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-Here’s everything you missed from Zohran Mamdani’s first Fox News interview
–Justice Jackson’s remarks on minority voters spark heavy backlash: ‘They’re disabled’
-Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week
Obama backs Spanberger in VA governor’s race
Former President Barack Obama endorsed former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s governor race, releasing a pair of ads attacking Republicans.
The contest between Spanberger, a former CIA officer, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is one of only two governor races in the U.S. this November. The contests are viewed as political bellwethers ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
“Virginia’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year. We know Republicans will keep attacking abortion rights and the rights of women. That’s why having the right governor matters, and I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger,” Obama said in one of the ads, titled “Protect Our Rights.”…Read more
Abigail Spanberger, left, who is running to be the next governor of Virginia, was endorsed by former President Barack Obama, right. (Serhiy Morgunov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty Images)
White House
PEACE THROUGH POWER: Grenell praises Trump’s ‘common sense’ foreign policy, slams Biden for avoiding Putin
World Stage
STRENGTH WORKS: Trump’s Iran gamble pays off as WWIII doomsayers now praise Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Capitol Hill
HOSTAGE POLITICS: No 2 House Democrat says healthcare drives party’s strategy as shutdown heads into next week
BLUE TAKEOVER: Johnson says ‘Marxists’ run Democratic Party as government shutdown heads into next week
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a press conference with other members of House Republican leadership in Washington, DC, United States, on May 20, 2025. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
GRIDLOCK GRIND: Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk
‘NOT NAZIS’: Fetterman says he knows and loves Trump voters: ‘I’m the only Democrat in my family’
NANCY’S MELTDOWN: Pelosi tells reporter to ‘shut up’ when asked about January 6 committee
Across America
MAGA MOMENTUM: 2025 GOP wins in New Jersey, Virginia, would ‘set the table for…more decisive victories’ in 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate in Ohio Vivek Ramaswamy headlines a campaign event for New Jersey GOP nominee for governor Jack Ciattarelli, on Oct. 15, 2025 in Saddle Brook, N.J. (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News)
OFF THE RADAR: A secret fleet of ‘ghost ships’ moving Russia’s oil could soon enter Trump’s crosshairs
DISMISSING JONES: Arlington prosecutor defending Jones rife with Soros-linked donations
GRIEF TO GLORY: Texas mother turns tragedy into purpose: Esmeralda ‘Esmi’ Cantu-Castle runs for office after losing daughter
ACADEMIC ACTIVISM: Bombshell report exposes ‘deeply concerning’ Midwest university initiative pushing far-left K-12 lesson plans
‘UNNECESSARY’: Secretary of Education points out that the government shutdown shows her department is unneeded
‘CRIMINAL HISTORY’: ICE reveals ‘disturbing details’ after agency rescued 3-year-old abducted to Mexico
Authorities said five of the illegal immigrants arrested were charged with reentering the U.S.
URBAN CLASH: Final stretch: Mamdani’s large lead shrinking as Cuomo gains ground in NYC mayoral race
‘ARMED EXTREMISTS’: DOJ brings first Antifa-related terrorism charges in Texas ICE attack
GUT PUNCH: Blue city repeat offender accused of metal pipe rampage just days after release
ARCHITECT-IN-CHIEF: Trump reveals Arc de Triomphe-style monument for America’s 250th anniversary
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