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Colorado Voters Ban Gender Surgery for Minors Original
Colorado voters have approved a ballot measure banning gender-transition surgery for minors, Decision Desk HQ projected Tuesday with more than 95% of votes counted, according to The Hill. Proposition 135 passed with 51.92% voting in favor and 48.08% opposed, Decision Desk HQ projected. The measure required a simple majority to pass.
Pentagon Can't Account for $85 Million in Missing F-35 Parts Original
The Pentagon has lost track of more than $85 million worth of F-35 spare parts and failed to establish reliable inventory procedures for millions of components supporting its global stealth fighter fleet, raising concerns about aircraft readiness and financial accountability, a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found.
Rep. Gooden Faces Ethics Probe Over Travel Spending
Texas GOP Rep. Lance Gooden is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he improperly sought taxpayer reimbursements for lavish travel expenses and used campaign funds for personal trips, The Washington Post reported Tuesday, citing a report from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC).
Rep. Gooden Faces Ethics Probe Over Travel Spending
Rep. Lance Gooden (Alex Brandon/AP) Texas GOP Rep. Lance Gooden is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he improperly sought taxpayer reimbursements for lavish travel expenses and used campaign funds for personal trips, The Washington Post reported Tuesday, citing a report from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC).
Dershowitz to Newsmax: Hegseth Will Survive Impeachment Original
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will survive any congressional impeachment effort, Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said on Newsmax Tuesday, arguing that allegations raised by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., do not come close to meeting the constitutional standard for removing a Cabinet official.
Somali Daycare CEO Wins Minn. House Seat Despite Fraud Scrutiny Original
Democrat Abdi Daisane, a Somali-born daycare owner, has won a Minnesota House seat in a longtime Republican district, the Washington Examiner reported on Tuesday. His victory comes despite scrutiny of his daycare center, which has received millions in government subsidies and faced questions over its operations.
Erika Donalds to Newsmax: Florida School Choice a Model for States Original
Florida's expansion of school choice offers a model for other states, Erika Donalds told Newsmax Monday, saying growing demand for alternatives to traditional public schools shows the need for more educational options for American families. Erika Donalds, founder of the Education Freedom Foundation and wife of Gov.-elect Byron Donalds, told "Bianca Across the Nation" that Florida's universal school choice program serves more than 500,000 students. She credited former Gov.
Trump Faces Backlash Over Openness to Amnesty Original
President Donald Trump faced mounting criticism from conservatives after suggesting he would be willing to work with Democrats on a deal granting legal status to millions of illegal aliens without criminal records other than entering the country illegally. That's prompting accusations that he's backing away from his hard-line immigration agenda, the Washington Examiner reported on Monday.
Report: Mamdani Seeks Sway in 2028 Democratic Race Original
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is quietly working to build support for a progressive or labor-aligned candidate in the 2028 presidential election, Axios reported. He has been holding private meetings with prominent union leaders amid growing concerns on the Democratic left that the movement could be left without a viable presidential contender.
New MAGA Group Looks to Develop Younger Candidates Original
A new Republican political organization is launching a $12 million effort to recruit and develop younger America First conservatives, Politico reported on Monday. The initiative comes after disappointing GOP midterm election results and aims to cultivate a new generation of lawmakers with stronger positions on immigration, populist economic policies, and foreign affairs.
Le Pen gains support amid French riots
French conservative leader Marine Le Pen is gaining political support amid mounting protests and economic frustration across France, positioning herself as a leading contender in the country's upcoming presidential election, CBS News' "60 Minutes" reported. Le Pen, who has made three unsuccessful bids for the French presidency and is appealing an embezzlement conviction, is leading presidential polling ahead of the election scheduled for next spring.
Le Pen Gains Support Amid French Riots
French conservative leader Marine Le Pen is gaining political support amid mounting protests and economic frustration across France, positioning herself as a leading contender in the country's upcoming presidential election, CBS News' "60 Minutes" reported. Le Pen, who has made three unsuccessful bids for the French presidency and is appealing an embezzlement conviction, is leading presidential polling ahead of the election scheduled for next spring.
