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October 9, 2024

How US government will dole out aid to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

As a second and possibly more devastating hurricane barrels toward the U.S., there are concerns over how the government will help pay for what could be millions in damage.

October 9, 2024

Michigan Senate candidates clash on national security, immigration and abortion

U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and former GOP Congressman Mike Rogers faced off at a debate in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, clashing on several issues.

October 8, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: With no government shutdown, it feels like Christmas in September

This spending bill funds the government through October, November and just before Christmas, setting up another showdown just before Christmas Eve.

October 8, 2024

Mayorkas rips 'politicized' atmosphere over FEMA disaster response amid GOP criticism: 'It sows distrust'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is pushing back against what he says is disinformation on the agency's response to the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene.

October 8, 2024

Wisconsin Senate race shifts to 'toss up' by handicapper as Tammy Baldwin fights for re-election

The Senate race in Wisconsin is being shifted to a "Toss Up," signifying Democrats losing ground in the crucial state.

October 7, 2024

Anti-Israel agitators set up encampment outside Jewish Dem rep's home on eve of Oct 7 Hamas attack anniversary

Anti-Israel protesters set up an encampment outside the home of a Jewish Democratic House member on the eve of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, the congressman revealed.

October 7, 2024

Senate Republicans mark Oct 7 attack 1 year out as Israel-Hamas war continues

Senate Republicans issued a renewed condemnation of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel one year after they occurred.

October 4, 2024

Blackface photo shakes up toss-up House district in NY

New York Republican Congressman Michael Lawler is embroiled in controversy over a 2006 Halloween costume, when he dressed in blackface as Michael Jackson.

October 4, 2024

Soros-backed dark money network paid New York Dem candidate's salary: 'Incredibly problematic'

A top Dem House candidate drew a salary worth tens of thousands of dollars from a left-wing dark money group heavily bankrolled by George Soros’ political empire.

October 3, 2024

FEMA has funds needed for 'immediate response and recovery,' despite Mayorkas' warning

The Department of Homeland Security says it has funding needed for immediate response and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene, although the long-term picture is less clear.