matters: It's a last-minute gambit to stop construction before the multi-year project begins, potentially as soon as this coming week. What they're saying: " This project is flagrantly unlawful," the two governments said in a Saturday filing in D.C. federal court, first reported by the Washington Post. "During the three-year period of construction, the Arch project will inevitably snarl traffic between the jurisdictions, produce pollution and stormwater runoff in the Potomac, interfere with emergency services, and pose numerous other challenges," they argue. They further claim that the defendants — the National Park Service and the Interior Department — have rushed the project without the proper consultations. The city and state are asking a judge to issue injunctions to stop any site preparation or construction on the project. Zoom out: The proposed 250-foot arch would be one of the largest such monuments in the world, sparking concerns that it could interfere with other national symbols, block views and even complicate landings for pilots at nearby airports. (The FAA found otherwise.) The Park Service's own August report indicated the construction of the arch would have adverse effects on nearby monuments and landmarks. The other side: The administration has argued it will be a major tourist attraction — but also vital to national security, serving as a base for snipers and drones. The White House was not immediately available to comment Saturday on the D.C. / Virginia petition. What's next: A federal judge held a hearing Friday on a separate challenge to the arch, and indicated she may block construction at least temporarily.

The December 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 31 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 […]

The Trump administration warned Iran of consequences as Marco Rubio raised energy security and Strait of Hormuz concerns at the G20 meeting.

On Sunday, 60 Minutes profiled Moussa Diawara, a deported Texas father of two. The segment sympathetically claimed he feared returning to Mali partly because he had converted to Christianity. It told viewers the Department of Homeland Security questioned his credibility, yet it never mentioned that his 2012 immigration application claimed he was gay and feared […]

Republicans may see a slight 2026 turnout boost not from candidates or President Donald Trump’s breakneck campaign schedule, but from specific statewide measures that will appear on ballots come Election Day. Ballot measures themselves represent one of the most direct ways for voters to influence state policies: a simple yes or no vote on issues […]

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The House Freedom Caucus was founded in the hangover of the Tea Party movement, ostensibly to revolt against the fiscal moderation of then-House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican. So, I laughed out loud at the response a Freedom Caucus member gave me after asking him, eight days before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, what […]

Alleged self-dealing by the president and his allies doesn’t look so good as corruption emerges as a key issue for midterm voters Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds Voters under 50 probably won’t remember the “ welfare queen ”. But she once embodied Republicans’ claim of the underlying reason for US societal decay: the poor are a bunch of fraudsters. Ronald Reagan introduced Linda Taylor to US voters at a rally during the Republican presidential primary season in 1976. A resident of Chicago’s South Side, Taylor had been arrested for welfare fraud. “She used 80 names, 30 addresses, five phone numbers to collect food stamps, social security, veteran’s benefits for four non-existing deceased veteran husbands,” Reagan said. “Her tax-free cash income alone has been running $150,000 a year.” The Qatari government gifted him a luxury jet , potentially violating the emoluments clause of the constitution. The UAE gained access to some tightly guarded, high-end American AI chips soon after an investment firm linked to its ruling family secretly bought a $500m stake in World Liberty Financial, the crypto company funded by the families of Trump and his chum Steve Witkoff. Rich people facing criminal charges have taken to donating to Trump’s political operations and then seeking pardons or clemency. Most recently, Wanda Vázquez Garced , the former governor of Puerto Rico, and the banker who paid her bribes, Julio Herrera Velutini, were pardoned after Velutini’s family gave a $50m deal to Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, and donated $3.5m to Trump’s Maga Inc Super Pac. The first family is also making a killing from the government. The Pentagon lent more than $600m to Vulcan Elements, a rare earths startup, just three months after Donald Jr’s venture capital firm 1789 Capital bought a stake in the outfit. Powerus, a drone maker backed by Eric and Donald Jr is selling drone interceptors to Persian Gulf allies of the US that are

The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 10 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The second round will go out on Nov. 18 to those born between […]

A Biden-appointed judge late Friday ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority by threatening to prosecute state and county officials who do not comply with its election integrity efforts. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson barred the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security from pressing local election officials to purge registered voters, withhold their ...

Democratic candidates in 2026 battleground races are criticizing Joe Biden’s handling of border security, seeking to neutralize a political vulnerability.

Andy Ngo first hit the national scene reporting on the explosive clashes of Antifa forces in major American cities against law and order and, more broadly, normal social order. In that immediate post-George Floyd “woke” era, Ngo often found himself not only at the center of torrential waves of this violent, antisocial movement, but also ...