Rep. Carter to Newsmax: GOP Must Pass Key Legislation in Lame-Duck Session
Republicans should use their remaining weeks in control of the House to advance key legislative priorities, Rep. Buddy Carter said Monday on Newsmax, declaring that the needs of the American people remain unchanged despite the party's election losses. The Georgia Republican told "Wake Up America" that "just because we lost the election doesn't mean that the needs of the American people change.
Le Pen Gains Support Amid French Riots
French conservative leader Marine Le Pen (Alain Robert/SIPA) French conservative leader Marine Le Pen is gaining political support amid mounting protests and economic frustration across France, positioning herself as a leading contender in the country's upcoming presidential election, CBS News' "60 Minutes" reported.
Rep. Carter to Newsmax: GOP Must Pass Key Legislation in Lame-Duck Session
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga. (Getty Images) Republicans should use their remaining weeks in control of the House to advance key legislative priorities, Rep. Buddy Carter said Monday on Newsmax, declaring that the needs of the American people remain unchanged despite the party's election losses. The Georgia Republican told "Wake Up America" that "just because we lost the election doesn't mean that the needs of the American people change.
Biden: Cancer 'Slows Me Down,' Will Limit Book Tour Original
Former President Joe Biden announced Sunday on X that his prostate cancer has slowed him down, limiting his ability to promote his upcoming memoir. Biden said his cancer "hasn't stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. What that means is, unfortunately, I won't be able to do as many conversations about my book as I'd hoped. However, I'm hopeful the words on the page speak for themselves." His memoir, "Promise Me, America," is scheduled for release Nov. 17.
Donalds: GOP Must Develop Healthcare Plan for 2028 Original
Republicans must develop and promote their own healthcare proposals ahead of the 2028 presidential election, Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds said Sunday, arguing that the party cannot continue allowing Democrats to dominate the issue. Donalds made the remarks during an interview Sunday morning, saying Republican lawmakers are debating healthcare policy but have been reluctant to address the issue publicly.
Jeffries: 'I'm a Hard Yes' on Impeaching Hegseth Original
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday that he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. "I'm a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution," Jeffries said. "The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our national security and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Pete Hegseth has got to go." Kentucky GOP Rep.
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Peace Plan Original
President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent phone call to advance his Gaza peace plan, signaling that the administration wants to move forward with the next phase following Israel's election, Axios reported Sunday. According to two sources familiar with the conversation, Trump wants to advance the roadmap despite uncertainty over who will form Israel's next government.
NY Times: US Split on Israeli Claim of Iran Chemical Weapons Original
Israel has provided the U.S. with intelligence indicating Iran may be preparing to use chemical weapons against its adversaries, but American officials are divided over the credibility of the assessment and whether Tehran would actually deploy such weapons, The New York Times reported.
Bill Clinton to Dems: Rebuild Public Trust 'With Humility, Determination' Original
Former President Bill Clinton in a statement on X Wednesday urged his fellow Democrats — following the party's overwhelming victories in the midterm elections on Tuesday — to work "with humility and determination" to rebuild public trust. "Last night's victory gives us an opportunity and a responsibility to rebuild trust," Clinton wrote.
Gov. Kemp Rules Out Lame-Duck Georgia Redistricting Original
Outgoing Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday he will not call a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional and legislative maps or restrict the powers of his Democratic Party successor following sweeping Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, Politico reported. "The voters of our state have spoken," Kemp said in a statement.
D.C.'s Socialist Mayor Faces Governing Test After Victory Original
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George faces a major test in turning her left-wing campaign promises into policy as she prepares to become Washington, D.C.'s mayor amid a substantial budget deficit, economic challenges, and questions about how far she can advance her agenda, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
Matt Schlapp to Newsmax: Economic Dissatisfaction Led to GOP Losses Original
Economic dissatisfaction, frustration over the continuing war in Iran and concerns about housing affordability were the reasons for Republican election losses, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Chair Matt Schlapp told Newsmax Wednesday.
DOJ Sends Target Letters in Alaska Senate Campaign Probe Original
The Justice Department is sending target letters as part of a criminal investigation into the Dan J. Sullivan campaign in Alaska, according to two people familiar with the investigation, NBC News reported on Tuesday. The letters are part of a probe examining the circumstances surrounding the appearance of a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot in Alaska's Senate race. The sources initially said approximately 20 target letters were being sent.
