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Republicans eye Arizona comeback with Hobbs-Biggs governor matchup: Primary takeaways

Arizona voters teed up a slew of competitive races Tuesday as Republicans look to take back control of the Grand Canyon State’s executive branch in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who’s considered the most endangered gubernatorial incumbent this cycle, will show down against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), a House Freedom Caucus member backed by President Trump.  Democrats also currently hold Arizona’s attorney general and secretary of state posts in the battleground...

Arizona Senate president who gave 2020 election records to FBI wins attorney general GOP primary 

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R), who complied with a federal grand jury subpoena and gave the FBI records pertaining to the 2020 elections in March, is projected to win the Republican nomination to take on Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Petersen, who’s served as the top Senate Republican since 2023, defeated Rodney Glassman,...

Lamb, dogged by reported sex scandal, on track to replace Biggs after Arizona House GOP primary win

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is projected to win the Republican primary for Rep. Andy Biggs’s (R) seat in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Lamb, who previously ran for Senate and lost to Republican Kari Lake in the 2024 GOP primary, secured President Trump’s endorsement in addition to support from the conservative...

DHS issues $84B in fines to illegal immigrants under Trump administration

DHS has issued 103,000 civil fines totaling roughly $84 billion to illegal immigrants since Trump took office, collecting $1.2 billion in payments.

State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP’s razor-thin majority

Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods are locked in a tight Arizona 1st congressional district primary rematch that could decide House control.

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people stand to lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

Trump says ICE raids haven’t gone far enough; he won’t say if he’ll strike Venezuela

President Trump declined to say if the U.S. would strike Venezuela, insisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids could go further and defended his pardon of a crypto billionaire in a wide-ranging and, at times, contentious interview on "60 Minutes."

The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline to tell judges if it will fully fund SNAP

President Donald Trump's administration faces Monday deadlines to tell two federal judges whether it will use emergency reserves to fully fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, during the government shutdown.

NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.

Moderate Dems in Albany shift further left as Mamdani pushes socialist agenda, assemblyman warns

NYC assemblyman warns Albany Democrats shifting left to support Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid. The 33-year-old Democratic Socialist gains backing from AOC, Jeffries, and Warren.

Trump-backed Ciattarelli gets major campaign trail surprise on Election Eve

Army captain surprises father, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, at New Jersey governor campaign event, returning from Kuwait deployment to vote in crucial election.

‘They endorse killing us’: Obama, Spanberger slammed for stumping with murder-texting Jay Jones

Critics slam Obama's Virginia rally appearance alongside Jay Jones, who envisioned murdering political opponents and their children, calling it "the far-left’s embrace of violence."

Trump backs Huckabee Sanders and a bunch of House Republicans for re-election with midterms on the horizon

President Donald Trump backed GOP Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders as well as many House Republicans in Truth Social posts on Sunday

Pelosi spokesman sidesteps retirement rumors as Dem primary threats wait in wings

Nancy Pelosi retirement rumors swirl as NBC reports an announcement is expected after Election Day.

Ben Shapiro blasts ‘intellectual coward’ Tucker Carlson after Nick Fuentes interview

Conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro blasted Tucker Carlson on Monday, calling him “the most virulent super-spreader of vile ideas in America.” In an episode of...

Sharice Davids inches toward Kansas Senate run

A red-state Democrat is inching toward a Senate run as Kansas' Republican-controlled legislature debates drawing her out of a seat. Rep. Sharice Davids met...

The Hits Keep Coming for the Lefty Trial Lawyers Pushing Woke Lawfare

The Alaska termination is a big win for Governor Dunleavy, a big win for Attorney General Cox, a big win for the State of...

Grappling with AI in Education

How can schools prevent students from outsourcing their thinking?

Why the Moral Panic over Billionaires’ Gains Is Nonsense

If you’ve paid attention to the stock market, a whole lot of people have made a whole lot of money in the past year.

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