Former President Donald Trump is saying he’d fire special counsel Jack Smith and might do away with federal income tax as president. He’s campaigning out West, while his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) appeals to voters in Michigan. Polling still shows an extremely close race between the two candidates with just 12 days to go. We look at the historical data to put the latest numbers in perspective. Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama are rallying for Vice President Kamala...

According to data from the Election Lab at the University of Florida, over 24 million votes have already been cast in this election. They include nearly 10 million in-person votes and 15 million mail-in ballots. Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a town hall with a live audience of undecided voters in Pennsylvania on CNN tonight. And former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Duluth, Georgia, with guests including Tucker Carlson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The White House confirmed...

A federal judge ordered former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to turn over all his valuable possessions to two Georgia election workers who won a defamation lawsuit against him. The possessions include his Manhattan penthouse apartment, watch collection, sports memorabilia, 1980 Mercedes, and more. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Hispanic voters. Trump held a roundtable with Latino community leaders in the Miami area, and Harris sat down for an...

While stumping for Trump, Elon Musk announced he will give away one million dollars each day to registered voters in battleground states to sign his petition. Some election law experts said the sweepstakes could violate laws against paying people to register. Vice President Harris is on a swing through three Rust Belt battleground states in one day — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. She joined GOP former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to appeal to Republican voters who are against...

Tragedy on a Georgia island. A gangway connecting a ferry to a dock collapses, killing several people and injuring others during cultural festivities. Highly classified documents showing Israel’s plans to attack Iran appear to have been leaked. Meanwhile, Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip released video of alleged attacks on Israeli troops. Vice President Kamala Harris is spending her 60th Birthday in Georgia, visiting two churches to rally voters. Meanwhile Former President Donald Trump...

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both campaigning in the key battleground state of Michigan. Harris is making campaign stops in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Oakland County, while Trump has events in Oakland County and Detroit. The judge overseeing Trump's January 6 federal election case made public more evidence collected by prosecutors. These include witness interview reports, grand jury testimony transcripts, and records obtained through search warrants. Much...

Israeli forces said they killed the long-time Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, in an operation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "the beginning of the day after Hamas." President Joe Biden congratulated Israel and began a discussion on the way forward. Vice President Kamala Harris held three campaign rallies across cities in Wisconsin. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York, while Harris skips the event in a break with...

Lebanese authorities said an Israeli attack killed the mayor and at least five others in a major town in southern Lebanon. And Israel sent more humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, following pressure from the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with over 100 former Republican officials backing her. She called on Republicans to support her and put country over party. And Harris's interview on Fox News airs Wednesday night. Former President...

The U.S. has begun deploying the THAAD anti-missile defense system in Israel, with more U.S. troops set to arrive in the coming days. The State Department also confirmed it sent a letter to Israel urging the country to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. The governors of Florida and North Carolina praised recovery efforts as communities start rebuilding following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Millions of customers had their electricity restored, while FEMA workers resumed door-to-door...

The Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon launched a drone attack on a military base in Israel, killing four soldiers and wounding 61 others. Fighting intensified, as the Lebanese red cross reported an Israeli strike killing at least 21 people. China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan. The Chinese regime's coast guard circled Taiwan and staged operations close to Taiwan's offshore islands. The U.S. and Taiwan condemned the drills. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and...

President Joe Biden took another trip to Florida today. He announced more than half a billion dollars in funding to support communities impacted by two recent hurricanes. The U.S. increasing support for Israel -- sending to the country nearly 100 troops along with advanced military technology. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the UN Secretary General to evacuate forces from the danger zone. He says Hezbollah is using the troops as human shields.

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, released a summary of her medical records from her White House physician on Saturday. In a memo distributed by the White House, the vice president's physician said Harris maintains an active lifestyle and "very healthy diet," suffers from seasonal allergies and sporadic hives, does not use tobacco, and drinks alcohol only in moderation. Former President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable with members of the Hispanic...

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead in Florida due to Hurricane Milton, including those killed by tornadoes, fallen trees, and downed power lines. As residents clean up, more than 2.1 million customers remain without power across the state. Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people were killed and over 100 were injured by Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut. Israeli forces accused Hezbollah terrorists of storing weapons in residential buildings and schools in the heart of Beirut,...

