https://meenews.co/post/6aec30833830286ffa39af7b Former Mesa Solar CEO Ordered To Repay $2.4 Million After Misusing Investor Funds te 2026-11-05T07:30:11.940Z Former Mesa Solar CEO Ordered To Repay $2.4 Million After Misusing Investor Funds By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has ordered Tyler Brent Lyman, the former CEO of a Mesa-based solar roofing startup, to pay more than $2.4 million in restitution. An investigation found that Lyman misappropriated nearly $1 million in investor funds for personal expenses, including luxury travel, clothing, and entertainment. The Commission ordered Lyman to pay $2,433,000 in restitution, along with a $50,000 administrative penalty, and permanently cease and desist from violating the Arizona Securities Act. According to an 11-page complaint filed by the ACC’s Securities Division in February 2026, Lyman raised at least $2.43 million from at least 27 investors between June 2021 and January 2023 while serving as the founder, president, and CEO of a startup company developing solar-powered roofing tiles. Investors were offered convertible notes, Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) contracts, and loan agreements, with representations that their investments would be used exclusively to support the company’s business operations. According to the complaint, Lyman misappropriated at least $984,696 in investor funds for his personal benefit, despite agreements explicitly prohibiting the use of company investments for personal or household expenses. The complaint detailed numerous personal expenditures, including international trips to Singapore, Bali, and Dubai, along with vacations to Cabo San Lucas and Pismo Beach. Regulators also identified spending on luxury clothing, fine dining, entertainment, and family medical expenses. In October 2022, Lyman transferred approximately $31,000 from the company’s business account into his personal bank account to finance trips to Singapore and Bali. Investigators also found that Lyman opened a separate bank account in the company’s name without informing other company officers. He subsequently directed certain investors to deposit their investments into the undisclosed account, allowing him to divert portions of the funds before transferring the remaining money to the company. In one instance, Lyman retained $30,000 from a $100,000 investment in April 2022. In another, he kept approximately $50,750 from two investments totaling $400,000 in October 2022. The alleged misconduct came to light in February 2023 when company officers launched an internal investigation into accounting irregularities involving investor funds. According to the complaint, Lyman acknowledged misappropriating the money when confronted by the company’s chief operating officer. “I was just trying to live above my means,” Lyman stated, according to the complaint. He also indicated that he believed the company’s future success would eventually benefit investors despite his personal use of their money. Following the company’s internal investigation, Lyman was removed from his leadership positions and entered into a settlement agreement with the company and its investors in April 2023, acknowledging that he had misappropriated between $771,000 and $984,696. Under the private settlement agreement, Lyman agreed to repay $771,000 plus 12% annual interest through a structured repayment schedule. The agreement also offered a reduction of up to $250,000 in his repayment obligation if he made timely payments. However, according to the ACC’s February 2026 complaint, Lyman had failed to make any payments toward the settlement as of January 27, 2026. Unlike the 2023 private settlement, the ACC’s subsequent enforcement action addressed alleged violations of Arizona securities laws, and resulted in a restitution order totaling $2,433,000, equivalent to the full amount Lyman raised from investors. The complaint also alleged that Lyman failed to disclose two outstanding civil judgments and a third lawsuit involving unpaid debts, which ultimately resulted in default judgments totaling more than $343,000. Additionally, Lyman was never registered with the Commission as a securities salesman or dealer, and the securities he offered were not registered with the agency. The Commission’s enforcement action follows its investigation into violations of Arizona securities laws involving unregistered securities transactions and fraudulent practices in connection with the sale of investments. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Former Mesa Solar CEO Ordered To Repay $2.4 Million After Misusing Investor Funds first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec307e3830286ffa39af5c Arizona Democrats face budget hurdles as they prepare to take control of Legislature te 2026-11-05T07:30:06.223Z Arizona Democrats face budget hurdles as they prepare to take control of Legislature PHOENIX -- After years in the minority, Democratic lawmakers see the Tuesday election results as a mandate to push forward with all the proposals they could never get heard in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec307d3830286ffa39af53 Tinsley leads council race as Rooney, Roman hold school board leads te 2026-11-05T07:30:05.288Z Tinsley leads council race as Rooney, Roman hold school board leads Neil Tinsley remained on track to unseat incumbent Jeni Coke on the Lake Havasu City Council early Thursday, holding a nearly 1,700-vote lead as the latest election results remained unchanged. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec307c3830286ffa39af4a California man pleads guilty in Lake Havasu City marijuana trafficking case te 2026-11-05T07:30:04.092Z California man pleads guilty in Lake Havasu City marijuana trafficking case A California resident has entered a plea agreement to resolve a criminal case involving a May 5 marijuana seizure in Lake Havasu City. The vehicle operated by Frank Esinoza, 26, Beaumont, was pulled over for speeding on highway 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec1b6297b7902b25a3e7a0 US Marine dies in training incident at Japan military base, officials say te 2026-11-05T06:00:02.860Z US Marine dies in training incident at Japan military base, officials say A U.S. Marine died Tuesday after an incident during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, military officials said. The incident happened in Okinawa, on a Marine Corps base near the northeastern coast of Okinawa Prefecture. The Marine, whose identity has not been released by the military, was with the 3rd Marine Division. ALLEGED KILLING BY MARINE PROMPTS US MILITARY TO RESTRICT OFF-BASE LIBERTY IN OKINAWA "It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the death of a Marine following a training incident at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Nov. 3, 2026," the 3rd Marine Division said in a statement to ABC News. "We express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of our Marine," the statement continued. The Marine's death remains under investigation, the 3rd Marine Division said. The Marine's identity is expected to be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin has been notified, Lt. Tyler Thomas, a spokesperson for the III Marine Expeditionary Force, told the outlet. Military officials have not said whether the Marine died at Camp Schwab or after being transported to a hospital. Thomas also declined to tell ABC News whether anyone else was injured. FOX News Digital has reached out to the 3rd Marine Division. MARINE MISSING FROM USS ANCHORAGE NOW FOCUS OF RECOVERY MISSION OFF CALIFORNIA COAST Roughly 50,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Japan, with most based on Okinawa. The island remained under U.S. control from the end of World War II until 1972. Currently, nearly 80,000 Americans live on Okinawa, including about 30,000 active-duty service members from all four military branches, with the Marine Corps accounting for the largest presence there. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec16b297b7902b25a3e649 Jim Harbaugh Defends Justin Herbert After Quentin Lake’s Criticism te 2026-11-05T05:40:02.898Z Jim Harbaugh Defends Justin Herbert After Quentin Lake’s Criticism Jim Harbaugh rejected Quentin Lake’s criticism of Justin Herbert after the Chargers’ loss to the Rams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec145d97b7902b25a3e5c4 Democratic L30 candidate: ‘People want change’ te 2026-11-05T05:30:05.627Z Democratic L30 candidate: ‘People want change’ When Democrat and former Buckskin Fire Chief Brian McMahan joined the race for a chance to represent the state’s 30th legislative district, he knew it would be an uphill battle against his entrenched Republican opposition. But what mattered, he said,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec145a97b7902b25a3e574 Laura Loomer Sounds Alarm Over Democratic Midterm Wins: ‘America Is Over’ te 2026-11-05T05:30:02.745Z Laura Loomer Sounds Alarm Over Democratic Midterm Wins: ‘America Is Over’ Laura Loomer sounded the alarm over GOP midterm losses, even as Nicki Minaj doubled down on her support for Donald Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0fad97b7902b25a3e43b Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races te 2026-11-05T05:10:05.087Z Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered a scathing assessment on Wednesday of Republicans' sweeping midterm election losses, describing the results as a "blue tsunami" and warning that his party had lost touch with voters, particularly in the Lone Star State. In a lengthy post on X, Cruz acknowledged that Republicans had suffered historic defeats, losing control of both chambers of Congress while Democrats swept statewide races in Texas. "2026 was not simply a blue wave; it was a blue tsunami. It was an ass kicking," Cruz wrote. "It was not simply a bad 2006 midterm election. It was a Watergate-level repudiation." His blunt assessment came after a landmark Democratic breakthrough in traditionally Republican strongholds across the country, including in his home state, where Democrats won every statewide race, ending decades of Republican dominance. FLORIDA'S DESANTIS DESCRIBES GOP MIDTERMS WIPEOUT AS 'CLOSE TO AN EXTINCTION-LEVEL EVENT' FOR REPUBLICANS "Nowhere are the consequences of this election greater than Texas," Cruz wrote. "In the Lone Star State, we lost every single statewide election." "Texas is blue. That is a hard sentence to utter. But Texas, today at least, is blue," he continued.  Democrats scored two major victories in Texas, with James Talarico defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race — marking the first Democratic Senate victory in the Lone Star State in nearly four decades — and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa unseating longtime Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, according to the Fox News Decision Desk. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET Cruz argued that Republicans' political defeat stemmed from their failure to address growing frustration over the cost of living, as voters continued struggling with everyday expenses. "Food is too high, gas is too high, diesel is too high, insurance is too high, life is too high," he wrote. "Understandably, people were pissed off, and elected Republicans didn't do enough to address their very real pain," Cruz said. He also criticized tariffs and the prolonged war with Iran, arguing that both had contributed to voter frustration. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES He said Republicans had lost support among blue-collar workers, young voters, farmers, ranchers and Hispanic voters, while evangelical Christians failed to turn out with the same enthusiasm as in previous elections, concluding that his party had "alienated rural America." Cruz said he called Talarico after the election to congratulate him on his victory. "Last night, I called James Talarico. I congratulated him on his very impressive victory," Cruz wrote, adding that the two had a "pleasant conversation" and that he was willing to work with the Democrat on issues benefiting Texas. Despite the sweeping losses, which also included Democratic wins in the state's lieutenant governor and attorney general races, Cruz expressed optimism that Republicans could regain ground in Texas. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "But hear me now: we will bring Texas back," he wrote. "Texas will be red again." Throughout the campaign, Talarico cast himself as a moderate dedicated to representing Texans rather than Democratic interests in Washington. Paxton, along with President Donald Trump and other national Republicans, labeled Talarico a "communist" and a vegan in barbecue-loving Texas, pointing to his support for the transgender community while in the Texas Legislature and a floor speech in which he said God was "nonbinary." "We have not suddenly become a bunch of tofu-eating, gun-banning, tutu-wearing pinko commie liberals," Cruz wrote. "That ain’t us. Texas is still Texas." "We will rebuild as a true blue-collar party, not by embracing socialism, but by being real free-market conservatives," he continued, predicting a political comeback for Republicans. "It is dark right now, but it is always darkest before the dawn, and morning is coming," he said. Fox News Digital's Alex Miller, Elizabeth Elkind and Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0fab97b7902b25a3e419 Alaska Senate Margin Keeps Justice Department Lawsuit Alive te 2026-11-05T05:10:03.295Z Alaska Senate Margin Keeps Justice Department Lawsuit Alive Alaska’s razor-thin Senate race keeps a DOJ legal fight over the two Sullivans alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6797b7902b25a3e227 City of Winslow felt hit from expired tax te 2026-11-05T05:00:23.997Z City of Winslow felt hit from expired tax The City of Winslow felt the first bite of its expired 1% sales tax in September, Finance Director Daniel Hendrix told the Winslow City Council last week and he expects revenue to keep sliding until voters decide on a replacement tax Nov. 3. General fund revenue for September was $661,720, bringing the year-to-date total to… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6697b7902b25a3e215 An evening of music, hot cocoa and friends te 2026-11-05T05:00:22.390Z An evening of music, hot cocoa and friends A faith-based community concert organized by Joseph City youth will be held at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the north parking lot of the LDS church, located at 8181 Westover St., in Joseph City. Come out and enjoy uplifting music, fire pits, hot chocolate and treats. Bring a friend and enjoy a special… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6597b7902b25a3e203 Lady Lobos take state! te 2026-11-05T05:00:21.034Z Lady Lobos take state! Snowflake's Lady Lobos won their first state soccer championship on a soggy afternoon at Winslow High School. The Ladies took down defending state champion and previously unbeaten St. Johns 4-3 in sudden death.  Third-ranked Snowflake advanced to the title game by beating sixth-seeded Blue Ridge 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday evening at Lobo Stadium.  That win… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6397b7902b25a3e1f1 Lady Wildcats end regular season with two losses te 2026-11-05T05:00:19.466Z Lady Wildcats end regular season with two losses The Lady Wildcats ended the regular season on a down note, losing both matches before the 1A Central tournament, then fell to Ash Fork in the first round.  Playing in rival Mogollon on Monday evening, the Wildcats struggled early, losing the first two games, 25-17 and 25-19, then played better in game three, though they… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6297b7902b25a3e1df Lady Lobos head to state after splitting two matches te 2026-11-05T05:00:18.027Z Lady Lobos head to state after splitting two matches Snowflake is headed to the 3A State tournament after splitting its two final regular-season matches, both against top-10 teams.  Hosting ninth-ranked Blue Ridge on Monday evening, the fifth-ranked Lobos prevailed in three straight games: 26-24, 25-23 and 25-13.  Tuesday, the Ladies travel to Payson to face the fourth-ranked Longhorns. Payson proved they belong in the… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d6097b7902b25a3e1cd Lady Roadrunners end their season against the Scouts te 2026-11-05T05:00:16.443Z Lady Roadrunners end their season against the Scouts Holbrook's volleyball season ended Thursday evening in Window Rock, where they fell to the Scouts in the first round of the 3A North Region tournament. Before the tournament, the Lady Birds split their final two regular-season matches. Playing at St. Johns on Monday, the team didn't play well, losing in three straight games: 8-25, 12-25… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d5e97b7902b25a3e1bb Wildcat’s season ends at state playoffs te 2026-11-05T05:00:14.906Z Wildcat’s season ends at state playoffs Joseph City had a solid season, advancing to the second round of the 1A State playoffs, where they lost to Hayden on Friday night. As the seventh seed in the 12-team bracket, the Wildcats beat 10th-seeded Salome 32-26 in the first round, but their matchup with second-seeded and unbeaten Hayden on Friday night in round… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d5d97b7902b25a3e1a9 Lady bulldogs fall in first round te 2026-11-05T05:00:13.246Z Lady bulldogs fall in first round On Oct. 29, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs volleyball team traveled to Kayenta for the 3A North Volleyball Regional Tournament. The Bulldogs would go in as the seventh seed and face the two seeded Tuba City Lady Warriors. The Warriors would take all three sets: 25-9, 25-14 and 25-20. Winslow stats include 5 aces led by… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d5b97b7902b25a3e197 Bulldogs have a narrow 53-52 loss to Window Rock te 2026-11-05T05:00:11.819Z Bulldogs have a narrow 53-52 loss to Window Rock On Oct. 30, the Winslow Bulldogs would host the Window Rock Scouts in their final game of the season. Prior to the game Winslow High School honored the seniors of the football team: Nicholas Alberry, Elijah Faber and Eli Nelson. Seniors on the swim team: Caleb Osuna, Kaylen Roanhorse, Evan Sanchez and Kale Rivera, who… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec0d5a97b7902b25a3e185 Lobos claim region crown, favored to take state title te 2026-11-05T05:00:10.102Z Lobos claim region crown, favored to take state title Last season, Arcadia took the 4A Desert Sky Region title away from Snowflake in the final week of the regular season. Friday night, the Lobos made sure it didn't happen again, routing the Titans 50-21on their own turf, claiming the region crown in the process. Along with the region title, the Lobos remained unbeaten and… Read the full story at the Tribune Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec064c97b7902b25a3dcfb Hobbs celebrates victory, shares centrist message scant on plans for trifecta te 2026-11-05T04:30:04.821Z Hobbs celebrates victory, shares centrist message scant on plans for trifecta Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs celebrates her election victory with supporters on Nov. 4, 2026, at the Carpenters Local 1912 hall in Phoenix. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated a decisive victory over her Republican opponent Andy Biggs Wednesday night at a local carpenter’s union, but stressed to a room full of supporters that she and her lieutenant governor plan to govern for “all Arizonans.”  “I think I may be the only non-Democrat who had a good night last night,” former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles, Hobbs’ lieutenant governor pick, said to the room of Hobbs volunteers and supporters to cheers.  Hobbs’ race to retain the governorship was called early Wednesday morning by the Associated Press with her receiving 56% to Biggs’ 43%.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Her win came alongside a wave of victories for Democratic politicians across the country and in Arizona, where early returns show Democrats gained a trifecta in the state, controlling all branches of government.  Democrats are poised to gain control of both chambers of the state legislature for the first time in 60 years.  Hobbs has spent the last term dealing with a divided government in which Republicans, who controlled the state’s legislature, often clashed with Hobbs, who ended up making a record-setting number of vetoes of legislation sent to her by Republicans.  Now, Hobbs is likely to be free to push more of her agenda, but she didn’t elaborate on what that was Wednesday night.  Instead, both Hobbs and Giles said they intend to work as a “team” and spoke about their desire to move past partisan politics, saying they intend to work for those who didn’t vote for them this midterm as well as those who did.  “You elected a Democratic governor and a former Republican mayor, now independent, on the same ticket,” Giles said, later noting that most of the country in recent years has been “retreating to their partisan corners.”  “Arizona has chosen a different path. You have chosen unity over division,” he said.  Hobbs, who started her political career in the Arizona legislature, made similar remarks, while also noting the massive shift in political makeup that the state has seen in the past few decades.  “Sixty years, I want you to understand what that means to me,” Hobbs said, recalling that during her tenure in the legislature the entire Democratic caucus could be fed with one pizza. “We have gone from a one-pizza caucus to a majority in both chambers.”  Hobbs, like Giles, also spoke of a need for unity.  “What unites us is so much stronger than what divides us,” she said, adding that issues like affordability, education and a “secure border” were key.  Hobbs served as the state’s top election official during the 2020 presidential election, when the state dealt with unsubstantiated claims of fraud from President Donald Trump and his supporters. She stressed that with her win, alongside other Democrats, the state will avoid any controversy over certifying the results of the 2028 presidential election.  “The people certifying your vote will answer to you and not anyone in Washington,” Hobbs said.  Hobbs’ speech was light on details of what her administration plans to do with a Democratic-controlled legislature, but she did say she intends to take on the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account Program.  Arizona’s school voucher program has seen ballooning costs and reports of fraud since it was expanded to be available to any public school student in 2022.  As for the Democratic legislature Hobbs will be working with come January?  “My door is open, just as it has been for four years,” she said.  But she issued a warning to those who may look to “obstruct” or cause chaos, telling them to “look at the results of this election.”  “I’ve seen what this state can do when people stop asking what side you’re on and ask ‘what does Arizona need?’” Hobbs said. “Let’s keep moving Arizona forward.”  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec064b97b7902b25a3dcda Warriors coach Steve Kerr laughs at GOP midterms after begging reporters for political questions te 2026-11-05T04:30:03.644Z Warriors coach Steve Kerr laughs at GOP midterms after begging reporters for political questions Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help himself on Wednesday. Reporters at Chase Center were already packing up after practice. Recorders were off, notebooks were closed and nobody had asked about Washington. Kerr stopped the room anyway, asking why there were no questions on Tuesday’s midterms before launching straight into his routine. "I'm disappointed, because I was looking forward to that $5,000 check that we were all gonna get," Kerr said, taking a swipe at President Trump. "I already spent it, in fact. And I was so excited and sure about it that I spent it already. So now I'm gonna have to figure something out." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Republicans had just gotten shellacked at the ballot box, and Kerr was dying to talk about it. Don't kid yourself: if Democrats had lost, he would’ve clammed up and kept politics far away from the microphone, just like he did with China. But with the GOP taking a beating, Kerr wasn't about to walk off without taking a victory lap. It's no secret Kerr is a bleed-blue lib, and midterm thumpings are par for the course. What made his post-practice comedy set so grating wasn't who won or lost on Tuesday. It was the shameless double standard on full display. STEVE KERR ADMITS HE WAS 'WRONG' ON HONG KONG, REGRETS CALLING TRUMP A 'BUFFOON' After endorsing Kamala Harris, taking the stage as a featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention, and co-opting Stephen Curry’s signature "night night" celebration to mock Donald Trump, Kerr suddenly tried to play the elder statesman. Even Warriors brass and league figures had grown visibly exhausted by the routine, with team owner Joe Lacob publicly conceding Kerr "sometimes goes a little far" with his political diatribes. Confronted with his own record, Kerr’s moral posturing dissolved into corporate cowardice. He admitted his silence on China’s atrocities in Hong Kong was transactional, aimed solely at protecting the NBA’s financial interests. To complete the convenient rebrand, he claimed he regretted calling Trump a "buffoon," piously lecturing that political debate should rise above the very insults he had spent years dishing out. The real issue is that Kerr loves playing political commentator only when he controls the script and faces zero pushback. When actually held to the facts, the highbrow disappears. Back in January, I pressed Kerr at Chase Center over his comments regarding federal immigration enforcement. After a road trip to Minnesota, he told reporters that ICE agents were not rooting out violent criminals, claiming instead that they were taking 5-year-old kindergartners and American citizens. Confronted with the agency's actual enforcement record and criminal arrest numbers, Kerr folded. "You're right, I definitely misspoke, and I knew that ICE was arresting some criminals," Kerr admitted. "I misspoke, and I apologize for the misinformation..." When I pressed for a follow-up question, Kerr shut down the exchange entirely, abruptly telling the room to move on: "All right, let's talk about basketball." That pivot was his immediate exit ramp the moment he got caught spreading misinformation. He used the sport as a shield to kill the scrutiny. Yet on Wednesday, when a room full of sports reporters actually stuck to basketball, Kerr went out of his way to drag politics right back to the podium. If Kerr wants to treat the post-practice podium like his personal open-mic night, he can't cry foul and sprint back to basketball the second he gets fact-checked. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aec03f297b7902b25a3dc26 Myles Garrett Returns to Limited Rams Practice Ahead of Commanders Trip te 2026-11-05T04:20:02.877Z Myles Garrett Returns to Limited Rams Practice Ahead of Commanders Trip Myles Garrett returned to limited Rams practice Wednesday. Sean McVay outlined a gradual plan before Sunday at Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebfcec97b7902b25a3d9d6 Patriots WR AJ Brown Misses Practice as Mike Vrabel Addresses IR Question te 2026-11-05T03:50:04.176Z Patriots WR AJ Brown Misses Practice as Mike Vrabel Addresses IR Question A.J. Brown missed Patriots practice Wednesday. Mike Vrabel addressed the receiver’s status before Sunday’s Packers game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebfa9697b7902b25a3d879 Ted Cruz is Lonely in Texas: 'The Radicals Are In Charge' te 2026-11-05T03:40:06.616Z Ted Cruz is Lonely in Texas: 'The Radicals Are In Charge' Senator Ted Cruz weighs in on being the lone statewide Republican left in Texas after Tuesday's midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebfa9597b7902b25a3d870 Nancy Lacore, Admiral Fired by Pete Hegseth, Projected to Flip GOP Seat te 2026-11-05T03:40:05.255Z Nancy Lacore, Admiral Fired by Pete Hegseth, Projected to Flip GOP Seat Nancy Lacore, a former Navy admiral, is expected to flip a GOP-held South Carolina district after being fired by Pete Hegseth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf83e97b7902b25a3d80f ‘It’s a daunting task’: Democrats prep to lead Arizona legislature for first time in 60 years te 2026-11-05T03:30:06.595Z ‘It’s a daunting task’: Democrats prep to lead Arizona legislature for first time in 60 years A supporter holds a sign at the Arizona Democratic Party watch party on Nov. 3, 2026 in Phoenix. Now that Democrats have a trifecta, the hard job of setting policy for the state begins. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) For the first time in six decades, Democrats control the Arizona legislature and will be able to turn their policy priorities into state law. But doing so without ostracizing the Republican and independent voters who helped elect them may prove difficult as the party grapples with governing a state where Republican voters still outnumber registered Democrats.  Tuesday’s election was a boon for Democrats up and down the ballot. The state’s three top Democratic incumbents easily trounced their GOP challengers, and the party is poised to wrest two extra congressional seats and the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Office from Republicans.  At the state legislature, Democrats outperformed their electoral goals. The party needed to flip three seats in the Arizona Senate and four in the Arizona House of Representatives to upend 60 years of GOP control; as of Wednesday, they were on pace to capture six seats in the state senate and 10 in the lower legislative chamber.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE After years of facing legislative gridlock under Republicans, who refused to so much as discuss Democratic proposals they ideologically opposed, party leaders are excited at the prospect of finally advancing their policy wishlist. Rep. Nancy Gutierrez, the assistant minority leader in the House, said that Democrats are looking forward to making their vision for Arizona a reality.  “Democrats really get to do some good things for the people of Arizona,” the Tucson Democrat said. “The people of Arizona will have their voices heard in our Arizona state legislature.”  Among the party’s key priorities, Gutierrez said, are affordability solutions, reproductive healthcare protections, and gun safety legislation. Gutierrez emphasized that legislation aimed at addressing Arizonans’ affordability concerns is at the top of that list.  Last year, Democratic lawmakers proposed bills that would have made it more difficult for corporations to purchase single-family homes, sought to prohibit manufacturers and distributors from price gouging generic drugs, and would have set aside funding to resolve the state’s backed up child care assistance waiting list. None of those bills were ever granted an initial hearing.  Democrats have also pushed to make access to contraception a right for years, but have been repeatedly shut down by opponents across the aisle. And while Arizonans voted two years ago to make abortion a fundamental right and outlaw any unnecessary restrictions on the procedure, Republicans have refused to repeal the dozens of anti-abortion laws that remain on the books.  With Democrats at the helm, those changes are now almost certain to occur.  But some warn that winning a legislative majority won’t automatically make the party’s political agenda a reality, at least not without some hard work. Chuck Coughlin, a Republican political consultant, said that Democrats have an unprecedented opportunity to advance their solutions to some of the state’s most pressing problems, including water conservation and education funding. But he noted that the party leaders will need to learn how to wrangle their caucus members in both chambers to arrive at a consensus; just because the party has a majority in both chambers doesn’t guarantee they will always agree with each other.  “They’re going to have to work with themselves and figure out how the caucus can govern in both bodies, which is going to require something we don’t see often in politics: patience and humility to try and work with one another to help the governor fashion an agenda,” Coughlin said. Republicans themselves, despite 60 years of dominating the legislature, faced intraparty friction at times. In the past few years, members of the party’s far-right fringe increasingly threw a wrench into policymaking, particularly when it came to money for schools. Republicans were unable to put together a plan to renew Proposition 123, an initiative that public schools depend on for $300 million in annual revenue, despite three years of heated debate on the subject.  Coughlin added that Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs are under unique pressure to deliver results for voters, who expect them to succeed where they feel Republicans didn’t. And he said that, because many Democrats were awarded wins in red districts, the party will have to balance bold moves against a long-term strategy to preserve its majority. “If the caucus is going to maintain those voter majorities they’ll have to be respectful of their colleagues and who they represent,” he said.  But Democrats and their supporters feel the party is ready to meet that challenge.  “It’s a daunting task but it’s a task that we are up to,” Gutierrez said. “We might have bumps in the road but everybody does. Even people who had been leading for decades had missteps.” “There’s going to be a learning curve on the governing side, but it’s not insurmountable,” echoed Liz Goodman, a lobbyist who has worked closely with Democrats for more than a decade.   Goodman pointed out that Democratic leaders have already proven they can work within the confines that Democrats who represent conservative constituencies may find themselves in. Two years ago, Rep. Kevin Volk flipped a Republican seat in a Tucson district where registered Republicans far outnumber Democrats — 69,719 to 52,862, according to the latest voter registration report. Volk later went on to establish a reputation as a moderate, at times going against his party.  The first-time legislator once earned repudiation from progressive organizations when he joined Republicans as the lone Democrat to support funding a budget line item that sets aside money to address drug trafficking as well as to “deter and apprehend” people who cross the state’s southern border without authorization. The money, which is disbursed by the Hobbs administration, is strictly reserved for drug interdiction initiatives but the language was previously passed by Republicans and has long been opposed by Democrats.  Despite his actions drawing condemnation from progressive activists, who vowed to defeat him in the next election, no such movement emerged against Volk and he earned reelection on Tuesday.  “Leadership understands that the Democrats in the state represent vastly different constituencies,” Goodman said.  At the same time that Democrats will be learning how to navigate a near-legislative supermajority, they’ll need to contend with obstacles from the federal level.  Goodman noted that while state lawmakers have no control over what the Trump administration does, they will have to figure out how to implement the coming Medicaid cuts in a way that causes the least impact on the state’s healthcare system and Arizonans themselves — amid an ongoing economic downturn and the cuts to federal food assistance, which hit the Grand Canyon State particularly hard.  The biggest question is where Democrats will funnel state revenue.  Some Republicans have already admonished voters for awarding the party control of the state, warning them that Democrats will only deepen Arizona’s affordability issues by overspending. But Goodman said that the social safety programs that Democrats want to fund, like free and reduced meals for students, child care assistance and programs that help low income Arizonans afford health insurance, help prevent more expensive problems down the road and reduce the strain on the state’s infrastructure, including hospital emergency rooms.  Gutierrez added that Democrats are focused on spending money to improve the lives of Arizonans.  “Democrats are fiscally responsible, we just will spend differently than the Republicans did because our focus is on the people,” she said. “Their focus was on their rich friends and huge corporations.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf83b97b7902b25a3d7d4 Miami Star WR Malachi Toney's Injury Status Takes Unexpected Turn te 2026-11-05T03:30:03.418Z Miami Star WR Malachi Toney's Injury Status Takes Unexpected Turn Miami star WR Malachi Toney is expected to miss the next four weeks with an ankle injury suffered in practice on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf5e597b7902b25a3d778 Why Flagstaff residents chose to vote in-person for the 2026 midterm elections te 2026-11-05T03:20:05.786Z Why Flagstaff residents chose to vote in-person for the 2026 midterm elections Voters had the chance to decide on elected officials at the federal, state and local levels while also taking a stance in a dozen state-level propositions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf38c97b7902b25a3d69b John Cornyn Warns GOP Forgot 4 'Basic' Rules After Midterm Bloodbath te 2026-11-05T03:10:04.859Z John Cornyn Warns GOP Forgot 4 'Basic' Rules After Midterm Bloodbath Tuesday night resulted in sweeping losses for the Republican Party as they lost control of both the House and the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf38b97b7902b25a3d692 Forget the Second Dan Sullivan. Eric Hafner Was Alaska’s Bigger Spoiler te 2026-11-05T03:10:03.234Z Forget the Second Dan Sullivan. Eric Hafner Was Alaska’s Bigger Spoiler The second Dan Sullivan drew 1.7%. Jailed Democrat Eric Hafner drew 7.3%, Alaska’s bigger spoiler. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebf1332f83a5a5824915e2 The Districts That Reveal Latinos' Rebellion Against Donald Trump te 2026-11-05T03:00:03.572Z The Districts That Reveal Latinos' Rebellion Against Donald Trump From South Texas to Miami and New Jersey, these districts show how far Latino voters moved away from Trump and the GOP on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebec8a2f83a5a5824914f1 City Council candidates keep trading places in tight race te 2026-11-05T02:40:10.281Z City Council candidates keep trading places in tight race Maricopa’s City Council race has a case of election-day déjà vu: The names keep changing places. Another round of unofficial election results has reshuffled the Maricopa City Council standings, with Councilmember Henry Wade moving back into second place and Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi slipping to third. A screenshot from a live feed of election workers inside the signature verification room on Nov. 4, 2026. [Pinal County]Tena Dugan continues to lead the four-candidate race, now holding a 365-vote advantage over Wade. The gap between the candidates in second and third is even tighter, with just 49 votes separating Wade and Manfredi. The standings in the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board race remain unchanged, with incumbent Lisa Garcia and challenger Loraine Conley holding the two leading positions. Propositions 414 and 416 — measures approving Maricopa’s General Plan update and MUSD’s override — also continue to pass, with support for each measure holding above 55%. Here’s where the races stand in the latest unofficial results.   Maricopa City Council  Tena Dugan: 7,935 votes (26.01%) Henry Wade: 7,570 votes (24.82%) Vincent Manfredi: 7,521 votes (24.66%) Chrystal O’Jon: 7,275 votes (23.85%)   Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board  Lisa Garcia: 7,039 votes (24%) Loraine Conley: 6,141 votes (20.93%)  Latrinda Williams: 5,760 votes (19.64%)  Patti Coutre: 5,554 votes (18.93%) Nicolas Yendrzeski: 4,599 votes (15.68%)    Proposition 414  Yes: 10,867 votes (60.32%) No: 7,148 votes (39.68%)   Proposition 416  Yes: 10,651 votes (55.24%)  No: 8,630 votes (44.76 %)    Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa. The post City Council candidates keep trading places in tight race appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebec852f83a5a582491497 Luka Doncic Leads NBA in Stunning Defensive Stat Amid Criticism te 2026-11-05T02:40:05.035Z Luka Doncic Leads NBA in Stunning Defensive Stat Amid Criticism Lakers star Luka Doncic leads the NBA in a surprising defensive category just days after responding to his critics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebec832f83a5a58249148e LeBron James Achieves Historic NBA Feat With 76ers Against Pistons te 2026-11-05T02:40:03.574Z LeBron James Achieves Historic NBA Feat With 76ers Against Pistons LeBron James achieved a historic feat in the NBA play-by-play era during the Philadelphia 76ers' clash with the Detroit Pistons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebea302f83a5a5824913fe Charlamagne Tha God warns Democrats 'don't get comfortable' after winning House and Senate te 2026-11-05T02:30:08.999Z Charlamagne Tha God warns Democrats 'don't get comfortable' after winning House and Senate Radio host Charlamagne Tha God warned Democrats not to let their midterm success go to their head, warning that they need to take action to show they are committed to serving their voters. "But here's why I need Democrats to pay close attention. Don't get comfortable because, you know, a Democrat victory has not proved that they've earned lasting trust. Americans rejected MAGA and Republicans, but that doesn't automatically mean they trust Democrats," he warned. "I don't want to hear another two years of Democrats telling us how dangerous Donald Trump is. We know that. OK? That's why there was such a rebuke of Trump last night," he said. "We know he's dangerous. That's why y'all won. I have one question. OK? What the F are you going to do with the power that we the people just gave you, Democrats? OK?" WHOOPI GOLDBERG WARNS DEMOCRATS TO 'TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS' AFTER MIDTERM WINS Charlamagne then demanded Democrats address a number of issues when they take office. "You got the House, you got the Senate. So, come January, I want to see an actual agenda. What's your plan to lower housing costs? Are you going to build more affordable housing? What about healthcare? Are you going to fight to lower premiums, protect Medicaid? Are you going to stop Americans from going broke because they got sick? What about wages?" he asked. "People are working two and three jobs and still can't afford to live. What are you going to do to make sure a full-time job can actually support a family?" Charlamagne continued. "And while we're at it, what about all this corruption we've seen? And are we going to get real investigations into conflicts of interest? Huh? Government contracts and politicians using public office to enrich themselves? I hope so." Theo Wold, a former White House deputy assistant for domestic policy in Trump’s first term, called Charlamagne's comments "clueless" in comments to Fox News Digital. "Once again, Charlamagne shows how clueless he is," Wold said. "He, like so many voters who cast ballots for Democrats, labors under the misunderstanding that Democrats have a platform or any intention of addressing affordability, healthcare, or the flat-lining wages for working families. Democrats will do exactly what revolutionary ideologues have always done: move to consolidate their power and permanently alter governing institutions." PROGRESSIVES FUME AT HAKEEM JEFFRIES FOR SAYING DEMOCRATS WON'T 'GET EVEN' WITH TRUMP Wold warned that Democrats would try to push radical changes like abolishing the electoral college as a pretext for tackling affordability concerns. "But in reality, Democrats will do exactly as they’ve promised: punish their enemies and radically transform our nation," he added. Charlamagne also credited Democrats for shifting away from culture war messaging and focusing on voters' economic concerns. "Ain't no talk of wokeness," he said. "There's no talk [of] identity politics. They're out there talking about affordability. And you got some really great quality candidates on the Democratic side. And man, last night people voted their interest. It wasn't about party. It wasn't about, you know, that MAGA cult. It was about, you know what, I got to go out here and vote my interest, I'm getting my a-- kicked financially.’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebea2d2f83a5a5824913dd Trump Reveals Why He Paused Senate Debate on Daylight Saving Time te 2026-11-05T02:30:05.991Z Trump Reveals Why He Paused Senate Debate on Daylight Saving Time Donald Trump has explained why he held back from making daylight saving time a major issue before the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebea2c2f83a5a5824913d4 Mike Norvell Firing Leaves Florida State With $30 Million Silver Lining te 2026-11-05T02:30:04.394Z Mike Norvell Firing Leaves Florida State With $30 Million Silver Lining Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell, but its roster budget of up to $30 million could help whoever takes over. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe7d5811c471ac68069d9 Giants’ JJ McCarthy Makes Feelings Clear on Eagles QB Joe Milton te 2026-11-05T02:20:05.229Z Giants’ JJ McCarthy Makes Feelings Clear on Eagles QB Joe Milton Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy reacted to the announcement of Joe Milton as the Eagles' starting quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe7d3811c471ac68069d0 Oregon Suffers Major Injury Blow Ahead of Ohio State Showdown te 2026-11-05T02:20:03.637Z Oregon Suffers Major Injury Blow Ahead of Ohio State Showdown Oregon is expected to be without leading rusher Jordon Davison against Ohio State following a lower-extremity injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe57d811c471ac680693e Eagles' Dallas Goedert Has Telling Reaction to Joe Milton Starting te 2026-11-05T02:10:05.727Z Eagles' Dallas Goedert Has Telling Reaction to Joe Milton Starting Dallas Goedert shared his thoughts on the Eagles decision to start Joe Milton at quarterback over Tanner McKee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe57c811c471ac6806935 How Blue Tsunami in State Legislatures Could Impact National Politics te 2026-11-05T02:10:04.466Z How Blue Tsunami in State Legislatures Could Impact National Politics "The Democratic gains in state houses are important because state legislatures do much of the policymaking in this country," an expert told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe57b811c471ac680692c Saints QB Tyler Shough Sends Strong Message About Jordyn Tyson te 2026-11-05T02:10:03.108Z Saints QB Tyler Shough Sends Strong Message About Jordyn Tyson Saints quarterback Tyler Shough had strong praise for rookie WR Jordyn Tyson after the first-round pick returned to practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe32bb3c2f972e38c37ba Explore local art at Studio Tour te 2026-11-05T02:00:11.026Z Explore local art at Studio Tour The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale is a self-guided art sale and shopping experience with 15 stops throughout familiar Phoenix and Scottsdale neighborhoods. The 19th annual event takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The event features many returning studio stops and local artists with global talent, in addition to new participants – 41 artists in total. The experience highlights a wide range of one-of-a-kind art, ideal for collectors and gift-givers alike. “Each year we as artists strive to create an improved experience for our art community,” said Lynn Gustafson, owner of the Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale and member of the South Scottsdale Art Alliance. “So even if you have been to all of our previous events, we encourage you to return to find something new you love, meet a new artist or connect with our local art community in a valuable and memorable way.” The two-day event began as a small walkable and bikeable tour that has grown to attract thousands of art collectors, lovers and shoppers. Throughout the event, attendees can walk or drive to any of the stops at any time during each day’s timeframe. They will be invited to stroll through local artists’ home studios as well as meet and mingle with multiple artists who live and work in the area. The art represented at the event is constantly evolving and ever wide-ranging, including a variety of mediums and handmade works. Guests can expect to view and purchase fine art pieces such as wearable art, jewelry, handcrafted gifts, painting, glass art, sculptures and more. Studios can be visited in any order over the course of the event, so attendees can begin at any point, visit just their favorites or make their way through all 15 stops at their leisure. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Find hours and printable guide maps online at www.camelbackstudiotour.com. Feature photo: Detail of artwork by K. Harris Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe324b3c2f972e38c3762 Long-Time NFL Cornerback Announces Sudden Retirement te 2026-11-05T02:00:04.111Z Long-Time NFL Cornerback Announces Sudden Retirement A long-time NFL cornerback has surprisingly decided to call it a career. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe0d0b3c2f972e38c3690 New Jersey pre-K aide faces 61 charges, accused of filming himself sexually assaulting students at school te 2026-11-05T01:50:08.091Z New Jersey pre-K aide faces 61 charges, accused of filming himself sexually assaulting students at school A former New Jersey elementary school aide who worked with pre-K students for roughly four years is facing dozens of criminal charges, including aggravated sexual assault and manufacturing child sexual abuse material, after investigators discovered numerous images and videos of students on his electronic devices, prosecutors said. Shaun M. Stebbins, 44, worked at Woodbine Elementary School in Cape May County from February 2022, until his arrest in neighboring Atlantic County on March 29, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation expanded into Cape May County after authorities in Atlantic County and Somers Point notified prosecutors in April that a separate sexual assault investigation involving Stebbins at his home had uncovered suspected crimes in the neighboring county. FORMER NEW JERSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER INDICTED ON NEW CHARGES INCLUDING MANUFACTURING CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL A search of Stebbins' devices allegedly revealed numerous images and videos of Woodbine Elementary School students, prosecutors said. Authorities did not disclose how many students were involved or provide details about when the material was recorded. According to court documents, Stebbins allegedly filmed and performed sex acts on children in a school bathroom and during nap time, ABC7 reported. Cape May County prosecutors announced 61 charges against Stebbins on Oct. 30, including 29 counts of manufacturing child pornography, five counts of aggravated sexual assault, 13 counts of sexual assault by sexual contact and 14 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The manufacturing and aggravated sexual assault charges are first-degree offenses, which can carry prison sentences of 10 to 20 years under New Jersey law. The remaining charges are second-degree offenses, typically punishable by five to 10 years in prison. SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF SECRETLY FILMING 12 GIRLS IN CHANGING ROOM FACES NEW CHARGES Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said his office continues to investigate the case. "Children are among our most vulnerable population and we have a responsibility to protect their safety and well-being. Anyone who harms a child will be held accountable through our justice system." Stebbins remains in the Atlantic County Correctional Facility pending court proceedings. The Woodbine School District, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Prosecutors are asking anyone with information about the investigation to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit at 609-465-1135 or submit an anonymous tip at cmcpo.tips. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe0cdb3c2f972e38c3682 Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout te 2026-11-05T01:50:05.809Z Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe0ccb3c2f972e38c3667 Raiders CB Darien Porter Misses Practice Before 49ers Game te 2026-11-05T01:50:04.619Z Raiders CB Darien Porter Misses Practice Before 49ers Game Darien Porter missed the start of Raiders practice with a groin injury as Las Vegas prepares to face San Francisco. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebe0cbb3c2f972e38c365e 49ers' Nick Bosa Says He's 'Ready to Go' After Five-Game Absence te 2026-11-05T01:50:03.394Z 49ers' Nick Bosa Says He's 'Ready to Go' After Five-Game Absence Nick Bosa says he is ready to return as the 49ers prepare for Las Vegas after five games without their defensive end. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebde76b3c2f972e38c31e1 West Hollywood unanimously passes ordinance granting protections for polyamorous relationships te 2026-11-05T01:40:06.468Z West Hollywood unanimously passes ordinance granting protections for polyamorous relationships West Hollywood, California, unanimously passed a city ordinance Monday that would allow citizens in "multi-partner domestic relationships" to receive protections under city law. "It is hereby declared as the public policy of the City of West Hollywood that it is necessary to recognize and protect the right and opportunity of all persons to have multi-partner domestic relationships formally recognized and respected, and to be free from discrimination on account of their partnership in a multi-partner domestic relationship," the ordinance read.  "Diverse relationship structures, including relationship structures involving more than two adults engaged in a loving, committed, and consensual relationship, are becoming increasingly common," it continued.  PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FACES INTERNAL REVOLT AFTER PROPOSING CLERGY MUST BE IN MONOGAMOUS RELATIONSHIPS The West Hollywood City Council voted 5-0 to allow people within a relationship involving three or more people to sign a statement with the city clerk. The declaration would grant qualifying partners certain rights, including hospital and jail visitation rights. However, the ordinance would not officially recognize polyamorous relationships as a "marriage" or a registered domestic partnership in violation of state or federal law. Still, West Hollywood is one of only a handful of local governments that have enacted some form of protection for multi-partner relationships. Fox News Digital reached out to the City of West Hollywood's communications department for comment but did not immediately receive a response. POLYAMOROUS ‘THROUPLE’ FIRE BACK AT CRITICS OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP: ‘WE COME FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT’ In a comments to Fox News Digital, University of Virginia professor and Institute for Family Studies senior fellow Brad Wilcox lamented the passing of this ordinance for potentially normalizing polyamory and paving the way for polygamy. "The dangers of legally recognizing polyamorous relationships are twofold," he said. "First, it normalizes households where children live with adults who are not related to them by birth or adoption, an arrangement the research consistently links to higher risks for kids."  "Second, it paves the way for polygamy, which the scholarly literature shows fuels gender inequality and hurts child well-being, because wives and children end up competing for a man’s attention and resources," Wilcox continued. "So what seems like a progressive move here in West Hollywood can lead to some illiberal destinations that are bad for women and children," he added.  MASSACHUSETTS CITY RECOGNIZES POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS IN NEW DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ORDINANCE West Hollywood first passed an anti-discrimination ordinance to protect polyamorous relationships in March. This latest ordinance will go into effect 30 days after it was adopted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebde74b3c2f972e38c31d3 Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout te 2026-11-05T01:40:04.127Z Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebde72b3c2f972e38c31b7 Stephen A. Smith Delivers Warning to LSU HC Lane Kiffin Before Alabama Clash te 2026-11-05T01:40:02.787Z Stephen A. Smith Delivers Warning to LSU HC Lane Kiffin Before Alabama Clash Stephen A. Smith warns LSU's Lane Kiffin, claiming he needs to bring the program a National Championship early in his tenure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc24b3c2f972e38c313c Top-ranked Miami faces nightmare injury concern as star receiver Malachi Toney set to undergo ankle surgery te 2026-11-05T01:30:12.013Z Top-ranked Miami faces nightmare injury concern as star receiver Malachi Toney set to undergo ankle surgery Miami's highly anticipated showdown against Notre Dame on Saturday night had another layer added to the storylines on Wednesday, as the health of Heisman Trophy contender Malachi Toney will now linger over the next month. The No. 1 Hurricanes were already underdogs heading into the matchup in South Bend, but now head coach Mario Cristobal will be without his top playmaker on offense besides quarterback Darian Mensah. During practice on Wednesday, Malachi Toney suffered an injury to his ankle that forced the wide receiver to leave practice and head straight to a local facility to be evaluated for what could be a massive hit to the Hurricanes' national title hopes. CFP RANKINGS: NOTRE DAME FACES SUDDEN DEATH, SEC FEELING GOOD, AND BIG TEN CLOSE TO HITTING THE PANIC BUTTON While there was some optimism earlier in the afternoon that this could end up being an injury that doesn’t keep Toney off the field on Saturday night, there was obviously growing concern later on in the day that this could potentially keep Malachi off the field for an extended period of time. "Malachi Toney sustained an injury during Wednesday’s practice and is currently undergoing further evaluation by the team’s medical staff," Miami said in a statement earlier on Wednesday. "We will share additional updates as appropriate." Now, the star wide receiver will undergo surgery on his ankle, after an MRI and X-ray were done on Wednesday evening, as CBS Sports first reported. Toney suffered a high-ankle sprain, according to sources, and will undergo the infamous "TightRope" surgery that Miami is hoping will have the star wide receiver return for the College Football Playoff in four to six weeks. But, this is obviously a "hopeful" mindset by Miami football officials. Multiple gambling establishments had already bumped Notre Dame from 5-point favorites to 6.5-point favorites by Wednesday evening. The health of Malachi Toney will be one of the most talked about subjects over the next month, given the initial CFP rankings that were released on Tuesday night. Following the win last weekend against North Carolina, the Miami wide receiver has now accounted for 1,027 yards receiving, with 13 touchdowns on 73 receptions. What does this Hurricanes offense look like without its star wide receiver? We're about to find out, given the unfortunate news that he will be undergoing surgery. Just like any other player at this time, Toney was dealing with the type on bumps and bruises you would expect eight games into the season. If the Hurricanes were to lose on Saturday night without Malachi on the field, the subsequent three weeks would be interesting to watch unfold from a rankings standpoint. We've already seen Ohio State be punished for not having Julian Sayin at quarterback, coming off the loss to USC. OHIO STATE'S NATIONAL TITLE HOPES ARE RIGHTFULLY FADING AFTER USC DELIVERS REALITY CHECK IN SHOCKING UPSET What would the committee have to say when it comes to Miami not having a Heisman Trophy candidate on the field if the injury were to keep Toney out for at least a few weeks? These are all questions that will be answered one way or another in the coming weeks. On the other side, this is setting up to be a pivotal game for Notre Dame after being ranked 11th in the first CFP poll of 2026. There is no sugarcoating the fact that the Fighting Irish do not have a signature win this season, and their strength of schedule leaves much to be desired. BYU is the only ranked team they have played that appears in the College Football Playoff top 25. "But when you look at Notre Dame’s schedule and the wins that they have, vs. the teams that are ahead of them, they don’t have that signature win right now. They lost in their only Top-25 matchup at BYU. The next best win as on a neutral site against Wisconsin," CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek noted. "They’ve a great opportunity in front of them this weekend at home vs. Miami to get that signature win that I think they need to move up in the rankings. But the committee is very impressed by them. They wouldn’t be 11th if we were not." Following the game against No. 1 Miami, the remaining schedule for Notre Dame will see them play Boston College, SMU and Syracuse, with the Mustangs currently having the only winning record out of the three. Just when you thought Notre Dame's college football playoff standings would be the main storyline heading into Saturday’s showdown, we are now paying attention to see how Miami responds without its Heisman Trophy candidate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc21b3c2f972e38c3130 Immigration Tactics Motivated Voters, Near and Far From Southern Border te 2026-11-05T01:30:09.593Z Immigration Tactics Motivated Voters, Near and Far From Southern Border Trump’s aggressive ICE raids brought border battles to city streets, sparking fierce backlash over overreach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc20b3c2f972e38c3127 ‘I Have Seen the Enemy, and It Is Us’: Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse te 2026-11-05T01:30:08.472Z ‘I Have Seen the Enemy, and It Is Us’: Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc1fb3c2f972e38c310c Micah Parsons Addresses His Return Timeline After First Day of Practice te 2026-11-05T01:30:07.056Z Micah Parsons Addresses His Return Timeline After First Day of Practice Parsons made his long-awaited return to practice after being out since last December when he tore his ACL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc1db3c2f972e38c3103 Eagles OT Makes Bold Statement on QB Decision Before Giants Clash te 2026-11-05T01:30:05.219Z Eagles OT Makes Bold Statement on QB Decision Before Giants Clash Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata shared his blunt assessment of the team's quarterback for the Giants game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebdc1ab3c2f972e38c30e7 Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage te 2026-11-05T01:30:02.590Z Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd9cab3c2f972e38c3073 Tony Butala, voice behind 'The Way You Look Tonight' and The Lettermen co-founder, dead at 87 te 2026-11-05T01:20:10.045Z Tony Butala, voice behind 'The Way You Look Tonight' and The Lettermen co-founder, dead at 87 The Lettermen co-founder, Tony Butala, died on Sunday, November 1 at the age of 87. Tracy Clark, the band's media coordinator, confirmed his death to The Associated Press with a statement, saying, "We have lost an integral member of The Lettermen family." "It is with profound sadness that we announce the recent passing of Tony Butala, founding member of the international recording artists ‘The Lettermen,’ and recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," the statement read. It continued: "Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his children, grandchildren, siblings, the love of his life, the entire Lettermen organization and all who knew and loved him." JOHN ANDERSON, COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAMER, DEAD AT 71 A cause of death was not disclosed, and there will be no public viewing. Details about celebrations of life in both Wisconsin and California will be announced at a later date. He co-founded The Lettermen in the late 1950s with Jim Pike and Bob Engemann, and the group released its first hit, a rendition of Fred Astaire's "The Way You Look Tonight," in 1961, which earned the trio a Grammy nomination. The band went on to have 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned four Grammy Award nominations. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Butala remained a member of the group for over 60 years, releasing hits such as "Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes off You," "Everything Is Good About You," "Come Back Silly Girl," "Theme from a Summer Place" and "Hurt So Bad." He retired from performing with the band in 2019, the same year Pike died at the age 82 from complications associated with Parkinson's Disease. Engemann died in 2013. A year after retiring, Butala attended the ceremony honoring the band with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Following his retirement, the band continued on with new faces, and the current lineup includes Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Tony never met a stranger," the official band statement continued. "His life was a living example of talent, perseverance, and refinement. But above all, his true joy was entertaining and sharing his music with audiences worldwide." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Butala began his professional singing career as a child, performing on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh at the age of eight and moving to Los Angeles with his mother at 10 to further his career. Once in Los Angeles, Butala joined the Mitchell Boys Choir, and they appeared in classic films like "White Christmas," "Peter Pan," "War of the Worlds" and "On Moonlight Bay." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd9c8b3c2f972e38c306a Grocery store cyberattacks are ‘psychological warfare’ that could strike US, former FBI agent warns te 2026-11-05T01:20:08.997Z Grocery store cyberattacks are ‘psychological warfare’ that could strike US, former FBI agent warns Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker warned that the next attack on Americans’ sense of security could come through the grocery aisle, as suspected hackers turn up supermarket freezer temperatures in Europe and fuel fears that everyday necessities could become weapons of "psychological warfare." Parker warned that cyberattacks targeting the systems people rely on for food and other essentials could also strike the United States. "Every human being has to eat," Parker told Fox News Digital. "This is the grocery store." HACKERS COULD ALREADY BE INSIDE AMERICAN UTILITIES, CYBER EXPERTS WARN OF 'TROJAN HORSE' THREAT Her warning comes as the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Cyber Field Office works with the Defense Commissary Agency and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service to determine what caused refrigeration failures at military commissaries in August, an Army CID spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital. Investigators are also working with French law enforcement as they examine whether the U.S. failures could be connected to refrigeration outages in Europe. A cyberattack has not been established as the cause of the military commissary malfunctions. MAJOR US GROCERY CHAINS HIT BY CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT At least six commissaries, grocery stores on military bases serving military personnel, experienced refrigeration problems in late August. "ALL frozen food has spoiled," Fort Huachuca in Arizona said in an Aug. 26 Facebook post. FOREIGN HACKERS BREACH TWO MORE US WATER UTILITIES, THREATEN SAFETY OF COLORADO RESIDENTS Other affected locations included F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, and Travis Air Force Base and Fort Irwin in California. Fort Irwin limited commissary sales to dry goods following its malfunction. In at least one case, refrigeration units were set to higher temperatures overnight rather than simply shutting off, Reuters reported. HOW FOREIGN HACKERS COULD 'CRUMBLE' AMERICA BY TARGETING ONE ESSENTIAL UTILITY Separately, refrigeration systems at European supermarkets were disrupted Monday, forcing some retailers to discard food. Reuters reported that affected businesses included stores in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg, with temperatures in some systems reaching 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Parker said the incidents underscore a threat she has long discussed with former FBI colleagues: cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. AMERICA'S NEXT WAR COULD REACH US SOIL, TOP ARMY GENERAL WARNS "What we're seeing right now is in Europe and other places, but it can very well happen on our soil," she said. She described the danger as "asymmetrical warfare," in which an attacker can disrupt daily life without firing a missile or sending troops onto a battlefield. AN AI CYBERATTACK COULD TURN OFF AMERICA'S LIGHTS BEFORE WASHINGTON EVEN UNDERSTANDS WHY "No one in law enforcement underestimates the harm that could be caused by a cyberattack against our country or against our allies," Parker said. The identity of those behind the European incidents remained unknown, Reuters reported Wednesday. Parker also cautioned against drawing conclusions about who was responsible. UKRAINE SAYS AIR ALERT SYSTEM HACKED AFTER FALSE RADIATION WARNING IN KYIV "Again, we don't know who did this," she said. For Parker, the potential damage goes beyond spoiled food. Targeting a basic necessity can also shake the public’s sense of security. IF HACKERS CRIPPLE AMERICA'S WATER, THE CONSEQUENCES COULD BE CATASTROPHIC "This asymmetrical warfare has a very strong psychological impact, but we're Americans. We will not falter ever," she said. Parker said the response must extend beyond investigators tracking down hackers. Elected officials and local leaders responsible for keeping communities running need training and plans to help residents if essential services are disrupted. "We're in a place now where it's not just enough for law enforcement to be prepared," she said. City managers, mayors and city council members must understand potential threats and how they would take care of their communities, Parker said. She stressed the need to identify vulnerabilities and stop attacks before they happen. Parker urged families to keep basic supplies on hand and have a plan in case a cyberattack disrupts essential services. "I think if you are prepared, you do not have to fear," Parker said. She encouraged Americans to keep food, water and needed medicine on hand, gather important documents in a designated location and talk through how family members would communicate during a power outage. She also suggested having a battery-operated AM radio. "I'm not saying that, you know, you need to go buy everything off of the shelves," Parker said. Instead, she urged people to think about practical preparations as they go about their routines. For Parker, who lives in Florida, the approach is familiar. "We're used to hurricanes," she said. "The preparation would be very much the same." Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd9c6b3c2f972e38c304d Dodgers Predicted to Lose Tarik Skubal, Sign $110 Million Pitcher te 2026-11-05T01:20:06.412Z Dodgers Predicted to Lose Tarik Skubal, Sign $110 Million Pitcher An MLB analyst has the Los Angeles Dodgers pivoting to another free-agent starting pitcher with Tarik Skubal signing elsewhere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd9c5b3c2f972e38c3044 David Pollack Explains Why SEC's Era of Dominance Is 'Gone' te 2026-11-05T01:20:05.079Z David Pollack Explains Why SEC's Era of Dominance Is 'Gone' The SEC was the national champion in college football almost every year. That hasn't been the case recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd9c3b3c2f972e38c303b Packers Star Josh Jacobs Makes Feelings Clear on Potential NFL Suspension te 2026-11-05T01:20:03.666Z Packers Star Josh Jacobs Makes Feelings Clear on Potential NFL Suspension Josh Jacobs addressed the new legal allegations against him and shared his thoughts on the possibility of an NFL suspension. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd770b3c2f972e38c2fab Hornets Get Major Kon Knueppel Boost After Eight-Game Absence te 2026-11-05T01:10:08.541Z Hornets Get Major Kon Knueppel Boost After Eight-Game Absence Hornets standout Kon Knueppel is cleared to make his season debut against Brooklyn after missing 8 games with a hamstring injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd76fb3c2f972e38c2fa2 Pete Hegseth Impeachment Increasingly Likely as Trump Rules Out Firing te 2026-11-05T01:10:07.070Z Pete Hegseth Impeachment Increasingly Likely as Trump Rules Out Firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting calls for impeachment following Republicans' midterm election losses Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd76db3c2f972e38c2f99 Kyle Shanahan Spoke With WR Jauan Jennings About Possible 49ers Reunion te 2026-11-05T01:10:05.437Z Kyle Shanahan Spoke With WR Jauan Jennings About Possible 49ers Reunion The 49ers are looking for a wide receiver to add to the team before the NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd76ab3c2f972e38c2f7d After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming te 2026-11-05T01:10:02.946Z After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming Data center opposition crossed party lines in Tuesday’s midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd517b3c2f972e38c2f11 Four dead, including Washington deputy, following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support te 2026-11-05T01:00:07.714Z Four dead, including Washington deputy, following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support A Washington state sheriff's deputy has died and another remains on life support after they were ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call that turned deadly, authorities said Wednesday. Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a home Tuesday after a woman ran to a neighbor's house reporting that her brother had shot her, FOX 13 Seattle reported. Responding officers learned the suspect had an active felony arrest warrant and had access to multiple guns and additional victims could be inside the home. NYPD OFFICER SHOT, GUNMAN KILLED AFTER ARMED BARRICADED STANDOFF IN BROOKLYN: POLICE The Spokane County Sheriff's Office deployed a SWAT team to assist at the home. As SWAT officers approached the house, a gunman opened fire from inside. "SWAT team members and deputies approached the house, attempted to breach the door and were met with gunfire," Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said during a news conference. PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER KILLED, PARTNER SHOT 12 TIMES IN AMBUSH; SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN TREE Deputies returned fire and pulled the two wounded deputies to safety. Both deputies were rushed to a hospital along with the initial female victim who was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Inside the home, investigators found one person dead, while another body was found in the yard. The suspect was also found dead on the property. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died. PHILLY OFFICER MURDERED IN LINE OF DUTY PROMOTED TO SERGEANT AS POLICE FROM AROUND US ATTEND HIS FUNERAL On Wednesday, the sheriff's office confirmed that one of the wounded deputies succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his wife and two children. "Although we know our deputies knew the risks, they bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know," the sheriff's office said in a statement.  "They did this with honor and with an unwavering sense of duty to their oath to serve and protect the citizens of Spokane County; they heroically placed themselves in mortal danger." The second deputy remains on life support but is not expected to survive, according to officials. INDIANA SHERIFF'S DEPUTY SHOT THREE TIMES IN HOSPITAL ER AFTER STOPPING TO HELP STRANDED MOTORIST "As an organ donor, arrangements are being made, and he will continue to serve others with the gift of life," the agency added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd513b3c2f972e38c2ef2 Kirk Herbstreit Not Throwing in Towel on Oregon’s CFP Hopes te 2026-11-05T01:00:03.894Z Kirk Herbstreit Not Throwing in Towel on Oregon’s CFP Hopes Oregon needs to beat these 4 teams, answer 3 riddles from a talking snail and fist fight the 1988 Detroit Pistons and they’re in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd2c0b3c2f972e38c2e95 Arizona Democrats could sweep statewide races with eyes on reshaping policy te 2026-11-05T00:50:08.164Z Arizona Democrats could sweep statewide races with eyes on reshaping policy Key Points: The Associated Press has called Democratic victories in the Arizona governor, attorney general and secretary of state races Democrats also hold smaller leads in superintendent of public instruction, treasurer and mine inspector The party has not held all these positions in many decades, creating the possibility of ambitious policy proposals Arizona Democrats are on the verge of a historic sweep of statewide offices, putting the party in position to reshape state policy after years of Republican control of the Legislature and other statewide offices. The Associated Press called the races for governor, attorney general, and secretary of state early Wednesday morning, declaring victories for Democratic incumbents Katie Hobbs, Kris Mayes, and Adrian Fontes. All three maintained double-digit leads over Congressman Andy Biggs, Senate President Warren Petersen and Rep. Alexander Kolodin, respectively. Unlike in 2022, when the three Democrats eked out narrow victories, this year’s definitive wins sent waves down the ballot. The party is now positioned to flip the races for superintendent of public instruction, treasurer and mine inspector. As of Wednesday afternoon, Teresa Leyba Ruiz led State Treasurer Kimberly Lee 53%-47% in the school chief race, Nick Mansour led Elijah Norton 53.6% to 46.3% to replace Yee, and Brian Matlock led Les Presmyk 52.5% to 47.3% in the mine inspector race. Luis Alberto, a Democratic operative and state director for Sen. Mark Kelly, reviewed the historic records and found that Democrats haven’t held all those offices, along with the two U.S. Senate seats, since 1948. Hobbs, Mayes and Fontes will be termed out after their second terms, and with a potentially friendlier Legislature under Democratic control, they could focus on loftier policies over the next four years. Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to reporters Tuesday during the state Democrats’ watch party. (Carsten Oyer/Arizona Capitol Times) Mayes rallied the crowd at an Arizona Democratic Party Election Night event Tuesday, promising a statewide data center moratorium, prevailing wage statutes, and a right-to-organize amendment. She also vowed to keep fighting in court. “Arizonans know that I don’t care how powerful you are or how big the corporation or how overbearing the federal government is, I’m not afraid to file a lawsuit against them,” she said. “If they’re harming Arizonans, I’m going to sue them and do everything I can to protect this state.” Fontes, meanwhile, was also feeling good about how smoothly Tuesday’s election ran and the potential failure of Proposition 144, which would change Arizona’s election laws. Fontes had opposed the ballot measure, arguing it would make voting less convenient. As of Wednesday afternoon, the proposition had only received 46.8% support. “We will make sure Arizona’s elections, as they have always been, continue to be free, fair and secure,” he said Tuesday after thanking his family, campaign staff and supporters. At a news conference Wednesday, Fontes said he looked forward to the possibility of working with a Democrat-controlled Legislature on election security, election access, and improvements to the secretary of state’s information technology systems. State treasurer candidate Nick Mansour speaks at the Arizona Democratic Party’s Election Night event. (Carsten Oyer/Arizona Capitol Times) Mansour, while happy with the results, was waiting to see more before declaring victory. If he wins, he would be the first Democrat to become state treasurer since 1964. “There’s a lot of people that are just sick of the direction of our country and our state, and they’re ready for a change,” Mansour said Tuesday. “Hopefully, that holds up.” If Democrats control the Legislature and Ruiz wins the state superintendent race, it could mean major changes to the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which funds tuition and other costs for students outside the public school system. Ruiz said Tuesday she doesn’t know what the ESA program’s future will look like.  “What I will do as superintendent, if I’m elected, is make sure that our taxpayer resources are really focused on education,” Ruiz said. “So let’s hold the system accountable, so that for those parents who are using it the right way, they can continue.” Rachel Ohm, Reagan Priest and Carsten Oyer contributed to this report. The post Arizona Democrats could sweep statewide races with eyes on reshaping policy first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd2beb3c2f972e38c2e67 DSA accused of ‘elevating’ antisemitic, pro-terror rhetoric after Hasan Piker hosts election stream te 2026-11-05T00:50:06.805Z DSA accused of ‘elevating’ antisemitic, pro-terror rhetoric after Hasan Piker hosts election stream The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chose controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to host its official election night livestream, drawing a blunt response from Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, who accused the group of elevating rhetoric supportive of terrorism and antisemitism. "Of all the people the DSA could have chosen to host its official election night livestream, it chose Hasan Piker, someone who proudly expresses support for terrorist organizations and traffics in antisemitism," Greenblatt wrote in a post on X. "Let that sink in. The DSA isn't distancing itself from this kind of rhetoric. It's elevating it." The DSA saw several of its endorsed or supported candidates win on Tuesday night, including Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania, Melat Kiros in Colorado, Donavan McKinney in Michigan, Claire Valdez in New York and Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York. HASAN PIKER DECLARES 'WOKE IS BACK,' FANTASIZES ABOUT PUTTING DONALD TRUMP IN PRISON In his post, Greenblatt included a link to an ADL article statements by Piker that the organization criticized, including comments the ADL said said have "alluded to classic antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories." The article contains some of Piker's more infamous remarks, such as when he referred to Orthodox Jews as "inbred" and his classification of Zionism as "an exterminationist ideology built around ethnoreligious supremacist values." Piker did not hold back in his response to Greenblatt, writing, "Suck it Jonathan, your best friend Elon burned 450 million to lose races all over the country tonight you bald piece of s---!!!" The ADL did not immediately respond to Piker’s remarks about Greenblatt. On Tuesday, Piker described the election as a "blue-clear apocalypse" as Democrats saw major gains in the House and Senate. Pike livestreamed for more than 13 hours, offering his signature political commentary as votes were tallied. "Trumpism is dying, and I could not feel any better," Piker told his audience. At one point, he suggested, "Just imagine a world where Donald Trump is in f---ing prison." He also gloated over Republicans' defeat, saying, "This is perhaps the worst possible scenario for the Republican Party, I think their odious agenda, their corruption, the destabilizing impact that they’ve had, the endless warfare and its consequences on the American economy, are finally coming back to bite them." RADICAL SOCIALIST WING'S HUGE NIGHT REVEALS ASCENDING CLOUT WITHIN DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ahead of the midterm elections, Piker drew attention in political circles as he interviewed and even campaigned with DSA-backed and DSA-aligned candidates. Piker came to national prominence after he campaigned with now-Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. While his race was not explicitly DSA-backed, the organization said that El-Sayed "supports DSA priorities like Medicare for All." El-Sayed's decision to appear with Piker drew criticism. The candidate appeared to distance himself from the streamer, holding no additional campaign events with him toward the end of the election cycle. This came after critics accused Piker of suggesting that Jewish Americans' support for Israel could lead to antisemitic violence against them. DEMOCRATS CONDEMNING HASAN PIKER AS BACKLASH SPREADS THROUGH PARTY "People don't f--- with Israel any longer. And if Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they're singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone will come around and take action not against Israel, mind you, but against American Jews," Piker said during a Twitch stream in August. While El-Sayed did not outright condemn the comments, he responded to Piker, saying, "I believe all Americans deserve the right to advocate for what they believe without fear of violence. This is particularly true for communities that have been intimidated for their beliefs in the past." "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same as my commitment to the safety of my own daughters," he added. "Antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms. And I stand against any rhetoric that puts the community at risk." Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd2bcb3c2f972e38c2e5c In a City of Start-Ups, the Golden State Valkyries Reign Supreme te 2026-11-05T00:50:04.417Z In a City of Start-Ups, the Golden State Valkyries Reign Supreme San Francisco hosted a victory parade on Wednesday for the new W.N.B.A. champions, a team that’s not even two years old but has made the Bay Area swoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd2bbb3c2f972e38c2e40 Rams Lose Starting Cornerback for Rest of Season te 2026-11-05T00:50:03.071Z Rams Lose Starting Cornerback for Rest of Season The Los Angeles Rams have been struck with some bad injury luck once again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd06db3c2f972e38c2df6 Global Water customers will pay more for water next month te 2026-11-05T00:40:13.597Z Global Water customers will pay more for water next month Global Water Resources customers will pay more for water after the Arizona Corporation Commission approved new rates today. The increase will add less than $3 per month to a typical residential customer’s water bill beginning Dec. 1, according to a press release from Global Water.  The impact on customers who also receive wastewater service could be smaller, however. Global Water expects a larger wastewater credit to take effect in December, pending commission approval. If approved, the combined changes would increase a typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $1.56. The rate adjustment follows months of review and negotiations over Global Water’s proposed increase. In June, the company told customers a revised settlement would result in an average combined water and wastewater bill increase of about $1.56 per month. Global Water President and CEO Ron Fleming said inflation has risen 25% since the company’s last rate adjustment. “We know families are watching costs across the board. The increase works out to only about 9 cents per day and only 5 cents per day when you consider the larger credit for wastewater service,” Fleming said. “That helps us keep delivering the safe, dependable water service our communities count on.” Global Water provides water service to Maricopa, neighborhoods southwest of the city and the Red Rock community. Customers with questions can contact Global Water Resources at CustomerService@gwresources.com or 866-940-1102. The post Global Water customers will pay more for water next month appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd065b3c2f972e38c2daa All the NFL Backup Quarterbacks Expected to Start This Weekend te 2026-11-05T00:40:05.794Z All the NFL Backup Quarterbacks Expected to Start This Weekend There will be six quarterbacks starting this weekend who were not originally named their team's QB1 this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd064b3c2f972e38c2da1 California Prop 40 Results: Billionaire Wealth Tax Explained te 2026-11-05T00:40:04.441Z California Prop 40 Results: Billionaire Wealth Tax Explained The measure trailed in early returns Wednesday as California voters weighed a proposed one-time tax on billionaires. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebd062b3c2f972e38c2d98 Drake Maye Reacts to Tom Brady’s Foxborough Return for Patriots/Packers Game te 2026-11-05T00:40:02.951Z Drake Maye Reacts to Tom Brady’s Foxborough Return for Patriots/Packers Game New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye discussed Tom Brady's "cool" return to Gillette Stadium to call Sunday's game for Fox. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebce0bb3c2f972e38c2cec Albert Pujols Interviewing For Astros’ Manager Job: Report te 2026-11-05T00:30:03.738Z Albert Pujols Interviewing For Astros’ Manager Job: Report St. Louis Cardinals legend and future Hall-of-Famer Albert Pujols is reportedly interviewing for the Houston Astros' manager job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebcbb5b3c2f972e38c2c5a These Republicans Bet Big on Trump. It Didn’t Pay Off. te 2026-11-05T00:20:05.562Z These Republicans Bet Big on Trump. It Didn’t Pay Off. The president’s approval was essential to winning Republican Senate primaries. It became lethal in competitive general-election races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebcbb4b3c2f972e38c2c3e Cincinnati Bengals React to NFL's Tee Higgins Announcement te 2026-11-05T00:20:04.245Z Cincinnati Bengals React to NFL's Tee Higgins Announcement The Cincinnati Bengals took to social media to react to some NFL recognition for star wide receiver Tee Higgins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc961b3c2f972e38c2b7e Erika Kirk channels Charlie with blunt message to conservatives after GOP midterm losses te 2026-11-05T00:10:09.114Z Erika Kirk channels Charlie with blunt message to conservatives after GOP midterm losses Erika Kirk had a message for conservatives reeling from Republican election setbacks, and she turned to her late husband Charlie’s words to deliver it. "I miss Charlie so much every single day, but especially on a day like today," she wrote. "He always said that when things are going well, we need to stay humble. And when things aren’t going the way we want, we need to stay positive, keep our faith, and get back to work." ERIKA KIRK URGES CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS NOT TO BACK DOWN IN FIRST SCHOOL YEAR SINCE CHARLIE'S ASSASSINATION The widow of Turning Point USA CEO and founder Charlie Kirk said her husband had built a political operation meant to endure both victories and defeats. "Charlie’s vision for Turning Point Action was always bigger than one election," she wrote. "He wanted a permanent, year-round operation with the people, relationships, and resources to compete in every cycle." INSIDE CHARLIE KIRK’S EFFORT TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIVE VOICES "He knew there would be victories and setbacks because he had experienced both and that’s why he built for both." Kirk also thanked the staff, students, volunteers and ballot chasers who worked during the election cycle. ERIKA KIRK SAYS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY-STYLE TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE KIRK IS 'IN THE WORKS' AS TPUSA EXPANDS "I know Charlie would be unbelievably proud of each and every one of you, and I am, too," she wrote. In a lengthy post on X, Erika Kirk said Republicans saw once comfortable races tighten or flip as candidates she described as democratic socialists campaigned on the cost of gas, groceries and housing. FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN DIAGNOSES GOP'S BLUE TSUNAMI LOSSES: 'WE FAILED TO MAKE THEM THINK WE CARED ABOUT THEM' "A rising stock market doesn’t mean much when nearly half of Americans don’t have a 401K and just want to put gas in their trucks, put food on the table, and provide a good life for their families," she wrote. Erika Kirk paired her warning with a defense of free enterprise, arguing conservatives must understand why voters looked elsewhere without embracing the policies their opponents offered. CALLING DEMOCRATS ‘COMMUNISTS’ WON’T WIN GEN Z — REPUBLICANS NEED A BETTER OFFER "We can disagree with the solutions voters were offered while still recognizing why they were looking elsewhere for answers," she wrote. Erika Kirk warned conservatives against turning on one another as she urged them to take voters’ frustrations seriously. JASON CHAFFETZ: FIVE TIMELESS POLITICAL LESSONS THAT GOT LOST IN 2026 "The biggest mistake conservatives can make right now would be to allow this moment to become another exercise in finger-pointing, in-fighting, or trying to secure their own political preservation," she wrote. "That does not solve the problems the American people are demanding be solved." Erika Kirk said exit polls showed voters were concerned about the economy and the war in Iran.  FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS USHER IN A BLUE WAVE AS DEMOCRATS WIN CONTROL OF CONGRESS She said those concerns echoed what Turning Point had been hearing from students around the country for months. "This isn’t a surprise to us because we’ve heard the same concerns from our students around the country for months and we’ve been concerned about it too," she wrote. JONATHAN TURLEY: SOCIALISM IS BACK IN STYLE AND DEMOCRATS ARE BUYING THE PITCH Erika Kirk rejected socialism as an answer, arguing it places economic power in government hands rather than allowing individuals and families to build prosperity. She said that approach conflicts with the free enterprise, individual liberty and opportunity at the heart of the country. But she also warned that Americans will not simply stick with a party out of habit. "Americans are not looking for labels and don’t subscribe to unquestioned party loyalty anymore either," she wrote. "They will support the candidates who can both speak to their concerns and deliver on what THEY need and dream about for their families." She identified affordable homes, safe communities and greater opportunity for the next generation as the promises voters want fulfilled. Erika Kirk said the organization would study the results, listen to voters and spend the next two years making the case that conservative policies and free markets can address the problems Americans face. She pledged to continue building relationships in communities across the country and preparing for "2028 and beyond." "Our principles haven’t changed and neither has our mission," she wrote. "Onward." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc95fb3c2f972e38c2b75 Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown says Jack Campbell's harrowing neck injury puts things into perspective te 2026-11-05T00:10:07.794Z Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown says Jack Campbell's harrowing neck injury puts things into perspective Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said teammate Jack Campbell's neck injury "makes you put things into perspective." St. Brown said his thoughts turned to Campbell's young family as he watched his teammate lying on the ground following the harrowing injury. "I remember being out there on the field, watching him, seeing him on the ground from a distance, and now all I keep thinking about (is), you know, his wife and his newborn baby that he just had, what, a few months ago?" St. Brown said on a recent episode of his "St. Brown Podcast." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I just want him to be OK, to be able to play with his kid honestly and be normal." Campbell released an extensive statement about his injury on Wednesday, saying he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body. "My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express," Campbell said. "I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better." Campbell went limp while attempting to tackle Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson and fell face down on the field before medical staff attended to him. St. Brown said it was difficult to return to the game after watching Campbell's gut-wrenching injury. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "When things like that happen throughout the game or throughout the season, it’s like — it does make it hard, I feel like, for us to go back and play," St. Brown said. "It’s like, damn, we just — we took care of him, put him on a stretcher, sent him out back to the hospital, and now we gotta go play again. So, that kinda sucks, I feel like." Although St. Brown said returning to the game was difficult, the 27-year-old acknowledged that injuries are part of playing such a violent sport. "But, you know, it’s what I signed up for; it’s what we signed up for. We get paid a lot of money to play this sport that we love. And so, we’ve gotta finish the game and things like that. But I think injuries like that make it — it makes you put things into perspective, and I think he has done that for a lot of us on our team." "I’m thinking about Jack; we’re all thinking about Jack. We hope he continues to get better, and yeah, all we can do is pray for him." Campbell expressed his love for his teammates and the Detroit community after receiving an outpouring of support following his injury. "To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people. One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge," Campbell said in the statement. "Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough. God is good. My faith is strong." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc95cb3c2f972e38c2b42 What Donald Trump’s Pregnancy Rule Could Mean for Miscarriages te 2026-11-05T00:10:04.780Z What Donald Trump’s Pregnancy Rule Could Mean for Miscarriages Trump is eyeing changes to pregnancy workplace rules. Here’s what they could mean for miscarriage protections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc95bb3c2f972e38c2b39 Midterms Were Horrific for Vance, Great for Rubio te 2026-11-05T00:10:03.321Z Midterms Were Horrific for Vance, Great for Rubio Will voters stick with a candidate loyal to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement or will the GOP move away from Trumpism? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc706b3c2f972e38c2a93 DSA leader dismisses $49T cost estimate for socialist policies as a 'made-up number' te 2026-11-05T00:00:06.823Z DSA leader dismisses $49T cost estimate for socialist policies as a 'made-up number' Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) national co-chair Megan Romer was pressed on Fox News about how much socialist policies will cost American taxpayers after DSA-backed candidates made significant gains in midterm elections. The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) estimated that DSA policy proposals, including Medicare for All and student debt cancellation, would cost taxpayers $49 trillion. Romer, who said the group's incoming lawmakers will prioritize affordability, dismissed the staggering price tag as "outrageous," calling it a "made-up number." "The White House, who does not like us very much, managed to come up with some math that made us look bad," Romer said on "The Story." "But we don't agree with these numbers." RADICAL SOCIALIST WING'S HUGE NIGHT REVEALS ASCENDING CLOUT WITHIN DEMOCRATIC PARTY The CEA’s report estimated the DSA’s policy wish list will cost about $355,000 per American household over the next decade. After rejecting the administration's figures, Romer declined to offer an independent estimate of her own when pressed by Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum, saying the cost "depends." DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT "There's no, like, one, solid number because it depends on what pieces we can build in the meantime," the DSA leader said. "So it's about building up programs and then sunsetting old, bad programs, and that number is going to shift as we pass various things." "I'm not going to give you a solid number. That's not what I'm here to do," she continued. "What I'm here to do is talk about how we collectively can democratically decide how we want our money to be spent." SOCIALIST PRIMARY SWEEP SPARKS LAUNCH OF NEW RESOURCE LAYING OUT WHAT’S AT STAKE IN 2026 Romer criticized the scale of U.S. military spending, arguing that federal resources devoted to overseas military operations would be better redirected toward the DSA's policy priorities, including amnesty for illegal immigrants and abolishing the Senate. "We don't believe in having 800 U.S. military bases around the world," Romer said. "That is an insane amount of money to spend… Our military spending is outrageous, and most of that money is going to defense contractors. It is making a handful of billionaires richer." SEN DEB FISCHER: THE LEFT'S WAR ON THE SENATE AND SUPREME COURT PUTS OUR REPUBLIC AT RISK MacCallum countered her claims about excessive military spending, saying the U.S. defense budget is only $961 billion compared to an estimated $47 trillion for DSA policies to be funded. In a July interview with Fox News, Romer stood by her positions to abolish the Senate, replace the presidency and Supreme Court, and to eradicate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She also defended wanting to abolish borders and grant amnesty to illegal immigrants in the United States. "We do agree that it will cost money to provide healthcare to everyone, but it will cause less money than we spend on the military and on these illegal wars right now," Romer said Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc703b3c2f972e38c2a7c How Kansas Democrats Laid the Groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s Senate Upset te 2026-11-05T00:00:03.497Z How Kansas Democrats Laid the Groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s Senate Upset A two-term Democratic governor and a suburban revolt against President Trump laid the groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc4aeb3c2f972e38c29db Idaho voters focused on the real issues during midterms, like choosing the Winchester 1873 as their state gun te 2026-11-04T23:50:06.539Z Idaho voters focused on the real issues during midterms, like choosing the Winchester 1873 as their state gun Tuesday's midterm elections were a bit of a bloodbath for the Republican Party. If you're a conservative, chances are you are looking for any silver lining to cope with the fact that Democrats took the GOP behind the woodshed last night. I'm here to tell you it wasn't all bad, though, as states like Tennessee and Florida are still looking pretty red, so there's no need to get too down in the dumps. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI One state that certainly has voters with their priorities straight is Idaho, and I'm not just saying that because their state GOP incumbents completed a clean sweep at the polls. It seems the voters all throughout The Gem State were focused on the real issues that have been at the top of everyone's mind. Not healthcare or grocery prices, but rather which firearm would become the official state gun of Idaho. No, I'm not kidding. Six different firearms were presented on the ballot, presenting quite a grab bag of options, from a Colt .45 to an M1 Garand. And the winner is... And what a winner we have! The Winchester Model 1873, aka "The Gun that Won the West," is now the official state gun of Idaho. Man, what a crushing blow for the "Peacemaker," I was sure he was going to pull away late. In all seriousness, that's a pretty cool thing to say. Some states have an official marine mammal or dessert, but Idaho has a state gun. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES It’s actually not uncommon, either, as 11 U.S. states now have an official firearm. Most of the states on the list are pretty predictable, including Texas and West Virginia. I was surprised to see Pennsylvania included, though, while my beloved Sunshine State is nowhere to be found. Regardless, whenever your conservative buddies get a little down in the dumps this week, just remind them that Idaho now has a state gun. That'll go a long way in "owning the libs!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc4acb3c2f972e38c29b2 Social Security Update: Democrat Ideas for Major Changes After Midterm Win te 2026-11-04T23:50:04.204Z Social Security Update: Democrat Ideas for Major Changes After Midterm Win Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms, so the party could advance legislation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc4abb3c2f972e38c29a9 Chiefs Emerge as Potential Landing Spot for 4-Time Pro Bowl WR te 2026-11-04T23:50:03.064Z Chiefs Emerge as Potential Landing Spot for 4-Time Pro Bowl WR It's no secret the Kansas City Chiefs need more help at WR, and trading for a former Pro Bowler could be exactly what they need. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc259b3c2f972e38c2929 CBB With Danny Z: Kansas, Tennessee and USC lead another human polls vs. analytics argument te 2026-11-04T23:40:09.269Z CBB With Danny Z: Kansas, Tennessee and USC lead another human polls vs. analytics argument College basketball is back, and so is "CBB With Danny Z." Try to contain your excitement (I'm genuinely psyched that college hoops is back, but I understand that many people don't even realize college basketball exists until February or March). Last season, we kicked off a series comparing the preseason AP Top 25 with KenPom's rankings, then checked back in December, January and March to see how those disagreements developed. UCONN BASKETBALL COACH FLOATS POTENTIAL GAME AT WHITE HOUSE AFTER UFC EVENT KenPom deserves some credit for Vanderbilt last season. It ranked the Commodores 19th in the preseason, while the AP voters had them effectively 36th. Vanderbilt finished 27-9, earned a No. 5 seed and won an NCAA Tournament game. But KenPom also had Baylor 17th in the preseason. The Bears finished 17-17 and missed the tournament. St. John’s was a reminder to be careful about declaring a winner in December. The AP’s preseason No. 5 team started 4-3, which initially made KenPom’s more cautious ranking of 16th look pretty smart. Then the Red Storm finished 30-7, reached the Sweet 16 as a No. 5 seed and pushed Duke in an 80-75 loss. The voters’ optimism looked considerably more reasonable by the end of the season. The AP voters had their own problems with Creighton. They put the Bluejays 23rd in the preseason, while KenPom had them all the way down at 41st. Creighton finished 16–18 and missed the NCAA Tournament, settling for a trip to the College Basketball Crown. I’m guessing that wasn’t the postseason tournament those voters had in mind. So, there’s a reason to keep track of these disagreements. This year, we’re giving ourselves a few more to follow. Alongside KenPom, I’m adding TeamRankings’ predictive ratings to the comparison, plus the Coaches Poll. Before we get too carried away arguing about humans versus computers, we should probably find out whether the humans agree with each other. Or the computers, for that matter. The comparisons below use the preseason AP and Coaches polls and both analytics models' ratings from the morning of November 1, before the season began. The top of the board offers relatively little controversy. Both human polls put Florida first and Duke second. Both analytics models reverse that order. Illinois is third in both polls and fourth in both models. Everybody likes those three teams. After that, things get more interesting. The blue-blood Kansas Jayhawks represent one of the biggest disagreements entering this season, and the surprising part is who likes them more. It’s the computers. Kansas is No. 17 in the AP Poll and tied for 18th in the Coaches Poll. KenPom has the Jayhawks fifth and TeamRankings puts them sixth. I would have expected the voters to be higher on a historically great program like Kansas. Seeing both computers put the Jayhawks in the top six while neither human poll has them in the top 15 definitely caught me by surprise. Iowa State is another team where we see major disagreement. The Cyclones were a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament but enter this season ranked 18th by the AP and tied for 14th with the coaches. KenPom has them sixth. TeamRankings puts Iowa State 11th, higher than either human poll but below KenPom. The Cyclones’ defense helps explain KenPom’s optimism: he projects it to be the second-best unit in the country. Alabama is another program getting more love from the models. The Crimson Tide are 20th in the AP Poll and tied for 18th in the Coaches Poll, compared with ninth in KenPom and 16th at TeamRankings. KenPom projects Alabama to have the nation’s fourth-best offense. Houston rounds out that group. The Cougars are third in KenPom and seventh at TeamRankings, ahead of their placements in the AP Poll (10th) and Coaches Poll (eighth). KenPom gives Houston the top defensive projection in the country. USC might be the best example of why this exercise is worth doing. Both groups of voters awarded the Trojans a preseason Top 25 ranking (21st by the AP and 22nd by the coaches), while neither model placed the Trojans inside the top 35. KenPom has them 37th, and TeamRankings puts them 40th. Tennessee presents an even more interesting argument near the top of the polls. The Volunteers are eighth in the AP and ninth in the Coaches Poll. The analytics are considerably less impressed: 22nd in KenPom and 18th at TeamRankings. If you followed last year's series, that might sound a little backward. Tennessee was a KenPom favorite last preseason, sitting ninth in the model compared with 18th in the AP Poll. This time, the voters are the optimistic ones. For what it’s worth, the Volunteers reached the Elite Eight as a No. 6 seed before losing to top-seeded Michigan. Arkansas belongs on the watch list, too. The Razorbacks are 12th in the AP Poll and 13th with the coaches, but KenPom places them 19th and TeamRankings has them 25th. The Razorbacks reached the Sweet 16 in 2026. JOHN CALIPARI JOKES THAT HE WAS 'ON CRACK' WHEN PUTTING TOGETHER ARKANSAS' WILDLY DIFFICULT SCHEDULE BYU lands 25th in both human polls, while both models leave the Cougars outside the Top 25: 34th in KenPom and 30th at TeamRankings. St. John’s offers another familiar disagreement: AP No. 13 and tied for 14th with the coaches, compared with 21st in KenPom and 17th at TeamRankings. Last preseason, the AP had the Red Storm fifth while KenPom ranked them 16th. The gap is smaller this time, but the voters are higher on St. John’s again. Nebraska was one of the best stories in last year's series because neither side saw the Huskers coming. They began outside KenPom's top 50 without receiving a single preseason AP vote, then climbed into the top 15 of both rankings by our March update. This year's starting positions are very different. KenPom has Nebraska 15th and TeamRankings puts the Huskers 22nd. The human voters at least noticed Nebraska this year. The Cornhuskers are just outside both Top 25s, effectively 27th in the AP Poll and 26th in the Coaches Poll. Nebraska is coming off a 28-7 season that included the first Sweet 16 appearance in program history. Ohio State is another unranked team KenPom likes, placing the Buckeyes 18th. TeamRankings has them 31st, though, which brings us to the complication with treating "the analytics" as a single opinion. Vanderbilt should be familiar to anyone who read these columns last season. KenPom consistently liked the Commodores more than the AP voters did, and the same disagreement is back. Vanderbilt is 12th in KenPom, compared with 24th in the AP Poll and 21st with the coaches. After following these rankings last season, I think the humans put more weight on how teams finished the previous year. Vanderbilt didn’t make it out of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and I suspect that’s part of why the voters aren’t as high on the Commodores as KenPom is. TeamRankings has Vanderbilt 24th, exactly where the AP puts the Commodores, so KenPom is sort of on an island here with its optimism for the Commodores in 2026-27. UConn gives us a different split. The Huskies are fourth in the AP Poll and fifth in the Coaches Poll. That's not surprising considering UConn is coming off a national championship game appearance and won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. KenPom isn't as high on Dan Hurley's squad, though, and ranks them 11th. This seems like a slam-dunk case of the humans being on board with a perennial powerhouse while the analytics see a team set to take a step back. Except TeamRankings has UConn third, making the model more optimistic than either human poll. Louisville offers a smaller version of the same argument. Both human polls have the Cardinals 11th, between KenPom at 16th and TeamRankings at ninth. We'll revisit these starting points as the season develops and see whether the humans or the computers are better at projecting how the season will play out. We'll also see whether one model outperforms the other and whether the coaches do a better job than the media. Want something included in the next "CBB With Danny Z"? Email me at dan.zaksheske@outkick.com or find me on X: @RealDanZak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc256b3c2f972e38c2916 G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level’ Loss of Elected Women te 2026-11-04T23:40:06.446Z G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level’ Loss of Elected Women Democrats’ sweep of Congress further whittled the already small ranks of Republican women. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc255b3c2f972e38c290b Justice Alito Will Not Retire Immediately, Despite Election Outcome te 2026-11-04T23:40:05.093Z Justice Alito Will Not Retire Immediately, Despite Election Outcome The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court’s term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc253b3c2f972e38c28ef Trump Endorsement, Omar Raid Hurt Tafoya in Minnesota Senate Race: Expert te 2026-11-04T23:40:03.437Z Trump Endorsement, Omar Raid Hurt Tafoya in Minnesota Senate Race: Expert The race was considered the GOP's best chance in years at flipping the Senate seat, but Democrat Peggy Flanagan won by 10 points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc006b3c2f972e38c28b2 Arizona rides the ‘blue tsunami’ as Democrats shift control of Congress te 2026-11-04T23:30:14.825Z Arizona rides the ‘blue tsunami’ as Democrats shift control of Congress ARIZONA – The Democratic Party took back control of both the U.S. House and the Senate in what some are calling a “blue tsunami.”  Arizonans were part of that blue tsunami. Democrats gained ground in several of Arizona’s congressional races, including districts that were formerly held by Republicans.  Democratic incumbents Yassamin Ansari, Adelita Grijalva and Greg Stanton have won their districts in Arizona, according to the Associated Press, with other Democratic candidates, including Amish Shah and JoAnna Mendoza leading in District 1 and 6, respectively, though as of Wednesday afternoon, the AP had not called those races. Democrat Jonathan Nez trailed incumbent Republican Eli Crane by a razor-thin margin. If that margin ends up being less than or equal to one-half of one percent of the number of votes cast, a recount will be required by Arizona law. Mendoza challenged Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, and is expected to give the Democrats another win in the House.  “I’ve been saying this for over 640 days that we’re going to win. Can you believe me now?” Mendoza said at her watch party in Tucson Tuesday night.  In the 1st Congressional District in Arizona, Shah and Republican Jay Feely, who Trump endorsed, fought for the open seat vacated by Republican Rep. David Schweikert. At his election watch party, Feely told his supporters to think about what Democratic control of the House and Senate could mean beyond the midterms.  “They want to win the presidency, the House and the Senate, and fundamentally change this country forever,” Feely said. “We cannot allow that to happen.” To explain the nationwide Democratic win, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pointed to voters’ response to economic concerns and dissatisfaction with Republican leadership.  “The American people have chosen the economy over extremism,” Jeffries said in a post-election news conference. “The American people have chosen hope over hatred; the American people have chosen common sense over corruption, chaos and cruelty.” Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene credited the Democratic wins in part to the strong connections between candidates and their communities.  “There were no cookie cutter candidates,” DelBene said at the post election news conference with Jeffries. “Each and every one of them is deeply connected to their districts in their own way.” The strategy DelBene pointed to was evident in Arizona, where Democrats compete in congressional districts that had previously sent Republicans to Washington.  Jon Sutton, a Democratic campaign strategist and partner at Sutton & Smart Campaigns, told Cronkite News in an email Wednesday there is a clear reason why the Democrats won.  “This election wasn’t complicated for anyone except Donald Trump,” he said. “Lower prices, end foreign wars, and stop using ICE to murder people in our streets. Republicans trotted out their tired and ugly attacks on the trans community instead of standing up to Trump’s corruption, and voters took their anger out on them.” Sutton said the Democratic victory can’t be boiled down to just a few races.  “This victory was so resounding and so deafening in its rebuke of Trumpism and the current Republican Party that you can’t isolate it to a single race,” Sutton said. “Taken in totality, the scale of the victory is pretty historically unprecedented or, at a minimum, very rare, and they all have to take the brunt of this blame because nobody outside of a token few has had the balls to stand up to Trump.” Many Democratic leaders pointed to affordability as one of their explanations for the party’s striking wins. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said voters raised “the high cost of living” as one of their top concerns. Jeffries said Democrats had focused on addressing the “affordability crisis.” “There are far too many people in this country who are working hard and playing by the rules, but they can’t thrive and they can barely survive,” Jeffries said Tuesday night. For some young Arizona voters, the election represented optimism about what the Democratic Party could accomplish.  “Of course we have differences on how we’re going to get there, but I really think the Democratic ticket’s going to do it,” said Francesca Martin, 22, who volunteered with the Keep Arizona Blue Student Coalition.  Cronkite News journalist Caleb Craig, Natalia Jarrett and Senna James contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebc005b3c2f972e38c28a9 Tales from the courtroom: A three-day glimpse into the courthouse wedding experience te 2026-11-04T23:30:13.542Z Tales from the courtroom: A three-day glimpse into the courthouse wedding experience PHOENIX – As thousands of Valley residents clock out for the day and the Phoenix sun paints the roads ahead, couples begin to arrive at the Downtown Justice Center preparing to take one of the biggest steps of their lives. Monday through Friday, between 4:30 and 5 p.m., couples enter a courtroom to face a judge. It’s a setting that could provoke a range of emotions, depending on whether the judge is issuing a sentence or legally binding two people in marriage. ‘Till death do us part’ takes on a whole new meaning As the spookiest day of the year loomed, Maricopa County Municipal Court staff hinted towards a busy Halloween-eve with the facility being closed on the holiday for the weekend. “Sometimes there’s a holiday or there’s a special number (that makes people want to get married),” Judge Leonore Driggs said. “(On) February 22, 2022, like 82 couples came to get married in this building alone.” Though the number of married couples may not come anywhere near the “2/22/2022” total, on October 30th the walls of the Justice Center quickly began to drip sweat as countless brides and grooms stuffed the halls along with their families. Most couples came dressed in the traditional white dress, black suit attire. A few made sure to take advantage of Halloween, including Trace Hunt and Carmen Diaz who came decked out in bright cherry red Beetlejuice-inspired costumes. The couple, who met at an EDM festival roughly three-and-a-half years ago, will have a formal wedding in Mexico in November but wanted to make it official in Arizona beforehand. “It was first come, first serve and everyone had to kind of rush to get to the first spots, but it’s split up between all the judges and this is a busy weekend but they still accommodated (everyone),” Hunt said, surrounded by over 150 wedding guests for various couples. They waited eagerly for their turn among the roughly 25 other couples, with the people in the halls cheering sporadically as newlyweds exited their ceremonies. Joined by a few close family members, Hunt and Diaz smiled cheek-to-cheek as the judge made their marriage official. As they ecstatically trotted out of the courtroom, a different costume-wearing couple made their way into a separate courtroom. In a much darker, serious tone, Amanda Gardner and Jesus Mayorga entered the courtroom dressed as characters from the fictional gothic franchise The Addams Family. Though a majority of couples seemed to be getting married at the courthouse for financial or legal reasons, Gardner and Mayorga said the desire for children was their main motivation. “We want to start a family, but we want to be married (first),” Gardner reasoned. “We want to start that family (after we’ve had) time with ourselves and really connect (with one another).” Just like all of the couples married on this particular day, Gardner and Mayorga were in and out of the court in roughly five minutes as the judges powered through the ceremonies. As many newlyweds escaped the humid building air, rain poured down on couples who scurried back to their cars, capping off a busy day at the Justice Center. Crowds form in the Maricopa County Justice Court lobby waiting to get married on Oct. 30, 2026. (Photo by Paige Moore/Cronkite News) A quiet day down the aisle After a brief, airport-esque security screening, soon-to-be newlyweds check in at the front desk and wait for a judge to call their name. Depending on the day, couples could wait from a few minutes to around an hour. On this particular day, Alysse Madreno and Tyson Trejo were the first of a handful of couples summoned into a courtroom on October 29. Dressed in matching blue jeans and black tops, the high school sweethearts, who began dating roughly ten-years-ago, felt that a courthouse wedding was the “easiest option.” “You go across the street, get the marriage license and then come over here and get married on the same day,” Madreno said as she and her fiancé headed into the building. Joined by Trejo’s mom and grandma as witnesses, the couple patiently waited for the judge to enter the courtroom. Plans of getting married on a beach are on the horizon, but today’s ceremony was necessary for “tax purposes” after the pair recently started a business together. “Somebody want to get married?” Judge Rebecca Rios joked as she invited the couple to sign their marriage certificate and pay their roughly $100 fee. After the couple put their pens down, stood up and faced one another, the judge started the ceremony by reading a script that seemed all too familiar to Rios. Rarely looking down at the words on her page, Rios glanced back-and-forth between the couple’s joyous faces as they exchanged rings. “Now, by the power vested in me by the state of Arizona, I now pronounce you jointly married,” Rios said as the newlyweds shared their first kiss as a married couple. Trace Hunt, Nestor Diaz and Carmen Diaz walk out of the Maricopa County Justice Court courtroom after Trace and Carmen’s marriage on Oct. 30, 2026. (Photo by Paige Moore/Cronkite News) A welcome break from routine As the bride and groom slowly exited the courtroom, they returned to an empty hallway that was only occupied by a few county employees who were waiting for the couple to leave.  Within a 30-minute span, all of the newlyweds were on their way from the Justice Center to varying locations. Some couples met with large parties at a favorite local restaurant, while others called it a night and beelined it home. Though the judges are a bit slower to leave the building, the wedding experience can serve as a much needed stress-reducer to cap off their days. “I do enjoy (doing weddings) because the rest of the day, it’s generally evictions or giving people fines in court for violating the law,” Judge Leonore Driggs said. “No one’s really happy to see me or they’re nervous or upset with me, but everybody that comes through the doors to get married loves me. So then it’s like, ‘Thank you for coming to help my day end better.’” Communications Officer Scott Davis described the weddings as “the only time people are happy at court,” while dressed in skeleton-printed dress shoes. A bride and her family wait in the Maricopa County Justice Court on Oct. 30, 2026, to get married (Photo by Paige Moore/Cronkite News) Not every wedding needs a grand reception Couples were conflicted about how to characterize their wedding day. Some couples described getting married while others said they eloped, with a few couples unclear about the difference between the two. Samantha Rose, a photographer who has shot countless courthouse ceremonies in Phoenix, noted that the definitions change depending on the person. “Traditionally, an elopement was like going off, getting married, not telling anyone… but the wedding industry… and… COVID changed that a lot,” Rose said. “I call myself an elopement photographer because I feel like if you’re going to the courthouse to get married, to me that feels like an elopement.” One of the couples who described their union as an elopement was Audrey and Maddison Garcia. The pair felt that a courthouse ceremony made the most sense for their relationship because it allowed for a more intimate experience. “I feel like our photographer is catching more of a love story rather than just a post for Instagram,” Maddison Garcia noted. Joined by eight of their closest friends and family who came dressed from head to toe in black attire, the Garcias shared a long-lasting kiss as they were legally bound. Minutes after they exited the courtroom, they headed to a nearby vending machine to pick up a few snacks in celebration of their marriage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbffeb3c2f972e38c285e San Francisco 49ers coach shuts down reunion talks as Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement te 2026-11-04T23:30:06.096Z San Francisco 49ers coach shuts down reunion talks as Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement Brandon Aiyuk won't be getting a warm welcome back in San Francisco after walking away from the team and embarking on an erratic, self-destructive stretch that has effectively alienated him from the NFL. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan officially slammed the door on a reunion Wednesday. Despite San Francisco’s depleted receiver room, the organization has no intention of bringing Aiyuk back, even after the former All-Pro claimed he is cleaning up his act. When asked Wednesday about Aiyuk's apparent turnaround, Shanahan was blunt. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "None. I have no expectation," Shanahan said. "I’ve kind of moved on with that mentally and doing kind of how I talked to you guys two months ago. Nothing’s really changed for me." Aiyuk filed for NFL reinstatement this week alongside new agent Drew Rosenhaus and is scheduled to report Friday, though the 49ers do not plan to retain him. While general manager John Lynch previously struck a softer tone regarding a potential return for the expensive wideout, Shanahan’s position has remained firm. Aiyuk spent months burning bridges across the organization. He severed ties with the franchise through an acrimonious contract standoff, an off-field reckless speeding citation and completely ghosting team medical staff during injury rehabilitation. GEORGE KITTLE WISHES 'LUCK' TO WHOEVER TRADES FOR BRANDON AIYUK AS 49ERS LOOK TO MOVE ON FROM RECEIVER After San Francisco voided his future contract guarantees and sidelined him, Aiyuk went scorched-earth on social media. He blasted the organization as "stupid," accused Lynch of showing up uninvited at his home and hurled insults at front-office personnel and assistant coaches. Beyond mocking Shanahan’s demeanor and leadership, Aiyuk drew severe backlash for taking thinly veiled jabs at Shanahan’s car accident in July, posting Instagram stories telling him to "stay in yo own lane" and declaring that "you can't win the race if you crash out." Before the fallout, Aiyuk stood as one of San Francisco’s most dynamic offensive playmakers. Selected 25th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, he developed into the team’s primary perimeter target, posting consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns in 2022 and 2023. His peak came in 2023, when he earned Second-Team All-Pro honors after amassing 1,342 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in San Francisco’s run to Super Bowl LVIII. Across five seasons in the Bay Area, Aiyuk totaled 294 receptions for 4,305 yards and 25 touchdowns. Under contract through 2028 with $27 million in guarantees already voided, releasing Aiyuk leaves San Francisco with a $12.35 million dead-cap hit, finally clearing the path for him to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbffcb3c2f972e38c2855 JACKSON THOMPSON: Democrat-appointed judges hand Letitia James win over county trying to protect girls sports te 2026-11-04T23:30:04.754Z JACKSON THOMPSON: Democrat-appointed judges hand Letitia James win over county trying to protect girls sports A New York appeals court Wednesday struck down Nassau County’s law barring transgender girls and women from women’s sports teams using county facilities, handing Attorney General Letitia James a victory in her legal battle with Bruce Blakeman. The unanimous ruling by a four-judge panel of the Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed a lower-court decision upholding the restrictions. The judges found that the county law conflicted with New York’s statewide antidiscrimination protections. Nassau County Attorney Thomas Adams indicated the county would continue fighting. "We are reviewing the decision with the intention to continue the appeals process," Adams said in a statement. The decision came one day after Blakeman lost his gubernatorial challenge to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. James also won reelection Tuesday. All four judges who joined the ruling were elevated to the appellate court by Democratic governors. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed Justice Betsy Barros in April 2014 and Justice Deborah Dowling in June 2021. Hochul appointed Justice Barry Warhit in May 2022 and announced Justice Lisa Ottley’s selection earlier this year. State election records list Barros, Dowling and Warhit as Democratic candidates in their judicial election histories. Ottley ran for state Supreme Court in 2018 on the Democratic, Republican and Conservative ballot lines, according to New York City’s official voter guide. 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' LEGAL DEFENSE AND TRANS ATHLETE'S ATTORNEYS SPEAK OUT AFTER LANDMARK SCOTUS RULING The appeals court held that Nassau’s permit restrictions were preempted by the state Human Rights Law and Civil Rights Law, which prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression. It directed the lower court to enter a judgment declaring the measure invalid under the state Constitution and Municipal Home Rule Law. "Nobody should have to fight to play the game they love. Transgender athletes have the right to play on the court, field, or roller rink like everyone else, and today the Second Department made clear that Nassau County cannot ban them," James said in a statement. "No one asked for this illegal and exclusionary policy. Bruce Blakeman was just trying to stop athletes from playing with their teammates. I am pleased the court saw right through it." The county law required organizations seeking permits for sporting events at county facilities to designate themselves as male, female or coed based on biological sex at birth. It prohibited permits for female events that allowed male competitors, while permitting female athletes in male and coed categories. The restrictions did not prohibit transgender athletes from all sports participation. They prevented teams designated for women or girls from obtaining county permits if they included transgender female competitors. The measure affected more than 100 county facilities, including athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools and ice rinks, according to James’ office. INSIDE THE SUPREME COURT BATTLE TO 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' Blakeman first imposed the policy through a February 2024 executive order. After a judge struck down that order on the grounds that he lacked authority to issue it, the county Legislature passed legislation reinstating the restrictions. Blakeman signed the law July 15, 2024, prompting separate lawsuits from James and the New York Civil Liberties Union. The NYCLU represented the Long Island Roller Rebels, an adult women’s roller derby league that welcomes transgender participants. State Supreme Court Justice R. Bruce Cozzens upheld the law in October 2025, accepting the county’s safety and fairness arguments and reasoning that transgender athletes could participate in coed leagues. The county also argued that Title IX supported its use of biological sex to separate athletic categories. However, the Second Department separately granted the Roller Rebels a preliminary injunction in October 2025, reversing Cozzens’ earlier refusal to temporarily block enforcement. NEWSOM FACES CRITICISM FOR STATE'S STANCE ON TRANS ATHLETES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AFTER SCOTUS RULING In that decision, the appeals court found that limited access to private facilities had reduced the league’s practice opportunities and hurt its ranking. It also found that requiring the league to identify as mixed-sex could jeopardize its governing-body status and ability to find opponents. The litigation unfolded alongside a broader national fight over transgender eligibility in female sports. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the challenged restrictions in West Virginia and Idaho, concluding that schools could determine eligibility for female teams by biological sex under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. That ruling permitted the challenged state policies; it did not require every state to adopt such restrictions. Nassau’s case instead turned on whether the county could impose a permit policy that conflicted with New York state law. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "As long as I am attorney general, no New Yorker will be shut out of public life because of who they are," James said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbdb3b3c2f972e38c27f3 Kam’s Krystal Ball: The Modern Black Quarterback te 2026-11-04T23:20:19.172Z Kam’s Krystal Ball: The Modern Black Quarterback (Audio by Kam Holloway/Cronkite News) When you think of an elite quarterback, what comes to mind? A pocket passer who can dissect a defense? A dual-threat athlete who can beat defenders with his legs? Or a leader who commands the offense? For decades, the answers to those questions have been influenced by stereotypes surrounding race and what a quarterback is supposed to look like. In the first episode of Kam’s Krystal Ball, “The Modern Black Quarterback,” we explore the historical perceptions surrounding Black quarterbacks and how those stereotypes continue to influence the way players are evaluated today. Joining the conversation is former Army West Point quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr., who led the Black Knights to an 11-2 record in 2018 and became the first player in Army history to throw and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season. Despite his success as a dual-threat quarterback, Hopkins explains how that label created challenges throughout his football career. From feeling pressured to prove he could operate as a traditional pocket passer to challenging assumptions about Black quarterbacks’ intelligence and leadership, Hopkins shares firsthand experiences of navigating expectations that extended beyond his performance on the field. The controversial 2025 NFL Draft slide of Shedeur Sanders, who fell to the fifth round despite entering the draft process as a highly regarded prospect, is also part of the discussion. Holloway and Hopkins explore the narratives surrounding Sanders’ character, confidence and football pedigree, comparing how similar traits are perceived in quarterbacks such as Arch Manning. The episode raises a larger question: Are quarterbacks being evaluated by consistent standards, or do long-standing stereotypes still influence how we perceive the position? As the modern quarterback continues to evolve, the distinction between pocket passers and dual-threat athletes is becoming increasingly blurred. But has the language used to describe these players evolved at the same pace? TRANSCRIPT Kam Holloway: Close your eyes and really think about this for a second. When you think of a quarterback, who pops up in your head? What does he look like? When you think of an elite quarterback, what characteristics come to mind? Is he a pocket passer, a dual threat, a great decision-maker, a leader? Is there a color associated with that person you just pictured? Maybe your mind instantly goes to a Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes. Maybe it’s Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Maybe it’s Rayne Dakota Prescott, Dak. The bottom line is everything you just thought about is correct. There is no right or wrong answer in today’s modern outlook of football. But that wasn’t always the case. For decades, ideas about what a quarterback should look like, how he should play and what qualities he needed to lead an offense were tied up with race. And even as the position has changed, some of the language used to describe quarterbacks has been slower to change. Welcome to Kam’s Krystal Ball. I’m Kam Holloway, and this is the three-part audio series about the Black quarterback: how Black athletes changed the position, how they were evaluated along the way and whether some of those old racial stereotypes still exist today. Volonino Intro Music: “Goddamn, we clean now. We clean. Don’t make a sound when I come around. Why they want a link…” Kam Holloway: For this episode, I wanted to talk to somebody who’s actually lived it. Kelvin Hopkins Jr., better known as K-Hop, had one of the best seasons by a quarterback in Army football history. During his 2018 season, he took the Black Knights to an 11-2 record, capping the season with a dominating 70-14 win over the Houston Cougars in the Armed Forces Bowl and securing the game’s MVP. He broke multiple records in that game, including the Armed Forces Bowl record for most rushing and total touchdowns by a player, with five each. One another quarterback sneak by Hopkins… Sports Broadcaster: “And it’s a touchdown for the Black Knights! Kelvin Hopkins Jr. tying the Army record with five rushing touchdowns in a game. Army pouring it on. It’s 48-7 Black Knights with 12:09 left in this third quarter.” Kam Holloway: Which also helped Army account for the most points ever scored in the Armed Forces Bowl and tied the bowl game record for the largest margin of victory ever, with 56 points. In the same season, he accumulated 23 total touchdowns and 2,143 total yards of offense, both among the best single-season marks in school history. But there’s one accomplishment that particularly stands out. Hopkins became the first player in Army football history to throw for more than 1,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in the same season. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Well, he only threw for 1,000 yards, Kam. How is that impressive? We’re talking about Army football here. The triple option, where they run the ball 99% of the time. So to throw for 1,000 yards in a season, as well as rush for 1,000 yards, was historic. He was the definition of a dual-threat quarterback. But that phrase, “dual threat,” is actually where our conversation gets interesting. Because when Hopkins was playing quarterback, what did that label really mean for him? The difference between being called a dual-threat quarterback and a pocket passer was a problem. Why couldn’t he just be a quarterback? It was connected to a much older perception of what a Black quarterback could and couldn’t do. Kelvin Hopkins: “I mean, I think you’re talking about years and years and generations of stigmas and thoughts and all these comments that people made for years, where it’s, ‘The Black quarterback can’t be a leader. The Black quarterback isn’t going to be as smart. He can’t dissect the defense,’ all the things. And they deduce it down to relying on your athletic ability or being able to go out there and just make plays versus actually making the play happen.” Kam Holloway: Hopkins is describing a stereotype that researchers have actually been able to measure. A 2010 study by journalism researchers at Ball State University and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh looked at more than 4,700 descriptions of NFL quarterback prospects over a decade. Black quarterbacks were more often described through their physical abilities and doubts about their mental game. On the other hand, white quarterbacks were more often described as mentally prepared and less likely to make mental mistakes. Making plays versus making the play happen. One description emphasizes athletic ability. The other suggests command, reading a defense, processing information and controlling an offense. The things you think a quarterback should do. And that distinction also showed up in the labels used to classify quarterbacks. A different study, published in Communication & Sport by researchers at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, analyzed more than 3,400 high school quarterback recruits from 2001 through 2020. More than 85% of those labeled pro-style quarterbacks were white, while Black quarterbacks made up the majority of those labeled dual threat. For years, quarterbacks were often described in two very different ways. They say he’s cerebral, a student of the game. He plays the position the right way. Or he’s athletic, dynamic, a dual threat who can beat you with his feet. Two different stigmas. Two different ideas of what a quarterback should be. And for years, race was often a part of that divide. The consequences went beyond language. Black high school quarterbacks were significantly more likely than white quarterbacks to be moved to another position when they reached college, according to a 2013 study by Kennesaw State University and the College of Mount Saint Joseph. For Hopkins, those perceptions weren’t something he only noticed after his career. He says they affected how he approached the position while he was still trying to get recruited. Kelvin Hopkins: “I remember leaving high school where you were either in this dual-threat kind of pocket or you were in this pocket-passer pocket. And I remember, for myself as a 5-foot-9 quarterback in ACC country, always feeling like I had to prove to these colleges that I could be a pocket passer. “And in a lot of ways, I probably should have run more. I probably should have relied on my athletic ability more. But I was so dead set on trying to prove to everybody that I could play this game that they wanted, in the way that they wanted it done.” Kam Holloway: How crazy is that to hear from a then-16- or 17-year-old kid? A quarterback who would eventually become the first player in Army football history to pass and rush for more than 1,000 yards in the same season, something only two guys have done in the 136 years of West Point playing football, says that he sometimes held back part of what made him dangerous because he wanted to prove he could play the quarterback position the right way. You see those same narratives still pushed in today’s game. NFL media and Jaguars analyst Bucky Brooks said in a Twitter post, quote, “It always appears that certain quarterbacks are labeled as lazy or lacking a great work ethic, while others are lauded for their IQ and mental capacities. It would be nice if we wouldn’t routinely affix stereotypes to only Black quarterbacks. Non-Black quarterbacks never get these labels on TV. That’s weird, right?” That was in response to the backlash surrounding comments Dan Orlovsky made prior to the NFL Draft about Justin Fields. Dan Orlovsky: “How do I phrase this the right way? Like, how? Where is his desire to go be a great quarterback? I think that there’s a desire to be a big-time athlete from what is expressed to you. Where is his desire to go be a great quarterback? “And to be great, you gotta be willing to find the things that you’re not good at and just freaking grind on them.” Kam Holloway: The comments drew immediate pushback. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day called questions about Fields’ work ethic reckless. Orlovsky later spoke with Fields and apologized, saying he had not handled the moment well. However, shouldn’t how you play on the field matter the most? The most recent scrutiny came in the 2025 NFL Draft with the handling of Shedeur Sanders. Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was talked about as a top-two quarterback in that draft, a lottery pick, a surefire first-round draft pick. Yet when the NFL Draft started, Shedeur wouldn’t hear his name called until two days later, when he was drafted in the fifth round as the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns. Ironically, Cleveland was one of the teams linked to Sanders throughout the draft process. As his draft stock fell, much of that conversation wasn’t just about his play. It was about his character, his personality and the so-called circus that could come with being a Sanders. One NFL executive told USA Today’s Jarrett Bell, “We liked Shedeur, but you can’t separate the other stuff from the physical abilities.” But what exactly was the “other stuff?” For Hopkins, it comes down to one word. Kelvin Hopkins: “I think it’s perception. And I think, simply, they have never seen a Black quarterback come into the league and not need the league the same way. Um, Shedeur doesn’t. That boy don’t need the league. You know what I’m saying? He could go out and do anything he wanted, for real. So I think the attitude he carries in that rubs some people the wrong way.” Kam Holloway: It’s also interesting that, for the Browns organization, character has to be talked about. But then you look at quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Johnny Manziel. Both were first-round draft picks by the Cleveland Browns despite facing their own questions about maturity and character. And then there’s Deshaun Watson, whom the Browns acquired amid far more serious off-field allegations. So why did character become such a defining part of the conversation surrounding Shedeur Sanders? Then there’s the argument about his physical attributes. Sanders was criticized for lacking ideal NFL size and elite physical traits. Yet he’s taller than Mayfield, Manziel and even Dillon Gabriel, the quarterback Cleveland selected two rounds before him. And when you look at his college production, Sanders is on par with, if not better than, the quarterbacks selected by the Browns. In his final season at Colorado, Sanders completed 74% of his passes for 4,131 yards and 37 touchdowns. He was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Now, none of this automatically makes Sanders a better NFL prospect. But it does raise an important question: If the standards for evaluating quarterbacks are supposed to be consistent, why do certain concerns seem to carry more weight for some players than others? And Hopkins points to another part of the story: the people who actually shared a locker room with him. Kelvin Hopkins: “The crazy part is, people have all these negative things to say about Shedeur. Find me one teammate that has ever come out and said anything negative about him. “All these people in the media have all these things to say. ‘Oh, he’s flashy. He’s this, that and the third. He’s pulling up to Colorado with a Cybertruck.’ And, you know, none of his teammates have ever come out and been like, ‘Oh yeah, we don’t mess with this dude. Like, he’s a locker-room cancer. He’s a negative, blah, blah, blah.’” Kam Holloway: If the negative perception isn’t coming from the locker room, then where is it coming from? Kelvin Hopkins: “So there’s some disconnect there. Either they’re creating this narrative because, again, they don’t like the way he carries himself. What narrative are you pushing, and why is it always attached to Shedeur versus somebody like Jaxson Dart?” Kam Holloway: Funny enough, there’s another quarterback who makes this conversation even more interesting. Archibald Charles Manning, like Sanders, grew up with an NFL bloodline, money, expectations and one of the most recognizable names in football. But Hopkins wonders whether that same background will be viewed differently. Kelvin Hopkins: “He’s got an NFL pedigree from his grandfather to his uncles. He’s got all of the same, very similar circumstances as Shedeur. But the narrative is going to be, you know, he can come in and he’s not going to be enamored by the NFL. And he’s been around it. He knows the game.” Kam Holloway: And that’s the contrast Hopkins wants people to understand. With Manning, growing up around the NFL could be viewed as preparation. So why couldn’t the same be said about Sanders? Kelvin Hopkins: “How can you not look at his bravado and his confidence in the same way that they’re probably going to look at Arch’s and be like, ‘He’s ready for it. He understands what’s coming with it. He knows. He’s seen it. He’s been a part of it. He’s got people to help guide him through it.’ “How could you not feel the same way about Sanders?” Kam Holloway: Hopkins isn’t saying every criticism of Shedeur Sanders was about race. In fact, he makes that clear. Kelvin Hopkins: “I’m not one of those people that take everything to race. I don’t view it that way. But when you start to look at similar circumstances and you start to nitpick differences in people after, when all the playing field’s the same, how can you not start to look at the differences?” Kam Holloway: But those differences, and how we perceive them, have followed the quarterback position for generations. And while some of those perceptions may still exist, the position itself has changed. The line that once separated the pocket passer from the dual-threat quarterback isn’t nearly as clear as it used to be. And according to Hopkins, today’s game may be leaving those old labels behind altogether. Kelvin Hopkins: “I just feel like the game has changed so much that the idea of dual threat and pocket passer is so mixed. “You’ve got guys, like, if you don’t have the ability to escape the pocket, there’s not many offenses for you anymore. There’s not a space for you to play like that. “The traditional Peyton Mannings who stand back there and deliver the ball 40 times a game without ever leaving the pocket, like, that’s a dead kind of thing in football today. “So I just think the game has changed so much that that broad spectrum of what the quarterback is and what you’re asking your quarterback to do, the lines aren’t as solid as they used to be.” Volonino Intro Music: “I don’t see no keys. Gotta keep it on fleek. I’ma keep rapping like I be in the streets, smokin’ that good. I think I found…” Kam Holloway: The modern quarterback has evolved. But has the language we use to describe him evolved with it? Athletic. Dynamic. Cerebral. Intelligent. Dual threat. These may sound like simple football terms, but who they are used to describe, and why, can tell a much bigger story. And that’s where we’re going next. In episode two of Kam’s Krystal Ball, we’ll look at the beginning of the evolution of the Black quarterback. I’m Kam Holloway. This is Kam’s Krystal Ball. Volonino Intro Music: “I drop a band on the… get a raise, going for the ring play…” This transcript was generated with the assistance of AI and may contain errors, omissions or misspellings. The audio is the authoritative version. If you notice an error please contact cronktenews@asu.edu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbdafb3c2f972e38c27e1 City speeds up permits for demolition and repair of flood-damaged property te 2026-11-04T23:20:15.252Z City speeds up permits for demolition and repair of flood-damaged property To support Sedona homeowners as they begin the process of repairing flood damage, the city of Sedona will be working to speed up the process for permits associated with demolition or repair required for flood-damaged homes and businesses. “We want to be able to help people get back to their homes an Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbdaab3c2f972e38c27a1 LIV Golf's new funding partner pulls out over lack of player commitment in huge blow to league: report te 2026-11-04T23:20:10.257Z LIV Golf's new funding partner pulls out over lack of player commitment in huge blow to league: report LIV Golf could soon be no more. London-based private equity firm BC Partners has reportedly backed out of its plan to fund "LIV 2.0" due to a lack of player interest and commitment. The PIF halted funding in April to redirect money toward domestic projects and manage financial pressures from the regional war with Iran. Following the decision, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan resigned from LIV’s board. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey in September. Between 2021 and 2026, LIV spent an estimated $5 billion to $8 billion. Bankruptcy filings show the league owes millions of dollars in unpaid compensation to top players, including Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith. The league’s future depends on a proposed restructuring plan called "LIV 2.0," but Rahm said the terms of "2.0" are "unacceptable" and he won't be participating in it. Numerous others, including Tyrrell Hatton, Louis Oosthuizen and Sergio Garcia, have since followed suit. According to The Athletic, LIV Golf is now pivoting to a wind-down, as BC Partners no longer believes LIV could form a viable league. RORY MCILROY MAKES SERIOUS ACCUSATION ABOUT LIV GOLF WANTING TO 'DESTROY' THE EUROPEAN TOUR The outlet said a scheduled hearing on Thursday in New Jersey bankruptcy court is expected to start the liquidation process. LIV has laid off most of its operational staff, left event contractors waiting for payment and faces a lawsuit from the Premier Golf League alleging breach of confidence and conspiracy. Shortly after the PIF pulled its funding, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil said the LIV calendar would not be altered, but that did not occur. The league's originally-scheduled championship weekend was cancelled, forcing it to be played a week earlier. Numerous Europe-based golfers have been leaving LIV for the DP World Tour, formerly the European Tour, as it said it would not allow LIV players to compete on its tour. Europeans also have to be members of the DP World Tour in order to play in the Ryder Cup. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Brooks Koepka was the first big name to jump ship last year, and he rejoined the PGA Tour. Patrick Reed soon followed, but this mass exodus, which now includes two funders, is the biggest yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbda9b3c2f972e38c2798 MS NOW host suggests Byron Donalds’ not true 'kinfolk' after historic Florida gubernatorial victory te 2026-11-04T23:20:09.070Z MS NOW host suggests Byron Donalds’ not true 'kinfolk' after historic Florida gubernatorial victory MS NOW host Symone Sanders Townsend suggested Tuesday that Florida Republican Byron Donalds wasn't true "kinfolk" with other Black Americans after acknowledging his historic victory in the state's race for governor. Sanders Townsend questioned the political significance of Donalds' victory, saying he would continue Gov. Ron DeSantis' agenda. "I will say, though, you know, as they say in my community, all kinfolk ain’t skinfolk," Sanders Townsend said, although she appeared to mean it the other way around. "And what I say and what I mean by that is Byron Donalds is making history, but he is going to continue the political direction that Ron DeSantis is going to continue in Florida." FLORIDA GOV-ELECT DONALDS BELIEVES 'FRUSTRATIONS BOILED OVER' AGAINST REPUBLICANS ON ELECTION DAY Tim Graham, Media Research Center director of media analysis and executive editor of NewsBusters, criticized the remarks in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying Sanders Townsend was suggesting Black conservatives’ political beliefs conflicted with their racial identity. "Symone Sanders is trying to argue that Blackness and conservatism are polar opposites, or that being a Black conservative is being a traitor to your race," Graham said. "She suggests that Gov. Ron DeSantis has been anti-Black in his policies, and so Donalds is going to continue this allegedly anti-Black agenda." Graham compared the criticism to Democrats' treatment of Clarence Thomas during his difficult 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, when Thomas described the proceedings as a "high-tech lynching." Graham said the underlying message demanded political conformity from Black Americans. CLARENCE THOMAS SCORCHES RACIAL LITMUS TESTS POLICING THOUGHT: ‘STAY BLACK AND DIE’ Sanders Townsend's comments followed Donalds' narrow victory over Democrat David Jolly in the state. He will succeed term-limited DeSantis in a rare bright spot for Republicans Tuesday, as Democrats swept into power across the rest of the country.  She explicitly acknowledged the significance of Donalds’ election before turning to his policies and comparing his agenda to the outgoing governor’s. "It is a historic win. It is the first time Florida has elected a Black governor," Sanders Townsend said. "And so he was on ‘The Breakfast Club’ this morning, was being asked about all kinds of policies and whatnot. And he, you know, sounded similar to Ron DeSantis." FIRST MUSLIM SENATOR, FIRST BLACK FEMALE GOVERNOR: 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS MAKE HISTORY Donalds previously pushed back against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, after she criticized his marriage to a White woman in remarks that resurfaced in 2025. Speaking on "The Joe Pags Show," he said his wife should be left out of their political dispute. "Here’s what I’m going to say first and foremost: don’t talk about my wife. Keep my wife out of this. It ain’t got nothing to do with her," Donalds said. Fox News Digital reached out to Donalds for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbda7b3c2f972e38c278f Bryce Harper implies there won't be a 2027 MLB season, admits he enjoys offseason more than playing te 2026-11-04T23:20:07.758Z Bryce Harper implies there won't be a 2027 MLB season, admits he enjoys offseason more than playing Major League Baseball has started its free agency period, and unlike most similar times in years past, there's a sense of urgency. The long-awaited lockout is rapidly approaching, with the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement on December 1. Given the two competing statements released this week, one from the league office purposefully rejecting the reality of baseball, and the Players Association reaffirming their united front against a potential salary cap, that lockout is essentially a guarantee. With the only question still up for debate how long that lockout lasts. Some on the optimistic side believe that the two sides will find a way to come to an agreement before games are canceled. MLB finally has some momentum on its side, as ratings and attendance have continued to grow. Although the World Series pitting two small market teams against each other predictably did not do as well as 2024-2025 with the Dodgers, Yankees, and Blue Jays involved. YANKEES PRESIDENT RANDY LEVINE SAYS HE IS 'CONFIDENT' MLB WILL AVOID A LOCKOUT DESPITE CAP FIGHT But the general trend for baseball is positive. Both sides need that to continue, monetarily, making the incentives seemingly more aligned for compromise. Then there's the pessimistic side. The negative case is that owners have realized that many fans are totally unaware of how baseball works and have come down on the side of salary caps. Apparently convinced that the reward for owners who refuse to spend money should be enshrined rules to ensure that they never have to spend too much. While locking in a sizable increase in franchise valuations that does nothing to "fix" the nonexistent competitive balance "issues," but does make the league's owners significantly richer. ONE OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL'S OWNERS JUST DESTROYED THE LEAGUE'S ENTIRE ARGUMENT FOR A LOCKOUT That would, in theory, mean owners dig their heels in to make themselves richer, always a good bet, while players refuse to budge on a system that protects their ability to enter a free market. One of the pessimists, apparently? Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Harper took to the TikTok comment section this week and responded to a few posts in a way that, uh, raised some eyebrows about both his interest in playing and the future of the 2027 regular season. In response to one post saying, "It seems like March through October is the off-season," Harper said, "It will be this year," in a clear reference to canceling 2027. Then another commentator added, "He likes the offseason more than the season atp (at this point)." Harper posted in response, "This is true." Nobody has ever questioned Bryce Harper's commitment to playing hard and giving every available ounce of effort when he's on the field. He's played in nearly 2,000 games since his debut in 2012, played in all 162 games for the first time in his career in 2026 in his age-33 season, and is well on his way to being a first ballot Hall of Famer. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But admitting you like the offseason more than the regular season isn't a great look. It just isn't. And it's going to give off an Anthony Rendon-ish impression, that baseball is an annoyance rather than a passion. And to be fair to Harper, the regular season in MLB is grueling. It's 162 games in around 185 days, involving constant travel, little rest, and long nights. There's also an extremely, maybe unnecessarily, long spring training. He's also added another 60 career postseason games. That said, he's paid extremely well to deal with those challenges, like, $330 million over 13-years well. It doesn't seem like too much to ask to have some enthusiasm for it. Even if feigned. Here's hoping Harper is wrong about the 2027 season though. Regardless of what the ultimate system turns out to be, all baseball fans, for or against a cap, should be united in wanting the sport to have a regular season. Jeopardizing the future wouldn't help anyone. Unless you really enjoy being at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbda4b3c2f972e38c2766 Samuel Alito's Missed Opportunity: Democrats' Blue Tsunami Impact on SCOTUS te 2026-11-04T23:20:04.768Z Samuel Alito's Missed Opportunity: Democrats' Blue Tsunami Impact on SCOTUS Donald Trump may be denied the opportunity to appoint another Supreme Court justice after Democrats' victory in the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbda2b3c2f972e38c2738 TUSD closures list: 16 schools recommended for closure or merger te 2026-11-04T23:20:02.382Z TUSD closures list: 16 schools recommended for closure or merger Lee en español On Wednesday afternoon, the Tucson Unified School District recommended closing Steele Elementary and consolidating it with Booth-Fickett K-8 — the 15th and 16th schools named as part of recommendations to right-size Southern Arizona’s largest school district. The two schools are among the 16 so far, of the district’s 88 schools named over the last 16 days for reconfiguration, pending approval by the Governing Board in December. • Steele has preschool through sixth grade and was built in 1960. As of last school year, it had 460 students and its capacity is 176, according to state education data. It earned a B grade last school year and has 62 staffers, its website says. • Booth-Fickett K-8 has buildings built in 1950 and 1960. It has pre-K through eighth grade. As of last school year, it had 240 students and its capacity more than 1,300, according to state education data. It earned a C grade last school year and has 65 staffers, its website says. The schools are about two miles apart on the east side  with Broadway Boulevard and Sarnoff Drive as major cross streets. The changes above are proposed to begin in the 2028-29 school year.  