Pardoned Jan. 6 Man Charged With Threatening Federal Judges Original
A man pardoned by President Donald Trump for threatening to shoot then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing a new federal charge after allegedly threatening to execute federal judges who handled cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, incident at the Capitol, Politico reported on Tuesday. Cleveland Meredith was arrested Monday over an April Facebook post stating, "ALL J6 Federal JUDGES will be EXECUTED," according to federal prosecutors.
Rep. Steube to Newsmax: GOP Opens 98,000-Ballot Lead Over Dems in Florida
Rep. Greg Steube (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images) Republicans held a 98,000-ballot lead over Democrats in Florida on Election Day morning, Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Tuesday, citing a surge in GOP turnout that he said could strengthen his party's position statewide. The Florida Republican told Newsmax's "National Report" that Republicans had cast an additional 423,000 ballots since Election Day voting began, reversing a slight Democratic advantage.
Rep. Steube to Newsmax: GOP Opens 98,000-Ballot Lead Over Dems in Florida
Republicans held a 98,000-ballot lead over Democrats in Florida on Election Day morning, Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Tuesday, citing a surge in GOP turnout that he said could strengthen his party's position statewide. The Florida Republican told Newsmax's "National Report" that Republicans had cast an additional 423,000 ballots since Election Day voting began, reversing a slight Democratic advantage. "Now we lead Democrats by 98,000 ballots," Steube said.
OpenAI Hires Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Original
OpenAI has appointed former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to advise on national security modernization, bringing a former senior Pentagon official into the company's efforts to expand artificial intelligence applications in defense and cybersecurity, The Wall Street Journal reported Driscoll will advise OpenAI on how artificial intelligence can strengthen U.S. national security and cybersecurity, the company announced.
Newsom Proposes Boosting Calif. Film, TV Tax Credits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state's film and television tax credit program to at least $1 billion annually, seeking to attract productions back to Hollywood after years of losing business to states and countries offering competing incentives, Politico reported Monday. The proposal would increase the program from its current $750 million annual allocation by extending tax credits to above-the-line compensation, such as pay for actors, directors, writers, and producers.
Clinton Joins Obama, Biden in Backing Bottoms in Ga. Original
Former President Bill Clinton endorsed Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in a campaign advertisement released Monday, giving her public backing from all three living former Democrat presidents before Election Day, Politico reported. In the election-eve video, Clinton urged Georgia voters to support Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor who served as a senior adviser in the Biden administration.
Report: Iranian Ghost Fleet Smuggled Petroleum to China
Small Iranian tankers carrying sanctioned liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have managed to evade the U.S. naval blockade and deliver cargo to China through an offshore shipping hub near Malaysia, according to an investigation by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).
Gruters to Newsmax: GOP Will Win Key Senate Races
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters told Newsmax on Monday that he expects the GOP to win several closely contested Senate races on Election Day. He singled out Mike Rogers in Michigan, Ken Paxton in Texas, and Susan Collins in Maine as candidates he expects to win. Gruters also highlighted on "Wake Up America" Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens' weekend endorsement of Rogers, the Republican nominee challenging Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
Report: Iranian Ghost Fleet Smuggled Petroleum to China
Small Iranian tankers carrying sanctioned liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have managed to evade the U.S. naval blockade and deliver cargo to China through an offshore shipping hub near Malaysia, according to an investigation by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).
Gruters: GOP has voter turnout problem
The GOP is facing a voter turnout problem ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters said Sunday, warning that the party must get its supporters to the polls to maintain control of Congress. The warning comes as national polling shows Democrats holding a substantial advantage on the generic congressional ballot. Gruters acknowledged Democrats' strong early-voting turnout, telling NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday" that "Democrats tend to turn out early.
Trump: I'll Be Mr. Veto if Dems Control Congress Original
President Donald Trump said he would become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats win control of Congress in Tuesday's midterms, the Washington Examiner reported Sunday. In an interview with Fox News posted on X, Trump discussed the possibility of Republicans losing control of the House and Senate and how divided government could affect his legislative agenda. "Well, if that happens, I guess I'll become Mr. Veto," Trump said.
