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After low profile, Bill Clinton steps back on stage as surrogate for Harris

The former president has been helped the Democratic nominee reach out to rural and Black communities in the South.

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

Harris: Sinwar's Death 'Opportunity' to End Gaza War

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday praised the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describing it as a critical moment in Israel's conflict with Hamas.

NASA’s Europan Vacation

A new agency probe heads to Jupiter’s icy moon, long thought one of the best candidates for harboring life of any astronomical body in our solar system besides our own.

Market Is Now Very Convinced Trump Will Win

During an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Duquesne Family Office CEO Stanley Druckenmiller said he sees market indicators which lead him to believe Donald Trump is the favorite to win the election.

Confessions of a Republican Exile

A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.

A Trump Loyalist on the Brink

Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania is the nation’s most vulnerable MAGA Republican.

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs in sustainability and clean energy.

A protester was escorted out of Vice President Kamala Harris’s rally in Green Bay, Wis., as...

Vengeance

Sinwar and the rest of the Hamas leadership are dead. All those who stand against barbarism and tyranny are the beneficiaries of Israel’s actions.

Harris appeared at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in a prerecorded video featuring actress...

A New Kind of Racism

An expansive new definition of anti-Palestinian racism could stymie free and open discussion of the Israel–Palestine conflict.

What If It Just Comes Down to Chance?

In a presidential election this close, partisan supporters of both candidates desperately want some indication that things are going to break their way and that their theory of the American electorate is correct.

CBS News/YouGov Poll: Trump Ahead by 3 Points in Arizona

Former President Donald Trump has a slim 3-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the swing state of Arizona, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll released Thursday.

Fox News Politics: Who was Yahya Sinwar?

Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.

Harris calls out Trump for ‘gaslighting’ Americans about Jan. 6 attack

Kamala Harris chided Donald Trump for his revisionist history on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol after he said it was a “day of love.”

The 2024 Campaign Brings Dueling Idiocies on IVF

No, Donald Trump is not ‘the father of IVF,’ and no, IVF is not ‘under threat across the country because Trump ended Roe v. Wade.’

Review Panel Calls for Overhaul of Secret Service Leadership

The findings of a review of the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump in July are stark but familiar, underscoring the challenge of overhauling the agency.

From the 'Shark Tank' to the campaign trail: Mark Cuban teams up with Kamala Harris

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban steps up his campaign efforts for Vice President Kamala Harris - with stops in battleground Wisconsin - as she faces off against former President Trump

The Case for Kamala Harris

The Atlantic’s endorsement

Harris to virtually attend Catholic charity dinner that rival Trump is headlining

Vice President Kamala Harris will virtually attend the Al Smith Catholic charity dinner in a pre-recorded message, the Archdiocese of New York confirmed to Fox Digital.

Donald Trump’s Fascist Romp

After the former president described American citizens as “the enemy within,” Glenn Youngkin reveals his own complicity.

Search and Rescue: A Tale of Two Hometowns

When it comes to FEMA, DeSantis had their number a few storms back. The operative word in that Federal Emergency Management Agency name is not, as popularly

Smart or a ‘Failure’? Noah Rothman and Jessica Tarlov Discuss Harris’s Interview

Will it do what Harris’s campaign set out to achieve?

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marria…

The Russia Hoax Is Still Not a Hoax

So much for “America First.”

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

Towards a New Liberal International Order

It is time for democratic countries to accept that the existing system is broken and that they must develop a new global security architecture.

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democr…

San Fran Archbishop to Newsmax: Abortion Ballot Prop 'Depths of Evil'

The Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, the archbishop of San Francisco, told Newsmax a ballot proposal in his city that would safeguard abortion rights while potentially discriminating against life-affirming pregnancy centers to provide their services is …

The Reagan Movie Is Now Available on Home Video

When the big-budget movie celebrating Ronald Reagan’s life and presidency hit theaters around Labor Day, it instantly became controversial.