As of Nov. 4, TUSD administrators have recommended 10 schools be merged or closed for the 2027-28 school year: • Hudlow Elementary closing and merging into Sewell Elementary • Dunham Elementary closing and merging into Marshall Elementary • Cragin Elementary closing and merging into Blenman Elementary • Collier Elementary closing and merging into Bloom Elementary • Magee Middle School closing and merging into Sabino High School Also in 2028-29: • Secrist Middle School closing and merging into Santa Rita High School • Cavett Elementary closing and merging into Utterback Middle School A middle-high school proposal would establish a middle school “secondary academy” within the receiving high school, TUSD said. That means separate buildings, classes, lunch periods, and a daily bell schedule specifically for middle school students and does not include the “mixing” of middle school-aged students with high school students. Middle school teachers and staff would transfer to the receiving high schools, the district says. Here’s how the recommendations have rolled out over the last 16 days: Oct. 28 • Cavett Elementary School was built in 1956; had 169 students and 32% full; 44 staffers; Grade: C. • Utterback Middle School  was built in 1957; had 264 students and 19.6% full; 55 staffers; Grade: C. The schools are less than a half-mile apart in the southwest part of the district with the major cross streets at Kino Parkway and 36th Street. Oct. 26 • Secrist Middle School was built in 1972;  just under 209 students and 31.8% full, according to the state; 61 staffers, Grade: C. • Santa Rita High School was built in 1967; had 365 students and is 14% full according to the state;  91 staffers; Grade: B. Oct. 23 • Collier Elementary was built in 1973; 93 current students and 38% full; 33 staffers; Grade: B. • Bloom Elementary was built in 1972; 280 current students and 60% full; 60 staffers; Grade: B. Both schools are on the northeast side of Tucson with major cross streets at Bear Canyon and Tanque Verde roads and about four miles apart. Oct. 22 • Magee Middle School was built in 1963; 266 students and 35% full; Grade: B. • Sabino High School was built in 1971; 767 students and 42% full; 109 staffers; Grade: A. Both schools are on Tucson’s far east side — think Speedway Boulevard and Houghton Road. and about eight miles apart. For its first decade, Sabino was a junior and senior high school, but that ended in 1982 as part of the desegregation settlement agreement. Oct. 21 • Cragin Elementary was built in 1950; 177 students and 38% full; 44 staffers; Grade: D. • Blenman Elementary was built in 1942; 288 students and 41% full; 45 staffers; Grade: B. Cragin and Blenman Elementary schools are in central Tucson near Country Club and Grant roads and about two miles apart. Oct. 20 • Dunham Elementary was built in 1973; 124 students and 41% full; 38 staffers; Grade: A. • Marshall Elementary was built in 1963. 199 students and 43% full; 57 staffers; Grade B. Both Dunham and Marshall are on 29th Street on the far east side — less than a mile apart. Oct. 19 • Hudlow Elementary was built in 1959; 132 students and 30% full; 44 staffers; Grade: D. • Sewell Elementary was built in 1959; 125 students and 47% full; 40 staffers; Grade: B. Hudlow and Sewell are about a two-mile commute from each other, near East Fifth Street and Wilmot Road.  School info above includes the current attendance and full rate as reported by TUSD at the Tuesday meeting and the year constructed from the Arizona School Facilities Portal. The letter grade posted last April is the most recent for  the state accountability model used to annually measure school performance by the Arizona Department of Education. Staffing numbers are sourced from the TUSD webpages of each school for this school year and include part-time and full-time workers. Enrollment decline is due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools and have cost the district revenue, causing the need to close, district officials say. Last year, TUSD lost nearly $8 million in state funds because of lower enrollment.  Since late September, the district held four community meetings, three in-person and one online, to gather feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the meetings. The timeline to sort out and vote on the plan over the next five weeks includes a Tuesday, Nov. 10 governing board meeting to study the three most recent realignment proposals and a legally-mandated public hearing on Nov. 17. The board is scheduled to vote on the recommendations on Dec. 8. From 2010 to 2016, the district approved and closed 10 elementary and middle schools and one high school. Cragin and Sewell were on that list and spared 14 years ago.  The post TUSD closures list: 16 schools recommended for closure or merger appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbb66b3c2f972e38c271c Yavapai County offers free flood debris disposal, waives demolition permit fees te 2026-11-04T23:10:30.113Z Yavapai County offers free flood debris disposal, waives demolition permit fees The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors officially declared a county emergency following severe heavy rainfall and widespread flooding that began on Sunday, Nov. 1. The county has announced temporary relief measures for affected residents, according to Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Communicati Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbb61b3c2f972e38c26d1 Dianna Russini is planning a return to unknown sports media position 'next week' after scandal te 2026-11-04T23:10:25.865Z Dianna Russini is planning a return to unknown sports media position 'next week' after scandal It sounds like Dianna Russini is nearing a return to sports media, for real this time. After months of dubious reports and rumors, OutKick can confirm a report from ProFootballTalk that Russini has sent texts to people around the NFL saying she will announce a new job "next week." It is unclear exactly where she will work, although people around the industry say they have heard it will likely be with a gambling or prediction provider. DIANNA RUSSINI COULD HAVE A HARD TIME RETURNING TO MEDIA FOLLOWING MIKE VRABEL SCANDAL No, no, no. That does not mean she is joining Sydney Sweeney at Novig. There are other gambling providers. For a recap, Russini resigned from The Athletic in April, a week after the New York Post published photos of Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Arizona. The initial report prompted other outlets to release additional photos of Russini and Vrabel together dating back seven years. In perhaps the most damning development, TMZ reportedly obtained documents showing that the two rented a private boat in Putnam County, Tennessee, in June 2021, while Russini was seven months pregnant. The Athletic conducted a review of Russini’s work and released the following statement in September: "Russini’s relationship with Vrabel was in clear violation of The Athletic’s standards," Mike Semel of The Athletic said. "Regardless of whether the relationship was romantic, it was a breach and should have been disclosed." Russini could struggle to overcome the negative perception surrounding her relationship with Vrabel, regardless of what type of relationship it was. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! She also worsened matters by initially saying she was on a "girls trip in Arizona" before meeting Vrabel, but failed to provide photos of the trip. So either she lied about it or participated in the first girls’ trip of the social media era in which no photos were taken. We do not see an option C on the table. In any event, there are more unethical, bad-faith actors in sports media than Russini. Specifically, Jemele Hill and Mark Jones still have jobs. Her career should not be over. Russini may have to transition to a more personality-driven role, relying less on breaking transactional NFL stories. That said, she should absolutely do a tell-all podcast with "Call Her Daddy" following her announcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbb58b3c2f972e38c26bd Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress te 2026-11-04T23:10:16.014Z Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebbb53b3c2f972e38c26b4 What We Know (and Don’t Know) in the Alaska and Mississippi Senate Vote Count te 2026-11-04T23:10:11.333Z What We Know (and Don’t Know) in the Alaska and Mississippi Senate Vote Count Democrats are clinging to small leads in both states, and it may take quite a while until the winners are known. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb8fab3c2f972e38c265d MiAnna Jean Tyler te 2026-11-04T23:00:10.038Z MiAnna Jean Tyler MiAnna Jean Tyler was born on March 11, 1963, and passed away Oct. 11, 2026, at age 63, despite insisting she was 21 which later increased to 31 when daughter, Chelsea, reached those ages. She passed away at home in Surprise. MiAnna was born in Holbrook, the youngest of seven siblings to Tom Mix and Eunice Bonnie Sulu. MiAnna attended Holbrook schools graduating in May of 1981. A few months later MiAnna and Michael eloped in Phoenix on July 4. MiAnna first worked as an operator at the phone company. She later started at Northland Pioneer College and stayed at NPC for 33 years retiring from the position of Painted Desert Campus manager when they needed to move to Surprise for Michael’s medical care. Chelsea Leigh was born in 1987, when MiAnna was 24. Chelsea was her pride, joy and life until grandchildren came: Tre Michael ( little man aka son), Leiana Jade (Lei), and Keilani Jrue (Kei). MiAnna’s name then changed to Mimi. MiAnna was preceded in death by Tom and Dorothy Pavatea, Tom Mix and Eunice Sulu, Mike Pavatea, Hardy and Linda Sulu, Johnny and Sheila Yazzie, Eva and Gene Gibbons, and Danielle Sulu. She is survived by Michael Tyler, Chelsea and Tonatiuh Olguin, Lemuel and Shelley Sulu, Dorothy Sulu and Richard White, and multitudes of cherished cousins, nieces, and nephew and their spouses. Funeral services and internment at Sunland Park Mortuary on Oct. 29, in Sun City. In lieu of flowers contributions towards costs via GoFundMe or directly to the family are greatly appreciated. orn on March 11, 1963 and passed away October 11, 2026 at age 63, despite insisting she was 21 which later increased to 31 when daughter, Chelsea, reached those ages. She passed away at home in Surprise,. Arizona. MiAnna was born in Holbrook, Arizona the youngest of seven siblings to Tom Mix and Eunice Bonnie Sulu. MiAnna attended Holbrook schools graduating in May of 1981. A few months later MiAnna and Michael eloped on Phoenix on July 4th. MiAnna first worked as an operator at the phone company. She later started at Northland Pioneer College and stayed at NPC for 33 years retiring from the position of Painted Desert Campus Manager when they needed to move to Surprise for Michael’s medical care. Chelsea Leigh was born in 1987 when MiAnna was 24. Chelsea was her pride, joy, and life until grandchildren came; Tre Michael ( little man aka son), Leiana Jade (Lei), and Keilani Jrue (Kei). MiAnna’s name then changed to Mimi. MiAnna was preceded in death by Tom and Dorothy Pavatea, Tom Mix and Eunice Sulu, Mike Pavatea, Hardy and Linda Sulu, Johnny and Sheila Yazzie, Eva and Gene Gibbons, and Danielle Sulu, and survived by Michael Tyler, Chelsea and Tonatiuh Olguin, Lemuel and Shelley Sulu, Dorothy Sulu and Richard White, and multitudes of cherished cousins, nieces, and nephew and their spouses. Funeral services and internment at Sunland Park Mortuary October 29th in Sun City AZ. In lieu of flowers contributions towards costs via GoFundMe or directly to the family are greatly appreciated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb6a7b3c2f972e38c25ae The Second Half: The End Leading to a New Beginning te 2026-11-04T22:50:15.177Z The Second Half: The End Leading to a New Beginning (Audio by Derrick Smith/Cronkite News) Jay Jackson spent 17 years playing professional baseball, but eventually his career came to an end. This episode discusses what led to the end of his athletic career and his thoughts on what his last season in Major League Baseball was like. In particular, this episode goes in-depth on how Jay felt during his last outing against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024, and the pitch sequence to his last batter in MLB— Tampa Bay Rays All-Star, Yandy Díaz.  Key takeaways of the episode: Injuries to Jay’s knee and shoulder played a part in the ending of his baseball career.  Jay’s baseball journey was anything, but a straight path. Over his 17 years in professional baseball, he would make it to the big leagues with six different organizations, spending part of his baseball career overseas. Even though the ending to his athletic career didn’t end exactly like he had hoped, Jay is proud to have pitched professionally for 17 seasons. TRANSCRIPT Derrick Smith: Professional athletes are often viewed as these incredible people who are not like everyone else. They may be able to throw a baseball hard, jump high or run fast. But what happens when the sport they dedicated their entire lives to begins to slip away, ultimately ending before they’re ready to walk away? And this is exactly what The Second Half is about: life after sports. I’m Derrick Smith, host of the three-part audio series that follows the story of former MLB relief pitcher Jay Jackson, whose professional baseball career spanned 17 years. Derrick Smith: Jay Jackson’s journey through professional baseball was anything but a straight path. Over those years, he would make it to the big leagues with six different organizations, spending part of his career overseas in Japan, where he helped the Hiroshima Toyo Carp win three consecutive Central League titles. Jay Jackson: “When we clinched, we all walked out after the game and we went to go bow to our fans. So right when we went out on the field, I literally went out onto the field and I finally looked up to the stands, and I saw how many fans were there. And it was like the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.” Derrick Smith: Recently, Jay opened up to me about what the end of his career was like and the challenges he faced as he entered his last year in the big leagues. Jay Jackson: “My last season was a struggle. It was a grind. Honestly, for me, I had had a good year before, in 2023 with the Blue Jays. And after that year and how I had pitched and everything that was going on, I was looking forward to hopefully getting a guaranteed big league deal, and that didn’t materialize as soon as I thought. So honestly, I was in the mode of almost retiring then, and then the Twins came out of nowhere.” Derrick Smith: The Minnesota Twins signed Jay to a one-year, $1.5 million contract for the 2024 season. However, injuries impacted Jay’s ability to perform at his highest level. Jay Jackson: “I remember going through workouts feeling pretty good. Then I remember doing some hurdle jumps and I felt my knee tweak a little bit. Didn’t think too much of it. It was fine and I was able to play through it. And then went and had another PFP, something, and my knee kind of buckled again, and I was like, ‘All right, that’s cool.’” Derrick Smith: PFPs, or pitchers’ fielding practice, are drills designed to help pitchers improve their defensive skills, such as fielding ground balls and covering bases. Jay Jackson: “But then literally, I was supposed to pitch one day after just an off day during spring training. And I remember during that off day, I went and I did a doctor check and I felt like everything was okay. Then I literally drove back to the apartment I was staying in with my family during spring training and my knee swelled up, and I could barely walk.” Derrick Smith: Despite this setback, after icing his knee, Jay pitched in a game less than 48 hours later, trying to hold on to the opportunity the Minnesota Twins had given him. Jay Jackson: “Just pitching through that the whole year, they kept sending me up and down.” Derrick Smith: In other words, Jay was constantly being sent back and forth between the Minnesota Twins and their minor league affiliate, the St. Paul Saints, throughout the season. Jay Jackson: “When I got sent down the first couple of times, I was pitching pretty well and I was getting used a ton. And for me to be the oldest guy on the team and having kind of the knee stuff that I was having, I kind of figured that I was going to, you know, be in some places that was going to benefit my role more and help the team more, where I could stay healthy and make it through the season and help them get to the playoffs and try to make this happen. And obviously that didn’t happen. I played through the year, the injuries I had. My knee ended up messing with my shoulder.” Derrick Smith: The stats back this up. According to Baseball Reference, in 2023, Jay pitched in 25 games for the Toronto Blue Jays, recording a 2.12 ERA and 27 strikeouts in just under 30 innings pitched. However, in 2024 with the Twins, Jay was not nearly as effective. After appearing in 20 games that season, Jay’s ERA ballooned to 7.52 in just over 26 innings pitched. His last outing against the Tampa Bay Rays was a reminder of how things had turned south. Jay entered the game with one out in the eighth inning, striking out both batters he faced. But when he returned for the ninth, things didn’t go as well. After giving up a home run to Jose Siri and then a walk, Jay found himself facing Yandy Díaz. Jay Jackson: “I go out for my second inning. I was facing Yandy, and I was like, ‘Okay, I like this matchup. It’s not a bad matchup.’ And I missed with a slider. He pulled it foul or something like that. Then they called two-seamer in. And I was like, ‘Why are we throwing in to Yandy?’ But I was like, ‘Maybe you guys know something better than I do. Whatever. Maybe we’re just trying to show him, not for a strike, whatever.’ But he’s like, ‘We’re going two-seamer in to Yandy,’ and I was like, ‘All right, two-seamer in to Yandy.’ Homer. I looked at it and I was like, ‘Oh,’ because now instead of us being down, I think, one run, we ended up being down by four now. So they pull me out of the game. So that was my last day in the office and my last day of pitching ever.” Derrick Smith: Jay’s decision to pitch through the pain isn’t unique in professional baseball. A 2025 study by University of Michigan researcher Richard Paulsen looked at more than 1,100 MLB players. It found that players with only one year remaining on their contracts missed nearly five fewer games due to injury compared with players with multiple years remaining on their deals. The research suggests that players whose future in the league isn’t guaranteed may be more willing to play through injuries when their next contract is at stake. Teams also manage injuries differently when a player isn’t under contract long term, according to the study findings. For Jay, this meant continuing to push forward, even as his body was telling him to slow down. Jay Jackson: “Going through injuries for me was literally, I’m grateful that I got to play baseball. And as long as a team kept me on the team and wanted to help me get better, my goal was, ‘How can I get better?’ As long as I had a chance to be out there and got a chance to rehab, even though it sucked some mornings, every day that I got to be playing baseball I was grateful for and I wanted to enjoy.” Derrick Smith: But even though his last outing in the big leagues didn’t go like he had hoped, Jay is proud to have pitched professionally for so many years. Jay Jackson: “The average baseball career is probably two to three years. I know I got drafted with a lot of guys that I didn’t see the next spring training. So for me to be able to make it through 17 springs, 17 summers, 17 falls in professional baseball is more than a blessing. I wouldn’t regret it or change it for anything. The good, the bad, the up, the down, it helped me be who I am.” Derrick Smith: In the next episode of The Second Half, I’ll speak with Jay about how he adjusted to life immediately after his athletic career ended. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. This is Derrick Smith signing out for Cronkite Sports. Have a great day. This transcript was generated with the assistance of AI and may contain errors, omissions or misspellings. The audio is the authoritative version. If you notice an error please contact cronktenews@asu.edu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb6a0b3c2f972e38c2566 911 call captures hero dad’s bravery before he took down Oregon elementary school gunman te 2026-11-04T22:50:08.276Z 911 call captures hero dad’s bravery before he took down Oregon elementary school gunman An Oregon father who rushed into his daughters' elementary school and shot a gunman can be heard making a desperate vow in newly released 911 audio, telling a dispatcher, "I have a gun and I will shoot them right now." Kaylub Giamanco’s call captures the urgency outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Oct. 15, before the armed father intervened to stop an attack that killed three children and a teacher. "Oh my god. Hello 911. Someone’s at the school. My daughter’s school with a gun," Giamanco says in the recording released by the Deschutes 911 Service District. DEMOCRATS CALL FOR GUN CONTROL AFTER OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER REPORTEDLY USES SHOTGUN PURCHASED BY HIS MOTHER The dispatcher urges him to wait for police. "Okay, tell me exactly what happened. Don’t do anything. Let me get an officer there, okay?" the dispatcher responds. "Okay, I understand. Stay on the line with me." OREGON TEACHER WHO WRESTLED SHOTGUN FROM SCHOOL GUNMAN SHARES EMOTIONAL MESSAGE AFTER ATTACK As the call continues, voices can be heard discussing where the attacker is and whether he is firing. "They’re on the south side, entering the building, right now," Giamanco says, before warning that people are being shot. DEMOCRATS' LATEST GUN-CONTROL PUSH RUNS INTO INCONVENIENT FACT ABOUT HOW SCHOOL KILLER WAS STOPPED "Sir, I need you to tell me what’s going on. We have help en route," the dispatcher says. Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter whose two daughters attended the school, later told Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) he feared he would not survive going inside. THE ONE LESSON EVERY PARENT SHOULD TEACH THEIR CHILD AFTER THE BEND SCHOOL SHOOTING "That’s when I started hearing children pleading for their lives and then I started hearing gunfire and I just started army crawling faster and faster and I told myself this is probably the last thing that I’m ever going to do," he told the outlet. Giamanco entered the school with a .40-caliber pistol he legally kept in his vehicle and found a teacher struggling with the 16-year-old attacker, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said during an Oct. 16 news conference. The teacher had thrown her cellphone at the gunman and tackled him before Giamanco shot him multiple times, according to the chief. OREGON TEACHER WHO WRESTLED SHOTGUN FROM SCHOOL GUNMAN SHARES EMOTIONAL MESSAGE AFTER ATTACK Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and 25-year-old teacher Meghan Lambert were killed. A child and another teacher were wounded, police said. For Giamanco, praise for stopping the gunman has come alongside anguish over those he could not save. BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT HONORS SLAIN TEACHER, PRAISES STAFF MEMBER'S COURAGE DURING ATTACK: ‘FOREVER GRATEFUL’ "I want to apologize for not saving their babies," he told OPB. "The gratitude for saving people’s children is awesome, but there were ones that I didn’t save." Lambert’s family praised the father’s intervention in a statement read during the October news conference. "We want the bystander who intervened to know we know he is going through a rough time, but we are grateful, and we think he is a hero," the family said. "You selflessly put yourself at risk for others." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb69fb3c2f972e38c255d Molly Miller is back for her second year at Arizona State, turns heads during home opener te 2026-11-04T22:50:07.117Z Molly Miller is back for her second year at Arizona State, turns heads during home opener Molly Miller became an internet star the moment she led Grand Canyon's women's basketball team to the NCAA tournament with a WAC Tournament title. It wasn't long after the Lopes first round loss that Arizona State came calling. She wasn't meant to stay at Grand Canyon forever. She had bigger and better things to do with the Sun Devils. She led them to a 24-11 record last season and a First Four loss in the NCAA Tournament. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That was just the beginning too. The 41-year-old got her second year at Arizona State off to a hot start on Tuesday during their home opener against Jackson State. The Lady Tigers never stood a chance. Miller and the Sun Devils were prepared to get the season started with a win and they did that plus some. The final score was a lopsided 84-41 and the cherry on top was the head coach turning heads on the court and going viral. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That is what you call, and what the social media manager for the women's basketball team calls, "Stepping into Year 2 in style." The classic "look good, feel good, play good" to start the season. Miller couldn't have scripted a better start to the season. Not only did the Sun Devils win, they did so in dominant fashion in all aspects of the game. That goes for coaching and getting attention on social media too. It's not hard to see why that's part of what the ball coach brings to the table. She's hot, she has a motor and she can obviously coach. What's not to love? Arizona State was a ten-win team before she took over. Molly Miller and the Arizona State Sun Devils should put together another solid season of winning and going viral. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb69cb3c2f972e38c254a G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level’ Loss of Elected Women te 2026-11-04T22:50:04.554Z G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level’ Loss of Elected Women Democrats’ sweep of Congress further whittled the already small ranks of Republican women. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb69ab3c2f972e38c251b AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress. Here’s how they fared. te 2026-11-04T22:50:02.608Z AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress. Here’s how they fared. AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb44ab3c2f972e38c2467 Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' as gambling case opening statements begin in court te 2026-11-04T22:40:10.032Z Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' as gambling case opening statements begin in court Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were in a Brooklyn court on Wednesday during opening statements in their gambling case. The relievers are accused of rigging their own pitches during games to benefit bettors. Both have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges and are on non-disciplinary leave from the club without pay while facing prosecution. They were arrested in November 2025 and have been free on bail since. The pitchers were described by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Urquiola Wednesday as "cheaters" during opening statements , and she said they "sold their pitches." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Urquiola said Clase befriended a sports betting gambler in the Dominican Republic in early 2023 who shared his interest in dominoes and cockfighting, which is legal in his home country. She said Clase saw gamblers profiting from his pitches and "decided it wasn't enough to help his friends make money," so he asked for kickbacks. Clase eventually agreed to tell "his new friend" what kinds of pitches he would throw in certain games, enabling gamblers to reap at least $460,000 on platforms that allow customers to bet on whether a pitch would be a ball or a strike, she said. Defense lawyers, however, said their clients were innocent and that a gambler who befriended Clase falsely claimed to other gamblers that the pitcher was providing inside information on his pitches and tried to sell them the information. He said Clase was 25 in the spring of 2023 when he met a 41-year-old gambler, Enoc Pena, who made over 7,000 bets from 2023 to 2025 and had a history of lying to get what he wanted. Pena "didn't see a peer, a friend. He saw a mark," Bronson said. WORLD SERIES CHAMPION MARK TEIXEIRA WINS US HOUSE SEAT IN TEXAS: 'I'M EXCITED' Soon Pena was bringing Clase food and picking him up at the airport in the Dominican Republic, the lawyer said. The pitcher, in turn, gave him tickets to Guardians games and loaned him money. As Pena bragged to fellow gamblers that he was close to Clase and tried to sell them information, he was actually guessing which pitches Clase would throw in games and managed with fellow gamblers to lose over 200 bets on Clase's pitches, the lawyer said. Pena was "selling lies," Bronson said, urging jurors to ask themselves if his client would risk "a fortune and his lifelong dream over a few thousand dollars." Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitches thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025. Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025. In one instance, the indictment alleges, Clase used his phone in the middle of a game to coordinate with a bettor on a pitch he would throw. Clase turned himself into arguably the game's best closer, pitching to a 1.21 ERA in his last full season in 2024, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League Cy Young Award vote. His 2025 ERA was 3.80 by the time he was investigated. Ortiz boasts a lifetime 4.36 ERA, with his best season also coming in 2024 with a 3.32 ERA. Clase inked a five-year, $20 million deal just before opening day in 2022, a few months after finishing fifth in the AL Rookie of the Year voting. Ortiz was making the veteran minimum of $782,600 last season because he was not yet arbitration eligible. OutKick’s Ryan Gaydos, Jackson Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb448b3c2f972e38c245e Philadelphia boycott ride targeting Jewish businesses draws condemnation from city, state leadership te 2026-11-04T22:40:08.751Z Philadelphia boycott ride targeting Jewish businesses draws condemnation from city, state leadership Jewish organizations called on Philadelphia and Pennsylvania leaders to condemn an upcoming "boycott ride" targeting pro-Israel and "Zionist establishments" in a statement Monday. The organizations Philly Bike On Your Left, Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza, Boycott CookNSolo and Philly Solidarity Calendar shared a flier promoting the bicycle boycott event at Rittenhouse Square on Nov. 8. "Ride around Rittenhouse with us as we show these zio business owners that we see them for the disgusting humans they are," Philly Bike On Your Left wrote on Instagram. ISRAEL, JEWS TARGETED WORLDWIDE AS WELL-FUNDED LEFTIST, ISLAMIST GROUPS JOIN FOR ‘NAKBA 78’ PROTESTS The flier included the names of Philadelphia businesses, including Dizengoff, Huda, Schlesinger’s and Mac Mart, all of which are owned by either Israeli or Jewish Americans. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Philadelphia, American Jewish Committee Philadelphia/Southern NJ, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and StandWithUs released a joint statement condemning the event as "Jew-Hatred, plain and simple" and called on city and state leadership to do the same. "Free speech protects political expression and criticism of Israeli government policies. It does not provide a license for threats, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. There is a profound difference between criticizing a government and targeting businesses because their owners are Jewish or perceived to be connected to Israel," the statement read. The organizations also remarked that the boycott's scheduled date would occur on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a Nazi-organized attack on Jewish homes, synagogues and businesses in Germany and Austria. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM In a statement to Fox News Digital, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office pointed to remarks shared Tuesday by Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) Executive Director Renee Chenault-Fattah. "The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations reaffirms its 75-year commitment to fighting racism, antisemitism and, in recent years, Islamophobia. Acts of bigotry, violence and hate cannot be tolerated, and we will never stand by and allow businesses, individuals or jobs to be run out of our city, full stop," the statement read. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also issued a statement to Fox News Digital condemning the event and assuring Jewish communities that his administration was working with authorities ahead of Sunday. "The Shapiro Administration is aware of this planned protest and the Pennsylvania State Police is engaged with our local partners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our neighbors in Philadelphia. This bike ride, masquerading as a protest to advance the cause of justice, is nothing more than blatant antisemitism designed to intimidate and drive Jewish businesses out of our communities, and there is no place for that in our Commonwealth," Shapiro spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky said. Ahead of the planned boycott, some of the targeted businesses reported receiving broad support from the public. Mac Mart owner Marti Lieberman told Fox News Digital that while it is "heartbreaking" to have to defend her business, she hoped the attention would shed light on what other small-business owners were were facing. OAKLAND COFFEE SHOP ACCUSED OF KICKING OUT JEWISH DAD, 5-YEAR-OLD SON AND SHUTTERS AMID ANTISEMITISM LAWSUITS "We are absolutely feeling the love from this community, and we don’t take a single order, kind message, or person showing up for us for granted," Lieberman said. "Our hope is that this attention also sheds some light on what small business owners are dealing with, often quietly, and brings accountability to those choosing to target and tear down businesses without considering the real people behind them." "At the end of the day, we want to keep doing what we built Mac Mart to do: feed people, make them feel welcome, and send them off a little happier than when they arrived. Everyone is still welcome at our window," she added. Huda owner Yehuda Sichel defended his Jewish heritage and pledged to stand against the boycott. "I’m proud to be Jewish and supportive of Israel. Neither should make my business a target," Sichel told Fox News Digital. "As the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, seeing Jewish businesses targeted on the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary is deeply personal."  "Since this was announced, we've received nothing but positive support, with people coming in to patronize our business in response to this boycott," he added. "Our doors are open to everyone, and we’re not going anywhere."  Fox News Digital reached out to Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza and Boycott CookNSolo, two of the groups promoting the event, for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb447b3c2f972e38c2455 Ex-NFL star Dez Bryant hires high-powered law firm after misdemeanor charge from parking lot incident: report te 2026-11-04T22:40:07.366Z Ex-NFL star Dez Bryant hires high-powered law firm after misdemeanor charge from parking lot incident: report Former NFL star Dez Bryant has hired a high-powered law firm after being charged with a misdemeanor in connection with a wild parking lot altercation in October. The former Dallas Cowboys star was cited on a charge of assault by contact, which is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas. Bryant retained Levi McCathern’s law firm to represent him, a Southlake Municipal Court official told the California Post. Bryant acknowledged knocking a phone out of a man's hand during an argument in a parking lot that stemmed from an encounter with two men he accused of driving recklessly. The former wide receiver alleged that one of the men threatened to shoot him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE OutKick reached out to McCathern for a statement on Bryant’s charge, but he did not immediately respond. McCathern is currently representing Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua in a civil case involving an allegation that Nacua bit someone. "He go to threatening me and basically saying, um, he’ll insinuate that he’ll, you know, he’ll shoot me or whatever," Bryant recently told OutKick. Bryant said the man didn't have a gun but instead began recording him on his phone. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I told him, you know, get the phone off me," Bryant said. "So, what I ended up doing is I knocked the phone out of his hand." The Southlake Police Department responded to the scene and provided a statement to OutKick about the incident. "On Sunday, October 25, at approximately 12:59 p.m., Southlake officers responded to a reported fight in progress in a retail parking lot in the 2200 block of FM 1709. Several callers reported that multiple individuals were involved in the altercation as well as a possible weapon. Based on that information, officers drew their firearms upon arrival as a precaution to address any potential threats and ensure the safety of everyone at the scene. Several individuals were temporarily detained as part of the investigation. No firearms were recovered at the scene," the statement read. "The altercation reportedly began as a traffic incident near Kimball Avenue, where one of the involved individuals, identified as 37-year-old Desmond Bryant, reported he was cut off by another motorist. Both parties subsequently entered the parking lot, where an argument ensued and the alleged assault occurred. Following the investigation, Bryant, was issued a citation for Assault by Contact, a Class C misdemeanor, and was released at the scene." OutKick's Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb444b3c2f972e38c242f Democrats Plan Avalanche of Subpoenas for Trump Admin: ‘Lawyer Up’ te 2026-11-04T22:40:04.492Z Democrats Plan Avalanche of Subpoenas for Trump Admin: ‘Lawyer Up’ Several lawmakers took to social media promising officials linked to immigration enforcement and finance would face subpoenas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb442b3c2f972e38c2404 Reñida contienda por concejo de South Tucson, 3 votos separan a 2 candidatos te 2026-11-04T22:40:02.214Z Reñida contienda por concejo de South Tucson, 3 votos separan a 2 candidatos El titular Cesar Aguirre y el candidato Eduardo Baca encabezan la contienda por los dos escaños restantes del Concejo Municipal de South Tucson, según los resultados electorales preliminares no oficiales del condado de Pima hasta las 10 a. m. del miércoles. Lejos de contar con el total de los votos, el margen entre los candidatos que ocupaban el segundo lugar seguía siendo estrecho. Aguirre registraba 279 boletas y Baca le seguía con 249, apenas tres boletas más que Debbie Federico, quien tenía 246. El titular Brian Flagg había recibido 209. Los dos candidatos con más votos ganarán los escaños, independientemente de que obtengan o no una mayoría. Si se mantienen los resultados preliminares, Baca desbancaría al titular Flagg, cambiando el equilibrio de poder en el concejo de siete integrantes después de una contienda electoral polémica en la ciudad de aproximadamente una milla cuadrada, rodeada por Tucson. La estrecha diferencia entre Baca y Federico deja el resultado incierto mientras continúa el conteo de votos. “Soy cautelosamente optimista”, dijo Federico en un comunicado enviado el martes por la noche a Arizona Luminaria, cuando encabezaba el conteo. “Este escaño en el Concejo no es para mí. Es para mis vecinos y para todas las personas que me han apoyado tanto. Me postulé para abogar por ellos y, sin importar el resultado, seguiré haciéndolo por ellos y junto con ellos”. Arizona Luminaria se comunicó con los cuatro candidatos el martes por la noche para conocer sus reacciones a los resultados preliminares. Solo Federico respondió. La alcaldesa Roxanna Valenzuela, quien hizo campaña junto con Flagg y Aguirre, obtuvo otro mandato en el concejo municipal en las elecciones primarias de julio, dejando dos escaños por decidirse en las elecciones generales de noviembre. Los residentes de South Tucson no eligen directamente a su alcalde. En cambio, los votantes eligen a los integrantes del concejo municipal, quienes seleccionan a uno de sus miembros para ocupar el cargo de alcalde. El concejo recién elegido elegirá a su alcalde el primer martes después de que sus integrantes asuman el cargo. Bad Bunny y burritos El centro de votación de South Tucson recibió a personas que han votado allí durante toda su vida y que querían celebrar que sus voces fueran escuchadas en las urnas. Bad Bunny sonaba a todo volumen por los altavoces mientras líderes de South Tucson recibían a los votantes con burritos, café y una guía electoral demócrata afuera de la Biblioteca Sam Lena-South Tucson el martes por la mañana. Valenzuela, de 39 años, conversó con los votantes mientras salían del centro de votación, luciendo con orgullo calcomanías que decían “I Voted” (“Yo voté”). “Llegué aquí a las 5 de la mañana”, dijo entre risas. “Me emociono. Ya sabes, me encantan las elecciones”. Roxanna Valenzuela and supporters at the Sam Lena Library in South Tucson on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Carolina Cuellar Valenzuela apoyó a sus compañeros concejales en funciones, Flagg y Aguirre, quienes todavía competían por los dos escaños restantes. Sus nombres aparecían destacados en un letrero de campaña junto a las mesas. “Me aseguré el lugar que normalmente consigo cada año y traje un letrero, y desde entonces he estado aquí, simplemente hablando con los votantes y con la comunidad”, dijo Valenzuela. Los votantes entraban y salían por las puertas que rodeaban la biblioteca; algunos se detenían para depositar sus boletas durante su trayecto matutino. Un hombre mayor llegó en una camioneta y preguntó en español si podía votar allí. Pablo Robles, el alcalde interino de la ciudad, habló con él mientras el hombre preguntaba si su licencia de conducir sería suficiente como identificación o si también necesitaría la fotocopia de su pasaporte que llevaba dentro de una bolsa de plástico. “Tenemos mucha gente a la que le importa”, dijo Valenzuela. “Conozco a muchas de estas personas y algunas están aquí porque tienen una cita en la corte o simplemente están de paso; otras están aquí para votar, pero simplemente, es bueno estar aquí, creando comunidad”. Valenzuela dijo que votó por adelantado y siguió el recorrido de su boleta a través del sistema electoral. “Fue bastante fácil, sabía por quién iba a votar”, dijo. Hacer oír su voz Lo primero que hizo Estevan Puentes, de 45 años, en su día libre fue dirigirse a las urnas. “Fue muy rápido, muy fácil. Siempre he venido a votar a este lugar”, dijo en español. Puentes nació y creció en South Tucson y dijo que ha votado en todas las elecciones, incluidas las primarias, desde que cumplió 18 años. Estevan Puentes Credit: Carolina Cuellar “Para mí es muy importante. Mis hijos crecieron en este vecindario y muchas veces es importante sentir que te escuchan, que tu voz es escuchada”, dijo. La atención médica está entre sus principales preocupaciones, junto con lo que considera una creciente hostilidad contra las personas de color en todo el país. “También hay mucho racismo ahora, mucho odio”, dijo Puentes. “Creo que últimamente ese odio ha aumentado”. Puentes dijo que inicialmente se identificaba como republicano, pero que sus opiniones políticas han cambiado con los años. “A medida que creces, cambias tus ideas y ves que están ocurriendo algunas injusticias. Así que en los últimos años he votado por los demócratas”, dijo. Anima a todos los miembros de su familia, desde sus primos hasta sus sobrinas y sobrinos, a investigar los temas y emitir su voto. Dijo que no les dice por quién votar, pero los insta a prestar atención a lo que ocurre a su alrededor. “No estoy diciendo: no votes de esta manera. Simplemente mira el tema, las injusticias que están ocurriendo, especialmente ahora con ICE”, dijo Puentes. Una de sus preocupaciones más inmediatas es el aumento del costo de vida. Sus tres hijos ya son adultos y ve las presiones económicas que enfrentan. “El costo de todo en este momento —de la comida, de la gasolina, de vivir—, personas que no han podido comprar una casa, personas que también tienen que pagar su renta. Es imposible pagar porque no es equivalente a lo que te están pagando como salario o a lo que cuesta la vida ahora”, dijo. Después de salir de las urnas, Puentes planeaba ir de compras al supermercado. Dijo que ahora conduce más lejos hasta una tienda menos costosa para hacer rendir su dinero. “Voy a comprar de manera inteligente”, dijo. “Y eso es algo que antes no teníamos que hacer”. “Dije que, si algún día puedo votar, votaré” Para Raúl Ortega Vázquez, de 65 años, votar es una responsabilidad arraigada en los valores que sus padres le inculcaron mientras crecía en Zacatecas, México. “Es un derecho que mis padres me inculcaron desde que era niño”, dijo en español. “Dije que, si algún día puedo votar, votaré”. Ortega Vázquez vive en Tucson desde 2000 y dijo que ha votado en todas las elecciones, incluidas las de medio término, desde que pudo hacerlo. El martes por la mañana regresó a su centro de votación habitual, donde ha emitido su voto durante años. Ex conserje del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson, Ortega Vázquez dijo que la educación es uno de los temas que constantemente lo lleva a las urnas. “Como fui conserje del TUSD, trato de venir a votar si hay algo bueno para el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson”, dijo. Se mantiene informado sobre las elecciones viendo televisión y leyendo los materiales de campaña que llegan por correo. También presta atención a las decisiones que toman los funcionarios electos y los jueces. Para quienes todavía están decidiendo si emitir su voto, Ortega Vázquez tenía un mensaje sencillo: acudir y hacer notar su presencia. “Es muy importante decirle a la comunidad que aquí estoy, presente”, dijo. Raul Ortega Vazquez Credit: Carolina Cuellar Cerrando el día A medida que se ponía el sol y el aire se volvía más frío, el grupo que estaba afuera de la biblioteca comenzó a recoger sus mesas y a tomarse fotografías para conmemorar el Día de las Elecciones. Eleonor Leon, de 57 años, y su hijo Enoch Spiro, de 27, salieron del centro de votación y se despidieron con la mano de los amigos reunidos afuera. Para la madre y el hijo, ambos artistas, las elecciones del martes fueron una oportunidad para defender a una comunidad a la que regresaron después de que el aumento de los costos de vivienda los obligara a salir de Tucson. Leon creció en el lado suroeste de Tucson y se mudó a South Tucson en junio de 2025. Salió para apoyar a Flagg y Aguirre. Su conexión con Flagg va más allá de la política. Leon dijo que Casa Maria, la organización sin fines de lucro donde Flagg ha trabajado durante mucho tiempo, ayudó a su familia cuando atravesaban dificultades económicas y trataban de recuperarse. “Quiero que la gente sepa que estoy aquí y que estoy tratando de hacer una diferencia”, dijo Leon. Leon anteriormente era propietaria de La Fashionista, un negocio del centro de Tucson que organizaba desfiles de moda y reunía a artistas locales. Dijo que las oportunidades para los artistas han disminuido con los años, lo que ha hecho cada vez más difícil mantenerse económicamente con su trabajo. Cesar Aguirre, Eleonor Leon, Enoch Spiro, Brian Flagg Los costos de vivienda también obligaron a la familia a salir de Tucson durante un tiempo. Spiro dijo que se mudaron a Benson en busca de una renta más económica antes de encontrar la manera de regresar. “En el momento en que pudimos encontrar cualquier tipo de otra vivienda que se abrió en Tucson, nos fuimos”, dijo Spiro. “Pero diría que el problema sigue existiendo”. Leon quiere que los funcionarios electos se concentren en la vivienda asequible, la seguridad pública y ayudar a las personas que enfrentan la falta de vivienda. También quiere que los residentes asuman un papel más activo en el mejoramiento de sus vecindarios. “¿Cómo ayudamos a estas personas a recuperarse en lugar de simplemente hablar de ellas?”, preguntó. Su hijo crea animaciones, cómics y pinturas. Spiro dijo que las elecciones fueron una oportunidad para expresar su frustración con el gobierno local. Quiere que los líderes hagan más para abordar la falta de vivienda y el costo de vida. Spiro también expresó su apoyo a Daniel Butierez, el candidato republicano al Congreso por el 7.º Distrito Congresional de Arizona. Dijo que el enfoque de Butierez sobre la falta de vivienda y las adicciones resonó con él, particularmente su énfasis en los servicios de salud mental y el tratamiento contra las drogas. “Butierez, creo que está más preocupado. Él realmente quiere que las personas vayan a centros de desintoxicación para dejar estas drogas”, dijo Spiro. La experiencia personal de Butierez con la falta de vivienda le da una perspectiva empática que Spiro considera que hace falta en el liderazgo local. “Creo que eso realmente lo hace aún más calificado para tratar de solucionar el problema”, dijo. A pesar de sus frustraciones, Leon dijo que cree que el cambio comienza con los vecinos ayudándose unos a otros, ya sea mediante el voluntariado, la limpieza de las calles o conectando a las personas con recursos. “Damos de nosotros mismos, de nuestro tiempo, hablando con personas a las que alguien ni siquiera les dice hola”, dijo. Su esperanza para las elecciones era sencilla. “Realmente me gustaría ver que, con nuestro voto de hoy, haya algún cambio, un cambio real: personas que realmente se preocupen”, dijo. Traducción: Beatriz Limón  The post Reñida contienda por concejo de South Tucson, 3 votos separan a 2 candidatos appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb1fab3c2f972e38c23e2 Arizona Democrats and Republicans reflect on power shift after ‘blue wave’ te 2026-11-04T22:30:18.675Z Arizona Democrats and Republicans reflect on power shift after ‘blue wave’ PHOENIX – It was a rough night for Arizona Republicans on Election Day. The top six statewide races are expected to all go blue, and the state Legislature could see a historic shift toward being majority Democrat, which hasn’t happened in decades. Democratic and Republican leaders in the Legislature are now navigating what this historic shift in control looks like and how they’ll target affordability, education and water as they enter a new political balance. The Associated Press called the Arizona governor, secretary of state and attorney general races for Democrats. The treasurer, superintendent of public instruction and state mine inspector races are also leaning blue. And the Democratic Party is poised to control the state House and Senate for the first time in 60 years, according to the Arizona Mirror. Results aren’t confirmed, and several federal and statewide races haven’t been called, but expectations point toward a “blue tsunami.” U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, who previously served in the state Legislature, told Cronkite News at a Democratic election watch party in Phoenix it’s been a “long time coming” for the Legislature to flip, but work in the state “needs to be done” if his party takes control in January. He said Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection could help the party with issues such as transporting and borrowing water. Attorney General Kris Mayes told Cronkite News at the watch party that she’s expecting to champion around “12 bills” if the majority does flip, including one focused on price gouging.  “We’re going to hold the ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) program accountable so that I don’t have to prosecute fraud in the (school) voucher program, and we’re going to hopefully pay our teachers what they deserve,” she said. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes also won his election and said Wednesday morning that conversations with the Legislature will continue on election security and access, and he’s “been beating the same drum for several years.”  He said, with the shift, he wants to see more productive sit-downs with legislators. “Our budget requests are not going to shift that much,” he said. “We’re going to continue to ask for the basic common sense, data-driven, research-backed requests that we have always made. I never asked for the moon. I always made reasonable asks.” State Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, whose district covers Leveen and parts of Phoenix, is currently the top Democrat in the Arizona House and possible future speaker of the house. He told Cronkite News at the watch party his priority is affordability, which is a message he said Arizona voters largely resonated with. “(The election outcome) is really a mandate from the people of the state of Arizona about how badly the Republicans have run this state,” he said. Sen. Priya Sundareshan, who sits in the Arizona Senate as its minority leader, also said at the Democratic watch party they will focus on workers and the promise that “people are in charge.” “At the end of the day, this fight is about something bigger than any one candidate or any one election,” she said. “We are going to respect working families, and we are going to respect regular, everyday Arizonans who deserve to have a voice at the Capitol and policies that reflect them.” After the first results were published on election night, Republican Sen. Warren Petersen, the current president of the Arizona Senate, said Arizona “will be California in six months” if the GOP lost control.  He said Democrats have less in-fighting than Republicans in the Arizona Legislature, and the party would “get stuff done” with a majority. “Your Legislature has been the red wall keeping Arizona from turning into California for the last four years,” he said. Petersen also ran for attorney general this election, and lost to Mayes, according to the Associated Press. He said he’s never lost a race before, and it’s “new territory” for him. Republican Sen. John Kavanagh, the current majority leader in the Arizona Senate, told Cronkite News Wednesday that with a potential super majority in both the House and the Senate, as well as the governor’s office, Democrats “don’t need our cooperation.” He said he expects to see them undo deregulation bills and “30 years of conservative legislating.” “I don’t think the voters realize how dangerous it is to give the Democrat Party control of both chambers and the governor’s office, especially in today’s political environment, where both parties are far more left and right than the general public,” he said. “They’re going to have buyer’s remorse.” Cronkite News journalists Noah Flug, Senna James and Nico Lehocky contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb1f1b3c2f972e38c23a8 Commentary: Arizona Democrats’ big night brings bigger expectations te 2026-11-04T22:30:09.916Z Commentary: Arizona Democrats’ big night brings bigger expectations A mariachi bands plays at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party on Nov. 3, 2026 in Phoenix. