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Sparks fly between Bresnahan, Cognetti in Pennsylvania House debate

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) and Democrat Paige Cognetti clashed on the debate stage Thursday night over the ongoing war in Iran, the growing presence of data centers in their district and other hot-button issues.  Cognetti, who has served as the mayor of Scranton, Pa., since 2020, and Bresnahan are vying to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional…

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Sparks fly between Bresnahan, Cognetti in Pennsylvania House debate

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) and Democrat Paige Cognetti clashed on the debate stage Thursday night over the ongoing war in Iran, the growing presence of data centers in their district and other hot-button issues.  Cognetti, who has served as the mayor of Scranton, Pa., since 2020, and Bresnahan are vying to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional…

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Vance makes fiery closing pitch for Paxton: ‘Texas is not surrendering a damn thing’

WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day.  “I need you to send a message on November the 3rd that America belongs to those who love…

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Vance makes fiery closing pitch for Paxton: ‘Texas is not surrendering a damn thing’

WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day.  “I need you to send a message on November the 3rd that America belongs to those who love…

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Platner drops f-bomb after being tracked down by reporter in Maine

Disgraced former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dropped an f-bomb in response to questions from a New York Post reporter who tracked him down in his remote oceanside community in Maine. “Who the f‑‑‑ are you weirdos?” Platner asked a reporter while pulling a kayak from the water. The reporter asked what Platner had been…

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Platner drops f-bomb after being tracked down by reporter in Maine

Disgraced former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dropped an f-bomb in response to questions from a New York Post reporter who tracked him down in his remote oceanside community in Maine. “Who the f‑‑‑ are you weirdos?” Platner asked a reporter while pulling a kayak from the water. The reporter asked what Platner had been…

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Washington state secretary of state fires back at DOJ over noncitizen voter claim: ‘Profoundly disappointing’

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs shot back at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for asking him to order his election officials to set aside ballots for hundreds of people the federal government identified as alleged non-U.S. citizens. In a Wednesday response to the DOJ’s request, Hobbs said, “Without individualized proof of ineligibility, it would…

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Washington state secretary of state fires back at DOJ over noncitizen voter claim: ‘Profoundly disappointing’

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs shot back at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for asking him to order his election officials to set aside ballots for hundreds of people the federal government identified as alleged non-U.S. citizens. In a Wednesday response to the DOJ’s request, Hobbs said, “Without individualized proof of ineligibility, it would…

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Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas, Iowa

President Trump will no longer travel to Kansas or Iowa over the weekend to rally voters ahead of Election Day, instead opting for virtual campaign appearances. A White House official confirmed to The Hill Thursday the in-person Kansas event had been canceled, without providing more details about the decision. Later in the evening, the Republican…

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Trump cancels midterm rallies in Kansas, Iowa

President Trump will no longer travel to Kansas or Iowa over the weekend to rally voters ahead of Election Day, instead opting for virtual campaign appearances. A White House official confirmed to The Hill Thursday the in-person Kansas event had been canceled, without providing more details about the decision. Later in the evening, the Republican…

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Watch live: Vance returns to Texas as GOP’s Senate stakes rise

Vice President Vance returns to the Lone Star State on Thursday for a final campaign push in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Vance and President Trump have sought to boost support for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who is facing Democrat James Talarico, in the high-stakes contest. Decision Desk HQ rates…

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Watch live: Vance returns to Texas as GOP’s Senate stakes rise

Vice President Vance returns to the Lone Star State on Thursday for a final campaign push in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Vance and President Trump have sought to boost support for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who is facing Democrat James Talarico, in the high-stakes contest. Decision Desk HQ rates…

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Newsom warns Trump as California deploys election lawyers to battleground districts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is warning President Trump against trying to meddle in his state’s elections amid growing concerns from Democrats over federal interference in next week’s midterms. “A warning to Donald Trump: I’m deploying election lawyers to key battleground districts in California to protect every vote,” Newsom wrote on social platform X. “And…

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Newsom warns Trump as California deploys election lawyers to battleground districts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is warning President Trump against trying to meddle in his state’s elections amid growing concerns from Democrats over federal interference in next week’s midterms. “A warning to Donald Trump: I’m deploying election lawyers to key battleground districts in California to protect every vote,” Newsom wrote on social platform X. “And…

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Vance undecided on whether Peltola should be prosecuted

Fort Worth, Texas — Vice President Vance did not say on Thursday whether he agreed with President Trump’s calls to prosecute Democrat Mary Peltola over her Senate campaign’s reported efforts to recruit a spoiler candidate in Alaska. “Well, I think we should certainly look into whether she committed election fraud,” Vance told The Hill while…

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Vance undecided on whether Peltola should be prosecuted

Fort Worth, Texas — Vice President Vance did not say on Thursday whether he agreed with President Trump’s calls to prosecute Democrat Mary Peltola over her Senate campaign’s reported efforts to recruit a spoiler candidate in Alaska. “Well, I think we should certainly look into whether she committed election fraud,” Vance told The Hill while…

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West Virginia sues TikTok, alleging app is ‘harming kids’

West Virginia has sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing the social media giant of deliberately keeping children hooked on its app while exposing them to sexualized content and potential predators. The lawsuit filed Thursday alleges TikTok violated state consumer protection laws by using addictive features to encourage excessive screen time among children while…

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West Virginia sues TikTok, alleging app is ‘harming kids’

West Virginia has sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing the social media giant of deliberately keeping children hooked on its app while exposing them to sexualized content and potential predators. The lawsuit filed Thursday alleges TikTok violated state consumer protection laws by using addictive features to encourage excessive screen time among children while…

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Watch live: Trump makes final pitch for GOP in South Carolina

President Trump takes his midterm campaign blitz to South Carolina Thursday afternoon, hoping to shore up Republican support ahead of next week’s midterms. Trump is expected to rally for Sen. Darline Graham (R) — the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — who is facing an unexpectedly competitive challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews.…

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Watch live: Trump makes final pitch for GOP in South Carolina

President Trump takes his midterm campaign blitz to South Carolina Thursday afternoon, hoping to shore up Republican support ahead of next week’s midterms. Trump is expected to rally for Sen. Darline Graham (R) — the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — who is facing an unexpectedly competitive challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews.…

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