Trump Breaks Down Onstage

At a campaign event last night, Trump got bored—and weirdness ensued.

Finally Faced With Hard Questions, Harris Has No Answers

Kamala Harris finally faced probing and persistent questions about her record as vice president and plans for the presidency in an interview with Bret Baier.

Key Pennsylvania region sees ‘waitlist’ for Trump signs; lawmaker says voters ready to reverse Dem policies

Lehigh County Republican State Sen. Jarrett Coleman and Northampton County GOP leaders Andrew Azan III and Tom Carroll spoke to Fox News Digital about their collective ground game.

D.C. Judge Allows Release of Appendix in Trump Jan. 6 Case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case in Washington, D.C. denied a request by the former president to prevent Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith from releasing until after the Nov. 5 election a massiv…

Kamala's Catholic Problem II: Al Smith Dinner Boogaloo

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.

Harris’s Best Answer to Trump’s Resilient Appeal

The Democrat needs to remind voters about what they really didn’t like about his presidency.

Unfazed: CBS Offers In-Kind Kamala Campaign Contribution

Who was Yahya Sinwar? The Israeli prisoner turned terrorist Hamas leader killed by IDF troops

Sinwar rose to the top position after the killing of previous leader Ismail Haniyeh in the explosion of a guesthouse in Tehran on July 30.

Is Cruz as Hapless and Beatable as Trump?

Democrats need to recognize that Colin Allred is doing everything right in a Texas race that could give their party control of the Senate.

The Secret of Trump’s Economic Message

When he speaks about the economy, he sounds like a child—which might be the source of his appeal.

Vance speculates why Pennsylvania is trending red, warns battleground not to trust Harris on manufacturing

Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, credits former President Trump's tariff proposal to revive American manufacturing as driving GOP support in Pennsylvania.

The N.R.A. Cuts ‘A’ Ratings for Congressional Candidates, Again

The group’s latest ratings show a decline in top marks for the seventh straight election cycle, suggesting its influence is waning.

U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply

Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.

Is the Election Over Yet?

Mike Johnson kicks off swing-state tour as GOP clings to House control

House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking his "American Revival" tour to the swing states with less than three weeks until Election Day.

What Is a Woman? Many Philosophers (Still) Aren’t Allowed to Say

An Oxford-based academic philosopher explains why he no longer uses a pseudonym when discussing plain truths about biological sex.

Rep. Laurel Lee to Newsmax: Reform Secret Service Culture

The Secret Service needs a cultural shift, Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., a member of the Trump Assassination Task Force, told Newsmax Thursday.

Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now?

Check out The Washington Post’s presidential polling averages of the seven battleground states most likely to determine the outcome of the election.

Trump speaks at annual Al Smith dinner, Harris sends pre-recorded vid

Former President Trump will headline the Al Smith Catholic charity dinner in New York on Thursday, after Vice President Kamala Harris snubbed the event and will send a video message instead.

Cardinal Dolan 'Disappointed' Harris Skipping Al Smith Dinner

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he was "disappointed" that Vice President Kamala Harris opted to skip the Al Smith Dinner on Thursday.

Culture of Complaint and the New Deal Murals

Art in public spaces will always be scrutinised for the propriety of its iconography, and it will remain under attack as long as its guardians are willing to pander to the narcissistic impulses of the activists.

Why Latino Voting Rights Activists Are Worried About Election Disinformation

Activists say the nefarious material is more widespread, sophisticated and complex than ever.

White House, Used to Road Blocks on Student Debt, Finds Cause for Victory Lap

An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.

NewsNation to host town hall with Vance

Hamas Leader Sinwar 'Killed' by Israeli Troops in Gaza

Death of architect of October 7 attack represents a devastating blow to militant group

Analysis: Fox’s seemingly contradictory polls offer an insight into polling limits

Only 'a Handful of Apartment Complexes' Were Seized

JD Vance keeps schooling the media because by operating in their bubble, journalists-turned-activists have made themselves ignorant.