Bernie Sanders: Dems' Alaska Scheme 'Pretty Dumb' Original
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., criticized Democrats over reports that party operatives helped recruit another candidate with the same name as Alaska's Republican senator, Dan Sullivan, calling the strategy "pretty dumb." Appearing Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sanders was asked about reports that Democrats helped recruit Dan J. Sullivan to challenge Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in an apparent effort to split the incumbent's support.
Senate Democrats Put $500,000 Into Mississippi Original
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is spending $500,000 on a coordinated advertising campaign with Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom, escalating Democrats' effort to challenge Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith iin a state that has long favored Republicans statewide, Semafor reported Wednesday. The statewide television and digital ad campaign, set to begin Thursday, features Colom promoting his record as a district attorney and accusing Hyde-Smith of neglecting Mississippi.
Fmr Google CEO: China Just 6 Months Behind US on AI Original
China has narrowed the gap with the United States in artificial intelligence development to roughly six months, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in an interview with Rapid Response, warning that Beijing's ability to rapidly expand energy and data center infrastructure could further erode America's lead.
Rep. Meuser to Newsmax: Dems Hiding Records as GOP Campaigns Gain Ground Original
Democrats are concealing their records and misleading voters as Republicans head into the final days of the midterm campaign, Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., said on Newsmax Wednesday, arguing that Republican positions on issues like immigration, crime, and taxes are helping drive voter support. Meuser told "National Report" that his opponent, Democrat Rachel Wallace, has focused on attacking him while attempting to obscure her own political background.
Epstein File Gaps, Classified Docs Raise New Questions Original
The Justice Department's release of millions of pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein is facing renewed scrutiny after publicly released documents indicated that classified material was among the records collected for review, and an analysis of document numbering identified potentially large gaps in earlier record sequences, CBS News reported Wednesday.
Paxton: Texas Opens Nation's First Detransition Clinic Original
Texas Children's Hospital has opened what state and federal officials describe as the nation’s first dedicated detransition clinic, establishing a new source of medical care for patients who previously underwent gender-transition interventions, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday.
Vance: El-Sayed Promotes 'Anti-White Racial Hatred' Original
Vice President JD Vance accused Michigan Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of promoting "anti-white racial hatred" Tuesday while campaigning for Republican nominee Mike Rogers, the Washington Examiner reported. Vance made the remarks while traveling to Howell, Michigan, where he was scheduled to campaign for Rogers, a former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Rogers has faced criticism from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson over his support for Israel.
Trump's Approval Nudges Up to 32 Percent
President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 32% from a record low of 31% last week, but Democrats maintained an 11-point advantage over Republicans in the congressional ballot before the midterm elections, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. Despite the slight increase in Trump's approval rating, the president remains politically vulnerable, with 66% not supporting the president's job performance, as Republicans face the prospect of losing at least one chamber of Congress.
Trump's Approval Nudges Up to 32 Percent
President Donald Trump (Getty Images) President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 32% from a record low of 31% last week, but Democrats maintained an 11-point advantage over Republicans in the congressional ballot before the midterm elections, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Missouri Voters Face New Abortion Fight on Nov. 3 Original
Missouri voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to overturn abortion protections they approved just two years ago, as a new constitutional amendment seeks to restore restrictions on the procedure, ABC News reported on Tuesday. The proposed Amendment 3 would repeal the 2024 constitutional measure establishing a right to reproductive freedom, including abortion access until fetal viability, generally around 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy.
Friedman to Newsmax: Netanyahu Loss Could Shift Ties Original
A defeat for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's election could complicate President Donald Trump's close relationship with Israel's leadership, although the broader U.S.-Israel alliance would remain intact, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman told Newsmax.
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Report: Cuba Faces Deepening Economic Collapse Original
Cuba is experiencing a deepening economic and humanitarian crisis, with widespread food shortages, unreliable electricity, deteriorating healthcare, and mass emigration weakening the Communist government's ability to provide basic services, The Atlantic reported. Religious institutions are increasingly providing food, medicine, and community support as Cuba's government struggles to meet basic needs, according to the report.
Rabbi Menken to Newsmax: Israelis United on Confronting Iran Threat Original
While Israelis remain divided on numerous political and domestic issues, confronting the threat posed by Iran is a point of broad agreement, Rabbi Yaakov Menken said Monday on Newsmax.
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