A federal judge Friday blocked the Trump administration from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for counting ballots cast by registered voters the administration claims are ineligible. Why it matters: The emergency order, issued four days before the midterms , prohibits federal pressure to sideline ballots based solely on allegations of ineligibility and forces the Justice Department to walk back threats it already sent to election officials. The big picture: The ruling adds to a series of courtroom losses for the administration, as federal officials intensify election-related investigations and challenges across the country. Judges are warning that federal threats and investigations are driving citizens out of elections and putting lawful votes at risk. Driving the news: U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson found that the Justice and Homeland Security departments likely violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition on voter intimidation and exceeded their constitutional authority over elections. Her temporary restraining order prohibits demands that states remove registered voters, withhold their ballots or stop counting votes solely because the administration claims the voters are ineligible. It also bars threats of criminal prosecution against election workers who refuse those demands or process ballots in accordance with election laws. The judge ordered prosecutors to disclose pending search warrant applications, grand jury subpoenas and other demands related to its lists of allegedly ineligible voters. What she's saying: Thompson found the administration's actions forced election workers to choose between complying with "Defendants' unlawful demands" or risk criminal prosecution for performing their jobs. "In the lead-up to the election," she wrote, "high-ranking DOJ and DHS officials have engaged in a campaign to intimidate, threaten, and coerce state and local officials and employees who are engaged in administering the ongoing midterm 2026 e

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. published an extensive diatribe on social media on Friday denouncing radical Islam and calling on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed to condemn the Muslim Brotherhood. The more than 3,700-word X post came after Kennedy was strongly rebuked by legacy media outlets and the el […]

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his department has presented a “large case” to the Justice Department in the federal investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). The post Mullin Says DHS Has Presented DOJ a ‘Large Case’ Against Ilhan Omar appeared first on Breitbart .

The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposes, including one touting the president's claim that every American will get $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming election, a judge ruled Friday.

A White House social media account said the surprise Air Force One flight was part of a Halloween event hosted by the president and the first lady.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday that it has revoked or terminated the immigration status of about 2.2 million illegals since President Donald Trump came into office, setting them up for removal from the United States. In doing so, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ended categorical parole programs, which the Biden administration […]

State and local election officials are planning responses to potential action as President Trump seeks a greater federal role in the midterms.

The Education Department on Friday posted a doctored image on the social platform X showing the agency’s headquarters in Washington with a Spirit Halloween banner on the building. “These things are just popping up everywhere!” the department said in its post. The image, posted the day before Halloween, comes as President Trump and Education Secretary Linda…

Meta settled a social media addiction lawsuit with an 18-year-old plaintiff on Friday, avoiding its next bellwether trial, which began jury selection this week. The case, filed by a woman from Mississippi dubbed “K.D.B.,” alleged her use of Instagram and Snapchat as a child worsened her mental health and contributed to her eating disorder, suicidal…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused legacy media outlets of stripping context from his remarks at a Michigan campaign rally, arguing in a lengthy social media post that his criticism of Islamism was being misrepresented as an attack on Arabs and Muslims. In the roughly 3,700-word post, Kennedy said outlets omitted ...

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Sunday will appear alongside Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for the first time in months in what appears to be a reluctant show of unity after criticizing the Democratic nominee for his comments about Israel. Stevens confirmed Friday in a statement posted to the social platform X that she would…

Two Border Patrol unions endorsed Republican Anthony Constantino in the race for New York’s 21st Congressional District, citing his commitment to border security. The post EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Unions Back Anthony Constantino for Elise Stefanik’s House Seat appeared first on Breitbart .

Ex-soldier Brett Velicovich turned a presidential social media shout-out into a $300 million drone startup.

Business owners throughout the state of Pennsylvania have been left affected after thousands of skill games were taken out of restaurants, bars, social clubs, gas stations, and convenience stores, among other places. The post Business Owners Weigh In on Removal of Skill Games in Democrat-Controlled Pennsylvania appeared first on Breitbart .

Immigrants at Texas detention facility, protesting against harsh conditions, say they face threats of force-feeding Members of Congress sent a scathing letter to federal immigration officials this week demanding answers about conditions inside a Texas immigration jail, as detained immigrants on a prolonged hunger strike claim officials are retaliating against them and threatening them with force-feeding. A group of seven congressional Democrats sent the letter earlier this week to Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, and David Venturella, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director, protesting about the treatment of hunger strikers. Continue reading...

If candidates take benefit cuts off the table — or if they insist on taking taxes off the table, they are not leading; they are misleading you.

President Trump has overseen a steep decline in the number of women serving in senior U.S. diplomatic and national security posts, according to a new report by Democrats.

Red Baron just weighed in on the viral video featuring one of its employees, posting on social media that “employee of the month nominations are closed.” “You know why,” the post says alongside the caption, “He’s still here. He’s got a fan club. Including us.” He’s still here. He’s got a fan club. Including us. ...