The Israelis Get Their Yahyas Out! — Live in Concert

The world just became a better place for Sinwar’s absence in it.

The Sword of Damocles over Iran

The destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may be imminent—here’s why.

7 October, One Year Later with David Benatar: Quillette Cetera Episode 40

On the anniversary of 7 October, philosopher David Benatar discusses the ethical questions it raises and about his new book, “Very Practical Ethics.”

In Rambling Interview, Trump Blames Zelensky, Not Putin, for Ukraine War

The war began when Russia invaded Ukraine, but Donald J. Trump said on a podcast that the Ukrainian president “should never have let that war start.”

Harris' Pennsylvania Team Plagued by Finger-Pointing

Top Democrats in Pennsylvania are worried Vice President Kamala Harris' operation is being poorly run in the nation's biggest battleground state.

Kamala Harris Flails on Fox News, as Expected

What she failed to do is remotely persuade the few undecided voters out there.

Dem incumbent spars with GOP challenger in final debate for race that could decide House balance of power

Dem. Rep. Greg Landsman and his GOP opponent Orlando Sonza held their third and final debate in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday night with 20 days to go until the election.

A Fashionable Madness: The Obsession with ‘Settler Colonialism’

The works of literary critic Adam Kirsch and of novelist and memoirist Joan Didion provide a salutary rebuttal of settler colonialist theory.  

Podcast #254: In Defence of Beauty

Iona Italia talks to artist Megan Gafford about how we have come to value statement-making over beauty and craftsmanship in art and architecture.

After low profile, Bill Clinton steps back on stage as surrogate for Harris

NPR Haz #Sadz DeSantis Doesn't Do Wild Weather Warnings Like Ancient Maya

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket after receiving President Joe Biden's support t…

GOP Appeals Ga. Judge's Ruling That Nixes 7 Election Rules

National and state Republicans on Thursday appealed a judge's ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia's State Election Board are "illegal, unconstitutional and void." The Republican National Committee and the Georgia Repub…

The Question Hanging Over Harris’s Campaign

Can she say no?

Will Biden Nuke Harris Campaign After This?

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and why the modern-day GOP has changed since the Reagan era of the 1980s.

U.S. Stealth Bombers Attack Houthi Weapons Caches in Yemen

Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.

Fmr. Secret Service Agent to Newsmax: Agents 'Scared to Do Their Job'

Secret Service agents are "scared to do their job" to a certain extent and that was evident during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, former Secret Service agent Scott Bryson told Newsmax on Thurs…

Who Would Have Guessed a Pre-Election Round of Student Debt Dumping Was Imminent?

Fox Interview Did to Harris What the Debate Did to Biden

Joe Biden was exposed as unfit to be president by the infamous debate. Kamala Harris' Fox News interview may have done the same for her.

The Toothless Tiger

Israel can and should work to empower Lebanese sovereignty by degrading Hezbollah — if only the U.N. would get out of its way.

The Debanking of America

What do Muslims, January 6 rioters, and Melania Trump all have in common? They were kicked off the financial grid.

Politico: Trumpmentum Among Black Voters Is Real

Harris Hits Trump Over His ‘Father of I.V.F.’ and Jan. 6 Remarks

Campaigning in Wisconsin, the vice president sought to amplify her rival’s recent comments that he was “the father of I.V.F.” and that Jan. 6, 2021, was “a day of love.”

‘Politics Can Do Strange Things to Demented People’

Campaigning in Pennsylvania, both Donald Trump and Barack Obama landed on a similar, aggressive line of attack: They don’t care about you.

Kamala Harris’s Muted Message on Mass Deportation

The Democrat’s sense of vulnerability on the immigration issue may explain why she’s been reticent about Trump’s drastic plan.

UK Labour Party Paying Staffers to Campaign for Kamala Harris

Trump’s Meandering Speeches Motivate His Critics and Worry His Allies

Some advisers and allies of former President Donald J. Trump are concerned about his scattershot style on the campaign trail as he continues to veer off script.

