By Sandy Fitzgerald | Friday, 31 October 2025 09:16 AM EDT Rep. Elise Stefanik is preparing to officially announce her 2026 campaign for New York governor soon after Tuesday’s New York City mayoral election, according to associates familiar with her plans. The move would set up a high-profile bid by…

By Sam Barron | Friday, 31 October 2025 09:40 PM EDT The candidates vying for governor in the South Carolina Republican primary are intensifying efforts to secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Trump has yet to back a candidate in the race, where the winner of next year’s GOP primary would…

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg injected $5 million into super PACs mobilized against democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani this week, making the billionaire businessman the largest individual donor in the current mayoral cycle. The funds, which poured into independent expenditure groups backing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s independent run, were…

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is intensifying his criticism of Democrat obstruction, warning that vital programs supporting low-income families are on the brink of collapse due to Democrats’ refusal to pass a funding bill. In a Friday press release, Johnson stated: “Important…

By Charlie McCarthy | Friday, 31 October 2025 08:31 AM EDT Progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of hypocrisy after he refused to endorse democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite frequently urging other Democrats to back their party’s nominees. During a…

Friday, 31 October 2025 12:49 PM EDT President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Friday that the U.S. would resume nuclear testing, refusing to clarify whether the move would involve traditional underground tests reminiscent of Cold War-era practices. “You’ll find out very soon, but we’re going to do some testing,” Trump told…

Walmart has rejected claims circulating online that it plans to close stores in response to potential disruptions caused by a federal government shutdown and possible pauses in food assistance benefits. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that the rumors are false, stating that all locations will remain open for…

By Newsmax Wires | Friday, 31 October 2025 09:08 PM EDT Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., criticized Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown, stating they will only act after Tuesday’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey. He accused the party of prioritizing political gains over addressing the crisis. Harris highlighted the…

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill on Friday that mandates public school boards to prohibit student cellphone use during instructional time, marking a significant shift in state education policy amid rising concerns over student focus and mental health. The law requires school districts to implement policies by July…

By Jim Thomas | Friday, 31 October 2025 08:31 PM EDT Political adviser Dick Morris told Newsmax on Friday that Republicans should resist calls to eliminate the Senate filibuster, arguing that the traditional 60-vote threshold is crucial for stopping harmful legislation. He added that scrapping it is unnecessary to end…