Politics

Tuesday will mark six weeks until Election Day. Pundits and political watchers believe the race will come down to seven battleground states.

Polls show close margins in battleground states 6 weeks before Election Day

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign faces turmoil as staffers resign after an investigation into his alleged online behavior.

Key staff resignations shake up Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign

Broadcast evening news coverage of the 2024 presidential race is the most lopsided in history according to the Media Research Center's analysis.

’60 Minutes’ in talks with Trump, Harris on interviews as debate hopes fade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine's defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S.

Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress has agreed on a plan to keep the government open.

Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The Georgia State Election Board has approved a new rule which will require poll workers to hand count ballots.

Georgia Election Board approves ballot hand count despite AG warning

The Secret Service admitted to a breach of protocol that happened before the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump in PA.

Report reveals Secret Service ‘failures’ before PA Trump assassination attempt

Jill Stein received 40% from Muslim voters in Michigan according to a recent poll. Kamala Harris received 12% support, less than Trump.

Muslim voters turn to Jill Stein over Kamala Harris in Mich., other key states

A retired Border Patrol Sector Chief told Congress more than 100 people per year with potential ties to terrorism crossed into California.

Biden admin told CBP not to publicize increase in potential terrorists at border

Chicago Public Schools teachers say they were instructed by administrators to give all immigrant students passing grades, even if they didn't earn them.

Chicago teachers say they were told to give migrant students passing grades

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claimed on Wednesday that he was forced to sign a letter earlier this month that recognized Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election held in July of this year.

Edmundo Gonzalez says he was forced to sign letter recognizing Maduro victory

The Secret Service is investigating Elon Musk’s deleted X post comparing assassination attempts on political figures.

Secret Service investigates Elon Musk’s controversial X post

A House Democrat and senior Republican on the Federal Trade Commission went head to head over Donald Trump's comments about ABC.

Lawmaker, FCC commissioner clash over Trump call to strip ABC’s license

Controversy is surrounding the race for governor in North Carolina. Republican candidate Mark Robinson has vowed to remain in the race after CNN published a story Thursday alleging he made lewd and inflammatory statements on the message board of a pornographic website more than 10 years ago.

Mark Robinson vows to stay in NC governor race after CNN report

Israel and Hezbollah are amping up strikes against each other amid fears of an expanding war in the Middle East.

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device explosions

The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, is assuming emergency powers in the wake of more than 30 bomb threats.

After over 30 bomb threats, Springfield mayor assumes emergency powers

Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said its possible the Secret Service failed to conduct a perimeter sweep before Trump played golf Sunday.

Secret Service didn’t check vulnerabilities at Trump golf course: Whistleblower

Donald Trump promises to pay restitution to victims of migrant crimes using seized assets from gangs and drug cartels. At a Mar-a-Lago press conference, Trump vowed to secure the border and highlighted crimes committed by migrants, including the murder of Kayla Hamilton by an MS-13 gang member. Trump's campaign has focused on immigration and border control, calling it the top issue of the election.

Republicans want to change how Nebraska awards electoral votes

Israeli planes bomb Lebanon after series of device explosions target Hezbollah

The Teamsters have opted not to endorse former President Trump or Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Teamsters union not endorsing a 2024 presidential candidate

At least 20 people are dead and hundreds more injured after a second wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday. Wireless devices were once again the target — this time walkie-talkies.

Walkie-talkie explosions hit Lebanon; Israel declares ‘new era’ of war

Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign information to people within the Biden campaign.

Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign staffers: FBI

Straight Arrow News political correspondent Ray Bogan talked to security experts about protecting politicians and Secret Service challenges.

Security experts explain what it takes to protect Trump, presidential nominees

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a jumbo 50 basis points Wednesday, attempting to shore up concerns about the U.S. economy.

Federal Reserve cuts rate by 50 bps ending hike cycle that started in 2022