Politics

Donald Trump’s request to keep tax returns from Congress denied by appeals court

Donald Trump's request to keep tax returns from Congress denied by appeals court

A federal appeals court rejected former President Donald Trump’s latest effort to block the release of his tax returns to Congress. Trump can still appeal the case to the Supreme Court.  The House Ways and Means Committee first requested six years of Trump’s tax returns in 2019, but then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied the effort.  Former President Donald Trump gestures …

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Here’s how many ballots have been cast so far

Bret Baier breaks down key toss-up states for the midterms

More than 15 million people have voted already in the 2022 midterms, smashing records from previous midterm years with 12 days until Election Day. In battleground states with hot Senate races — Georgia and Pennsylvania in particular — the story of high turnout is the same. Georgia has seen historic turnout at a record pace in early in-person voting this …

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‘Democrats worried’: AZ Senate race moves closer to GOP pickup territory, Masters says Kelly ‘floundering’

Blake Masters to headline national security event, says Mark Kelly 'fooled' voters on border position

With Less than two weeks to go before the midterm elections, the Cook Political Report adjusted its ratings in Arizona’s Senate race from “Lean Democrat” to a toss-up, suggesting the GOP’s chances are improving in a crucial race that could determine which party takes control of the Senate this fall. For several months, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., maintained a lead …

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Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee will seek testimony from Hunter Biden and James Biden as part of its oversight duties if the GOP takes control of the Senate and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, holds the gavel as chairman, according to an informed source. Senators Grassley and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., have been leading an investigation into the potentially criminal business dealings …

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Alaska congressional debate: Peltola, Palin, Begich and Bye square off on inflation, gas prices, student loans

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to fill remainder of Rep. Don Young's term

The Alaska congressional debate Wednesday evening gave voters an opportunity to hear from Congresswoman Mary Peltola and her challengers former Gov. Sarah Palin, Nick Begich III, and Libertarian Chris Bye. The candidates were each given 45 seconds to address concerns among voters including record-high inflation, gas prices, and salmon distribution — a key issue specific to Alaska’s fisheries. Palin kicked …

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Arizona Democrat gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign says Phoenix office was broken into

Arizona Dem gov nominee Katie Hobbs appears to support abortion up to birth

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign says its headquarters in Phoenix was broken into. Katie Hobbs camping manager Nicole DeMont said in a statement that a break-in occurred earlier in the week at the headquarters. “Earlier this week, a break-in occurred at our campaign headquarters. We continue to cooperate with law enforcement as they investigate, and we are thankful to …

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