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White House Warns Mass Amnesty Could Cost Taxpayers $613 Billion

OCT 16, 2026 AT 07:45 AM ET

A new White House economic report estimates that sweeping immigration proposals could add hundreds of billions of dollars to federal spending over the next decade. The findings bring renewed attention to President Trump's border-enforcement strategy and a larger question: how should America balance immigration, public resources, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility?

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Trump Is Bringing New Jobs and Investment to Montana. Here’s Why It Matters for America

OCT 16, 2026 AT 07:00 AM ET

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DNC Owes $17.6 Million. RNC Has $125 Million. Follow the Money.

OCT 15, 2026 AT 09:25 AM ET

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Trump Is Bringing Billions to Texas. Here's How Families Stand to Benefit

OCT 15, 2026 AT 07:30 AM ET

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Trump Is Bringing Billions to Arizona. Here’s What It Means for American Families

OCT 15, 2026 AT 07:00 AM ET

From a $265 billion semiconductor expansion to tax relief for seniors, stronger border enforcement, and major investments in water infrastructure, Arizona is becoming a centerpiece of America's industrial future. President Trump's economic agenda is connecting technology, manufacturing, security, and family prosperity in ways that could shape the state for generations.

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Hochul lost by K.O in New York Governor debate. This is Why?

OCT 14, 2026 AT 10:00 AM ET

Governor Kathy Hochul defended her affordability record during Tuesday's debate with Republican Bruce Blakeman. But New York's growing budget, expanding taxes on certain businesses and properties, and rising household expenses reveal a much bigger story about the cost of living under the state's Democratic leadership.

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Trump’s Industrial Comeback Plan Is Bigger Than Factory Jobs

OCT 14, 2026 AT 08:30 AM ET

The White House is highlighting major investments in American steel, shipbuilding, energy, and medical manufacturing. The announcements could reshape industrial communities and strengthen national security, but the real test is whether billions in promised investment become operating factories, permanent jobs, and stronger paychecks.

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Trump Lets Kimberly Guilfoyle Go. But Washington Shouldn't Confuse Allegations With Guilt.

OCT 13, 2026 AT 12:36 PM ET

President Trump has requested the resignation of U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, a difficult decision following explosive Wall Street Journal allegations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio challenged the rush to judgment, congressional Democrats demanded investigations, and Guilfoyle responded with gratitude and professionalism. Behind the headlines is a larger story about political relationships, personal integrity, and the difficult decisions required to protect an administration.

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Trump Signs New Law to Turn American Music Into a Tourism Powerhouse

OCT 13, 2026 AT 09:00 AM ET

President Trump has signed the American Music Tourism Act, directing the federal government to promote the places, festivals, and musical traditions that helped shape American culture. Behind the legislation is an economic opportunity that extends far beyond concerts: bringing tourism dollars, international visitors, and new business opportunities to communities across the country.

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Ilhan Omar's Home Was Searched by DOJ. Can She Be Deported?

OCT 12, 2026 AT 10:58 AM ET

A federal search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington residence brings renewed attention to her immigration history, political donors connected to Minnesota's massive fraud scandal, and hundreds of millions of dollars transported overseas. The central question is no longer whether taxpayers deserve answers. It is whether investigators can establish exactly who was responsible.

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ELECTIONS 2026

Talarico Under Fire. Texas, This Race Is Far From Over.

OCT 12, 2026 AT 10:22 AM ET

A nine-day absence, explosive allegations, and growing questions surrounding James Talarico have intensified the Texas Senate race. But controversy is not defeat, and the outcome will be decided by voters on November 3—not by headlines, speculation, or political predictions.

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Elon Musk's $276 Million Republican Rescue: What Is He Fighting to Preserve?

OCT 12, 2026 AT 10:11 AM ET

Elon Musk is pouring historic sums into Republican efforts ahead of November's midterms. From border enforcement and women's sports to energy production, prescription drugs, and government spending, the Trump administration has already changed major federal policies. Now the battle for Congress will determine how much of that agenda can continue.

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Trump Wants to Reinvent American Science. AI Is at the Center

OCT 12, 2026 AT 08:00 AM ET

The White House has unveiled billions in scientific research commitments, a national push for AI-powered discovery, and new programs designed to develop America's next generation of scientists. But behind the ambitious announcements lies a larger strategy: changing who funds scientific breakthroughs, who controls the technology, and how America competes for global leadership.

