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
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 …
Read More »15 migrants stopped in stolen bucket truck in Texas after police chase, as border numbers surge
More than a dozen illegal immigrants were stopped in a stolen truck in Texas after a police chase this week, one of a slew of chases and smuggling attempts that law enforcement is contending with amid a historic border crisis. Video obtained by Fox News shows the bucket truck leading officers in Encinal, Texas, on a chase until they go …
Read More »‘Democrats worried’: AZ Senate race moves closer to GOP pickup territory, Masters says Kelly ‘floundering’
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 …
Read More »National sheriffs’ group sounds alarm over spike in migrant deaths at southern border
FIRST ON FOX: A national sheriffs’ group is sounding the alarm over the record number of migrant deaths at the U.S. southern border, showing gruesome images of the migrants who have died attempting to enter the United States. Fox News reported last week that there were 856 migrant deaths at the U.S. southern border in fiscal year 2022 – the …
Read More »John Fetterman had narrow advantage over Oz prior to ‘painful’ debate performance: poll
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman enjoyed a narrow lead over Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz prior to his “painful” debate performance on Tuesday, according to a Thursday poll from Franklin & Marshall College. The poll, conducted from October 14-23, found that Fetterman enjoyed 49% support from likely voters, while Oz secured 45%. Oz and Fetterman met for their first and …
Read More »‘American dream’ at stake in Harvard race-based admissions case at Supreme Court, say Asian American lawmakers
The ability of Asian Americans to come to America and “pursue their dreams” is at stake in a closely watched college admissions case before the Supreme Court that is set for oral arguments next week, according to Asian American lawmakers. The Supreme Court Monday will hear two cases dealing with the alleged policies of Harvard University and the University of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Alaska congressional debate: Peltola, Palin, Begich and Bye square off on inflation, gas prices, student loans
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 …
Read More »Arizona Democrat gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign says Phoenix office was broken into
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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