Biden, US lawmakers praise death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel: 'The world is a safer place'

President Biden and lawmakers on Thursday praised Israel for killing Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war.

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SEAL Rob O'Neill to Newsmax: Israel 'Showing Us How to Win a War'

Israel's killing of Yahya Sinwar will have a huge impact on their fight against Hamas, retired Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill told Newsmax on Thursday.

What Is Trump Talking About?

The Republican candidate might have revealed more than he intended about his position on Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Majority of Pennsylvania county sheriffs 'wholeheartedly endorse' Trump for president

EXCLUSIVE: Forty-nine of the 67 county sheriffs in battleground state Pennsylvania endorsed former President Trump on Thursday, saying they are “confident in his leadership and ability to safeguard our country."

Tales of Creation and Adaptation

The journey of two novels from mind to page to silver screen.

Fewer than Half of Votes in '22 Election Were Cast in Person

Fewer than half of all votes in the 2022 midterm elections were cast in person on Election Day, according to data compiled by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey.

Election 2024 live updates: Trump attends Al Smith dinner, Harris campaigns in Wisconsin

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Harris, Democrats seize on Trump comments insulting Detroit

What Are College Students Thinking?

It’s easy to get depressed when you contemplate America’s future.

What the Transcript Really Reveals About Baier ... and Harris

Eric Hovde to Newsmax: Staying on Issues Keeps Wis. Senate Race Close

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde, challenging two-term incumbent Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin, told Newsmax on Thursday about how he has stuck close to his liberal opponent in the polls.

Brad Raffensperger to Newsmax: Georgia Voters 'Engaged'

The record turnout in early voting continued in Georgia on Thursday, numbers that Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told Newsmax will reach 800,000 after just three days.

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

The Return of the Black Flags

The conditions that first produced ISIS have been left to fester as part of a wider malign neglect toward the Muslim Middle East in the aftermath of the Iraq war.

U.S. Charges Indian Official in New York Assassination Plot

The United States and Canada have worked together to investigate what they say is the Indian government’s campaign against Sikh separatists.

How Russia Evades Western Sanctions

Shady trade routes and oil tankers keep the Russian economy ticking over.

‘A Rip-Off’: Students Secure a Final Settlement Against Walden University

A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.

Hey Democrats, Don't Panic--Here's Why

With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, and early voting already underway in dozens of states, a lot of Democrats - maybe you're one of them - are in full freak-out mode, rattled by every dip in the polls and panicked over the possib…

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

Not a Good Look: Harris' Agenda Reeks of Pandering

Kamala Harris' 'Opportunity Agenda for Black Men' shows her campaign is weak among a voting bloc that has long supported Democratic candidates.

Sam Brown, Republican Candidate for Senate in Nevada, Struggles for Traction

Mr. Brown, who has never held elected office, has found himself outpaced by Senator Jacky Rosen, the low-key and well-financed Democratic incumbent. A debate Thursday night presents a key test.

'Joe Biden Is Not On the Ballot': Kamala's Biggest Dodge

Cheney, Harris, and the Constitution

Someone with Liz Cheney’s conservative record ought to be able to see Kamala Harris’s threat to the Constitution clearly.

Israel Made the West. Israel Is Saving the West.

Donald Trump’s Roomful of Suspiciously Friendly Women

A female-focused town hall gets very weird indeed.

Trump fields friendly questions while at a barber shop in the Bronx

New Reason to Doubt That Recent FBI Crime Statistics Are Sufficiently Complete

How reliable are the FBI’s crime statistics for 2022?

Reverse Sexism in Australian Research

Grant applications should be assessed on their scientific merits—not on the sex or political leanings of the applicant.

Zelenskyy victory plan: Replace US troops at outposts in Europe with battle-hardened Ukrainians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s victory plan includes bringing Ukraine into NATO and replacing U.S. troops with battle-hardened Ukrainian ones at outposts throughout Europe.

Politics of the Day

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Harris: Trump has ‘no idea’ what he’s talking about when it comes to women’s health