Young college-educated women are reshaping social norms that have been the bedrock of liberal society for decades.

A little-known agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ended a myriad legal giveaways to 2.2 million migrants welcomed by President Joe Biden. The post DHS Citizenship Agency Reverses Biden Giveaways to 2.2 Million Migrants appeared first on Breitbart .

El Salvador's strongman president, Nayib Bukele , is sending thousands of troops to Haiti to boost the island's push to wipe out its gang problem — and find four of his military personnel who were captured in a recent ambush. Bukele called President Trump on Tuesday to make sure he had no problem with this major military escalation, to which Haiti's government has agreed. "Do what you have to do," Trump told him, according to sources briefed on the call. Why it matters: If it works, Bukele's troop surge could stabilize Haiti, a country 700 miles from Florida that has been devastated by deadly gang violence and has lacked a president since the last one, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated five years ago. If it doesn't work, it could increase Haiti's death toll well beyond the 5,700-plus killed in gang violence this year, embarrass Bukele and mark yet another failed international effort to restore stability to the country. Haiti also may be a test case for Bukele and security contractor Erik Prince — a Trump and Bukele ally also operating in Haiti — to act as public-private proxies for U.S. muscle in the hemisphere. El Salvador announced Wednesday it was deploying as many as 2,000 troops to Haiti. That number could double or triple, sources say. "We didn't come to Haiti to make money, because no one is paying us to do it. We came to Haiti to fight against the wicked," Bukele, writing in Haitian Creole, wrote Thursday on X . Zoom in: Along with other countries, El Salvador has been part of a UN-established initiative called the Gang Suppression Force, or GSF, operating in Haiti's capital city of Port-au-Prince. On Oct. 18, four Salvadoran aviation technicians were ambushed and remain unaccounted for, according to the Miami Herald . Three days later, Bukele posted a warning on X : "I want you, the gang leaders, to understand one thing very clearly: Today's attack is nothing compared to what is coming if we do not get all four hostages back alive." "We have already finished

Mary Peltola faces social media criticism after a resurfaced quote clashes with a New York Times report on spoiler candidates in the Alaska Senate race.

Every October, as Halloween draws near, the same posts start popping up on social media. Where have all the trick-or-treaters gone? Is the tradition dying? Are the kids even doing this anymore? Every time I see this argument, I find myself a little confused. “They’re right here,” I think as I prepare my crew for ...

Election Day is almost here, and Americans are grappling with many questions and concerns about election security. Are the voter rolls accurate? Are the ballots secure? Are voting machines vulnerable? Will every legal vote be counted accurately? These are important questions, to be sure. But have you asked yourself what you can do to help? ...

A suspected hack at Binance prompted cryptocurrency firms to freeze about $3 billion in assets, the company said on Thursday. The exchange, which described the situation as a “security issue,” has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it “conducts security checks, freezes funds, and works with law enforcement.” It vowed to cover all losses. “It…

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of forces in the Middle East, briefed President Trump Thursday on the state of the Iran war, with a focus on the ongoing naval blockade , according to two U.S. officials. Why it matters: As he did before Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025 and Operation Epic Fury in February, Trump is pursuing dual tracks — trying to reach a deal to restart peace talks while also preparing for a possible resumption of major combat operations after the midterms. Behind the scenes: Trump wanted to hear directly from the CENTCOM head on whether the naval blockade is working, the U.S. officials said. Cooper also briefed Trump on the military operation for guiding oil tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz to global energy markets. And he updated Trump on the economic pressure campaign the military is conducting in concert with the Treasury Department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, White House envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior officials also attended the meeting, the officials said. The White House and CENTCOM declined to comment. The Wall Street Journal first reported the meeting. Driving the news: A group of regional mediators led by Qatar is trying to get the U.S. and Iran to head off a resumption of war after the midterms in favor of negotiations. "The mediation is at a very sensitive stage," a regional source said. Qatari mediators recently delivered a letter from Vice President Vance to Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Gen. Mohsen Rezaei. Vance proposed restarting negotiations but stressed that any talks would have to address Iran's nuclear program. Trump and Vance met Wednesday to discuss a possible gesture of goodwill toward Iran, such as sending humanitarian goods like food and medicine, according to a source with knowledge. Later in the day, Trump publicly backed the idea. What they're saying: U.S. Amba

With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.

With Election Day around the corner, states have been working hard to prepare, with some adopting new congressional maps and voting rules on top of normal election security measures. PBS News' Liz Landers and Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A on Wednesday to address people's questions.

President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational defense opportunity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have argued in court declarations. Critics have dismissed Trump’s attempts to link the arch to national security needs as a smokescreen to push through a divisive construction project. In filings submitted to a federal…