At least 12 people have been confirmed dead in Florida, after Hurricane Milton made landfall on the state's Gulf Coast. Some three million customers are without power in Florida, as the storm moved out to sea and weakened into a post-tropical cyclone. Former President Trump spoke at the Detroit Economic Club. He focused on powerful foreign companies that he said have taken advantage of the U.S. He also laid out his economic proposal, including plans for tax deductions. Vice President Kamala...

Hurricane Milton's outer bands began reaching Florida, bringing torrential rain, destructive tornadoes, and storm surges. It's set to make landfall on the state's Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm overnight. President Joe Biden said Milton is looking like "the storm of the century" and urged residents to heed evacuation orders. Due to the hurricane, Biden postponed an event Thursday that marks the centenary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland. Hezbollah terrorists...

Hurricane Milton has strengthened back into a Category 5 storm. It's expected to make landfall on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast tomorrow as one of the most destructive storms on record. The Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon fired over 100 rockets into northern Israel. Most of them were intercepted, but a residential building was hit near Haifa. Israel's Defense Minister also said that the new leader of Hezbollah appears to be dead. President Biden postponed his upcoming travel...

Oct. 7 marks one year since Hamas terrorists raided Israeli communities. More than 1,200 people died in the surprise attack, and hundreds more were taken hostage. Families gathered to remember their loved ones and demonstrated near the home of the Israeli prime minister. In Washington, Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband planted a pomegranate tree. She said it's a symbol of hope and righteousness. Former President Donald Trump visited a New York City grave site of a rabbi. He...

President Joe Biden addressed the press Friday with remarks on the economy and the end of the port workers strike. He touted the latest jobs report, which indicates a growth in jobs and a dip in unemployment. But Republicans are pushing back on the numbers. Campaigning in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump made his seventh visit to the state since both candidates accepted their nominations. On Saturday, he is slated to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, where his first assassination...

Helene's death toll continues to climb—now to more than 200. North Carolinians have been hard hit, making up more than half of those deaths. An estimated 20 feet of rushing flood waters decimated many of their communities. The storm has also claimed lives in other parts of the South, including in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The port strike reaches day three. There are no signs of progress in negotiations, which means disruptions to major imports, including retail goods, electronics,...

Addressing issues at home and abroad, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off on the debate stage for the first time Tuesday night. They offered their perspectives on a wide range of issues—from election integrity to immigration, to international affairs. The event wrapped up on a cordial and civil note. Vance and Walz, each praised their own debate performance as they hit the campaign trail Wednesday. Vance defended his answer to a question on the 2020 election, and Walz...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), both military veterans, face off in New York City Tuesday night. It will be the only vice presidential debate in the 2024 race. Sirens sounded as missiles soared over Tel Aviv after Iran launched nearly 200 drones and missiles at Israel. President Joe Biden directed the U.S. military to help Israel defend itself. Israel said the attack will have consequences. Tens of thousands of dock workers from 14 major ports walked off the job, demanding...

Over a hundred people are dead after hurricane Helene sweeps through multiple states. North and south Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia are affected the most. Almost three million people throughout the South were left without power. Israeli forces have begun the long-expected ground offensive into Lebanon. This came just days after Hezbollah's leader was killed by an Israeli airstrike. In a blunt message to Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there's nowhere in the...

Hurricane Helene barreled across Florida's Big Bend region last night, leaving trails of damaged homes and toppled trees. The storm left at least 28 people dead in four states, forcing rescue teams to make urgent efforts to save residents from floodwaters. The storm has since weakened to a tropical depression. New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty today in federal court to charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. His attorney announced plans to file a motion...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges involving wire fraud, bribery, and illegally soliciting campaign contributions from foreign countries. Adams has maintained his innocence as the case unfolds. Hurricane Helene is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads toward Florida's Big Bend region. Forecasters warn of a deadly storm surge in some areas as the hurricane strengthened to a major Category 3 storm. The bipartisan House task force investigating the...