Politics

James Comey faces new DOJ case over alleged national defense disclosure

The Justice Department filed a two-count criminal information accusing James Comey of communicating national defense information and conspiracy.

Abdul El-Sayed works to lock down Black voters in Detroit

With the Senate race entering its final stretch, Abdul El-Sayed spent Monday flanked by Detroit elected officials, labor leaders and community activists as he worked to lock down support of Black voters -- a key constituency for his path to victory.

Blue wave or big polling error? Here’s why it’s hard to tell

A major problem with predicting who will win the Senate in next Tuesday’s midterm elections is that the signs of a blue wave and a polling miss look alike. Democrats currently lead in nearly all the most competitive Senate races a week out from the election…

Democrats fail to sell anti-Trump midterm referendum as local issues could crush Republicans

According to “redistricting expert” John B. Morgan, when votes are counted on Nov. 3, Democrats will have failed to make the midterm elections all about President Donald Trump. Thus, reports Morgan, who has observed elections at the precinct, county, state,…

Inside the Somali mall safe haven where Ilhan Omar reappeared after feds raided her DC home

Ilhan Omar dined at Karmel Mall, the world's largest Somali mall, alongside Kieth Ellison on her first public outing since the raid on her D.C. home.

Trump supporters confront Iran, affordability concerns with a message for critics: 'Give him time'

Trump rally-goers in Perry, Georgia, defend the president as gas prices hit $3.66 per gallon amid the Iran war and growing affordability concerns.

Why Netanyahu's Vision Will Endure in Israel

DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns

DHS cited birth tourism, espionage concerns and illegal travel to nearby Guam in announcing the program suspension.

Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim

The Trump Justice Department fired Maurene Comey without cause, but a federal judge ruled it violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered backpay.

Inside Trump’s Secret Weapon To Smash The Polls And Rule Congress

The scolds on the Left want you to believe that the midterm elections are hopeless for the GOP, so voters should stay home. Of course, the president’s party reliably loses seats during midterms. This includes 19 of 21 elections in the House and 16 of 21 ele…

How the Supreme Court shaped the midterm elections

The Supreme Court may not be on the ballot next week, but its rulings over the past year have shaped the midterm elections in significant ways, from determining the maps used for congressional elections to how campaign cash may be used. Republicans are aimi…

I warned the FBI about Iran’s sleeper cells in 2017. Nobody listened — now Washington is panicking

On Oct. 23, 2026, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iranian plots to kill Americans abroad had reached advanced stages. The Axios warning raises a larger counterterrorism question: How much does Washing…

White House defends Trump after archbishop calls prayer moment ‘manipulated’ ahead of midterms

Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob issued a public apology after alleging the administration distributed video without consent.

In Michigan, Immigration Is on the Ballot

Republicans Still Can Win

Persuading the low-propensity center-right could help the GOP edge out pro-illegal-alien Dems.

Democrats’ Alaskan Dirty Trick

Alaska Republicans are right to cry foul, but the Justice Department doesn’t have good legal grounds to throw out an election over a sham candidate.

Trump blasts Senate for not making daylight saving permanent, jokes clock changes makes him late

President Trump blasted senators for not passing a bill that would make daylight saving permanent – joking that the exercise of changing the clocks makes him late.

'Dark money’ group accused of 'scheme' to tip election in favor of Democrats, manipulate GOP voters

American Forge Coalition mailers accuse vulnerable Republicans of supporting mass amnesty in key battleground districts ahead of the midterm election.

Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him back

A Fox News poll shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 49% in the Texas Senate race as Trump heads to Lubbock and Corpus Christi to rally GOP voters.

Paul LePage polarizes Maine voters with comeback bid for Jared Golden’s House seat

LEWISTON, Maine — Pamela Edgecomb couldn’t look past Paul LePage’s coarse style of politics as she cast her ballot for a House seat in northern Maine. She was open to supporting a Republican and voted for Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), the longtime GOP incumben…

Why Trump’s DOJ skipped the grand jury to drop a Hunter Biden laptop bomb two weeks before midterms

It’s not every day that FBI Special Agents (or retired Special Agents) get charged with felonies by the federal government. In fact, it is an extraordinarily rare occurrence. And when it happens, the charged offenses typically involve espionage or major fin…

Italians are taking to the streets, but are they honest about the problem?

As stun grenades exploded and police turned a water cannon on demonstrators in Rome over the weekend, the crowd fled into side streets. Moments earlier, protesters had been chanting anti-government slogans beneath Palestinian flags and red banners bearing t…

Nickel-and-dimed voters are ready to send politicians the bill

“It’s the economy, stupid.” That simple slogan coined by Democratic strategist James Carville helped propel Bill Clinton to victory over incumbent President George H.W. Bush. In 2026, with the midterm elections just a week away, Americans are sending politi…

Women’s health depends on recognizing sex differences

Last week, the Trump administration put a thumb on the scale in favor of reality and women’s health. This is much needed because politics often trumps reality in healthcare today — even in the most unexpected places. For my recent appointment with a breastf…