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Trump Names Katie Zacharia. The White House Just Got a New Political Powerhouse.

OCT 10, 2026 AT 07:28 PM ET

Karoline Leavitt set a formidable standard. Now President Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a lawyer, media strategist and trusted America First advocate to carry his message into one of Washington's most consequential political battles. Katie's first words reveal that she understands exactly what the assignment demands.

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ELECTIONS 2026

Trump Chose Byron Donalds. Now DeSantis Is Helping Him Finish the Job.

OCT 9, 2026 AT 09:39 AM ET

Byron Donald is attempting one of the hardest transitions in politics: going from being a national MAGA congressman whose rise was closely tied to Trump to presenting himself as an independent governor for all of Florida.

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Trump heads to New York to boost GOP turnout —undecided Voters could get energized

OCT 9, 2026 AT 08:52 AM ET

President Trump’s decision to campaign with Bruce Blakeman in New York is being portrayed largely through one question: will Trump motivate Democrats against him? That misses another part of the political calculation. Blakeman is already performing strongly with independents, while Latino and immigrant neighborhoods that moved sharply toward Trump in 2024 remain politically unsettled. The Syracuse rally is a test of whether that coalition can be activated again.

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Braking: A Live Execution in America After Nearly 90 Years

OCT 9, 2026 AT 08:40 AM ET

For generations, executions in America have taken place behind prison walls. That could change on December 3, when the U.S. military plans to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad—and livestream the execution to the public. It would be the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and an extraordinary return of public access to capital punishment after nearly nine decades.

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Trump Is Putting America’s Seniors at the Center of His Affordability Agenda

OCT 8, 2026 AT 08:32 AM ET

Older Americans are hearing plenty about polls and politics as the midterms approach. But behind the political conversation is a series of policies already affecting seniors’ wallets: lower prescription-drug prices, new Medicare rebates, a larger tax deduction for people 65 and older, housing-affordability initiatives—and even investment accounts designed to give their grandchildren a financial head start.

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70 Million Children Now Have Trump Accounts — Parents Have One Step Left

OCT 8, 2026 AT 08:06 AM ET

Nearly 70 million American children now have a tax-advantaged investment account in their name, according to the White House. More than 60 million were created automatically—and for millions of families, the next step is simply claiming the account so contributions can begin building for the child's future.

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$500 Is Arriving in American Mailboxes — and Families Already Know Where It’s Going

OCT 8, 2026 AT 08:04 AM ET

Nearly one million Americans are beginning to receive $500 healthcare refund checks this month. For Washington, it is another government policy. For the people opening those envelopes, it can mean groceries, medications, household expenses—or simply enough left over to finally buy something for themselves.

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A Ken Paxton Loss Would Reach Far Beyond Texas

OCT 7, 2026 AT 10:27 AM ET

Texas is no longer a Senate race either party can treat as automatic. Ken Paxton and James Talarico are separated by only 1-2 points in recent polling, national money is flooding the state, and the outcome will affect the balance of power in Washington. With early voting beginning October 19, the next phase will not be won on television alone. Texans should expect to see candidates, elected officials and party leaders on the ground.

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Tom Homan Asked CBS One Question—and Changed the ICE Debate

OCT 7, 2026 AT 09:35 AM ET

Tom Homan Leaves CBS Journalist Speechless, Frozen on Camera With Simple ICE Question He Can't Answer: 57 people have died in ICE custody since President Trump returned to office. Homan did not dismiss the deaths. Instead, he asked the reporter for a comparison was missing: how many died under Biden. This story will leave you speechless.

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Breaking: Ted Cruz Is Going All In for Ken Paxton

OCT 6, 2026 AT 11:35 AM ET

Texas’ Senate race has tightened dramatically, and Ken Paxton is getting help from one of the state’s most experienced Republican campaign machines. Ted Cruz is opening donor networks, campaigning beside Paxton, funding attacks on James Talarico and quietly advising the Republican nominee as the race enters its final month.

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Texas Senate Race Is Now Down to One Point

OCT 5, 2026 AT 01:25 PM ET

Texas is no longer looking like a comfortable Senate race for Democrats. One new likely-voter poll has James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton by only one point, while another has the Democrat up two. The most important number may be hiding deeper in the data: older Texans are highly motivated to vote, and they currently favor Paxton by a wide margin.

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