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) It’s indeed a beautiful, sunny Blue Day in Arizona, and for those of us tired of MAGA’s exclusionary politics, Wednesday morning felt a lot brighter. I knew voters were angry. But I didn’t predict the magnitude of the rebuke, which makes the Democratic sweep across the nation — and particularly in Arizona — all the sweeter. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE This is why many are celebrating. Gov. Katie Hobbs breezed through to a second term and Democrats will take control of both chambers of the Legislature. As of Wednesday morning, KTAR reported Democratic leads in races for 20 Senate seats and 37 House seats. Ballots are still being counted but there’s confidence final results will cement Democratic control. That means Arizona will have its first Democratic trifecta — the Governor’s Office, state House of Representatives and state Senate — since 1966. That’s not just a political statement. It’s a real chance to move from blocking an agenda to building and executing one. The shift is monumental. Democrats led Republican-held legislative seats in places including Scottsdale, Chandler, Peoria and Gilbert, according to the Arizona Mirror’s election-night reporting. To me, that’s more than a lucky break. It’s voters asking for a different kind of state government. So, inevitably, I must ask: What will Democrats do with that power to make life better for the people who put them there? Hobbs won’t have to rely solely on her veto pen. She now will have her own party running the Legislature. In other words, they now have a bigger obligation to deliver. Democrats don’t need to invent an agenda from scratch. In her budget proposal earlier this year, Hobbs called for more affordable housing, help with utility bills and tighter oversight of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the state’s school voucher program that’s still out of control. They can start picking up the pieces there. A Democratic Legislature could work with her to put those priorities into budget bills. They can put a lot more money into housing assistance, for instance, and impose income limits on voucher eligibility to trim costs. Hobbs hasn’t been able to rein in voucher spending, thanks to Republicans who refused to entertain even the slightest reforms to the program.  As part of that, I want Democrats to explain how their choices will help teachers stay in classrooms and give students what they need. And, no, Hobbs won’t get to do whatever she wants. But winning the majority in both chambers gives her the best chance to execute her agenda. So, in the coming days, I want to hear more than victory talk from Hobbs and the Democrats. I want a plan for the next two years, when lawmakers will be back on the ballot. Tell us what changes for the parent trying to keep a roof over their head. For the teacher deciding whether to stay. For the family choosing which bill can wait. Those are the people I want at the center of this new Blue Wave. Not the party leaders. Not the donors. Not the folks already lining up to claim credit. So, yes, let’s celebrate this new and beautiful Blue Wave. But the sweetest rebuke to MAGA won’t be the election-night scoreboard. It will be the Arizona state government that makes the lives of ordinary residents better. Democrats are finally getting their chance. Now they need to earn it. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb1efb3c2f972e38c2387 Canadian mother and daughter dead after suspected grizzly bear attack on hiking trail te 2026-11-04T22:30:07.898Z Canadian mother and daughter dead after suspected grizzly bear attack on hiking trail A Canadian woman and her daughter were killed in a suspected grizzly bear attack over the weekend while hiking on a trail near their home, according to authorities. Jennifer Balcarras, 48, an art therapist, and her daughter, Selah Reed, 20, went missing Saturday after going for a walk on the Snooka West Trail, just minutes from their home in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Loved ones grew concerned when Balcarras failed to show up for a scheduled online meet-up on Saturday, her brother, Matt Balcarras, told the Vancouver Sun. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO NOT GETTING MAULED BY A BEAR WHILE HIKING OR CAMPING THIS SUMMER After failing to reach the pair, relatives asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to perform a welfare check on Sunday morning. Authorities discovered Balcarras' vehicle parked at the trailhead. Her body was recovered Monday, and search teams found Reed's body on Tuesday. GRIZZLY BEAR MAULS HIKER, DRAGS HIM DOZENS OF FEET ON GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TRAIL "There was evidence to suggest a bear may have been involved," Jeff Tyre, an inspector with the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service, said in a video update posted to social media. Tyre noted that officers were actively working to "locate and capture any bears involved" and said it was not immediately clear if more than one animal was responsible. HIDDEN DANGER AT POPULAR US NATIONAL PARK FORCES TRAIL CLOSURES AS BEAR SIGHTINGS CLIMB "Any captured bear will be assessed," conservation officials added in a statement. "If it is determined to have been involved in the attack, it will be dispatched in accordance with provincial human-wildlife conflict response guidelines to protect public safety." Matt Balcarras expressed shock over the location of the attack, emphasizing that his sister and niece were experienced in the region. "They were not naive city folks," he said. "They were strong women living the life." The tragic encounter came less than a year after a grizzly bear injured 11 people, including fourth- and fifth-grade students, during a school field trip near Bella Coola. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebb1ecb3c2f972e38c2375 His Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith te 2026-11-04T22:30:04.191Z His Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith Abdul El-Sayed’s election to the Senate is significant not because he shares their religion, Muslim Americans said, but because he prioritizes issues that many voters care about. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaf98840cbbe9c9982cc6 Craig Carton says Alabama is 'screwing everybody else' after Crimson Tide land at No. 5 in rankings te 2026-11-04T22:20:08.776Z Craig Carton says Alabama is 'screwing everybody else' after Crimson Tide land at No. 5 in rankings The first College Football Playoff rankings dropped Tuesday night, and right on cue, the committee gave college football fans plenty to be mad about. Alabama somehow checked in at No. 5 while Tennessee got parked down at No. 13. Keep in mind this is just two weeks after the Vols handled the Tide head-to-head. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Craig Carton wasn't having any of the committee's nonsense Wednesday's The Craig Carton Show. "Question, question, question. Question on the floor. How is Alabama ranked fifth when Tennessee is ranked 13th? Inquiring minds want to know," Carton said. "They played each other two weeks ago. Tennessee beat them by 16 points." COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS: MIAMI TAKES TOP SPOT, INDIANA CRACKS TOP FIVE IN FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE It is a fair question that has very little to do with hyping up Knoxville. Carton pointed out that Tennessee has its own flaws and probably does not belong anywhere near the top five right now. But when both programs sit at two losses, common sense suggests the team that won on the field should have the advantage. TENNESSEE DOMINATES AS ALABAMA SUFFERS FIRST BACK-TO-BACK REGULAR-SEASON LOSSES IN NEARLY TWO DECADES "Now, I'm not saying Tennessee should be a top-five program right now. They shouldn't be," he noted. "But how does Alabama, with two losses, get ranked eight spots ahead of Tennessee when they just lost to Tennessee head-to-head? " That gets to the heart of what actually frustrates people about this process. Head-to-head is not just another metric on a piece of paper, it is the only piece of evidence that was decided by the players on the field. YES, ALABAMA'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKING IS ABSURD, BUT ONE TEAM GOT ROYALLY SCREWED BY THE COMMITTEE "Isn't head-to-head, shouldn't head-to-head, unless you're a porn star, of course, shouldn't head-to-head be the number one deciding factor when figuring out which team should be over another team? " he asked. "Then you can, of course, get into strength of schedule, the opponents, and all the other nonsense. They played against each other. I watched the game. Tennessee dominated Alabama." Yet whenever Alabama drops a couple of games, the committee seems to look for every possible reason to keep the Crimson Tide near the top. "And yet, here we are, like we always are, currying favor with the Crimson Tide," Carton pointed out. "You know, the only good thing about Alabama, not the, uh, is that a state in Alabama? It is. I'm pretty sure it's a state," he said. "The only good thing about Alabama, not the state, because I think it's a wonderful state, but the college, are those hot sorority videos that come out every September and October. You know the ones, 150 girls standing on the front porch of an old plantation house ... I love it. I love it, man. But Tennessee's got the same thing there, too." Viral videos aside, the bottom line comes down to football, and Carton finished by giving Alabama fans a dose of reality. CFP RANKINGS: NOTRE DAME FACES SUDDEN DEATH, SEC FEELING GOOD, AND BIG TEN CLOSE TO HITTING THE PANIC BUTTON "And I've got to tell you this, I'm not saying that Tennessee got screwed, but I'm saying that Alabama's screwing everybody else," he concluded. "And Alabama is not winning a national title this year, and they should not. Sorry, Crimson Tide fans. Roll Tide. You should not be No. 5 in these first official rankings when it comes to football." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaf97840cbbe9c9982cbd MICHAEL RUIZ: Video shows polling place attack on Turning Point member, poet arrested te 2026-11-04T22:20:07.279Z MICHAEL RUIZ: Video shows polling place attack on Turning Point member, poet arrested New Hampshire police have arrested a 70-year-old poet after he allegedly slapped a Turning Point Action member in the face outside a Laconia elementary school where voters were casting ballots yesterday. The Laconia Police Department said officers arrested the suspect, identified as Stephen Redic, around 8 a.m. Wednesday on charges of simple assault, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation. "We're not familiar with him, meaning we've had no prior contacts," Laconia Police Chief Matthew Canfield told Fox News Digital Wednesday. DEMOCRATIC STUDENT GROUP TO PROTEST CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL AT CAMPUS WHERE HE WAS KILLED In a press release, Laconia police said Redic approached the Turning Point tent as he was leaving and wanted "to read a poem about rich people." The poem isn't included in viral video of the incident, which shows the victim attempting to debate as Redic raises his voice and grows increasingly angry. Video of the incident shows the increasingly agitated older man shouting at the victim before giving him the middle finger, slapping him across the face and walking away. UTAH STUDENT CITED AFTER PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH COLLEGE REPUBLICAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA "You sit there and dare to look me in the face and say I don't know anything?" the man identified as Redic says, his voice growing hoarse before he shoves his finger in the victim's face. "That's what I know," he says, before backhanding him. CHARLIE KIRK'S FAMILY ALLEGES UVU KNEW OF ROOFTOP SECURITY RISK BEFORE HIS ASSASSINATION: LEGAL FILING A few moments later, he adds, "f--- that s---," as he storms away. People off-camera discuss calling the police. Onlookers were audibly surprised. SEND US A TIP Turning Point described the victim as an 18-year-old. Redic published a book of poems in 2023 called "Tying My Shoes." In it, he boasted of meeting every U.S. president since Dwight D. Eisenhower. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He's due in court on Dec. 10 for an arraignment. It was not immediately clear whether he'd obtained a lawyer as of Wednesday afternoon. He did not immediately respond to an attempt to reach him. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The slap comes 14 months after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University under a similar tent. He founded both Turning Point USA and its affiliate, Turning Point Action. His accused killer, Tyler Robinson, is due in court Monday for a hearing that could see a trial date set. He has pleaded not guilty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaf95840cbbe9c9982cb4 Florida congressman diagnoses GOP's blue tsunami losses: 'We failed to make them think we cared about them' te 2026-11-04T22:20:05.816Z Florida congressman diagnoses GOP's blue tsunami losses: 'We failed to make them think we cared about them' As Republicans sift through the wreckage of a devastating election night that handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress by large margins, one Florida Republican who bucked the national trend says the GOP fundamentally misread the electorate. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Congressman Randy Fine — who expanded his own winning margin by five points despite the national backlash — offered a candid assessment of his party's shortcomings and warned that Republicans must now prepare for an "ugly two years" battling Democrats over immigration and other contentious issues. While Republicans held their ground in Florida, winning the governor's mansion, the Senate race, and maintaining their 20-8 edge in the US House, nationally the GOP got crushed under the weight of a blue tsunami. ILHAN OMAR HIT WITH EXPULSION THREAT AS GOP LAWMAKER VOWS TO BOOT HER FROM CONGRESS OVER DOJ PROBE Congressman Fine presents no easy answer to the GOP's divergence in fortunes between Florida and the rest of the country: "You know, I think that's a hard question to answer. What I would say, I can speak to my race, and I'm actually one of the few Republicans in the country whose margin increased from my last election. I won my special election after having $14 million spent against me. I won it by 14 points. I won last night by 19 points. And so what I can tell you is what worked for me. "My constituents want a fighter, someone who says what they believe. They know it's not driven by polls or anything else and fights for them, whether it's fighting for their constituent service issue or fighting on illegal immigration or fighting to bring money to the district. And that's why I went up so much. I took my race seriously because I knew the winds were against us. "And so, Florida, I think just people know how good we have it and they don't want to screw up the state. I think that's why we won all 20 of these races." Fine refuses to single out anyone in GOP leadership for the electoral outcome, and believes the Republicans must approach each election cycle as a unified team: "Well, look, I'm not a finger pointer, but what I would say is this. We're a team and the team lost. And so then the whole team bears responsibility and that includes me. I mean, while I did well, my team lost and and I'm not going to be here pointing the fingers at anybody. FROM CAMPUS RADICALS TO BEIJING'S AI SABOTAGE: REP RANDY FINE SAYS 'US FIGHTING TO SAVE WESTERN CIVILIZATION' "I think that what we did is we failed to understand what the American people wanted. I think we failed to make them think we cared about them. Now, I didn't fail in my district, but I think nationally people came to believe that we weren't interested in them and that's wrong. "We were, but we failed to communicate, it and maybe that's part of my special sauce is I know how to communicate better than many of these people." With Democrats firmly in control of both chambers of Congress, Fine anticipates two years of playing defense, and a continuous fight to explain why Democrats' policies will be harmful to the country: "I don't know that we're going to push the agenda. I think what we're going to be is we're going to be on defense. We're going to have to fight back. And you know, as my father told me this morning, he goes, 'Randy, you've been a fighter your whole life. You were built for the fight.' "So we're going to be having to fight against stupid policies that they will be pushing. And it's going to be an ugly two years, but we're gonna have to explain why all of the things that they said they would do during the campaign are so bad. We obviously didn't succeed in doing that. But as they put those policies forward, we're going to have to make the argument for why they would damage America." Immigration is the single issue that Fine identifies as having the greatest potential to harm the country: "I think they will seek to reopen the border and allow illegals to flood in. I think they will seek mass amnesty, rewarding all of the illegals that are here. And I think they will stop any requirement for people who come to this country to assimilate. They believe in the ‘third worldification’ of America. And that's going to be the number one thing we have to fight back against." Florida and Texas painted a particularly stark contrast in electoral outcomes. Fine suggests the Sunshine state GOP was better prepared to face headwinds: "Well, I think maybe our candidates at the top of the ticket were better. You know, Byron Donalds is an incredible spokesman for the conservative movement. Ashley Moody is a multiple-time winner statewide. And I think Texas allowed itself to slide on a lot of these things. "They had a big influx of illegal immigrants. And they also really didn't fight back against the Islamification of their state in a way that we have in Florida. Demographics are destiny. And I think, to some degree, Texas was overtaken by that yesterday." Fine has long been an outspoken critic of Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, and believes he represents a danger to the country: "Of all the races last night, that one breaks my heart the most. I mean, someone who literally supports Muslim terror, someone whose family is embedded in so many aspects of Muslim terror. Someone who's really a danger to this country being elected to the United States Senate. It's an unspeakably horrible thing, a historically bad thing. Someone who doesn't support the United States. Someone who supports the Muslim Brotherhood. "It breaks my heart. I'm not from Michigan, I don't know what they were thinking, but it's a terrible, terrible, terrible day. Look today for me has been a hard day. You know I won my election last night, I was super excited. My margin went up. It's unheard of in this cycle and so I'm super excited, then I watched the bottom fall out of the election results and realized so many good people lost today. "So it's a challenging day for me, the high of winning so decisively with the low of realizing the battle that we have ahead of us, but God puts us where he wants us to be and I'm a fighter and I am ready for the fight." Finally, as it appears that either Jim Jordan or Steve Scalise is likely to be the next House Minority Leader, Fine declined to weigh in: "No, I mean, these are discussions. I've not spoken with either Scalise or Jordan at this point. They've got a lot of phone calls to make, and we'll get to that when we get to that. But it won't be Mike Johnson. He's taken himself out of consideration." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaf92840cbbe9c9982c7c Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month te 2026-11-04T22:20:02.733Z Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month While it's not yet clear what kind of product the smart phone startup is cooking up, Nothing's CEO said that product is designed to leverage AI for productivity gains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebad42840cbbe9c9982b92 Voters in 8 states approve citizenship, ID measures for elections te 2026-11-04T22:10:10.406Z Voters in 8 states approve citizenship, ID measures for elections Key Points: Eight states approved ballot measures tightening various voting requirements Noncitizen voting prohibitions were passed in five states Voter identification amendments were approved in three states Voters in eight states approved ballot measures Tuesday tightening voting requirements, while three other measures failed. Prohibitions on noncitizens voting were approved handily in Alaska(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab), Arkansas(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab), Kansas(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab), South Dakota(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) and West Virginia(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab), where support nearly reached 80%. All but Alaska’s were constitutional amendments. None of those states currently allow noncitizens to vote, and research has shown (opens brookings.edu in a new tab) that noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare. But supporters said it would further secure elections. West Virginia Sen. Patricia Rucker, a naturalized citizen from Venezuela who sponsored the resolution that put the constitutional amendment on the ballot, said it was important to enshrine that requirement in the constitution. “We are agreeing that it does matter that you are a U.S. citizen, that you do have allegiance to this country,” the Republican said in an interview Wednesday. Voter ID constitutional amendments passed Tuesday in Nevada (opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab), North Carolina (opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) and Ohio (opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab). Oklahoma(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) voters passed a voter ID constitutional amendment in August. Outgoing Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, called the vote “a win for election integrity.” Ohio’s vote enshrines an existing voter ID law in the state constitution. Read more: Constitutional photo ID requirement sails to victory Arizona(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) and California(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) voters rejected constitutional amendments that blended noncitizen voting and voter ID. “California voters saw it for what it was, which was an attempt to disenfranchise voters in this state,” David Trujillo, executive director of ACLU California Action, told(opens calmatters.org in a new tab) CalMatters. Voters also rejected a Colorado(opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) ballot measure that would have required a voter ID number for mail-in ballots. Colorado is one of eight states (opens ncsl.org in a new tab) that hold all-mail elections. Tuesday’s results extended a multi-year winning streak for proponents of state bans on noncitizen voting, which federal elections already prohibit. U.S. citizenship is also required to vote in state elections, although not all state constitutions make that explicit. Some localities in California, Maryland, and Vermont, as well as Washington, D.C., allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Chicago’s local school council elections also allow noncitizens to vote. For several years, the group Americans for Citizen Voting(opens onlycitizens.vote in a new tab) has backed state constitutional amendments to explicitly limit voting to U.S. citizens in all elections. “Today’s election was about a lot of issues for a lot of people, but Citizen Only Voting was a consistent winner across the country regardless of what else or who else was on the ballot,” Paul Jacob, chairman of Americans for Citizen Voting, said in a statement(opens onlycitizens.vote in a new tab). Tuesday’s results bring the number of states that have approved noncitizen voting bans since 2018 to 20, according to (opens ballotpedia.org in a new tab) Ballotpedia. Most passed by wide margins. Ballotpedia’s tracking found that nine measures have been passed since 1991 that allow or expand noncitizen voting in local elections. President Donald Trump has long alleged that noncitizen voting is a problem. In the lead-up to the midterm elections, the Department of Justice unsuccessfully sought to set aside ballots from more than 20,000 California voters on the grounds that they might be noncitizens. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat who won re-election Tuesday, called the claims “baseless.” The post Voters in 8 states approve citizenship, ID measures for elections first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebad40840cbbe9c9982b52 Man allegedly held teen captive in basement, forced her to remove braces with pliers after Snapchat meeting te 2026-11-04T22:10:08.012Z Man allegedly held teen captive in basement, forced her to remove braces with pliers after Snapchat meeting The missing Utah teenager found alive in Oregon nearly 18 months after her disappearance was allegedly beaten repeatedly and forced to remove her braces with pliers to hide her identity, according to disturbing new details in the case. Kylie Arellano, now 17, had vanished from Garden City, Utah, on May 29, 2025, when she was 15. Federal authorities have now charged a 39-year-old man in connection with her alleged captivity. In court documents seen by Fox News Digital, Adam Hunter Harmel allegedly became "very violent and aggressive, often hitting" the teen and further forced her to remove her braces with pliers so that she could not be identified. MISSING UTAH TEEN KYLIE ARELLANO FOUND SAFE IN OREGON AFTER 500-DAY SEARCH The federal complaint also paints a chilling picture of captivity inside Harmel's home, where Harmel allegedly confined the teenager to the basement, where the two shared a bed. To prevent her from escaping, the complaint states that Harmel also "kept a knife under his pillow and made MV [minor victim] sleep against the wall." Investigators said Harmel had expressed a desire to start a family with the teenager, stated that he was interested in minors and repeatedly sexually assaulted her in 2025 and 2026, according to the complaint. Harmel allegedly transported Arellano across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. 12-YEAR-OLD NORTH CAROLINA GIRL ESCAPES ALLEGED KIDNAPPER AFTER BEING FORCED INTO TRUCK The criminal complaint, filed Nov. 2 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, also outlines a timeline of alleged grooming, isolation and abuse. For more than 500 days, Arellano's mother held out hope after finding her daughter's jacket discarded in the driveway and her phone turned off. That wait ended Nov. 1, when law enforcement rescued the teenager from a home in Oregon following a tip from the parent of another player of the online game "Among Us." According to an affidavit written by FBI Special Agent Andrea Elder, Arellano's family first reported in 2025 that she had been groomed online, with communications beginning on gaming platforms before moving to other social media apps. According to a law enforcement source, the suspect allegedly met the teenager on Snapchat before her disappearance. JILLIAN MICHAELS URGES PARENTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST BIG TECH'S 'ADDICTIVE' GRIP ON KIDS Authorities allege that in May 2025, Harmel met the teenager online, claimed he had a disability involving his "messed up" hips and offered her money to travel to Oregon. Harmel drove from Oregon to Perry, Utah, to pick her up on or about May 29, 2025. Immediately after she entered the vehicle, according to the complaint, Harmel threw her phone into a river in Logan Canyon, drove her to his home in Huntington, Oregon, and told her she was not allowed to leave. A housemate living at the home told the FBI that Harmel claimed he had brought home a "new girlfriend" from Utah. The housemate said they did not see the teenager until approximately two months after her arrival, when she ran back into the basement. According to the complaint, Harmel provided Arellano with a phone that lacked cellular data capabilities, limiting her internet access to Wi-Fi. FRANCE BECOMES FIRST EU NATION TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 Her path to freedom began in mid-October 2026, when she connected with another minor while playing "Among Us." After moving their conversation to another social media app, Arellano revealed her real identity and told the minor she was being held against her will at a man's home in Oregon. She also said she thought police were no longer looking for her. Her mother contacted the FBI, which monitored a Nov. 1 video call with Arellano during which she showed investigators the knife Harmel kept and other evidence corroborating her claims. That same day, Oregon State Police and federal agents rescued the teenager and took her for medical treatment. A search of Harmel's residence uncovered knives, BB guns and sexual lubricant, according to the complaint. Harmel was arrested during a traffic stop in Ontario, Oregon. Harmel was scheduled to make his initial appearance in federal court Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebad3d840cbbe9c9982b41 Democrats eye inquiries into Trump actions on energy, public land. te 2026-11-04T22:10:05.230Z Democrats eye inquiries into Trump actions on energy, public land. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebad3b840cbbe9c9982b1e What a Free Hotel Night Really Costs in Points: Comparing Rewards Programs te 2026-11-04T22:10:03.428Z What a Free Hotel Night Really Costs in Points: Comparing Rewards Programs Hotel points vary widely by program, value and availability; compare programs before choosing where to earn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaaf4840cbbe9c9982ac7 The Trump factor: How poor approval of the president impacted key Arizona campaigns te 2026-11-04T22:00:20.477Z The Trump factor: How poor approval of the president impacted key Arizona campaigns WASHINGTON – Local analysts say diminished public approval of President Donald Trump led to sweeping Democratic midterm election wins across the state of Arizona, where some Republican candidates leaned into their MAGA affiliation, while others distanced themselves.  “I think it’s fair to say that the president, with his unpopularity, contributed significantly to the change in governance,” Stan Barnes, a political consultant and former Republican state lawmaker, said. “It’s a solid line. It’s not a dotted line.” Tuesday’s election flipped control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. In Arizona’s first and sixth congressional districts, both closely watched swing races, seats were on course to flip from Republican to Democrat Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon Congressional District 2 had not been called, as Republican incumbent Rep. Eli Crane and Democratic candidate Jonathan Nez competed with a razor-thin margin.  Democrats saw victories across Arizona state office races. Trump-endorsed Republicans lost to Democratic incumbents in the governor, attorney general and secretary of state offices. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, said that a Trump endorsement certainly did not help her opponent, Warren Peterson.  “That’s the same guy that is hurting Arizonans,” Mayes said about Trump to Cronkite News at an election party Tuesday night. “We’ve had to file 52 lawsuits against him, and we’ve won 83% of those lawsuits (and) saved Arizonans $2.3 billion. What Arizonans want is sanity. They want lawfulness.”  Eleven of Trump’s 22 gubernatorial endorsements have lost their races across the U.S., with Alaska undecided as of Wednesday morning.  During an October rally in Bullhead City, Trump told a crowd of supporters to vote as if he were on the ballot.   Samara Klar, a professor at the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy, said his remarks probably didn’t help the Republican candidates he showed up to endorse.  She said in Arizona, a state with more registered Republicans than Democrats, Republicans should do fairly well, but still the state saw multiple Democratic victories over the past two years.  Klar said this phenomenon suggests that “Donald Trump, and the low approval rating in particular of Donald Trump, are dragging down Republican candidates.” The party of the sitting president has lost seats in the House in all but three of the midterm elections from 1934 to 2022.  Trump drew attention to this trend in a speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool the day before the midterm election that flipped both the House and Senate. “For some reason the sitting president doesn’t win the midterms, but we gave this a very strong shot,” he said. In Trump’s first term, Republicans lost 41 seats in the House. During former President Barack Obama’s first term, Democrats lost 63.  “Voters will punish the party that they perceive to be in power if things aren’t going well. And for a number of voters, things are not going well,” said Barnes, an Arizona political consultant. Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson said Arizona voters have been watching the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants. And in those counties with large veteran populations, they’ve been concerned with America’s war with Iran.  “The immigration enforcement we saw happening locally and nationally, was when the glass broke for Republican candidates,” Pearson said. “And then it shattered through the rest of this economic upheaval.” The president had a near career-low approval rating at 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos November poll. In the same poll, 50% of respondents said cost of living would be the single most important factor in deciding who to vote for in the congressional election.  Voters’ rebuke of Trump shows they “no longer see him as a quality candidate running a competent party,” she said.   In a post on X Wednesday morning, Vice President JD Vance dismissed any theories that the large Republican loss could be attributed to low voter turnout, and directly attributed the election results to the war on Iran.  “To the people who are pissed off and want to say, ‘I told you so’: you’re right, you did tell us so. Take that energy into electing Republicans who share your worldview,” Vance wrote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called out what he characterized as the Republicans’ missed opportunity to create the change voters asked for in 2024.  “Republican eyes were so glued to Trump’s Truth social feed that they missed the truth, staring them dead in the face. Americans hate the direction our country is going in right now,” Schumer said in a speech following the midterms. In the Arizona gubernatorial primary, Republican candidate and U.S. Rep. David Schweikert cautioned that Biggs, a vocal Trump supporter, could not align with the Independent voters needed to take the primary.  In a primary debate, Schweikert, who lost the primary by a wide margin, said Biggs was “wholly owned by Turning Point,” the organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk. KJZZ reported that Biggs’s campaign replaced “Trump endorsed” in a logo with the name of his running mate. A spokesperson told KJZZ the endorsement no longer fit in the logo when the campaign decided to add the running mate’s name.  Still, moving into the general election, Biggs kept Trump at the top of his list of endorsements on his campaign website, and spoke at the president’s rally in Bullhead City. Jason Rose, a Republican political consultant in Arizona, said that for candidates with a long track record of MAGA messaging, it would not have been possible for them to sway voters by changing their tune ahead of election day.  “In a swing state like Arizona, losing your authenticity can be the … kiss of death,” Rose said. Still, Rose said, in a wave year, candidates who remained consistent in their messaging will also get “washed out to shore” with the losing party.  Republican incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s sixth congressional district was losing Wednesday afternoon, with 80% of votes counted according to the AP, showing that even positioning away from Trump was not enough for many voters. Ciscomani branded himself as a bipartisan lawmaker throughout the election, and did not mention his Trump endorsement on his campaign website.  He was not among the candidates who attended Trump’s Bullhead City rally, and neither was Jay Feely, the Republican candidate in the first congressional district, a swing seat. Feely was losing by 7.2 points with 85% of votes counted on Wednesday afternoon, according to the AP’s estimates. Political opponents and left-leaning interest groups campaigned hard against both candidates’ alignment with Trump and his policies.  JoAnna Mendoza, Ciscomani’s Democratic challenger, posted Friday on Facebook that Ciscomani and “his rubber-stamp friends have had every chance to stand up to this Administration, on healthcare, on SNAP, on the Iran war with no plan. They haven’t.” Rose noted a football-themed ad attacking Feely, a former NFL player, which he said ran locally during sports broadcasts. One ad branded Feely as a “pro-MAGA” candidate who would “fight for Trump.” Rose said this showed Feely’s opposition “trying to peel off the marginal voters,” among an audience that’s typically solidly red.  Gina Swoboda, who chaired the Arizona Republican party from January 2024 to January 2026 and lost the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State, told Politico Tuesday morning that the “coalition that we built under Trump” is nonexistent now.  Trump told the New York Times he would accept the results of the midterms, and said the blue wave was because he was not the one on ballots across the country.   Klar said the national political environment going into the midterms was bad for any Republican candidate.  “The war in Iran, tariffs, diesel prices, fertilizer prices, gas prices, grocery prices … These are the exact issues that the Republicans had said that they would help solve when they came to power in 2024,” Klar said.  Cronkite News reporter George Headley contributed to this reporting in Phoenix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaaeb840cbbe9c9982a75 Vance courting disgruntled Trump voters to form ‘new right’ alliance after Republican bloodbath, sources say te 2026-11-04T22:00:11.824Z Vance courting disgruntled Trump voters to form ‘new right’ alliance after Republican bloodbath, sources say EXCLUSIVE: Vice President JD Vance is seeking to a forge new alliance with disaffected Trump voters ahead of the 2028 election cycle, Fox News Digital has learned. Vance took control of his own messaging Wednesday morning in the wake of a brutal Republican midterm beatdown, breaking with President Donald Trump on foreign policy and America's relationship with Israel. A source familiar with post-election happenings told Fox News Digital that there was a White House meeting Wednesday morning aimed at aligning the entire administration officials on post-midterm messaging. After that huddle, the vice president posted a lengthy admonishment to X where he squarely blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's losses in the 2026 midterms. Trump made a similar claim after calling into Fox News during Tuesday night's election coverage, saying the upsets were "partly" due to the Iran war. VANCE'S SCATHING IRAN WAR POSTMORTEM PUTS POTENTIAL 2028 GOP SHOWDOWN IN FOCUS: 'EVERYONE KNOWS WHY' "The reason we lost is the war," Vance's post said. "The president himself said so last night." "If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest," he went on. "But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there." In the post, Vance, said a pollster and "one of the smartest people I know in politics" laid out four tasks that would bring voters back to the GOP — end the war in Iran, focus on the cost of living and inflation, put America first, and "change our relationship with Israel." JD VANCE DECLINES TO ENDORSE NETANYAHU DESPITE TRUMP'S STRONG BACKING The official said that the four tasks are Vance's rallying cry to the "new right," broadly defined as a coalition of Republicans that aligns with Trump’s original "America First" movement — staying out of foreign conflicts, making America an affordable place for Americans to raise families, and closing the borders. But those voters, the source said, also believes that Trump is too aligned with Israel on foreign policy matters. Among some on the political right, the war in Iran is intrinsically tied to Israel's influence in the Middle East, and Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. TRUMP TOLD DONORS 'WE NEED TO ELECT JD,' SOURCE CONFIRMS, AS HE WEIGHS VANCE OR RUBIO IN 2028 The official made it clear that Vance’s message is not a separation from Trump, à la former Vice President Mike Pence who denounced Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the capitol. Rather, they said, he is aiming to send a clear message to Republicans who support Trump and disagree with or feel betrayed by his foreign policy. And that message is: "Vance is our guy." The White House did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment at time of publication on the meeting or Vance's post-election messaging. The vice president has not strayed much from Trump and the White House's preferred messaging for the past two years — thought he has been one of the few voicing expressing concern over the ongoing war in Iran. Despite his friendship with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, reports and comments from the vice president himself have expressed how his stance on the Iran conflict differs. Trump acknowledged earlier this year that Vance was "maybe less enthusiastic" about attacking Iran from the jump. TRUMP 'COULDN'T TRANSFER THE LOVE' OF HIS SUPPORTERS TO OTHER REPUBLICANS AMID HISTORIC MIDTERM LOSS Vance is widely considered a top GOP presidential candidate in 2028 — along with Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio. So far, Democrats stand at 54 Senate seats to Republicans' 44, after sweeping wins in typically red Texas, ruby-red Kansas and other Republican strongholds like South Carolina. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS Votes are still being counted into Wednesday in a tight race in Alaska, that could see Democrats winning yet another seat in the Senate and widening their majority over the GOP. The outcome of the midterms could have massive implications for the 2028 election, and Republicans are grappling now with how to face one of their biggest-ever challenges in trying to flip back the upper chamber despite a widened gap throwing them deep into a minority in January. Needing only 218 to control the House, Democrats on Wednesday afternoon had won 237 seats, with more projected to filter in as ballots are counted and races are called. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaae8840cbbe9c9982a66 Trump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’ te 2026-11-04T22:00:08.090Z Trump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’ His party just suffered a drubbing unseen in decades. But the president, leading a tour of his ballroom project, was placid and eager to wax on about construction instead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaae6840cbbe9c9982a5d Susan Collins Finally Falls to an Election Foe: Donald Trump te 2026-11-04T22:00:06.417Z Susan Collins Finally Falls to an Election Foe: Donald Trump The Maine Republican survived tough cycles in the past even as the political ground shifted underneath her. But the anti-Trump fever in her state doomed her this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aebaae4840cbbe9c9982a2e Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says te 2026-11-04T22:00:04.012Z Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only 4 people booked a ride using an AI agent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba89a840cbbe9c998285a John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop te 2026-11-04T21:50:18.906Z John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop Despite sharing a name with The Duke, John Wayne Dean Suddarth did not ride off into the sunset Tuesday. Instead, he took a ride in the back of a police car.   The 40-year-old was arrested around 12:48 a.m. Nov. 3 near Alan Stephens Parkway and Tara Lane in what began as a traffic stop. His vehicle registration had expired nine months earlier, according to a probable cause statement.   When officers stopped Suddarth, he consented to a search that led to them finding drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle.   Police said they found a silver container on the driver’s side floorboard containing two small bags filled with a white powder and a “tooter straw.” Officers found an additional tooter straw and a used glass pipe under the driver’s seat, according to the probable cause statement.   The white powder from one of the bags tested positive for methamphetamine, according to officers.   Suddarth was arrested on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia.  The post John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba892840cbbe9c9982824 Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to 'take care of business' after midterm wins te 2026-11-04T21:50:10.999Z Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to 'take care of business' after midterm wins "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg warned Democrats on Wednesday after they regained control of both chambers of Congress that they need to "take care of business." "A note to the Democrats, we put you in to take care of business. We don’t want to know what your back-biting fighting is, we don’t want to hear it. You can kvetch at each other after you take care of the people’s business," Goldberg said. Democrats recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, riding a massive blue wave that will give them control of both chambers in January 2027. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE The co-hosts also interviewed Democratic Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico during the show, after he flipped a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat. Talarico told the co-hosts that he wanted to work with President Donald Trump to provide some "affordability crisis relief" to Texans, suggesting a suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes. "I want to work with both parties, I want to work with President Trump to try to provide some relief to working Texans in the middle of this affordability crisis," he said. "I think we could suspend the federal gas tax and the federal diesel tax. That would provide some immediate relief at the pump for working families. Everybody, when you fill up your tank, you are paying a hidden tax, and this federal gas tax, if we suspend it, it could drop the price of gas by 18 cents a gallon immediately."  "And I know that’s not everything, we’re not going to be able to get the prices lower until we end this disastrous war in Iran, but it could provide necessary relief in the short term for the hard-working families in our state," Talarico added. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET At the end of the interview, Goldberg told Talarico, "Senator-elect, congratulations, man. We were thrilled with your win, you are where you should be." "Whoopi let her excitement get the better of her. It’s another instance of ABC’s purported ‘bona fide news program’ boldly saying the quiet part out loud and admitting that the show is 100 percent meant to be [a] vector to push Democratic Party propaganda to the American people to influence elections," the Media Research Center's NewsBusters associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro told Fox News Digital in a statement. "In the months and weeks leading up to the midterms, 'The View' was actively telling people to not only vote for Democrats but also vote for specific candidates like James Talarico. The use of the public broadcast spectrum to electioneer for a party or candidate by a licensee is a violation of federal regulations," he continued. "The View and ABC were already under intense scrutiny from the FCC before Whoopi’s comments and they’re likely to be used against the network in any potential action by the commission." ABC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Talarico also expressed a willingness to work with Trump during an interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, released Monday. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: DEMOCRATS FACE AN IMPEACHMENT TRACTOR BEAM THAT COULD DERAIL THEIR AFFORDABILITY MESSAGE "I would love, as the next U.S. senator from Texas, to work with Donald Trump to actually fulfill some of the promise of his political project," Talarico told host Steven Bartlett. "The promise of MAGA was that we were going to transform this government so that it delivered for the people who have been left behind, the people who have been forgotten in this country. And there's still time to do that," Talarico continued. The co-hosts of "The View" agreed with comments from former Vice President Kamala Harris during a podcast appearance last month, saying that Democrats should not pursue impeachment proceedings against Trump if they won control of Congress. "In terms of Trump, no, I don't think that's what should be on the agenda," co-host Sunny Hostin said. "Hakeem Jeffries — who I believe will be the next speaker of the House, after November — he has a plan for 100 days, which includes tax credits, taking care of the tax credits, limiting ICE and also stock trades." "And then he's got a plan for the first 100 hours, which would include, you know, just undoing a lot of unpopular Trump policies. So, I think there is a plan in place that Democrats have, and it may not include impeaching Trump," she added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Co-host Ana Navarro agreed, arguing that Democrats would be limited in what they could accomplish with Trump in the White House, saying that she was "completely against impeachment." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba891840cbbe9c998281b Fox News/NORC Study: Voters look to 2028 focused on the economy te 2026-11-04T21:50:09.673Z Fox News/NORC Study: Voters look to 2028 focused on the economy After the midterm elections, attention will turn to the 2028 race for the White House. What is on voters’ minds as they look ahead to the next presidential election? Most Republicans want the next president to follow President Donald Trump’s policies, if not his style. Nearly 4 in 10 MAGA Republicans want Trump’s successor to emulate both, and about half want the next president to follow his policies alone. Non-MAGA Republicans are less enthusiastic: 45% want his policies to continue, but only about 15% of non-MAGA Republicans want a president with the same style. Independents prefer something entirely different: 6 in 10 want the next president to break with both Trump’s policies and his style. Likewise, few Democrats want to see either his style or his policies repeated. Even as the Democrats have won control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and Trump finds his approval rating at 39%, a bloc of voters remains loyal to the president and is likely to influence the 2028 campaign. While half of voters want a successor who does not emulate his style or follow his policies, 26% want a president who will carry on his policies, and another 12% want the next president to copy his policies and his style. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS USHER IN A BLUE WAVE AS DEMOCRATS WIN CONTROL OF CONGRESS Looking ahead, voters across party lines say improving economic conditions is the most important issue for the country to address over the next five years. Six in 10 voters feel they are holding steady financially while about 3 in 10 feel they are falling behind. Few, about 1 in 10 voters, feel they are getting ahead financially. Voters who describe their own financial situation as less than satisfactory, or say they are falling behind, are more likely to name the economy as the top issue. What should tonight’s winners prioritize once sworn into office? When asked which of the following is most important for newly elected officials to work on first in 2027, 3 in 10 voters want elected officials to address grocery costs. About 2 in 10 want action on gas prices, and a similar share say they should work on healthcare and prescription drug costs. Slightly fewer are concerned about housing costs, while about 1 in 10 want officials to address electricity and other utility costs. Voters are closely divided on whether the country can look forward to better days or if the good days are behind us. And it’s linked to how they’re feeling financially. About two-thirds of those who say they are getting ahead financially are optimistic about the future. However, about two-thirds of voters who are falling behind financially think the country’s best days are in the past. Beyond the economy, priorities diverge. About 1 in 5 Democrats point to access to affordable healthcare, while about a similar share of Republicans say protecting individuals from government overreach is the top issue. About 1 in 10 independents say the country should address the affordability of healthcare, and about the same share say government overreach. Voters are divided over AI’s effect on the U.S. economy during the next 10 years. About 4 in 10 say it will be harmful, while 3 in 10 expect benefits. About 1 in 10 expect AI to make no difference while slightly more, about 2 in 10, are unsure. About 4 in 10 expect AI to negatively affect the environment and the arts and entertainment industry. About half of voters want substantial changes in how the country is run. Party identification shapes how much change voters want and which branches of government they think most need reform. Democrats are about three times as likely as Republicans to want complete and total upheaval of how the country is run. Half of democratic socialists favor complete and total upheaval, compared with about 1 in 10 MAGA Republicans. In the 2024 Fox News Voter Analysis conducted for the presidential election, most Republican voters said they wanted substantial change or total upheaval. Now, with a Republican in the White House and their party controlling both houses of Congress, they are less eager for major change. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: HOW DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SENATE Overall, 4 in 10 voters think Congress should be substantially reformed, including three-quarters of MAGA Republicans and half of non-MAGA Republicans. Democrats are less likely to say Congress needs reform, but half say the executive branch should be improved. Few voters in either party want changes to the Constitution. Democrats are more likely than Republicans or independents to say the Supreme Court needs reform. Voters across party lines support term limits for Congress and Supreme Court justices. Democrats favor abolishing the Electoral College, but Republicans and independents are less enthusiastic. Most Republicans support limiting mail voting to people physically unable to vote in person. MAGA Republicans are more supportive of limiting mail voting than non-MAGA Republicans (63% vs 40%). Democrats oppose the idea, regardless of whether they support the Democratic Socialists of America. AMERICANS CLASH OVER SUPREME COURT EXPANSION AS FIGHT OVER 9 JUSTICES HEATS UP: ‘LET’S PACK IT NOW’ The expansion of artificial intelligence has triggered some public backlash against AI data centers. Voters are divided on whether AI will help or hurt during the next 10 years. More Democrats say the technology will be harmful while more Republicans expect benefits. Among Republican voters, MAGA Republicans are more enthusiastic about AI than non-MAGA Republicans. Forty-five percent of MAGA Republicans believe AI will help the U.S. to compete with other countries and another 4 in 10 feel AI will do more to help the economy. Among Democrat voters, supporters of democratic socialism and those who do not support the movement are similarly likely to feel AI will help aspects of American society. However, supporters of democratic socialism are more likely than other Democrats to feel AI will do more to hurt than help. Overall, 6 in 10 voters are extremely or very concerned about the effect of data centers on the price of utilities in the communities where they are being built. About half are concerned about the effect of data centers on pollution of natural resources, land development, or the health of the local population, regardless of whether they live near a data center. Democrats are more concerned about the effects of data centers than Republican voters, again regardless of their proximity to the facilities. Voters across party lines support requiring companies to pay for electric grid upgrades needed for their data centers, increasing government regulation of AI, and limiting AI in schools. Most Democrats and independents oppose building a data center in their community. Most voters also oppose local construction, whether their county already has a data center. AMERICA’S MULTI-BILLION TECH BOOM COMES INTO FOCUS AS 7 KEY STATES PUT IT TO A MIDTERM TEST The economy is a top issue for most voters, yet 4 in 10 say they could support a candidate whose economic views differ from their own. After the economy and jobs, nearly 6 in 10 voters see healthcare as an important issue, and about 6 in 10 would not support a candidate who disagrees with them on healthcare policy. About half could not back a candidate whose views on Israel and the Palestinians differ from theirs. Overall, about 6 in 10 say they could never support a candidate they disagree with on abortion, guns, or immigration. Explore the results here: https://civichealth.norc.org/crosstabs.html The NORC Civic Health & Elections Project (CH&EP) is a national survey of registered voters conducted October 26 through November 3, 2026 with 113,020 interviews. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for the national sample, including the design effect, was ±0.5 percentage points for voters and ±1.2 percentage points for nonvoters. Margins of sampling error for individual states and subgroups vary based on sample size. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba890840cbbe9c9982812 Ravens acquire Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals after injuries to both Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley: report te 2026-11-04T21:50:08.101Z Ravens acquire Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals after injuries to both Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley: report The Baltimore Ravens have help on the way. After superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler "Snoop" Huntley suffered injuries in the team’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the Ravens are acquiring quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN. Because the Ravens play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, the trade will not be finalized until the weekend, according to the report. The Ravens will start undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano on Thursday night against the Jaguars, but even he isn’t fully healthy. Fagnano suffered an ankle injury and was listed as limited on Monday’s estimated practice report but was upgraded to a full participant on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While Fagnano will start on Thursday, Brissett is expected to make his Ravens debut when they play the Los Angeles Chargers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 10. In place of Jackson and Huntley, Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception. Brissett started all eight games for the Cardinals before being benched for Gardner Minshew II with Arizona trailing 17-3 in the third quarter of its 33-30 comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys in overtime. With Brissett at the helm, the Cardinals were 2-5 this season. He completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Ravens will be the seventh team he has played for, and Baltimore hopes Brissett can keep the team in the playoff race. With their loss to the Bills on Sunday, the Ravens dropped to 4-4 and fell to last place in the AFC North. Jackson suffered a thumb injury that may potentially require season-ending surgery, while Huntley has a turf toe injury. The Ravens head into their matchup against the 5-2 Jaguars as massive underdogs with Fagnano as the starting quarterback. Baltimore hosts Jacksonville at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba88c840cbbe9c9982804 Medical Professionals Are Among the Winners of the Midterms te 2026-11-04T21:50:04.968Z Medical Professionals Are Among the Winners of the Midterms About a half-dozen Democratic doctors and nurses ran for Congress. Some made opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. central to their campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba88a840cbbe9c99827d6 Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers te 2026-11-04T21:50:02.925Z Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers The milestone comes a year after Snapchat announced a controversial limit on free storage for its Memories feature and informed users it would start requiring users to pay $1.99 per month for additional storage or subscribe to Snapchat+ to retain their Memories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba636840cbbe9c9982757 Among the winners in Tuesday night’s elections: Medical professionals galore. te 2026-11-04T21:40:06.742Z Among the winners in Tuesday night’s elections: Medical professionals galore. About a half-dozen Democratic doctors and nurses ran for Congress. Some made opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. central to their campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba635840cbbe9c998273c Student Loan Updates: 4 Democratic Proposals After GOP's Midterm Wipeout te 2026-11-04T21:40:05.100Z Student Loan Updates: 4 Democratic Proposals After GOP's Midterm Wipeout Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday could revive a series of stalled student loan proposals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba633840cbbe9c9982733 Biggest Polling Misses of the 2026 Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T21:40:03.262Z Biggest Polling Misses of the 2026 Midterm Elections Final polling averages understated several Democratic victories, with the largest errors reaching more than nine points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3e3840cbbe9c99826ba Former NFL QB Duck Hodges says marrying country star gave friends 'false hope' about landing Ella Langley date te 2026-11-04T21:30:11.498Z Former NFL QB Duck Hodges says marrying country star gave friends 'false hope' about landing Ella Langley date Who could forget when the news broke that legendary backup quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges was dating Lainey Wilson, who at the time was labeled as having country music's biggest butt. That's an honor that has since passed her by. It was more than three years ago now that the months of speculation had finally come to an end. The retired football player and the country star have since married. Duck is now the supportive husband of one of the biggest stars in country music and an inspiration to his buddies who want him to set them up with his wife's friend Ella Langley. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! During a recent appearance on the "Game Runs Deep" podcast, he shared how he's given some of his friends false hope when it comes to their chances of landing a date with Ella Langley. ELLA LANGLEY GOES VIRAL AFTER SHUTTING DOWN FAN WHO ASKED HER ON A DATE "Some of my friends, they'll get with me, and they'll be like, 'Dude, set me up with Ella, or set me up with somebody,'" Duck said. "And I felt bad because I gave all these guys false hope that if I did it, they can do it." Who are these friends of his? Ella is on top of country music right now and unless any of these guys had a run like he had with the Steelers during "Duck Mania," do they really think they have a shot? Not to discourage love or shooting your shot from full court. Hey, sometimes those shots go in. I get you think it's worth a shot if you're boys with Duck to at least throw it out there. I say go for it, but don't expect to land a date with one of the singers on top of country music by hitting up Duck Hodges. He's got his own thing going right now. Not everyone is able to land a Lainey Wilson through mutual friends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3e1840cbbe9c99826b1 Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report te 2026-11-04T21:30:09.379Z Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report The Philadelphia Eagles hope Joe Milton can help make things sunny again. The Eagles are making a quarterback change, as they have benched struggling backup Tanner McKee in favor of Milton, according to ESPN. McKee has started the last three games for the Eagles after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season with blood clots, and Philadelphia has lost all three. The quarterback change is relatively surprising because head coach Nick Sirianni gave McKee a vote of confidence on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Tanner’s our guy. We’re not making any changes there," Sirianni told reporters on Monday. He said the team was committed to finding solutions, as the Eagles have lost their last six games after beginning the season 2-0. Sirianni said whether the issue is scheme, execution or a mental error, responsibility falls on the coaches. Just two days after those comments, the Eagles made the switch to Milton. Philadelphia signed Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on Oct. 16, and Sirianni has praised his work ethic. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Yeah, I think he's worked really hard. Him and (quarterback coach Parks Frazier) have spent a ton of time together, getting him caught up to speed. I know the developmental periods, those always help to be able to run our plays. He works extremely hard, he’s always in the building doing the extra things and yeah, I like his progression." Milton began his career with the New England Patriots after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. He spent one season with the Patriots before being traded to the Cowboys, where he served as Dak Prescott's backup in 2025. Milton has appeared in five games, with his only full-game appearance coming in a meaningless contest for the Patriots in 2024. Against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18, he completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. In four games with the Cowboys last season, he completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Milton will be the fourth quarterback to throw a pass for the Eagles this season alongside Hurts, McKee and Andy Dalton. The Eagles released Dalton after he threw an interception on his lone pass during the team's loss to the Chicago Bears. The Eagles hope he can provide a spark when they play the New York Giants (4-2-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3dd840cbbe9c99826a4 Texas Democrats Prepare to Relearn a Skill: How to Govern te 2026-11-04T21:30:05.777Z Texas Democrats Prepare to Relearn a Skill: How to Govern Democrats will have a real chance to govern in Texas for the first time in about 25 years, and they’re facing pressure to deliver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3db840cbbe9c9982676 OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election te 2026-11-04T21:30:03.731Z OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba186840cbbe9c99825fb 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Delivers Blunt Response to Brandon Aiyuk News te 2026-11-04T21:20:06.902Z 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Delivers Blunt Response to Brandon Aiyuk News San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered his blunt reaction to the news of Brandon Aiyuk's attempted return. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba185840cbbe9c99825f2 NFL Analyst Implores Jaguars to Go ‘All In’ Before Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T21:20:05.415Z NFL Analyst Implores Jaguars to Go ‘All In’ Before Trade Deadline An NFL columnist thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars should make some aggressive acquisitions before Tuesday's trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba183840cbbe9c99825d9 Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor te 2026-11-04T21:20:03.402Z Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor The startup allows software engineers to deploy teams of agents to work on various aspects of a project simultaneously. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3e840cbbe9c9982555 Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre te 2026-11-04T21:10:22.005Z Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is officially running to be Speaker of the House in the next Congress. It comes after Democrats made historic gains in Tuesday night's midterm elections, taking back both the House and Senate for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Jeffries sent a letter to fellow House Democrats on Wednesday afternoon congratulating them on their victories and adding, "I write to humbly request your support in connection with my candidacy to serve as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives." Jeffries told reporters that he intended to run for the top job in the House during a press conference with his top deputies on Wednesday, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. Clark and Aguilar also signaled they would run for the No. 2 and No. 3 positions in the House. And despite a small group of far-left socialists elected to Congress who are expected to pose a headache for Jeffries and other establishment Democrats, he will likely have little trouble winning the speaker's gavel given the wide majority his party won on Tuesday. At the time of writing this story, Democrats were projected to win 237 seats compared to 139 for the GOP.  But 59 races are still too close to call, and Jeffries told reporters earlier that he anticipated a total of 255 or more Democrats in the House next year. In his lengthy letter to colleagues on Wednesday, Jeffries touted past victories and outlined his vision for the next two years. He pledged to "try to find bipartisan common ground whenever and wherever possible" on the issue of affordability while also criticizing the right's handling of high cost-of-living. "Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower costs on Day One. They failed. Instead, toxic GOP policies like the Trump tariffs and war in Iran have done the exact opposite," he wrote. Jeffries also vowed "accountability" for the Trump administration, writing the House "will assume its place as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch." He suggested Democrats would seek to undo Republicans' Medicaid cuts, extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits that expired at the beginning of this year, and end Trump's war in Iran. "Finally, we must restore classic American values like liberty and justice for all, equal protection under the law, the unfettered right to vote in a representative democracy and our heritage as a nation of immigrants. To that end, I look forward to drawing upon the insights and perspectives of every single part of the Caucus in the days and weeks ahead. House Democrats must deliver dramatic change," Jeffries wrote. House Democrats are slated to hold their leadership elections in mid-December. Meanwhile on the right, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., will be vying for the role of minority leader in the next Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3c840cbbe9c998254c Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject it te 2026-11-04T21:10:20.401Z Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject it In the lead-up to the November midterms, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) put its support behind California’s Proposition 40, a measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state.  Although the secretary of state's election results show it on the path to defeat as of Wednesday afternoon, the DSA’s support for the policy has created a flashpoint for larger discussions about socialism's redistributive aims and the capital flight critics say could follow. "In their mind, every tax they do is some attempt to get money from people who create wealth and move it to the state," Richard Stern, an economics scholar with Advancing American Freedom (AAF), said in an interview with Fox News Digital. The DSA's stance on Proposition 40 has also brought it into conflict with other Democratic figures, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who opposed it. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' The proposition would have applied a 5% tax on assets like businesses, securities, art, collectibles and intellectual property while excluding select pensions, real estate and retirement accounts. To prevent billionaires from simply leaving the state, Proposition 40 was designed to retroactively apply to billionaires who were residents of California on Jan. 1, 2026. On the website for its California chapter, the group offered a PowerPoint slideshow supporters could use to argue its merits. "We have the money in California to pay for the quality schools and healthcare that we need. It just needs to be transferred from the wrong pockets to the right ones. We can do that by taxing the rich," the slideshow reads. The DSA argued the policy would help cover up to a projected $100 billion shortfall in federal funding for the state’s Medi-Cal program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals, seniors and people with disabilities. The proposition also outlined that 90% of the generated revenue would go to healthcare, while the remaining 10% would be set aside for education, food assistance and administration of the tax. As part of its argument in favor of the policy, the DSA framed it as a scaled-up version of something that already exists: a progressive tax, a kind of tax that scales relative to income. "It calls for a temporary 5% wealth tax on just 250 Californians — the very richest people in the state — who together own $2 trillion in wealth," its materials explain. "Let’s be clear: if the Billionaire Tax passes, none of the billionaires will actually lose money. They have been averaging a growth rate of 7 or 8 percent per year in their wealth. Thus, a 5% hit doesn’t even cut into what they have; it just slightly slows down the growth of that wealth." But to experts like Stern, the AAF economist, the policy reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of wealth. "The left looks at a billionaire, and they assume that they’re sitting on $10 billion, $100 billion in cash. I hate to break it to them: There’s no cash," Stern said. "They have no idea that we’re talking about a trillion-dollar company, we’re talking about a trillion dollars’ worth of factories and warehouses and delivery trucks and machinery." LET SOCIALISTS ROB FROM THE RICH 100%, AND YOU STILL WON’T BE ABLE TO PAY THE BILLS Notably, Newsom has said he is opposed to the measure, arguing it would put California at a competitive disadvantage. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Newsom cited opposition from a number of different groups. "The firefighters opposed it. The teachers opposed it. Planned Parenthood opposed it. The vast majority of labor opposes it. I think the majority of Californians oppose it. So, we all have our reasons why," Newsom said ahead of the election. "I don’t think it’s a good idea to do [it] at a state level. It’s a badly written initiative. It focuses just on one part of the state’s budget. It’s one-time money and the impact is already being felt. People have left the state." Instead, Newsom called on voters to adopt a poison pill countermeasure. Proposition 42 was designed to prohibit new state taxes on personal property and restrict certain retroactive taxes. That measure looks to be on track to succeed. Even so, Newsom noted that his views on a 5% tax might change if implemented at the federal level. "Looking at that from a national prism, very different conversation than a state-by-state prism. That’s been the debate in California. I think the majority of Californians see that distinction even though they absolutely believe that we need a new tax bracket in this country," Newsom said. Stern noted that Newsom’s openness to considering such a policy nationally comes with many of the same difficulties, but on an international scale. 'CASTRO'S PLAYBOOK': EX-AG WARNS DOZENS OF CONGRESSIONAL BILLS ARE PUSHING SOCIALIST IDEAS "You can more easily leave California, but you could give up American citizenship and move abroad," Stern said. "[It] gets back to the old half-joke about communism and the wall in Berlin, which is, as Reagan said, they build walls that keep people in where normally we build walls to keep people out." When asked what distinguishes Proposition 40 from a simple tax increase, Stern pointed back to the policy’s implications for businesses, in his view, the main source of most billionaires’ wealth. "We're taking the means of production out of the hands of people that built those businesses, that manage those businesses, and giving them to Bernie Sanders and AOC and politicians to run them," Stern said, referring to two of the country’s most well-known congressional figures who have received backing from the DSA in the past. "That’s socialism." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3a840cbbe9c9982543 Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump te 2026-11-04T21:10:18.826Z Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration. "The American people don't want us to get even; they want us to get things done on their behalf, because life is way too expensive," Jeffries said on MS NOW's "Morning Joe." "We ran on affordability. We won on affordability, and now it's our job to govern on affordability." Many progressives want Democrats, now that they will have majorities in the House and Senate, to launch investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and government officials. Princeton historian Kevin Kruse criticized Jeffries, who is poised to become the next Speaker of the House, while sharing a separate House Oversight Democrats post warning, "Lawyer up." HILLARY CLINTON WARNS DEMS MAY SQUANDER MIDTERM VICTORY IF THEY FAIL TO STAY FOCUSED AFTER ELECTION "As disheartening as Jeffries' comments were, remember that other House Democrats actually understand the moment and are ready to meet it," Kruse said in a Bluesky post. University of Michigan education professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas also rejected Jeffries' framing, describing accountability as a matter of justice. "I say this with all love, Brother Leader Jeffries: No," Thomas said in a post responding to the clip. "And it's not (just) retribution. It's restorative justice." The Oversight Committee is expected to be chaired by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who was featured in the video put out by the committee's Democrats. Progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen said delivering for voters and investigating abuses of power should work together. "As content creators, we hear from huge, diverse audiences, and they all want the same thing: a government that works for them: lower costs, leaders who listen, and accountability when people abuse their power," he said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Delivering results and pursuing accountability go hand in hand, provided investigations follow the evidence and serve the public." "Creators helped people get involved in this election, and we're going to keep those conversations going, helping audiences stay informed and judge whether their elected leaders are delivering," he added. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS WASTE NO TIME IN SETTING SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE AFTER MIDTERM SWEEP The discussion followed Democrats' early warnings about using their anticipated investigative powers.  Jeffries also addressed accountability during Wednesday's interview, saying Democrats should pursue facts, apply the law and follow the Constitution while holding wrongdoers responsible.  In an August CNN interview, he identified the Judiciary and Oversight committees as taking the lead on accountability. He declined to rule impeachment in or out. "As we’ve done in the past, whenever there have been moments of accountability that we’ve had to lead on, we are guided by three principles: follow the facts, apply the law and be guided by the United States Constitution," Jeffries said. The White House said Trump remained willing to work with Democrats while criticizing the prospect of investigations targeting his administration. "As the President has said, he's willing to work with anyone to continue delivering victories for hardworking Americans. If Democrats choose to pursue sham investigations and radical left policies, they are choosing to work against the American people," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. NEW YORK TIMES GLEEFUL OVER DEMOCRATS' HUGE MIDTERM VICTORIES, SAYS IT'S TIME TO ‘FEEL PRIDE’ A White House official separately warned that the administration retained federal powers as Democrats prepared to pursue investigations and subpoenas. "If crazed Democrats want to abuse their power and politicize their process of investigations, subpoenas, and destroying lives, they should be reminded that we still control the federal government and all of its powers," the official said. Media Research Center President David Bozell separately criticized Democrats' campaign message and accused news organizations of shielding the party from scrutiny. "People want to talk about Trump defying norms? I think Democrats just defied a norm: they ran and won on … nothing," Bozell said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The media aided and abetted. They were relentlessly negative. They refused to cover any good news. They buried every wart within Democrats' ranks. And today they will be right back at it." Fox News Digital reached out to Jeffries for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f39840cbbe9c998253a JUSTIN HASKINS: 3 huge reasons Republicans lost. Here’s what they need to win in 2028 te 2026-11-04T21:10:17.060Z JUSTIN HASKINS: 3 huge reasons Republicans lost. Here’s what they need to win in 2028 The 2026 midterm elections are over, and Republicans have some serious questions to answer. Political strategists and pundits will undoubtedly spend weeks debating what went wrong, who deserves the blame and what the results mean for the 2028 presidential election. But the biggest lessons of this election should already be clear. Three major failures have left Republicans vulnerable, and unless conservatives address them soon, the political consequences could extend far beyond this election. JASON CHAFFETZ: FIVE TIMELESS POLITICAL LESSONS THAT GOT LOST IN 2026 The first and perhaps most important problem is that Republicans have failed to offer Americans an exciting, ambitious vision for the future. Whatever you think about socialists and their radical proposals, there’s no denying that they have a grand vision for transforming society. They promise to fundamentally remake the economy, restructure major institutions and create an entirely different kind of America. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. YOUNG AMERICANS ARE FALLING IN LOVE … WITH SOCIALISM Where is the conservative alternative? Ask the average Republican politician what America would look like if conservatives achieved all their political goals and you’ll probably hear something about lowering taxes and securing the border. Those are certainly important objectives, but they hardly constitute the kind of sweeping, transformative vision that can inspire millions of Americans, especially younger voters. MORE AMERICANS THAN EVER NOW HAVE A POSITIVE VIEW OF SOCIALISM, NEW POLL SAYS Conservatives desperately need their own version of a political utopia, a radical vision of a better future that goes far beyond simply opposing whatever new proposal Democrats introduce. Imagine an America in which small businesses and families, rather than politically connected corporations, are the primary beneficiaries of tax and regulatory policy. Imagine a country where taxes are low and flat, where federal spending has been dramatically reduced, where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish, and where ordinary Americans have far greater control over their economic futures. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Perhaps most importantly, imagine a society in which the federal government has relinquished enormous amounts of power to state and local governments, allowing Americans with vastly different political and cultural values to live in communities that reflect their own priorities. Such a transformation would allow Americans to pursue dramatically different visions of the good life without constantly fighting over which ideology should control the federal government. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS This is the kind of ambitious, exciting vision that conservatism should be advancing. Unfortunately, far too many Republican politicians seem more interested in tinkering around the edges of an increasingly dysfunctional federal government than fundamentally transforming it. The second major problem is that Republicans failed to solve the affordability crisis that helped propel President Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024. For millions of Americans, the most important political issue has been the rising cost of housing, food, energy and other necessities. Prices skyrocketed during the Biden administration, leaving families struggling to maintain their standard of living. BILLIONS SPENT BY KEY FEDERAL AGENCY HASN'T MADE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP ANY EASIER: REPORT Trump and Republicans promised to fix these problems, and although they have made some progress, the affordability crisis remains largely unresolved. Consider housing. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted Purchase-Only House Price Index, home prices increased 54% between January 2020 and December 2024. From January 2025 through August 2026, the most recent month for which data are available, home prices increased another 2.8%. That’s a significant improvement over the previous administration, but it’s a far cry from returning prices to their pre-pandemic levels. And home prices are only part of the affordability equation. Mortgage interest rates remain high, dramatically increasing the cost of financing a home purchase. The combination of historically elevated home prices and expensive mortgages has made homeownership increasingly difficult for millions of Americans, especially younger families trying to purchase their first home. The same basic problem exists throughout much of the economy. The rate of inflation might be lower than it was during the Biden administration, but that does little to help families who are still paying dramatically more for everyday necessities than they were just a few years ago. To their credit, Trump and congressional Republicans have implemented important reforms that should help improve the economy over time, including substantial deregulation, pro-energy policies and legislation making major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. Unfortunately, they have also wasted valuable time pursuing or considering big-government policies, including additional corporate subsidies and federal ownership stakes in private companies. Even more troubling, Republicans have continued running enormous federal budget deficits. Excessive deficit-financed government spending can contribute to inflation by increasing demand without producing a corresponding increase in the supply of goods and services. When demand grows faster than supply, prices tend to rise. With the help of billionaire Elon Musk, the Trump administration attempted to impose steep spending cuts through its new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But Democrats and countless media outlets successfully and dishonestly undermined that effort, and congressional Republicans took the bait. Rather than cut spending, Republicans continued to add to America’s ballooning national debt. In fiscal year 2026, the deficit hit $1.99 trillion, and it will likely be even worse next year. The solution requires a much more aggressive approach: dramatically reducing federal spending, pursuing policies that sustainably lower borrowing costs and interest rates and eliminating regulatory barriers that prevent businesses from expanding the supply of important goods and services, especially housing and energy. The third major problem is the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran. Regardless of whether you support the war, there’s little question that Trump failed to convince large numbers of Americans that the conflict should be among the nation’s highest priorities. That failure was particularly damaging because the war created significant divisions within Trump’s own political coalition. Some conservatives strongly supported military action against Iran, believing it was necessary to protect American interests and prevent future threats. Others questioned whether another prolonged Middle Eastern conflict was consistent with the priorities Trump campaigned on. These disagreements were always going to create political challenges. But during an election year, when Republicans desperately needed a unified political coalition, they were especially costly. The situation was made even worse by the economic consequences of the conflict. Higher gasoline and energy prices placed additional pressure on Americans already struggling with the affordability crisis. Meanwhile, the fighting continued far longer than the administration initially suggested it would. For voters who supported Trump because they wanted Washington to focus on the problems facing Americans at home, the prolonged conflict undoubtedly raised difficult questions about the administration’s priorities. None of this necessarily means the war was unjustified or that military action was the wrong decision. There are serious arguments on both sides of that debate. But when a president commits the country to a major military conflict, especially one with significant economic consequences, he must convince Americans that the sacrifices are necessary and that the objectives are worth pursuing. Ultimately, the lessons of the 2026 midterms extend far beyond the question of which political party controls Congress. America is approaching another consequential presidential election, and the ideological battles that will shape the country’s future are only becoming more important. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If conservatives don’t want socialist and progressive policies to dominate the 2028 election, they need to begin making sweeping changes to their messaging and policymaking immediately. That means developing an inspiring vision for America’s future, delivering meaningful improvements in affordability and ensuring that government priorities reflect the concerns of ordinary Americans. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JUSTIN HASKINS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f37840cbbe9c9982531 Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet te 2026-11-04T21:10:15.519Z Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet President Donald Trump stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he was doing "a very good job" even as current and former administration figures continued to question how long the Pentagon chief could remain in his post after Republicans’ bruising midterm losses. "I think he’s doing a very good job," Trump said Wednesday when asked by the media whether he was considering replacing Hegseth. The public support came a day after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, setting the stage for a shift in power on Capitol Hill in January. The Iran war and its economic fallout loomed large in the election, with Hegseth among the administration's most vocal advocates for the campaign. His future remains the subject of speculation among current and former administration figures despite Trump's public backing. TRUMP PLEDGES TO VETO 'INSANE' DEM BILLS, PINPOINTS ISSUE PARTIALLY TO BLAME FOR REPUBLICAN LOSSES A White House official told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that the election results "would have looked very different without the Iran War." The official predicted Trump would ultimately hold Hegseth, a former Fox News host, accountable, saying, "that will play out in the lame duck." "Hegseth is on the chopping block," a former White House staffer told Fox News Digital later Tuesday of Hegseth's future. An administration official said there were "signs" Hegseth could be ousted, but added that "Trump can turn on a dime." The official said the possibility had been discussed for some time, though "only Trump knows what he’s gonna do." "It was clear Bessent became the go-to after Pete couldn't deliver an Iran victory," the source said, referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who led the sanctions campaign against Iran known as Operation Economic Outcast. Beyond the Iran war, Hegseth also championed a plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major who killed 13 people and wounded 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009. The proposal drew bipartisan backlash before Trump ultimately scrapped the livestream, while leaving Hasan's execution in place. A foreign policy source with ties to Hegseth’s orbit told Fox News Digital they did not expect the secretary to remain in the job through the end of the year. The source said Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment push could force Republicans eyeing 2028 reelection bids to "saddle themselves with a pro-Hegseth vote." GOP SEN THOM TILLIS URGES TRUMP TO REPLACE PETE HEGSETH, BLASTS PENTAGON LEADERSHIP Hegseth has faced criticism over his prominent role in the Iran war, which has continued to generate political and economic fallout long after the White House's initial three-to-four-week timeline. He was among the administration's most vocal defenders of the campaign, declaring in March that the U.S. was carrying out "our retribution" against Iran. Although sustained U.S. strikes have ended, tensions with Tehran remain unresolved, with lingering concerns about Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities and the possibility of renewed military action. Renewed U.S. military strikes against Iran remain under serious consideration by the White House, sources told Fox News Digital. That possibility could weigh against an immediate change at the Pentagon. Installing new leadership as the administration considers renewed military operations would create uncertainty at a critical moment, while Hegseth has already demonstrated a willingness to move quickly in carrying out Trump's military directives. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told Fox News Digital Hegseth remains "100% committed to leading the Department until the end of President Trump’s term in office." "Secretary Hegseth will not back down or be deterred by politicians seeking to score partisan points or launch phony investigations where no wrongdoing exists. The Department of War has followed the law and our Secretary will continue to stand and fight every single day to support and defend the Constitution, lead our troops, and protect America," he went on. "We will continue to drive President Trump’s agenda at the Department of War — despite threats of sham witch hunts from Democrats." Democrats have signaled that Hegseth will be a focus of the incoming Congress. Before the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would "run Pete Hegseth out of town" if they won the House. Democrats have also discussed investigations into the Iran war and Pentagon leadership, with impeachment among the options. Scrutiny from Democrats could keep Hegseth and the war he has championed at the center of the administration’s political troubles. Massie, R-Ky., has separately vowed to force a vote on his impeachment resolution during the lame-duck session if Hegseth remains in office. DEM FLIPS KEY SENATE SEAT IN BATTLEGROUND NORTH CAROLINA AS COOPER DEFEATS TRUMP ALLY As defense secretary, Hegseth pushed sweeping changes to military culture, including banning transgender service members, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and imposing uniform combat fitness standards for men and women. He also sought to overhaul the Pentagon bureaucracy by consolidating Army commands, cutting senior military leadership and expanding the use of artificial intelligence and advanced weapons technology. His tenure has also been marked by controversy, including the sharing of sensitive details about planned strikes against Houthi militants in Signal chats that inadvertently included a journalist. Internal infighting, leak investigations and the dismissal of several top aides have fueled scrutiny, though Trump has repeatedly defended his leadership. The political pressure on Hegseth echoes a past moment when midterm losses and an unpopular war put a defense secretary’s future in question. On November 8, 2006, President George W. Bush announced Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation, one day after Republicans suffered major midterm election losses amid growing criticism of the Iraq War. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f33840cbbe9c9982515 Robert Kraft, Doug Williams Advance in Hall of Fame Contributor Selection te 2026-11-04T21:10:11.836Z Robert Kraft, Doug Williams Advance in Hall of Fame Contributor Selection Robert Kraft and Doug Williams are among five contributor nominees. Only one advances to the full Hall selection committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f32840cbbe9c998250c Mamdani's Trump Playbook May Be Democrats' Best Tool to Get Stuff Done te 2026-11-04T21:10:10.094Z Mamdani's Trump Playbook May Be Democrats' Best Tool to Get Stuff Done Some Democrats have already discussed renewed oversight investigations and floated the prospect of impeachment efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2f840cbbe9c9982503 Miami Gets Concerning Malachi Toney Injury Update Ahead of Notre Dame Clash te 2026-11-04T21:10:07.999Z Miami Gets Concerning Malachi Toney Injury Update Ahead of Notre Dame Clash Miami could face a challenging matchup against Notre Dame following a recent injury update on star wide receiver Malachi Toney. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2d840cbbe9c99824fa Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season te 2026-11-04T21:10:05.991Z Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol on Wednesday, setting him to possibly miss Sunday's game versus the Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2b840cbbe9c99824f1 Despite Heavy Criticism, Andy Reid Remains Adamant on Chiefs’ Kicker te 2026-11-04T21:10:03.730Z Despite Heavy Criticism, Andy Reid Remains Adamant on Chiefs’ Kicker As Mark Wahlberg famously said in “The Departed” — ”I’m the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9cd6840cbbe9c9982430 Brewers Lose Key Executive Immediately Following World Series Win te 2026-11-04T21:00:06.490Z Brewers Lose Key Executive Immediately Following World Series Win The Athletics hired Milwaukee Brewers vice president of player development Cam Castro as their new general manager Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9cd4840cbbe9c9982427 Giants Get Concerning Injury Update on RB Cam Skattebo te 2026-11-04T21:00:04.389Z Giants Get Concerning Injury Update on RB Cam Skattebo New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is not practicing as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a9d840cbbe9c99823d9 Democratic sweep of Congress sets up two years of Trump vetoes, conflict and subpoenas te 2026-11-04T20:50:37.940Z Democratic sweep of Congress sets up two years of Trump vetoes, conflict and subpoenas WASHINGTON – Democrats did it. They took back Congress by decisive margins in both chambers. Now what? Instead of allies in charge of the House and Senate, President Donald Trump will spend his last two years in office dealing with adversaries – adversaries with subpoena power and an itch to unleash it over corruption, war with Iran, mass firings of federal workers and the use of the Justice Department to settle political scores. “Whenever Trump defies the will of the American people or the law, we will launch investigations, take him to court, and entangle him in legislative razor wire,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Wednesday. “The days of Trump’s supplicant Senate are over.” But just as Democrats intend to check Trump’s power, he can block them from getting much done legislatively.  As the extent of the blue wave became apparent late Tuesday night, Trump posted a picture of a red MAGA-style cap on Truth Social with text saying “VETO.” “I’ll get along probably with the Democrats unless they want to be destructive,” Trump said as he toured the White House ballroom construction site on Wednesday. “I have the power of the veto. So if we don’t like what they’re doing, or – they’ve already called and they want to talk about things, and that’s fine.” Schumer, poised to become majority leader, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries – the party’s House leader and presumptive speaker – vowed an aggressive new era of oversight along with an ambitious policy agenda. The top priority, they said, is affordability. Jeffries promised in the run-up to Election Day that Democrats will reverse cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act tax credits, undo Trump’s tariffs that have driven up consumer prices and end the Iran war. “We’re going to get out of the gate fast,” he told reporters at the Capitol. “The American people have chosen House Democrats because they want to see a dramatic change in direction, and that’s exactly what House Democrats will deliver beginning on Day 1.” To the extent these changes require legislation, Democrats will be forced to work with the White House. It takes a two-thirds majority in each house to override a veto. Democrats will be well short in both chambers. In the House, where dozens of races remained too close to call Wednesday afternoon, Democrats had 240 out of 435 seats and could pick up another 20. In the Senate, they could hit 56 if they snag Mississippi and Alaska. With every member voting, overriding a veto requires 290 in the House and 67 senators. Philip Wallach, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, called it plausible that on certain issues, Democrats could round up enough support from Republicans. “I think you can find some ways of doing that,” he said. “There should be some areas where Congress can act whether president Trump likes it or not.” The prospect of major legislative achievements for Trump going forward shrunk dramatically on Tuesday. Without a Republican House and Senate, he could not have delivered The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, for instance – the massive tax overhaul he signed six months into his second term.  On the other hand, much of what Trump has done since January 2025 he did through executive action: stepping up deportations, cutting the federal workforce, ending DEI programs, withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement, attacking Iran and interrupting the flow of arms to Ukraine.  “Trump has shown that he’s capable of doing what no other executive has ever done,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Tucson, said by phone. “It’s going to behoove all of us to reign in the executive’s authority.” Grijalva wants deportation policy reversed and an investigation of the Department of Homeland Security, which she called a “rogue agency” that has made some people afraid to leave their homes.  Wallach expects Democrats to attempt to “claw back control of the presidency,” and to push plenty of messaging bills – proposals with no realistic chance to become law, because of Trump’s veto authority. At least, he said, they can use those efforts to build their party’s brand for the 2028 elections.  Curbing presidential authority may, in fact, be an area of common ground with Republicans, Wallach said – in case the next president is a Democrat. Given the size of the leftward movement in Washington, Schumer and Jeffries will soon be wrestling with conflicting demands in their ranks. “This is a mandate to deliver big change,” Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, posted late Tuesday on X. Jeffries acknowledged there isn’t consensus at the moment among Democrats on a number of topics, including health care, housing and gas prices.  But he said, “What I think we all support – progressives, new Dems, and Blue Dogs – is to move forward aggressively to reverse the Medicaid cuts, and to move forward aggressively to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.” Colin Seeberger, a senior adviser at the Democratic-aligned Center for American Progress, said he doesn’t foresee much infighting.  “Democrats are in agreement that they have an obligation to focus on providing immediate relief to people,” he said. “That’s where I would anticipate they will dedicate their time and their energy.” Some Democrats were already calling for impeachment of Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – calls that party leaders downplayed ahead of the midterms to avoid spooking voters and to keep the focus on pocketbook issues. “I haven’t had a single member of the House Democratic Caucus talk to me about impeachment,” Jeffries said Wednesday.  “Impeachment for what? For having a successful country?” Trump told reporters an hour later at the White House. Wallach said attempting to impeach the president for a third time may just be a “big waste of energy,” given that the previous two efforts didn’t take and that it’s safe “to assume that the president’s party would defend him.” Impeachment by the House requires a simple majority – 50% plus one. Conviction and removal by the Senate requires a two-thirds supermajority. Historically, divided government has led to some major legislative breakthroughs – on welfare reform, spending and crime. Wallach recalled the bipartisan collaboration that took place after the 2018 elections, when Trump suffered his first midterm rebuke. That included the massive stimulus funding package in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. But relations between Democrats and Trump are far worse now.  Seeberger said he expects Trump to seek opportunities for cooperation, noting that despite his alliance with conservatives in recent years, Trump is not a “lifetime idealogue.”  “If he just wants to use that veto pen and run the ink dry for the next two years then I think the country is going to move on and look for leaders that are offering a vision for change,” Seeberger said.  One potential area for common ground is artificial intelligence. Lawmakers in both parties have proposed various approaches to regulation. Democratic leaders vowed to make that a priority.  “The Trump administration and House Republicans last year made a conscious decision to let the AI industry run wild, and that was a bad decision politically and a bad decision on policy,” said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., the No. 4 Democratic leader in the House. “We need to put in some reasonable, sensible guardrails.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a96840cbbe9c99823bf Crane and Nez in tight race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District te 2026-11-04T20:50:30.705Z Crane and Nez in tight race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District With more than 277,000 ballots counted, current Republican Rep. Eli Crane and Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez are neck and neck in the race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a94840cbbe9c99823b4 BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins first-ever state tournament match te 2026-11-04T20:50:28.986Z BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins first-ever state tournament match The BASIS Flagstaff Yetis confirmed their championship hopes with their first win in a state tournament match against Duncan to set up a rematch against Mogollon in the quarterfinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a93840cbbe9c99823ab NAU ROUNDUP: Men's basketball losses season opener at UNLV, 89-77 te 2026-11-04T20:50:27.424Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men's basketball losses season opener at UNLV, 89-77 A look at news and results from NAU, including men's basketball's season-opening loss on the road at UNLV. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a91840cbbe9c99823a2 Flagstaff volleyball gets through play-in, earns spot in state tournament te 2026-11-04T20:50:25.710Z Flagstaff volleyball gets through play-in, earns spot in state tournament Flagstaff volleyball made a rare appearance in the state play-in round, but made quick work of Sahuaro to reach the first round of the state tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a90840cbbe9c9982399 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff cross country sweeps Northwest Sectionals te 2026-11-04T20:50:24.154Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff cross country sweeps Northwest Sectionals A look at how local teams have fared recently, including Flagstaff boys and girls cross country each winning their sectional races ahead of next weekend’s state meet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8e840cbbe9c9982390 Party lines holding in results for Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts te 2026-11-04T20:50:22.559Z Party lines holding in results for Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts With Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts tilting heavily in favor of the Democrats and Republicans respectively, the results of the races for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives opened as expected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8d840cbbe9c9982387 Loree Payne sees immediate success at Santa Clara after leaving NAU te 2026-11-04T20:50:21.115Z Loree Payne sees immediate success at Santa Clara after leaving NAU Loree Payne took her new team to a postseason tournament in her first year after leaving NAU as the all-time winningest coach in program history. She regroups for a second crack with the Broncos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8a840cbbe9c998234e NFL WAG mocks the terrible refs with a vicious costume, college football's awful rankings & Anna Paulina Luna! te 2026-11-04T20:50:18.650Z NFL WAG mocks the terrible refs with a vicious costume, college football's awful rankings & Anna Paulina Luna! 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Well ... That wasn't fun! It never is when you get walloped by a tsunami, I reckon. At least it was a quick night. Thank goodness I had MACtion to watch instead. Look, we're not gonna get too political today because that's not why you're here. You're here for a break from the election stuff. I get it. I don't blame you. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES But, we are gonna talk about it for a second — mainly because some of the memes and posts that we're getting today over on Elon's Twitter are really incredible. That's the silver lining in all this. We may have gotten absolutely bludgeoned last night, but you can't say we've lost our sense of humor. And Lord knows it's better to laugh through the pain than cry. This election cycle is, mercifully, over. Today, we throw some pronouns in our work email and start picking up the pieces. Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Jordan Love and his wife mock the terrible NFL referees for Halloween. This is a late submission for costume of the year, but the Loves got it in just in time. Well done! What else? I've got the aforementioned election memes, and the biggest travesty from last night's polls had nothing to do with the house or senate. YES, ALABAMA'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKING IS ABSURD, BUT ONE TEAM GOT ROYALLY SCREWED BY THE COMMITTEE It came right from College Football Playoff Headquarters. I'm gobsmacked by some of these rankings, and I don't use that term loosely. Gobsmacked. OK, grab you whatever you need to ease the post-election pain, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! Let's spin the wheel and start today's first Hump Day of November class with my favorite topic ... Horrible officiating! It's been another awful season for both college and NFL refs, but mainly NFL. Every game has been a flag-fest. It's absurd. It's hurt the product. It's hurt the production. It's killed momentum of all the big games. BRITTANY MAHOMES IS FURIOUS WITH NFL REFS OVER KEY CALL AT END OF BRONCOS GAME, REDSKINS FAN FIGHT & NFL MEMES Every time there's a big kick return or a big play, you're almost expecting a flag. You can't even celebrate, because you know it's coming back. And of course, when there's an obvious flag situation ... It goes uncalled: I know I'm a few days late on that, but I was off yesterday so you get what you get. Anyway, it's all been terrible, and Packers QB Jordan Love and wife Ronika decided over the weekend that enough was enough. I'm sure Goodell will love this! Amazing. Now, a couple things ... Anyway, solid costume idea from the Love Family. Like last night's bloodbath, they are laughing through the pain. Speaking of last night ... If you want to get into the Xs and Os of why Republicans got manhandled, there are 50,000 stories on Fox right now. Take your pick. For those who want a break, let's dive into some of the best content the internet pumped out in the wake of the Blue Tsunami: I could go on and on. Last night was miserable, but buddy, the internet saved it. I don't know how much longer Elon's gonna have control of that platform, so we better enjoy it while we can! As for the results themselves ... I live in Florida. I said Monday I was a 4.6 out of 10 on a concerned level as it pertained to Florida. I was right. It wasn't the cakewalk 2024 (or '22) was, but Florida was never in play. The rest of the country, clearly, did not follow suit. It's The Economy, Stupid! Going into the midterms with gas stations displaying numbers in the 5s, 6s and 7s was never, ever going to work. It's really pretty simple. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day night. First up? While I could reasonably figure out one set of polls last night, I was as confused as ever by the other set ... What are we doing here? Goodness gracious, I have so many questions from that first CFP poll. I don't know how much Wake Forest you all have watched this season, but the Demon Deacons are legit. I know, because I've routinely bet them each week and it's been free money. For some reason, Vegas hasn't caught up yet. They have one loss this season, and it came to No. 1 Miami in a game that got uncomfortably close at the end. They've blown out everyone else — literally. The Demon Deacons have won their last four games by 156 points, folks. One-hundred and fifty-six! I'm no ACC fan, believe me. I'm an SEC homer, admittedly. But everything about this first poll stinks. The good news? Much like the preseason AP poll, it really doesn't matter. A lot of football still to be played. Final month of the regular season is here. Lock it in, folks. OK, that's it for today. Good Hump Day. Feel like we navigated some choppy waters pretty well today. Let's get 'em back tomorrow (2028)! On the way out, here's OutKick OG Anna Paulina Luna being one of the very few Republicans who survived the night. Boy, did we nail this one a few years ago. Congrats, APL! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a87840cbbe9c9982335 Jacoby Brissett Finds New NFL Home After Cardinals Benched Him te 2026-11-04T20:50:15.625Z Jacoby Brissett Finds New NFL Home After Cardinals Benched Him The Cardinals quarterback was moved to the third-string position in Arizona, setting him up to be traded on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a85840cbbe9c998232c Brian Schottenheimer Takes Blame for Cowboys Struggles With Blunt Admission te 2026-11-04T20:50:13.983Z Brian Schottenheimer Takes Blame for Cowboys Struggles With Blunt Admission Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer took the blame for his team's recent struggles with a blunt admission. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a84840cbbe9c9982323 Six Democrats Who Voted to Fund ICE Hold Off Republicans to Win te 2026-11-04T20:50:12.573Z Six Democrats Who Voted to Fund ICE Hold Off Republicans to Win Midterm results renew questions about whether Democrats can use their majorities in Congress to restrict or repeal ICE funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a82840cbbe9c998231a Nick Sirianni Says He Feels 'Complete Support' From Eagles Owner Amid Skid te 2026-11-04T20:50:10.828Z Nick Sirianni Says He Feels 'Complete Support' From Eagles Owner Amid Skid Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says he feels "complete support" from owner Jeffrey Lurie despite a six-game losing streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a81840cbbe9c9982311 More Muscle Is Seen as Healthier. Scientists Just Complicated That Idea te 2026-11-04T20:50:09.157Z More Muscle Is Seen as Healthier. Scientists Just Complicated That Idea More lean body mass does not always mean better metabolic health. Scientists say one hidden factor could explain why. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7f840cbbe9c9982308 Celtics Rule Out Jayson Tatum Ahead of Bucks Matchup te 2026-11-04T20:50:07.447Z Celtics Rule Out Jayson Tatum Ahead of Bucks Matchup The Boston Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7d840cbbe9c99822ff NL Team 'Much More Motivated' to Trade Polarizing All-Star This Offseason te 2026-11-04T20:50:05.621Z NL Team 'Much More Motivated' to Trade Polarizing All-Star This Offseason An MLB insider believes a team is more inclined to shop a two-time Silver Slugger after a tumultuous 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7b840cbbe9c99822f6 Kentucky Wildcats Open at No 6 in First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T20:50:03.621Z Kentucky Wildcats Open at No 6 in First CFP Rankings Kentucky opens at No. 6 in the CFP rankings as the Wildcats prepare for Saturday’s trip to No. 13 Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9827840cbbe9c998227d Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race te 2026-11-04T20:40:07.164Z Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race Democratic heavyweights Gavin Newsom and Marc Elias are mobilizing behind Scott Colom as the Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call, with Newsom soliciting emergency donations and Elias’ law firm preparing for a legal fight over the final count. In an overnight fundraising email obtained by Fox News Digital, Newsom’s campaign told supporters, "Please help asap," warning that the race was entering "a phase of ballot curing and possible legal fights." Elias said his firm is "leading the legal effort to ensure" Colom wins. "As you read this, Scott leads the Republican incumbent by just a couple hundred votes," the email said. "There is no way Republicans are giving up this Senate seat without a fight. The job is not finished!" DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS The Mississippi Senate race between Colom and incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., remained uncalled Wednesday because thousands of ballots had yet to be processed. Colom led Hyde-Smith by just 43 votes in incomplete, unofficial results, while an estimated 44,000 ballots remained outstanding, including absentee, affidavit and provisional ballots. "Scott Colom is going to be the next Senator from Mississippi. I am proud that Elias Law Group is leading the legal effort to ensure that happens," Elias wrote on his Bluesky account. SCHUMER, DEMS ARE QUIETLY BETTING BIG ON ONE SLEEPER RACE IN THE DEEP SOUTH Elias is a longtime Democratic election lawyer who served as general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and led a Perkins Coie legal team representing Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. He later founded Elias Law Group, which has represented Democratic campaign committees and candidates in high-profile election disputes. Fox News Digital reached out to Elias for additional details about his planned involvement in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race but did not receive a response in time for publication. Mississippi law allows absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive within five business days — through Nov. 10 — and permits voters to cure certain ballot problems during that period. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The Mississippi Democratic Party has also filed a court challenge alleging delayed polling-place openings, long lines and ballot shortages in DeSoto County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9825840cbbe9c9982274 Appeals court hands Mamdani legal win on NYC luxury second-home tax: report te 2026-11-04T20:40:05.891Z Appeals court hands Mamdani legal win on NYC luxury second-home tax: report New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a legal victory Wednesday after a state appeals court cleared the way for his administration to move forward with a controversial tax on high-end second homes, according to The New York Times. The Brooklyn-based appellate court reversed a September ruling by a Staten Island judge, who found that the city mishandled the tax's rollout and ordered officials to start over.  The city appealed the decision while continuing to implement the tax, also called a pied-à-terre tax. The ruling marks a win for Mamdani's progressive agenda, which includes raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers to help close the city's budget gap. The tax still faces other legal challenges, and the mayor's administration is defending additional policies, including a proposed rent freeze. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9822840cbbe9c9982256 Hackers stole DreamHost customer files and inboxes during months-long attack te 2026-11-04T20:40:02.800Z Hackers stole DreamHost customer files and inboxes during months-long attack The web host said hackers exploited a vulnerability to access customer emails and files during a "deliberate attack." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95e3840cbbe9c998222d Fighting Like a Hawaiian te 2026-11-04T20:30:27.019Z Fighting Like a Hawaiian (Audio by Ben Davis/Cronkite News) Kevin Natividad details his journey from being a kid who was told he couldn’t be an athlete growing up in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to becoming a UFC bantamweight. This episode of Kevin’s offers a lens into the inner turmoil he was putting himself through, with an unsustainable schedule and seeds of insecurity contaminating his mental fortitude.  Key takeaways of the episode: Kevin Natividad operated with a chip on his shoulder from day one. While his entry to mixed martial arts was almost accidental, the doubters in Hawaii who didn’t believe he could be anything of note in sports were his biggest driving motivators.  The exhausting days balancing multiple training sessions, working, and attending high school built Kevin into an impressive amateur fighter – but after taking his first loss in his eighthj fight, his belief of grinding himself 18 hours everyday was challenged. When he changed this approach as his experience grew in the sport, his successful ways returned – affirming his own self-belief.  However, as Kevin got better so did the competition standing across from him. To continue towards his dream of becoming a UFC fighter, Kevin made a shift from Hawaii to Arizona – understanding that his training partners and coaches needed to upgrade alongside himself. This move was the final choice for Kevin to truly leave all other paths behind, and entirely commit himself to the goal of becoming a professional fighter. TRANSCRIPT Kevin Natividad And you know, I’m about to be finished. And then I just remember thinking in my head like fuck this guy. I’m gonna win. I’m not losing and then I went out there and fought like a freaking Hawaiian. Ben Davis Before the lights and cameras, before the branded fight kits and the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, Kevin Natividad was just a kid in Ua Beach, Hawaii. Trying to prove something, not to the UFC or a specific promoter, not even to himself. At first, he was trying to prove it to everybody back home Kevin Natividad When I first started I just wanted respect from everybody back home and it was tough but like well I knew I wanted to fight. I just never knew the level I would get at and I just wanted to fight the best that I could. And um I never thought I would achieve anything that I actually did. Ben Davis Kevin says fighting all started with seeds of insecurity planted years before He wasn’t viewed as an athlete growing up. He vividly remembers being the chunky kid who could catch a football but could not throw it so he found something he could throw. Kevin Natividad The only thing I found out I was decent at throwing was my hands. So I was like, here’s a sport.  Ben Davis Eventually, the kid who didn’t think he belonged in sports found himself standing inside a cage against another human being and winning. Kevin’s intro to MMA wasn’t some carefully constructed path towards pro-fighting. He started with the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At 17, Kevin entered a Hawaii State tournament with his teammates, despite the crew having virtually no formal training. He lost unsurprisingly. But somebody watching saw a future star worth taking a chance on. Kevin Natividad Well we all lost one of these uh coaches that I knew. His name is Paul Ono. He literally comes up to me. Keep in mind I’m like 17. And he’s like, he comes up and talks to my parents and he’s like, let me train your son. I promise he has potential. Because I actually almost beat the guy who won, if that makes sense, with no training. So that was literally it. He was literally like, let me train your son. Ben Davis After Kevin’s third amateur fight, everything changed. He’d been offered a bout against Brandon Mina, a two-time Hawaii State Wrestling Champion. A fight that on paper Kevin should lose handily. Kevin remembers getting battered in the first round, dropped need out wrestled, but something happened in between rounds. Kevin Natividad I don’t remember what my coach was telling me, and you know, I’m about to be finished, and then I just remember thinking in my head like fuck this guy. I’m gonna win. I’m not and then I went out there and fought like a friggin’ Hawaiian. Ben Davis Kevin came into round two with an indomitable ambition to get his hand raised. Kevin Natividad You know, like I just went out there, threw my hands, didn’t know what I was throwing. I threw a teep to his stomach, didn’t know what was going on, and he dropped me one more time, but then we Uh, he got tired and he went and shot desperately after because I was just throwing wild punches and I was hitting him. And I definitely won that second round. But I ended up taking his back and I threw ground and pound for like 30 seconds. The ref didn’t stop it. And then uh they went into the third round and then uh he couldn’t continue And he couldn’t continue. And then they gave me the win and then they gave me the state title. So I was a champion at 135. Ben Davis Kevin left with his first MMA title. For him, the significance wasn’t just the championship. It was the realization that all his suffering could actually mean something. Kevin Natividad That hardship I went through. I’ve never experienced anything like this. Like everything in life just seems so different after experiencing that. And I was like, I’m gonna do this. I can do this. Ben Davis The other possible paths for Kevin’s life began disappearing. A career in engineering, working on cars like his family, a more stable life, with less risk for his economic well-being. Up to 95% of fighters work other jobs before they make it to the UFC. And even when they get there, upwards of 19% of fighters on the UFC’s roster maintain outside work. With the burdens of providing financially on his mind, Kevin only had one question for himself. How far can I take this? Kevin Natividad I singled it down to fighting. I was like, if I work hard enough, I can do this And now you think about how I w how I went from like no one you know, I used to get beat up in school and stuff and all these kids and uh wanting to be an engineer what all whatever probably would have been better like in terms of financial stability but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I wouldn’t. It went the way it was supposed to. Ben Davis Kevin didn’t just work hard. He built his entire life around fighting. No days off. Kevin skipped holidays. He trained instead of celebrating birthdays. Kevin simply had no balance. Every egg was in the MMA basket. Kevin Natividad If everybody else had better technique than me, they’re not outworking me. That was my whole mindset. You know, like I wasn’t technical besides my jujitsu and I just wanted to know that if we were both tired, I’m going to outwork you And that’s how I’m gonna win. And eventually I’ll drown you and submit you. Ben Davis Kevin’s mornings began at 4 30 a. m. running long distances. Then he’d go to work, sometimes at a Zales jewelry store or landscaping or whatever he could pick up to make money. After a shift of odd jobs, he’d train at 24-hour fitness Then, he’d drive to attend class at James Campbell High School. Following class, he would drive to the jujitsu mats, then back to 24-hour fitness for another lifting session. And finally, Kevin would close his day with another stamina draining run. Typically he’d return home between midnight or two in the morning, and be awake again only a few hours later to do it all over Kevin Natividad I did not sleep. So if we’re talking about balance, there was no such thing. All I know I wanted, I want and I did this for years. That’s probably why I’m not so tall. That’s what my mom tells me. Like I could have been bigger. Yeah, like I just didn’t sleep. Like if you talk to my brother, he’ll tell you that I did not sleep. I trained and trained and trained so much. Ben Davis That relentless mentality produced amazing results. Kevin started his amateur career with seven wins and zero losses, a stellar beginning to his MMA journey, but it also cost him greatly. Kevin Natividad Like I just had no money because I spent it all on Wanting to be a better fighter. I lost a lot of friends, relationships, and a lot of stuff that I should have done even with my family. You know, like growing up, like I’d never sacrificed anything. If I had like my brother’s wrestling tournaments, we had to go there, but if it was at the same time I had to go train, I went to train like it was bad. Like I feel bad for those days because I could have absolutely gone and watched my brother win a state title. But it was just selfishness on a level that I never really want to repeat. Ben Davis The obsession had become the point. Victory wasn’t enough for Kevin and every win turned into a loss as it only further moved his mountaintop away from him and reinforced the ideology that training more created more success. Kevin Natividad Every win that I got, I kinda like Just erasing and move on to the next one. But like for me, every time I won I kinda just went into like I need to do more so that the next guy who will probably be better doesn’t beat me. Ben Davis Then Kevin lost in his eighth fight A fighter who had competed once from Pune Hawaii, Shaden Laoha, an opponent who, on paper, Kevin should have beaten, outsmarted him and beat him by decision For the first time ever, Kevin had to consider that maybe more wasn’t always better. Kevin Natividad It wasn’t until I lost that I was like Okay, yeah, I gotta do something else. And when I lost I actually started training at HMC and um Haru Shimanishi, that’s uh Trevor Lally’s coach. So yeah, so when I started training with him, that’s when I started learning how to strike. And uh when I moved to Arizona I was gonna train at the lab and uh Haru was like, oh no, go to Arizona Combat Sports. My students own that gym. And that’s why I came here. Ben Davis A shift from Hawaii to Arizona at twenty two years old was the inflection point in Kevin’s journey, and slowly fighting became something different, not his entire life, but just part of it. Kevin Natividad You know, I still trained a lot, but not as much. And realized that I can make the best out of sessions versus like piling multiple sessions. Make the best out of one session versus like Finally on like five or six in one day. Um, I was able to balance more with my family and my friends. Ben Davis This distinction and newfound approach would matter greatly to Kevin later. As in Phoenix, Arizona, he met the person who became more important than anyone, his wife, Lex Heiser. But with love comes struggle And in the next episode, the strain of Kevin’s plight to join the UFC wears heavy on the young couple as they navigate the regional MMA scene. I’m Ben Davis. This is the Natividads, Hawaii’s Fighting Family from Cronkite Sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95e1840cbbe9c9982224 A Hawaiian in Phoenix te 2026-11-04T20:30:25.383Z A Hawaiian in Phoenix (Audio by Ben Davis/Cronkite News) Moving from Hawaii to Arizona benefited Kevin in more ways than one. While he was able to train and learn from higher-level individuals, he also met the woman who would one day become his wife: Lex Heiser. Kevin’s LFA tenure starts with a big stumble, but he immediately gets back on track and finds the biggest winning streak of his career. However, the growing need to prove himself began to weigh more heavily, and Kevin’s inner doubt grew, eventually reaching a boiling point ahead of the moment Kevin had spent his entire career working toward: his UFC debut. When the lights were at their brightest, Kevin found himself unable to perform at his best and “froze,” leading to a crushing knockout defeat in his first UFC bout. While it was not a fairy-tale start to his UFC career, simply competing in the Octagon meant his dream had been realized. Getting to the UFC was a feat nobody thought he could accomplish, and he did it. Now, Kevin has to answer a different question: Can he stay there? TRANSCRIPT Ben Davis Hawaii’s Kevin Natividad journeyed to Arizona to pursue his UFC dreams, and along the way, Kevin met Lex Heiser. They found each other at Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe. The gym Kevin’s coach in Hawaii encouraged him to train at and according to Lex, Kevin wasn’t exactly planning on finding a relationship at the gym. Lex Natividad Because he was at ACS to train. He was set on being single. He wasn’t gonna date anybody from the gym and I just broke all those rules for him. Um Ben Davis Lex wasn’t just falling for Kevin. She was falling for something she understood. She had her own martial arts journey, and she recognized the kind of fighter that Kevin was. Lex Natividad I I feel like I’ve always just believed in the confidence that he has and he can really break down the sport. I don’t know, I’ve never not seen him as not a fighter, if that makes sense. I wanted to support him because I believe it’s like When you’re with somebody you should support each other, support each other’s dream and sometimes it isn’t fifty fifty and that’s okay. But you need to take care of each other. If it stays like one way longer, like for a really long time, then that’s when a different conversation. But it is. It’s like a push and pull and it’s like I always believed in him.  Ben Davis Supporting Kevin didn’t mean that all his prior sacrifices disappeared. They simply became shared. Lex Natividad We had to sacrifice like date nights and sacrificing like when we can hang out with our friends, when planning like trips, you know, it’s like, oh, can you eat this, eat that? And then I would also, for a minute, I was the one working in corporate America I was the one bringing in the money for us, even though it’s like we weren’t married yet, but it’s like I’m like that’s that’s my significant other And, you know, I understood where it’s like, yeah, he might not be able to give me nice things and that’s okay. But it at parts it was hard. Not necessarily getting the nice things, but just like watching him train all the time and having to put kind of like my feelings aside sometimes and be like, well, do we have to be here? Do we Like, do you have to do this? Like, hey, it’s just one day. Can we just hang out together? And sometimes you had to sacrifice those like days. Ben Davis For Lex, an additional sacrifice wasn’t just about what they couldn’t afford or where they couldn’t go. Sometimes it was about having to share the person she loved with the sport. that he loved. Lex Natividad Like I felt like I was fighting with fighting, like him fighting you know, and me being like juggling that and it wasn’t like I wanted him to stop or anything like that, but it’s just like Hey Kevin, like we’re married now. It’s different. Ben Davis Lex wasn’t just watching Kevin chase a dream and supporting him from the sidelines. She was actively rearranging her life around it. And sometimes that meant asking a hard question Kevin wasn’t always willing to ask himself. Is this sustainable? While Lex was learning how to support Kevin’s dream, Kevin was learning what it meant to support her. For years fighting had demanded sacrifice from both of them, but the relationship couldn’t be built around his career alone. Kevin Natividad She wants the best for me, like twenty-four-seven every single day, all the time. And I want the same for her. She’s such a great support system for me, like, just generally in life. We learn together to be strong, not just for us but in Christ in a way. And like I don’t know, it was just cool ’cause like We’re learning selflessness throughout all the years of trying to be selfish. Ben Davis Kevin kept fighting, and eventually the loftier levels of the MMA regional scene became his proving ground. the LFA, a platform that’s launched over four hundred fighters to the UFC since its inception. Kevin’s LFA debut came when he was three and oh as a professional. He thought he was unstoppable, as did Lex. Then Kevin got knocked out in nine seconds. Kevin Natividad I went into that fight so cocky, just wanting to get into the firefight, and um I got knocked out. I was like, I’m not unstoppable. I remember when he hit me, I like it was a flash and then I remember getting up but the ref stopped it. Ben Davis It was the first professional loss of his career. It could have easily broken him as a defeat like that had broken many others. Instead, Kevin did what he had always done. He moved on. Kevin Natividad And I was just like, damn, that sucks This is embarrassing. That sucks. And I didn’t question stopping or anything. I was just like, this sucks. I need to win again so I can get over this feeling. Ben Davis With a setback, there can always be a comeback. Fight after fight, win after win, Kevin rebuilt himself and established his name as a dangerous one on the scene But the old demon of injuries piled up even more as the wind streak doubled and tripled. Kevin says he fought through injuries to his knees shoulders and elbows. Eventually surgery was required, and what the doctors found surprised Kevin, but did not stop him. Kevin Natividad When I finally had surgery, they found like seventeen bone chips and like they had to repair the ulnar nerve and the really bad tennis elbow and I have arthritis of a sixty year old So it’s really bad. But from that time, uh I had a lot of injuries But like it just didn’t matter to me, if that makes sense. Like I just wanted to fight. Ben Davis Kevin’s LFA debut loss had been long forgotten amidst his four-fight win streak in the organization. And suddenly the conversation changed. People around Kevin weren’t asking whether he could fight. They were asking when he would fight in the UFC. Combat sports biggest stage. South Dakota, July 2020, LFA 85. Kevin’s younger brother Christian was making his pro debut earlier on the card. Kevin was in the co-main event against 15-fight veteran Kyle Estrada. Despite being hurt throughout the fight, Kevin found the finish. Kevin Natividad He was beating me up. For the most part that fight with my calf was like done. But yeah, I ended up setting up a I went to his body a couple times. I threw a couple kicks, I threw a couple right hands to his body, and then I made the same motion and went to his head, and that’s how I knocked him out. Ben Davis Afterward, the message was simple to Kevin’s team He was ready. It was time. The work had been done and the UFC was the next step. He wasn’t as convinced. Kevin Natividad And then after that they were telling me, Kevin’s ready. He’s in the UFC. You sure and I remember telling him I was like, you sure we don’t wanna do like, you know, I could fight for the title against that Russian guy? Like I kinda wanna tough test to make sure I’m ready You know, and they were just like, No, Kevin’s ready. We’re gonna get him in I was like, Are you guys sure? I mean we can do it, but you know, I don’t think I was ready.  Ben Davis And that’s the strange thing about reaching a dream. Sometimes the people around you believe you’ve arrived before you even do. Kevin wanted one more test, one last piece of evidence that he belonged in the big show, and everyone was wrong to doubt that he could rise to that summit. But the UFC didn’t want to wait. It never does. In August 2020, Kevin’s phone rang. Kevin Natividad Trevor calls me. And he tells me like, Kevin, I looked up the opponent, Brian Kelleher, Jiu Jitsu guy, this, that, you’re in. You want it? We’re in. I’m like Yeah, if you think it sounds good, let’s do it. Yeah, you’re in. Alright. Ben Davis Welcome to the UFC Kid. Lex was there when the call happened And her reaction says almost everything about how long she had watched Kevin chase this. Lex Natividad Because I just believed in him so so much I was like, it’s about time, you know what I mean? Yes, it’s like, what took you guys so long? You know what I mean? I was just like, I was so excited for him, but at the same time I was like, in my mind, I’m like, yeah, he deserves to be there. So like, let’s go. Ben Davis Unfortunately, like Kevin’s whole story so far This next chapter came with its own twists. Kevin’s first UFC fight wouldn’t happen against Brian Kelleher. Despite the lack of notice or real fight camp, he made wait. He had done the Fight Week Media and signed all the posters. Then came the COVID test. The first test was negative. The second test was also negative. The third test positive. The fight was immediately canceled. Kevin had been inches away from making his debut, and it disappeared as quickly as it came. In 2022, of the 725 UFC fights booked across the organization’s 42 events, 214 of them or 29. 5%, either had an opponent change or was simply cancelled outright. Even at the highest level, nothing is certain. Kevin simply had to wait and hope the call would come again. Kevin Natividad Why I was crushed from that because I thought I was gonna make my UFC debut. Ben Davis The UFC wasted no time and quickly booked him again. Five weeks now to prepare against a new opponent, a Bantamweight with ten wins and one loss, Miles Johns. The pressure he’d spent years building toward finally arrived in the month-long build-up. The UFC experience began for Kevin before he ever stepped inside the cage. The moment he and his brother Christian landed in Las Vegas they were presented with the premium treatment that had become standard for all UFC personnel. But for two brothers from UA Beach, Hawaii, it was a culture shock. Kevin Natividad First off, when they picked me up from the airport it was just me and my brother. They had a guy with an iPad that had my name on it and I was like, what the hell? And then he picked us up and then he drove us to the v to the apex in uh in a limo. And I was like, this is insane. And then I remember my brother being like, can we take one of these waters? And I was like, yes. I think that’s why they’re there. This is like superstar status. I never thought I would experience this. Ben Davis Underneath his excitement was something else. A toxic voice that nobody but Kevin could hear. Doubt. Kevin Natividad It’s so bad because it was a bunch of like I didn’t know if I was uh I I didn’t know if I was ready for it, you know, if I deserved it. Me looking back at it now, I’d been like you totally deserved that Ben Davis When fight night came, that doubt followed him into the cage. Kevin Natividad I went out there and I froze. It was a rough night for me. I remember. And I didn’t remember what happened. I don’t remember them raising his hand. I don’t remember walking to the back. I just remember waking up, looking up at my brother in the back room with the apex, going, Was it an uppercut? My brother was like Yes, Kevin. Just so you know, you asked me that like twenty times. I was like, damn. Ben Davis In the aftermath, Kevin wasn’t just processing a loss. He was confronting the thing that had followed him from Hawaii to Arizona throughout his LFA rise to the UFC, the weight that’s only been getting heavier as Kevin’s career grew more impressive. the fear of not being good enough. Kevin Natividad I froze. Like I didn’t know how to deal with the pressure. I let it control me, the fear and all that, and the lights. I let it control me. That’s really what it is. Like I I made it a much bigger deal than it was. All the lights, all the people in the back, the sp spotlight, the media, the people online, like telling me that I ruined their parlays and All that stuff was really it’s really hard to deal with for me. I don’t know. Like I I I made a much bigger deal out of it than I should have and I forced myself to believe that I wasn’t ready when I could have done it Especially that guy. I could have beat him. Ben Davis For years Kevin had believed that the answer was to work harder. To train more, to sacrifice more, to prove more. But standing inside the UFC cage, he discovered a different opponent. the monster of everything he built up in his own head. And maybe that’s where this story really begins, because Kevin had finally reached the place he’d spent years trying to prove that he belonged in the place his wife knew he could get to. But that came with consequences neither of them could fully understand when Kevin first walked into a gym in Hawaii. This was the story of Kevin Atividad’s rise to the UFC. His unlikely journey through the hardships of the regional scene to the biggest stage in MMA. While the debut did not go his way, the dream of becoming a UFC fighter. had come true. Now he was among the most elite competitors in the world, and there were still more fights to come on his contract. But in the next episode, Kevin’s dream starts to unravel. I’m Ben Davis, this is the Natividads – Hawaii’s fighting family from Cronkite Sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d7840cbbe9c99821e9 Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran te 2026-11-04T20:30:15.921Z Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran Vice President JD Vance spoke May 18, 2026, about the importance of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States at the Milbank Manufacturing company in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Morgan Chilson/Kansas Reflector) The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before was mainly due to the administration’s war in Iran. Though Vance sought to soften the blow to President Donald Trump by ascribing the same opinion to the president, the post was an unusual public distancing by a sitting vice president and marked a significant first step in a post-Trump Republican political landscape that Vance will likely seek to lead. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” Vance wrote. “If you’d like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that’s at least honest. “But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there.” Vance served as a U.S. Marine in Iraq and later heavily criticized that Middle East war, calling it “an unforced disaster,” in a 2023 social media post. ‘Largely true’ Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon, Trump said Vance’s view was mostly correct. “I think it’s largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term,” he said when asked about Vance’s post. “Probably it’s true. But at the same time, if I had to do it again, I’d have to do it again because long term, it’s the only answer. You can’t let Iran have a nuclear” weapon. “I know how he feels about it,” he said later. “I thought it was fine.” He repeated that he’d expected the war to have a negative effect on the midterms, but that it was worth pursuing. Trump launched military operations in Iran in February, despite no apparent active threat from the Islamic republic. He promised the conflict would soon end, but when polls closed Tuesday night, it was still active and Iran maintained a block of the critical shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz that has squeezed the global supply of oil. 2028 message? Vance is seen as a frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028, but Tuesday’s drubbing, in which Republicans lost Senate seats and governorships in states Trump and Vance carried by double digits in 2024 and ceded a large House majority to Democrats, could demonstrate a need to distance himself from Trump to stand a chance in the general election.  In his post, Vance noted that Republicans’ problem on Tuesday was not turnout, but that many voters who supported the Republican ticket in 2024 flipped to Democrats this year. He said those voters identified four issues that drove their switch: end the war, focus on the cost of living, “Put America First” and change the United States’ “relationship to Israel.” “Our voters showed up,” he wrote. “And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats.” Vance also predicted calls would come for significant changes to immigration policy after some analysts said that an aggressive — sometimes deadly — enforcement campaign led to backlash among some Trump 2024 voters. Vance rejected any major overhaul, while again signaling some daylight between himself and Trump on the administration’s signature issue. “Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty,” he said. “I’m open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d5840cbbe9c99821c8 Top union boss drops 2028 warning on Democrats amid blue wave celebration: 'Wake up call' te 2026-11-04T20:30:13.882Z Top union boss drops 2028 warning on Democrats amid blue wave celebration: 'Wake up call' DETROIT — As results poured in from across the country Tuesday night and a blue wave began to form, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told Fox News Digital that Democrats' sweeping midterm victories were no guarantee that working people would stick with the party in 2028. "It makes me confident that the working class will back whoever supports them, who they see getting behind their issues. I say this all the time, look, we're not Republicans, we're not Republicans, we are not Democrats, we aren't independents. We support people that back us," Fain said, speaking to Fox News Digital at the Michigan Democratic Party’s election night watch party. "I just believe, you know, it's a wake up call to everyone that they better get behind workers and start supporting people because they're tired of seeing, you know $10 billion, $20 billion buyback deals for corporate leaders and for Wall Street while the people that create those profits can't afford to live," he continued. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS Michigan’s Democratic Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan stood in contrast to the GOP's performance in the state during the 2024 general election, when President Donald Trump won voters without college degrees by approximately 10 percentage points, according to exit polling. A pillar of the political realignment of the Trump era has been the defection of working-class Americans, particularly the White working class, to the GOP. In 2024, the Teamsters made national headlines by declining to endorse then-Vice President Kamala Harris amid polls suggesting that rank-and-file union members would break for Trump. UNION BOSS STUNS WITH MAJOR REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT AS ELECTION NEARS These shifts have been particularly pronounced in Rust Belt states such as Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin — all three of which saw significant Republican defeats on Election Night, including major Democratic victories in Senate, gubernatorial and legislative races. Fain argued that Democrats' focus on kitchen-table issues facing working people helped propel them to commanding victories in Michigan and across the country. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: HOW DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SENATE "I think it's just a testament to Michigan here as a microcosm of what's going on in this country right now. Working class people have been left behind … these are some of the best times in the history of our nation … corporations are doing well, the rich are taking all the profits … and people are struggling to be able to afford to pay the bills," he told Fox News Digital. "People come in, outside groups come in, they try to buy seats in Congress, they try to buy our electorate, and I think working class people woke up to that and they're fed up with this." For Fain, the focus on healthcare, living wages and retirement assistance helps explain the Democratic Party's sweeping victories on Tuesday night. "Whatever party gets behind those things and supports those initiatives to take care of people, they'll be in power for a long time," said Fain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d2840cbbe9c99821bc A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom. te 2026-11-04T20:30:10.084Z A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d0840cbbe9c99821a1 Ex-Kings PG Mike Bibby Takes Aim at Rookie: ‘Not Gonna Have a Good Outcome’ te 2026-11-04T20:30:08.192Z Ex-Kings PG Mike Bibby Takes Aim at Rookie: ‘Not Gonna Have a Good Outcome’ The sooner we realize that this kid is a light at the end of a tunnel and not an oncoming train, we can enjoy the Kings maybe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95cd840cbbe9c9982198 Eagles Make Massive QB Switch Before Week 9 vs Giants: Report te 2026-11-04T20:30:05.878Z Eagles Make Massive QB Switch Before Week 9 vs Giants: Report Multiple reports said Wednesday the Philadelphia Eagles are making a quarterback switch before Week 9 vs. the New York Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95cb840cbbe9c998217a School bonds lead narrowly as TUSD board race takes shape te 2026-11-04T20:30:03.364Z School bonds lead narrowly as TUSD board race takes shape Two $250 million education bonds were leading by thin margins in Pima County on Wednesday, with Pima Community College’s Proposition 430 at 51.1% yes and Pima JTED’s Proposition 427 at 51.2%. In the Tucson Unified School District, Jennifer Eckstrom and Pilar Acosta Ruiz led the governing board race, with incumbent Val Romero 1,191 votes behind. Budget and property measures were passing in Amphitheater, Vail and Tanque Verde and failing in Sahuarita, according to early results. The college bond would pay for maintenance, first responder training and campus upgrades, and the JTED bond would pay for career and technical education. In the Tucson Unified School District, Eckstrom had 58,664 votes and Acosta Ruiz had 36,664 for the two governing board seats. Romero had 35,473, Tre’Davon Rhodes had 33,377 and Skye Fernandez had 29,016. Eckstrom, who attended U.S Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s watch party, said she wants to be “a voice for the community, students, teachers and parents” over the next four years if the results hold. Community members have pushed back on the district’s reconfiguration proposals, and Eckstrom said she plans to hear from all district voices before making a decision. “I’m going to listen to every voice, every concern,” Eckstrom said. “I don’t have my mind made up yet, so I’m going to take whatever they tell me and take it to heart and make a good decision.” Local news that respects your time. Tre’Davon Rhodes said values should guide how the district supports its students. “I think . . . bringing in the morals, the values, the principles that we hold, not only as Democrats but as . . . people of the community, you know, making sure that we’re looking out for the underserved students in our district and doing what we can to increase the resources that we have for our students,” Rhodes said. In the Amphitheater Unified School District governing board race, Elizabeth Slater had 24,019 votes, Nina Godlewski had 22,321 and John Fife had 19,205. In a second Amphitheater race, Michael Gemma had 18,556 votes and Kimberly Outlaw Ryan had 17,127. In the Tanque Verde Unified School District governing board race, Beth Peterson had 3,355 votes, Thomas Trask had 2,630 and Piper Jordan had 2,467. In the Sahuarita Unified School District governing board race, John Sparks had 5,360 votes and Raul Rodriguez had 5,327. In the Pima JTED governing board race, Beth Lehr had 14,871 votes and Cindy Rankin Elliott had 14,529. Other Southern Arizona school districts had mixed results on ballot measures. The Amphitheater Unified School District’s Proposition 426, which would allow the sale or lease of district property, had 74.5% yes. The Vail Unified School District’s Proposition 423, a budget override, had 63.8% yes, and the Tanque Verde Unified School District’s Proposition 429, also a budget override, had 56.0% yes. The Sahuarita Unified School District’s Proposition 428, a budget increase, was failing by 233 votes, with 51.3% voting no. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb93a4840cbbe9c998215a Council authorizes emergency declaration in wake of weekend flooding te 2026-11-04T20:20:52.853Z Council authorizes emergency declaration in wake of weekend flooding BULLHEAD CITY — With damage estimates already at "$4 million or more," the Bullhead City Council authorized declaring a local emergency because of last weekend's flooding in the city. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9398840cbbe9c9982105 Utah student cited after physical altercation with College Republican caught on camera te 2026-11-04T20:20:40.797Z Utah student cited after physical altercation with College Republican caught on camera A student was cited for simple assault and property damage after allegedly tackling a College Republican at the University of Utah during a confrontation over a campus poll about gender, moments after saying Republicans "should be shot in the streets," according to video of the incident and a university spokesperson. The confrontation unfolded outside the university's Marriott Library, where members of the College Republicans had set up a whiteboard asking whether there are only two genders, The College Fix reported. In a video shared Oct. 28 on X by University of Utah College Republicans officer Rylie Barnes, the student, identified by Fox 13 as Grace, is heard responding to a question about freedom of speech. FORTY-FIVE PERCENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY VIOLENCE CAN BE JUSTIFIED TO STOP HATE SPEECH, POLL FINDS In the video, a person identified as a College Republican asks the student, "Do you believe we should have the right to freedom of speech?" "No, I think Republicans should be shot in the street, personally," the student replied. The cameraholder says that it sounds like advocacy for violence. After a cut, the video then shows the person identified as a college Republican being knocked to the ground as he yells for the other student to stop; it's unclear how much time transpired between the remarks and the fight. Fox 13 reported, "The student, who identifies herself as Grace, told FOX 13 News that the confrontation was a ‘set up’ and accused College Republicans of instigating and escalating it. She alleges that after she left the table, the Republicans followed her while saying ‘you are denying biology.’ She also says she was punched in the face during the fight." In another interview, she said, "I believe I am a victim of transphobic aggression, and because the University protects the College Republicans and enables them to bully students, I was cited with these bogus charges." CONSERVATIVE JEWISH ACTIVIST VOWS NOT TO BE SILENCED AFTER BEING ATTACKED ON UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CAMPUS Rebecca Walsh, communications director at the University of Utah, told Fox News Digital in a statement Tuesday, "On Oct. 27 at 12:52 p.m., University of Utah Police responded to reports of a fight between two students on Marriott Plaza." Walsh continued, "While College Republicans were tabling on the plaza, another student approached the table and wiped off a whiteboard with their hand. To the side of the table, that student and one of the students tabling for the College Republicans started to argue about free speech and gender. The visiting student then assaulted the tabling student, knocking them to the ground and tearing their shirt. Police have identified the individual involved and issued two Class B misdemeanor citations--for simple assault and property damage." She added, "The investigation is ongoing. Support and resources have been offered to both students." Walsh also told Fox News Digital that the school could not disclose information about potential student disciplinary proceedings because of federal student privacy laws. Walsh pointed to the university's student code of conduct, which prohibits threats, physical assaults, intimidation and other behavior that endangers the safety of students or members of the campus community, including threats made online. Walsh said the police investigation remains ongoing and the university has offered the alleged victim support and resources through its Student Affairs team. Walsh also emphasized that the university, as a public institution, protects the expression of differing viewpoints, including those of the College Republicans and student groups calling for the citations issued to Grace to be dismissed. Walsh said the university is waiting for the outcome of the police investigation and reiterated that the university condemns threats of violence against anyone on campus and responds swiftly to such incidents. The Utah Anti-War Committee issued a statement supporting who it identified as Amber Grace, writing, "Even though the College Republicans began this harassment, Amber is now facing misdemeanor charges of assault and property damage for resisting transphobia. Amber is a dedicated member of the Salt Lake community as an anti-war activist, and she did nothing wrong by speaking against hateful Republican rhetoric." FOUL-MOUTHED ANTI-WAR PROTESTERS REPEATEDLY DERAIL HEGSETH'S REMARKS AT ARMY EVENT IN DC The Anti-War Committee is calling on Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill to "refuse the charges on Amber Grace! Speaking out against transphobia is not a crime." Fox News Digital reached out to Grace, the University of Utah, the University of Utah College Republicans and Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9395840cbbe9c99820fc NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for faith, strength and charity te 2026-11-04T20:20:37.704Z NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for faith, strength and charity Rachel Apa, 24, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, while running the New York City marathon after succumbing to complications from rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition. Apa made it to mile 24 – just 2.2 miles from the finish line – before collapsing. She received immediate medical attention and was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where physicians worked to save her for more than six hours. The athlete was declared dead at around 9:40 p.m., according to a report from The New York Times. NYC MARATHON RUNNER, 24, DIES JUST 2 MILES FROM FINISH LINE AFTER SENDING DAD CHILLING TEXTS Rhabdomyolysis causes the muscles to break down when over-exerted, which leads to muscle death, according to Cleveland Clinic. When this disintegration occurs, toxic components of the muscle fibers can enter the circulatory system and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage, essentially acting as poison to the body. Apa graduated from Bucknell University, where she played Division I field hockey. Post-grad, she was working as a product manager for an electrical component company while working on receiving her MBA at Charleston Southern University (CSU). In a tribute released on Tuesday, the Christian university, where Apa began her graduate school education in August, said the CSU family "mourns the tragic loss." HEALTHY ATHLETE HAD NO SYMPTOMS BEFORE MANDATORY HEART SCREENING REVEALED HIDDEN DEFECT "Maxwell Rollins, assistant dean of graduate programs for the Nielsen College of Business, shared a recent class assignment where Apa stated her current mission was to take advantage of the talents and opportunities she had been blessed with to make an impact in any way she could in the lives of those around her," the statement reads. Rollins shared about Apa, "She wrote that her desire was to demonstrate Christ’s love and character in both business and everyday life. Though she had just started her MBA at CSU, her passion for others and heart for Jesus will continue to serve as an inspiration for all our students." CSU president B. Keith Faulkner added, "The loss of a vibrant young woman in the prime of her life is a sorrow no parent can imagine enduring. The Charleston Southern family is surrounding the Apa family, along with all who knew and loved Rachel, with our prayers and support." "We will never fully understand why this happened to a young woman of such remarkable strength and character. Her final hours are forever marked by Rachel’s selfless dedication to helping others as she ran to raise funds in the fight against Parkinson’s disease." MYSTERIOUS DISEASE SENDING YOUNG, HEALTHY TEXAS WORKERS INTO KIDNEY FAILURE Faulkner continued, "We know that true peace comes only from the Lord, and we pray that His presence and comfort will be deeply felt by all who are grieving and by all whose lives were touched by Rachel’s extraordinary life and legacy." Apa’s former field hockey teams also mourned her loss in tributes posted to social media. Central Penn Field Hockey Club, where Apa was a member for nearly a decade before playing for Bucknell, posted that the family is "heartbroken by the loss." "On the field, she played with intensity and determination," the club wrote. "She was competitive, serious about the game and gave 100% every single time, always with a smile and an unwavering commitment to her teammates." "Watching her play was a beautiful thing. You could see the joy she carried every time she stepped on the pitch." The statement continued, "Our hearts are with the Apa family, her CPFH and Bucknell teammates and their families, and everyone lucky enough to have shared the field with her." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Bucknell Field Hockey also posted to Instagram, featuring several photos and videos of Apa on the field alongside her teammates. "Our hearts are broken for the Apa family, and we are deeply sorry for the unimaginable loss of their beautiful daughter, Rachel," the organization wrote in the caption. "The Apas are in the thoughts and prayers of the entire Bucknell Field Hockey family during this incredibly difficult time." "Rachel’s spirit will be everlasting; her impact on the people and program will never be forgotten," the post continued. "We hope the Apa family can find some comfort in knowing she helped create something truly special here and will always hold a place in our hearts." "We are sending you all our love, strength and support. Our entire Bucknell Field Hockey family is holding you close in our hearts." Apa set out to run the marathon to raise money to fight Parkinson’s disease, in honor of her late grandfather. On the Parkinson’s Champions fundraising website, Apa wrote what her grandfather meant to her. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "My grandfather was my role model growing up," she said. "He taught me to stay active, push my limits and embrace challenges, shaping my love for sports and movement." "Later in life, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and I watched as the disease slowly took away the freedom to move that he once loved so much. He passed away in 2022, but the lessons he taught me continue to drive me forward." She added, "I'm proud to run with Parkinson's Foundation Champions to raise funds and awareness for research, better care and a cure." Rachel Apa raised more than $55,000 and counting for the cause. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The Parkinson’s Foundation also released a statement in memory of Apa, expressing that the organization is "saddened by the tragic passing" of Apa who ran as a member of the Parkinson’s Champions team. "Rachel’s decision to take on this challenge was deeply personal," the statement reads. "After watching Parkinson’s disease gradually take away the freedom of movement her grandfather once cherished, Rachel was inspired to honor his memory by running and supporting the Parkinson’s community." "We admire Rachel’s determination and are grateful that she was part of our team. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Rachel’s family, loved ones and fellow members of the Parkinson’s Champions team." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9392840cbbe9c99820f3 Dem newcomer heads to Washington despite past ties to al Qaeda-linked group te 2026-11-04T20:20:34.274Z Dem newcomer heads to Washington despite past ties to al Qaeda-linked group Democratic congressman-elect Adam Hamawy is headed to Capitol Hill after cruising through the New Jersey election amid renewed scrutiny of his past ties to a charity later designated by the U.S. as a terrorist financier. Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and former U.S. Army medical officer, secured approximately 70% of the vote in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District, despite facing questions on the campaign trail about his reported previous volunteer work with the Benevolence International Foundation (BIF), a Chicago-based charity that federal authorities later identified as providing financial and logistical support to al Qaeda. According to a 1996 interview with the Newark Star-Ledger uncovered by Jewish Insider, Hamawy spent five weeks in Bosnia in 1994 volunteering with the organization, delivering medical supplies to hospitals in Sarajevo and Zenica. FIREFIGHTER BROTHER OF 9/11 VICTIM INCENSED BY 'RADICAL' MUSLIMS WINNING KEY DEM PRIMARIES "I worked in Sarajevo for 10 days and then the rest in Zenica, a large regional center in central Bosnia," Hamawy told the newspaper at the time. "We went out to hospitals around the area and in the mountains to check what supplies they needed, and we tried to deliver them." In 2002, Bosnian authorities raided the charity's offices in those cities, recovering documents that federal investigators linked to Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, including correspondence, financial records and information about terrorist training camps. GOP SENATOR IN BRUTAL PRIMARY PRAISED ISLAMIC CHARITY AFTER FEDS CUT TERROR-SCRUTINIZED PARENT, REVIEW FINDS The 9/11 Commission later identified the charity's Sarajevo office as part of a network that covertly provided financial and logistical support for terrorist activities. The organization's chief executive, Enaam Arnaout, pleaded guilty in 2003 to a racketeering charge involving funds raised for purported humanitarian purposes and diverted to the Bosnian military. Federal prosecutors ultimately dropped terrorism charges against him. JUDGE THROWS OUT KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S 9/11 CONFESSION IN ALREADY LONG WAIT FOR TRIAL The BIF remains on the U.S. Treasury Department's terrorism-related sanctions list. Hamawy's past relationship with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, commonly known as the "Blind Sheikh," also drew scrutiny during his congressional campaign. CLINTON, BUSH RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNINGS ON BIN LADEN HIJACK PLOTS BEFORE 9/11, DECLASSIFIED FILES SHOW Abdel-Rahman was convicted in 1995 of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in New York City. Court records show that Hamawy accompanied the cleric on a trip to Detroit in 1991, served as his translator during a press conference and testified on his behalf during his federal criminal trial. Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York who helped secure Abdel-Rahman's conviction, told Fox News Digital that Hamawy's testimony ultimately strengthened the government's case against the terrorist leader. "As was uniformly the case with witnesses presented in the extensive defense case, his testimony, once cross-examination was over, did more to bolster the prosecution's proof of a jihadist terrorism conspiracy against the United States than to help the accused," McCarthy said. Hamawy's campaign has pushed back against scrutiny of his past association with Abdel-Rahman, accusing Republican-aligned organizations and media outlets of attempting to undermine his candidacy. MEET THE FAR-LEFT INSURGENTS WAGING WAR ON THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT IN 2026 MIDTERMS "It's unsurprising that the RNC and Republican billionaire-backed outlets are trying to cast Dr. Adam Hamawy in a negative light: he's Donald Trump's worst nightmare," Hamawy's campaign told Fox News Digital in May when asked about his relationship with Abdel-Rahman and related reporting. The reporting has not established that Hamawy personally participated in terrorist activities or knowingly supported al Qaeda through his humanitarian work in Bosnia. Hamawy did not respond to Fox News Digital’s latest request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb938b840cbbe9c99820e8 The Democratic Wave Swept State Houses Across the Country te 2026-11-04T20:20:27.810Z The Democratic Wave Swept State Houses Across the Country Democrats won control of state governments in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and won chambers in Texas, Georgia and North Carolina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9388840cbbe9c99820ce Miami QB Darian Mensah Takes Heisman Lead as Ohio State Star Falls te 2026-11-04T20:20:24.536Z Miami QB Darian Mensah Takes Heisman Lead as Ohio State Star Falls Miami QB Darian Mensah overtakes Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith as the Heisman favorite amid Julian Sayin's injury absence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9385840cbbe9c99820c5 Brady Quinn Hits Notre Dame With Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Miami Game te 2026-11-04T20:20:21.276Z Brady Quinn Hits Notre Dame With Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Miami Game Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn delivered a harsh reality check for the Fighting Irish before their clash with Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9381840cbbe9c99820bc ESPN Analyst Rips Indiana’s ‘Absurd’ College Football Playoff Ranking te 2026-11-04T20:20:17.570Z ESPN Analyst Rips Indiana’s ‘Absurd’ College Football Playoff Ranking ESPN's Jordan Rodgers couldn't believe where the selection committee put Indiana in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb937d840cbbe9c99820a5 Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T20:20:13.055Z Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028 The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9379840cbbe9c9982098 Democrats lead Tucson legislative races as party sweeps AZ te 2026-11-04T20:20:09.282Z Democrats lead Tucson legislative races as party sweeps AZ Tucson-area Democrats helped flip the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday, leading every legislative race in Districts 17, 18, 20 and 21 as the party took control of both chambers for the first time in 60 years, according to unofficial results. Statewide, Democrats led in 20 of 30 state Senate districts and for 37 of 60 House seats, up from 13 and 27, as Gov. Katie Hobbs led with 55.6% of the vote. Republicans led in Southern Arizona’s District 19. In the race for the open District 17 Senate seat in Tucson, Democrat Edgar Soto led Republican Christopher King 58,006 votes to 48,359. Democrats Kevin Volk (54,249) and Holly Lyon (54,002) led Republicans John Winchester (46,384) and Rachel “Jones” Keshel (44,308) for the two House seats. In District 18, Democrat Priya Sundareshan led Republican Douglas Everett 56,694 to 29,134 in the Senate race. Democrats Nancy Gutierrez (53,780) and Chris Mathis (50,510) led Republican Bob Dohse (28,832) for the House. In District 21, Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón led Republican Esteban Flores 36,036 to 16,370 in the Senate race. Democrats Miranda Lopez (31,413) and Consuelo Hernandez (30,238) led Republican Christopher Kibbey (16,527) for the House. Local news that respects your time. In District 20, Democrats Alma Hernandez in the Senate race and Sally Ann Gonzales and Betty Villegas in the House race had no Republican opponents. Republicans led in District 19, where Gail Griffin led Democrat Bob Karp 45,931 to 34,267 in the Senate race. Republicans David Gowan (42,797) and Lupe Diaz (39,261) led Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson (32,048) and Aiden Nicholette Swallow (30,349) for the House. Hobbs had 1,193,939 votes to Republican Andy Biggs’ 916,236, or 55.6% to 42.7%, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. Organized Power in Numbers, an organizing and advocacy group that works in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, said in a statement Tuesday night that the results should not be read as a return to the Democratic Party. “This election isn’t about the working class coming home to the Democrats. This is about them choosing themselves and their neighbors and demanding the government work for them, not the billionaire class. Neither party should take the multi-racial working class for granted,” said executive director Neidi Dominguez. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9375840cbbe9c998208f Three votes separate South Tucson council candidates te 2026-11-04T20:20:05.935Z Three votes separate South Tucson council candidates Three votes separated challengers Eduardo Baca and Debbie Federico for the second South Tucson City Council seat early Wednesday, one of several Southern Arizona races too close to call. Incumbent Cesar Aguirre (279 votes) and Baca (249) led for the two City Council seats. Newcomer Federico was three votes behind Baca with 246, and incumbent Brian Flagg had 209. In Sierra Vista, Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers led the mayor’s race with 40.1% of the vote, or 5,122 votes. Councilman Mark Rodriguez had 33.7% and Brandon Martin had 25.9%. Voters also backed the city’s general plan, Question 408, with 79.3% yes. In the Sierra Vista City Council race, Edward Wozniak had 8,534 votes and Brian Miers had 8,433. Write-in candidates Wesley Hewitt, Chris Holston and Marvin Kouza had 365, 343 and 294 votes. In the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 5 race, Democrat Andrés Cano had 79.4% of the vote, or 36,686 votes, to Republican Jeff Rhodes’ 20.6%, or 9,492 votes. Local news that respects your time. All 10 Pima County Superior Court judges up for retention were retained, with support ranging from 55.7% for Catherine Woods to 73.4% for Kathleen Quigley. In Pima County Justice of the Peace races, Democrat Kristel Foster led Republican William Parven 28,623 votes to 16,280 in Justice Precinct 8. In Justice Precinct 3, Democrat Sara Mae Williams led independent Rodney Hopkins 1,370 votes to 516. Victoria Steele in Precinct 1, Morgan Miholich in Precinct 6 and Raymond Carroll in Precinct 7 were unopposed. In Oro Valley, voters approved Proposition 431, a 10-year growth and water plan, 79.3% to 20.7%. Northwest Fire District’s Proposition 424 bonds had 71.0% yes. In the district’s board race, Roger Wright had 21,581 votes, Paul Hestand had 19,487 and David Talas had 14,995. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9155840cbbe9c9982037 Arizona opens at No. 22 in first CFP rankings as Miami tops nation, playoff picture takes shape te 2026-11-04T20:11:01.861Z Arizona opens at No. 22 in first CFP rankings as Miami tops nation, playoff picture takes shape PHOENIX – Noah Fifita returned to Arizona in 2026 for unfinished business, but the clock is ticking. The Wildcats’ quarterback has just four regular-season games left to do what has eluded him throughout his college career: reach the College Football Playoff. After last season’s Holiday Bowl loss, Fifita said, “We got unfinished business and I’m coming back.” His final shot isn’t gone, but the margin for error is slim. Arizona entered the first College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night at No. 22, placing the Wildcats among five Big 12 teams in the Top 25 despite a recent loss to Texas Tech and setting up a crucial stretch of games that could determine its postseason future. The Wildcats (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) landed two spots above their No. 24 ranking in the Associated Press poll, even after falling 34-26 to the Red Raiders on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas. Arizona’s two losses have come against teams ranked ahead of it in the committee’s initial rankings: No. 9 BYU and No. 15 Texas Tech. After losing 28-17 to the Cougars in September, a loss to Texas Tech left the Wildcats tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings. While Arizona remains outside the projected 12-team playoff field, its remaining schedule offers opportunities to improve its standing. The Wildcats host TCU on Friday before welcoming No. 3 Utah to Tucson on Nov. 14. They then travel to Kansas State before concluding the regular season against Arizona State in the 100th Territorial Cup on Nov. 28. The Wildcats have been dominant in several of their victories, including a 39-3 win over Iowa State and a 34-7 victory over Cincinnati. However, questions remain about how Arizona measures up against the conference’s strongest competition. “Obviously, they’re a top 25 team,” Hunter Yurachek, Chair of the CFP Selection Committee, said. “There’s only 25 teams ranked out of 138. The committee thinks very highly of them, but Arizona is 6-2. They’ve lost to both Texas Tech and BYU, two teams that are ranked in our top 25.” ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI), a predictive measure of team strength, ranks Arizona 27th nationally. The Wildcats rank 52nd in strength of schedule (SOS) and 30th in strength of record (SOR), which measures how difficult it is to achieve a team’s record against its schedule. Those numbers show the challenge Arizona faces as it tries to climb the rankings. Its place in the top 25 recognizes a six-win start, but the Wildcats have yet to defeat a team currently ranked by the committee. The Big 12’s presence in the initial rankings extends beyond Arizona. Undefeated Utah (8-0) sits at No. 3, the highest ranking in program history, while BYU (7-1) is No. 9. Texas Tech (7-1) follows at No. 15, with Houston (6-2) at No. 17. Utah and BYU face each other Saturday in the Holy War, giving the conference a major matchup between two top-10 programs. The Utes then travel to Arizona the following week, giving the Wildcats a chance to face one of the nation’s highest-ranked teams on its home field. For Arizona, the path to the playoff remains narrow, with a Big 12 championship representing its clearest opportunity to secure an automatic berth. For the conference as a whole, however, the opening rankings suggest multiple teams could remain in the national playoff conversation as November progresses. Across the country, the committee’s first rankings revealed a playoff race in which record, strength of schedule and predictive metrics do not always align. Miami (8-0) earned the No. 1 ranking for the first time in program history, followed by Georgia (7-1), Utah and defending national champion Indiana (8-1). Those four programs would receive first-round byes if the playoffs began today. Miami became the 11th program to reach No. 1 in the committee’s rankings and the first Atlantic Coast Conference team to hold the top position since Clemson in 2017. The distinction carries historical significance. According to the CFP, 11 of the previous 12 national champions began the season’s initial rankings inside the top four. The lone exception was Ohio State in 2014, which debuted at No. 16 before winning the inaugural playoff championship. However, only two teams ranked first in the initial CFP rankings went on to win the national championship that season: Alabama in 2020 and Georgia in 2021. While Miami’s position atop the rankings matched the AP poll, several placements further down the list produced some of the biggest surprises. Notre Dame (7-1) suffered the largest discrepancy between the two polls, falling from No. 4 in the AP rankings to No. 11 in the CFP rankings. The Fighting Irish are ranked first nationally in ESPN’s FPI, suggesting they are among the strongest teams on a predictive basis. Their resume, however, tells a different story. Notre Dame ranks 13th in strength of record and 55th in strength of schedule. Its lone loss came against BYU, which the committee ranked two spots higher, and its seven victories have not included a team currently ranked in the CFP top 25. The contrast highlights one of the committee’s central challenges: distinguishing between teams that predictive models consider the strongest and teams that have assembled the most impressive resumes. “Regarding Notre Dame, they have an impressive 7-1 record, though their wins don’t stack up against other teams,” Hunter Yurachek said. “They are a very good football team, but when you look at Notre Dame’s schedule and the wins they have versus the teams ahead of them, they don’t have that signature win right now.  “They lost their only top-25 matchup at BYU; their next-best win is on a neutral site against Wisconsin. They’ve got a great opportunity in front of them this weekend at home versus Miami to get that signature win that I think they need to move up in the rankings.” The committee’s evaluation process considers a team’s full body of work rather than relying on any single statistic. Members evaluate game film, statistical information and conference input, according to the CFP, with strength of schedule, head-to-head results, common opponents and other relevant factors helping distinguish comparable teams. For 2026, the committee also introduced a strength of conference enhancement, placing additional emphasis on differences in schedule strength within conferences. That emphasis may help explain why several teams with multiple losses opened ahead of programs with better records. The Southeastern Conference placed 10 teams in the initial top 25, including five in the top 10. Alabama (6-2) ranked fifth, Kentucky (7-1) at sixth, and Texas (6-2) at seventh are all ahead of undefeated UCLA (8-0) at No. 8. Alabama’s placement was particularly notable because the Crimson Tide were ranked eight spots ahead of Tennessee (6-2), despite losing to the Volunteers 26-10 on Oct. 17. Alabama has played the nation’s seventh-toughest schedule, according to ESPN’s metrics, while Tennessee’s schedule ranks 25th. The Crimson Tide also own a victory over Kentucky, which entered at its highest CFP ranking in program history. Kentucky’s position provides another example of how resume strength and predictive performance can differ. The Wildcats rank second nationally in strength of record and eighth in strength of schedule but just 26th in FPI. UCLA faces the opposite situation. The Bruins are one of three undefeated teams in the rankings, alongside Miami and Utah, and rank third nationally in strength of record. However, they sit 28th in FPI and have played the nation’s 77th-toughest schedule. Utah, by comparison, has played the 83rd-toughest schedule but ranks 10th in FPI and fifth in strength of record. The difference between the two undefeated programs raises questions about how the committee weighs the quality of a team’s performances against the strength of its opponents. Ohio State (6-2) presents another significant debate, entering at No. 12 despite holding the nation’s second-highest FPI ranking. The Buckeyes rank ninth in strength of record and 10th in strength of schedule. They also own a 19-15 victory over fourth-ranked Indiana on Oct. 17, but their latest loss, a 30-18 defeat at No. 20 USC, pushed them toward the playoff bubble. Under the 2026 playoff format, the champions of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC receive automatic bids. A fifth bid goes to the highest-ranked team from six designated conferences outside the Power Four. The committee fills the remaining seven spots through its final rankings, with Notre Dame guaranteed inclusion if it finishes in the top 12. No. 25 Boise State is currently the highest-ranked team from that group of six conferences, meaning it would receive an automatic berth under the current rankings. That would leave Ohio State as the first team outside the projected playoff field despite its No. 12 ranking, while Notre Dame would occupy the final available at-large position. Ohio State and Alabama are the only two programs to appear in all 73 editions of the CFP selection committee rankings since the first release on Oct. 28, 2014. Yet their positions in the initial 2026 rankings reflect considerably different postseason outlooks. The committee’s decisions will be tested immediately this weekend. Miami visits Notre Dame on Saturday in a matchup between the committee’s top-ranked team and one of its most debated selections. Georgia travels to No. 10 Ole Miss, Alabama faces No. 14 LSU, and Kentucky visits No. 13 Tennessee. Ohio State will host No. 23 Oregon, giving the Buckeyes a chance to strengthen their resume after consecutive weeks of significant Big Ten results. In the Big 12, Utah’s matchup with BYU will directly affect the conference championship race before the Utes travel to Tucson. The selection committee will reconvene Nov. 9-10, with its next rankings scheduled for Nov. 10 at approximately 9 p.m. Eastern. The final 12-team playoff bracket will be announced Dec. 6, with the national championship scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. “The parity this season has created a lot more teams with these types of wins (ranked victories),” Yurachek said. “The parity we have seen is obviously great for college football, but has made for an unpredictable year so far, an exciting games every week and we expect that trend to continue over the next several weeks.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9149840cbbe9c9981fee Sam Darnold out for Seahawks Week 9 game against Arizona Cardinals so in comes Drew Lock probably, maybe te 2026-11-04T20:10:49.190Z Sam Darnold out for Seahawks Week 9 game against Arizona Cardinals so in comes Drew Lock probably, maybe It's been a rough couple of days for the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the latest hit is quarterback Sam Darnold is not playing on Sunday. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Wednesday that Darnold is out for the upcoming Week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals because of a quad injury. Backup quarterback Drew Lock will start in Darnold's place, Macdonald said. Jalen Milroe will be the backup. DESHAUN WATSON ENTERS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL, LEAVING BROWNS EYEING SHEDEUR SANDERS AS POSSIBLE STARTING QB Lock, by the way, has been recovering from an elbow injury and that offers challenges of its own because it's unknown if he is 100% healthy. "He’s able to throw," Macdonald said. "How much, we’re working through that right now. That’s the best way to put it. He’s going to throw the ball throughout the week, but we’re just going to manage it. "He’s not going to take 8,000 throws." That doesn't exactly sound optimal. Darnold's injury, while not serious enough to send him to injured reserve, which would force him to miss four games, is serious enough that the club may add a quarterback this week, Macdonald said. It's been a rough week for Darnold and the Seahawks. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Seahawks were beaten and beaten up by the Chicago Bears in a 34-17 whipping that included three sacks of Darnold, left him with a cracked rib, and obviously raised eyebrows because of the clear physical superiority the Bears showed over Seattle. Darnold suffered a cracked rib on the second play of the game, per Macdonald. "He's tough as nails," Macdonald said. "He'll be back sooner than later, I'm sure." Assuming the plan does not falter, Lock will be making his second start of the season and, coincidentally, second against the Cardinals. He started against Arizona on Sept. 20, and the Seahawks beat Arizona, 31-7, in a game where Lock threw for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9142840cbbe9c9981fe5 Texas Senate victor James Talarico lays out common ground with Trump, vows to 'work together' te 2026-11-04T20:10:42.185Z Texas Senate victor James Talarico lays out common ground with Trump, vows to 'work together' Texas Democratic Senator-elect James Talarico said Wednesday he is ready to work with President Donald Trump on issues including border security, lowering energy costs and cutting housing regulations. Speaking on Fox News' "America’s Newsroom" after his victory over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday night, Talarico discussed several areas of potential cooperation with the president. "I think there's a wide variety of issues that we could work together on," Talarico said. JAMES TALARICO TORCHES BIDEN BORDER POLICIES IN STUNNING ATTACK AD AS PROGRESSIVE TRIES TO FLIP TEXAS BLUE "Immigration is one of them. I think trying to pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes border security, give the president credit where credit is due. He has done a better job than the previous administration in securing our border," he added. Talarico, who defeated Paxton by over ten points, said Congress must create more legal pathways for immigrants who want to come to the United States. He also expressed interest in working with Trump to reduce housing regulations, pointing to the president's background as a real estate developer. "I also want to work with the president on housing. He's a builder, and we need to cut the red tape, the regulation that sometimes my party has been guilty of, so that we can build millions of new homes in this country," Talarico said. TALARICO RALLY WARMUP ACT CALLS FOR ABOLISHING ICE, CONTRASTING SENATE HOPEFUL'S MESSAGE Beyond housing and immigration, Talarico also said he wants to work with Trump to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes to lower fuel costs. "He and I both support suspending the federal gas tax and the federal diesel tax," Talarico said, noting the move would lower fuel costs by "18 cents a gallon immediately." Criminal justice reform was another area Talarico said offers common ground. ENERGY SECRETARY WRIGHT SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPEN TO SUSPENDING FEDERAL GAS TAX AMID PRICE SURGE "Last one I'll mention is I agree with the president on the need to legalize marijuana. And reform this broken criminal justice system," Talarico said. "These are just some of the issues that I agree full-heartedly with President Trump, and I look forward to working with him for all 31 million Texans." Talarico also rejected the idea of pursuing political retribution in Washington, saying his priority would be delivering results for his constituents. "I am not interested in retribution," Talarico said. "The people of Texas did not elect me last night for retribution," he continued. "They elected me to deliver for them to make their lives easier and better and less stressful." TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Trump had endorsed Paxton before Talarico’s victory, which gave Democrats their first U.S. Senate seat in Texas since 1988. On Tuesday night, Talarico announced his victory on X, writing simply, "We just took back Texas." Trump spoke with Fox News Channel on election night, expressing surprise at several race results but also signaling a willingness to work with Democrats. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump said. "And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we'll work together." LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING IN TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9136840cbbe9c9981fc9 Sam Darnold Injured, Seahawks Reveal QB's Status for Game vs Cardinals te 2026-11-04T20:10:30.277Z Sam Darnold Injured, Seahawks Reveal QB's Status for Game vs Cardinals Sam Darnold suffered an injury during the Seahawks vs. Bears game on Monday Night. Seattle lost 34-17. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9130840cbbe9c9981fc0 Ron DeSantis Issues Dire Prediction for GOP After Stunning Midterm Defeat te 2026-11-04T20:10:24.405Z Ron DeSantis Issues Dire Prediction for GOP After Stunning Midterm Defeat DeSantis called the midterms the "worst-case scenario" for Republicans after Democrats flipped control of the House and Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9129840cbbe9c9981fb7 Rams Safety Quentin Lake Fires Brutal Jab at Chargers QB Justin Herbert te 2026-11-04T20:10:17.129Z Rams Safety Quentin Lake Fires Brutal Jab at Chargers QB Justin Herbert Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake fired a brutal jab at Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after Sunday's game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9120840cbbe9c9981f9c Grijalva leads CD 7 as Mendoza leads Ciscomani in CD 6 te 2026-11-04T20:10:08.860Z Grijalva leads CD 7 as Mendoza leads Ciscomani in CD 6 Supporters of U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva cheered at El Casino Ballroom in South Tucson shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday as early results showed her winning Congressional District 7. Grijalva had 71.5% of the vote to Republican Daniel Butierez Sr.’s 28.5%, or 44,298 votes, as of Wednesday morning. In Congressional District 6, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza led Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani 52.9% to 44.9%, in a seat Republicans have held since 2023. “We hear you loud and clear by your votes. The turnout was staggering for a midterm,” Grijalva told attendees. “Tomorrow is the start of . . . getting ready for the presidential election. We have to register people to vote, we have to continue to have these conversations.” Grijalva, whose district includes the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she plans to bring more members of Congress there so they can see the situation at the border firsthand. “Don’t believe what is being spoon-fed to you. Come and see it yourself,” she said. “Talk to the Nation, understand that there are members on both sides and that the border crosses them. They didn’t cross the border.” Local news that respects your time. Many supporters at the watch party said they were hopeful about what comes next. “I’m feeling very excited and thankful that I’m able to vote for my side of the family, since they aren’t able to vote,” said attendee Stephanie Mercado. “I feel very happy and excited and I can’t wait . . . to see how this turns out.” Others were less hopeful. Hubert Martin, an attendee, said he wasn’t sure the win would change much in Washington, given President Donald Trump’s veto power. “I think Democrats ought to be able to cut back on the horrible things that the Trump administration is doing to immigrants by just not providing money to ICE, or to new prisons, or to the border wall,” Martin said. “They need to keep the pressure up to put more of our resources into taking care of people who need help and less resources into building up the war machine.” These are early results. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ed5840cbbe9c9981f6f Festival celebrates mountain preserves te 2026-11-04T20:00:21.584Z Festival celebrates mountain preserves North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St., will play host to the second annual Festival in the Mountains Nov. 6-8. The festival is a community event and a fundraiser for the Save Our Mountains Foundation (SOMF), whose mission is to acquire and preserve land to assist in the expansion of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. SOMF supports the Mountains Preserve with education, conservation and research and maintain operations at the North Mountain Visitor Center in collaboration with the city of Phoenix. For more information, visit https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ed3840cbbe9c9981f61 Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe te 2026-11-04T20:00:19.546Z Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe A good part of a journalist’s job is requesting and sifting through numerous public records requests. Typically, it’s mind-numbing number crunching, poring over lengthy contracts or thumbing through a Himalayan-sized file of random emails. Occasionally, there’s the rare, gasp-inducing nugget of unexpected information. And then there are times when the documents returned leave us scratching our heads. That was the case this week when a records request offered only a pinhole-sized peek at potential development in the city. An 11-page email and two maps obtained Monday by InMaricopa show site-plan attachments labeled for at least two popular chains around the South Bridge area: WinCo Foods and Chili’s Grill & Bar. A screenshot of a heavily redacted email exchange between landowner Michael Koslow and a City of Maricopa engineer. [City of Maricopa]But that’s a huge maybe. The email exchange between landowner Michael Koslow and City of Maricopa Engineer Supervisor John Shields is almost entirely redacted, save for a few page numbers and attachments that identify site plans for WinCo and Chili’s but reveal little about the projects themselves. It’s not the first time we’ve heard rumors of either chain considering a Maricopa location. Chili’s teased an opening for about a year but backed out of a land deal in 2022. In 2023, a developer hinted WinCo could come to the city if Lowe’s Home Improvement backed out of a real estate deal but that did not happen. For now, the documents offer more questions than answers: They don’t confirm either business is planning to open in Maricopa, provide a timeline or say whether either project has moved beyond preliminary discussions. Still, the appearance of both business names is enough to put them back on our radar. Want to see what we found? You can review the records yourself in this link to the PDF: 20261103-chilis-winco-pdf. The post Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ece840cbbe9c9981f29 Dan Dakich reacts to MS NOW host Joe Scarborough's Pat McAfee take: 'They look like idiots' te 2026-11-04T20:00:14.475Z Dan Dakich reacts to MS NOW host Joe Scarborough's Pat McAfee take: 'They look like idiots' While there are plenty of polarizing figures on television nowadays, there is perhaps no one who is more of a lightning rod than ESPN's very own Pat McAfee. The former All-Pro punter for the Indianapolis Colts has become somewhat ubiquitous with The Worldwide Leader, appearing all over their many different channels seemingly at all hours of the day. He is most well known for his work on "College Gameday," one of ESPN's most popular original programs, but lately his notoriety has turned to infamy thanks to the cries of several online "haters." BOBBY BURACK: ONLINE HATE IS WINNING, FROM PAT MCAFEE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS AND YOUNG CHILDREN One of those haters just so happens to be MS NOW commentator (and Matthew Perry lookalike) Joe Scarborough, and although most political pundits were busy making sense of the midterm elections on Tuesday, the "Morning Joe" host took aim at the "Gameday" centerpiece. Scarborough claims McAfee "ruined College Gameday" and that the supposed rejection of his antics are a rebuke of the "manosphere" that has been cultivated since 2024. Take it easy, Chandler. OutKick's Dan Dakich got a hold of this rant from Scarborough and had a few choice words for Mr. Morning Joe himself. "Four dudes that know absolutely nothing about football are trying to chime in on social events that football people are talking about," Dakich said, referring to Scarborough and his fellow deskmates. "They look like idiots." The "Don't @ Me" host notes that this feels painfully similar to Minnesota governor and noted manly man Tim Walz larping as a football dude during Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign. "This is just like little Timmy Walz trying to be a 'real boy,'" Dakich joked. PAT MCAFEE INVOKES CHARLIE KIRK KILLING AS UTAH POST SPARKS 'UNCOMFORTABLE' 'GAMEDAY' VISIT Dakich also corrected Scarborough for claiming that McAfee was "offended" by a few kids holding up signs. "Nobody held a sign up," he countered. "The University of Utah put out an official post on their official X account of kids coming at Pat McAfee." Another big swing and a miss by a lib pretending to care about things normal dudes are into, which should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. I hate to be the "stick to politics" guy, but maybe Scarborough should stay in his lane and leave the sports stuff to the ones who actually care about them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8eca840cbbe9c9981f17 Mississippi’s Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law. te 2026-11-04T20:00:10.812Z Mississippi’s Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law. The race for U.S. Senate is incredibly close in Mississippi, which does not allow for vote recounts in statewide elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec9840cbbe9c9981efc Transgender Woman Flips District Donald Trump Won Three Times te 2026-11-04T20:00:09.008Z Transgender Woman Flips District Donald Trump Won Three Times Allison Montgomery will become Alabama’s first transgender legislator after she won the state’s House District 25 race on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec6840cbbe9c9981ef3 Chargers-Texans Tickets Are Going for an Embarrassingly Low Rate te 2026-11-04T20:00:06.986Z Chargers-Texans Tickets Are Going for an Embarrassingly Low Rate The last remaining winless team will host the 2-5 Texans on Sunday, and it's extremely cheap to get into SoFi Stadium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec4840cbbe9c9981ed8 Tucson voters reject TEP franchise, approve zoo tax te 2026-11-04T20:00:04.312Z Tucson voters reject TEP franchise, approve zoo tax Early results show Tucson voters rejecting Proposition 421, with 54.9% voting no and 45.1% voting yes. The no vote led by 12,181 votes, 68,080 to 55,899. The measure would have renewed Tucson Electric Power’s 25-year franchise, which gives the utility access to city rights-of-way. The current franchise expires in April 2027 and includes a 2.25% fee on customer bills. The measure would also have put into effect an energy collaboration agreement, with TEP providing $2 million a year for infrastructure and sustainability projects, rising 2% annually, or about $64 million over 25 years. Opponents who protested outside TEP’s downtown office said a no vote would keep the city from committing to TEP for 25 years and open the door to public power. TEP said the proposition would not raise customer rates and that rates would not fall if it failed. Any increase would come from a separate rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission. TEP’s political action committee, TEP for Tucson, spent nearly $4 million on the campaign, according to Public Power Tucson. Tucson voters also weighed a second city measure Tuesday and approved Proposition 422, extending the 0.1% Reid Park Zoo sales tax through 2047, 71.9% to 28.1%. Voters first approved the tax in 2017, and it was set to expire at the end of 2027. All of the revenue would go into a Reid Park Zoo improvement fund for uses set by the mayor and City Council. The zoo’s supporters said the tax paid for 85% of large capital project costs under the zoo’s 2018 master plan, and the zoo had more than 610,000 visitors from 2025 to 2026. No organized opposition emerged. Pima County’s Proposition 425, which would raise the county spending limit by about $610 million, was too close to call. Yes had 50.2% and no had 49.8%, 151,744 votes to 150,571, a difference of 1,173 votes. The limit is set in the Arizona Constitution, and the county has said it expects to reach the cap in two to three years. Supervisor Rex Scott said the measure would not directly raise taxes or increase spending, while opponent Jay Tolkoff argued the spending would eventually come from higher property taxes. If it fails, Scott said, the county would have to consider debt financing or cuts to programs and services. These are early results. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c85840cbbe9c9981ea9 Havasu Area Public Art enters 10th year of bar stool auction te 2026-11-04T19:50:29.707Z Havasu Area Public Art enters 10th year of bar stool auction As its largest fundraiser, Havasu Area Public Art is preparing for its 10th annual Bar Stool Auction on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event typically draws up to 20 donated bar stools designed by artists, Irene Rose, secretary, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c83840cbbe9c9981e6d Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress te 2026-11-04T19:50:27.356Z Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress In the face of an electoral rout, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that Republicans in the upper congressional chamber will work with President Donald Trump to block "Democrat extremism." Democrats delivered a drubbing, flipping control of both chambers of Congress, which means that the GOP will be relegated to the minority in both the House and Senate when the 120th Congress begins early next year. Thune said that the Senate GOP has notched significant achievements and will not stand aside as the left seeks to uproot their work. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead," Thune said in a post on X. "After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration," Thune continued. "I’m proud of our team and everything we’ve done for the American people, and I’m looking forward to the important work we have in front of us over the next few months. REPUBLICANS SUFFER HISTORIC SENATE UPSET AS DEM FLIPS DEEP-RED STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY A CENTURY "As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done. Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream," the lawmaker concluded. GOP SENATOR'S 30-YEAR REIGN ENDS AS 5TH-GENERATION LOGGER PULLS OFF STUNNING UPSET While the outcomes of tight Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain unclear, so far, the available election results indicate that Republicans will only have 44 Senate seats in the next Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c81840cbbe9c9981e64 Trump 'couldn't transfer the love' of his supporters to other Republicans amid historic midterm loss te 2026-11-04T19:50:25.978Z Trump 'couldn't transfer the love' of his supporters to other Republicans amid historic midterm loss President Donald Trump said he "couldn't transfer the love" his supporters hold for him to other Republican candidates in his first public appearance after Democrats captured the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections. "If I were on the ballot, we would have won. You saw the people that were packed. Thousands and thousands of people at every rally. And if I was on the ballot, we would have won," he said while taking questions at a ceremony to raise the final steel beam for the ballroom Wednesday. "But they just... You couldn't transfer that love. There was such love at those rallies. It was incredible. And, we weren't able to transfer the love to candidates," he said. Trump did not address the election loss during his initial remarks, choosing to focus solely on the ballroom's construction until he took questions from reporters. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Trump did address the election after being asked if he agreed with Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the Iran war cost Republicans the election. "I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term and probably that's, probably it's true," he admitted. "But at the same time, if I had it to do again, I'd have to do it again, because long term, it's the only answer. You can't let Iran have a nuclear war," Trump added. TRUMP CALLS IRAN CONFLICT A 'SOFT WAR,' INSISTS US HOLDS THE CARDS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS The president also said he felt the tradeoff was worth it. "You have no choice. I mean, I thought the oil would go up a lot more, and I did it on that basis. You have no choice. You have to do it. You can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon or everything that you see here someday might not exist," he said. Trump then addressed criticisms of his Monday speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool after being asked if he regretted the speech's timing. "I heard it was a very good speech, got great reviews. That was only a speech on the reflecting pool that had nothing to do with anything else. That was a speech, very much like this is today on this incredible place that we're building at the White House. It's going to be here for many, many years and serving our country," he said. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES He also reflected on a lengthy post-mortem social media post from Vance that pinned Republicans' Tuesday losses largely on the Iran war. In the post, Vance cited four primary things Republicans can do to win back voters: "1) End the war 2) Focus on cost of living/inflation 3) Put America First 4) Change our relationship to Israel." Trump was asked if he had any idea Vance was going to publish the remarks. IRAN TAKES A VICTORY LAP OVER STUNNING US ELECTION RESULTS, CLAIMS 'COLLAPSE HAS ACCELERATED' "I know how he feels about it. I think it was, I think it was fine. Yeah, I thought it was good. We knew that, I know that. I knew that when I went in and we stopped them from having a nuclear weapon. And they will never have a nuclear weapon," he said. Despite Democrats' capture of large majorities in both the House and Senate, Trump appeared hopeful that he could still work with them. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM "I'll get along probably with the Democrats, unless they want to be destructive. But I have the power of the veto. So if we don't like what they're doing or they'll... they've already called and they want to talk about things and that's fine," he remarked. He also downplayed the likelihood that Democrats would move to impeach him or members of his Cabinet. "I think it would. I think it would destroy... I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did it. Because impeachment for no reason. What? For having a successful country? Our country is more successful now than in any time in its history," he told a reporter before saying, "Watch the beam go up." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c80840cbbe9c9981e5b Why removing your data online may still leave your family exposed te 2026-11-04T19:50:24.141Z Why removing your data online may still leave your family exposed You removed your information from data broker sites. You submitted the opt-out forms, did the work and maybe even felt good about it. Here's what you may have missed: Your family members' personal information could still be exposed. And because their profiles may point directly back to you, some of your information could remain accessible, too. That's the problem with approaching family data broker removal one person at a time. People-search sites often connect relatives through shared addresses, public records and family relationships. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission warns that even after you opt out, your information may still appear in reports about relatives, neighbors or associates. Here's how those connections can leave your household exposed and what you can do about them. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. WHY CAREFUL PEOPLE STILL END UP ON DATA BROKER SITES Data broker profiles often contain more than one person's information. They can include family relationships that help connect individual records. Search for yourself on people-search sites such as Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified or Intelius. Depending on the site and available records, you may find a section identifying possible relatives or associates. That list could include your spouse, adult children, parents or people who once shared your address. Some connections may even be outdated or incorrect. For someone trying to learn about your household, those details can provide a starting point. Now consider what happens when you remove your own listing. Your name might disappear from the site's direct search results, but your spouse's profile could still identify you as a relative. Your parent's listing might include an address where you previously lived. As a result, removing one profile may leave behind information that points to the same person. Family connections can create privacy gaps in several ways. Here are three examples worth checking. Married couples often share address histories, property records and other identifying information. When one spouse removes a people-search listing but the other remains visible, the remaining profile may still reveal their shared address, possible relatives and other household details. Some people-search reports may also include property ownership or estimated financial information, although the details vary by service. For a scammer, a spouse's publicly available information could provide another way to identify or contact someone whose direct listing has been removed. This is one of the scenarios that concerns me most. Many adults help their parents manage online accounts and avoid scams. Yet they may overlook the personal information already available through people-search sites. An older parent's profile could include previous addresses, relatives' names and other public-record details collected over many years. That information may help criminals make a scam sound more believable. Consider the grandparent scam. Someone calls an older adult, pretends to be a grandchild facing an emergency and demands money immediately. The FTC warns that scammers may already know personal details about their targets or the family members they impersonate. Reducing publicly available information can remove some of the details criminals might use to support their stories. The reverse can happen, too. Parents may remove their own information without checking whether their adult children have searchable profiles. A young adult's address history, voter registration information or other public records may contribute to people-search listings. Those listings can also identify possible relatives. Someone searching for that adult child could potentially discover connections to their parents and other family members. For example, a scammer might use a child's name and location to make a fake emergency call to a parent sound more credible. That's why checking only one generation of your family may leave important privacy gaps. A SCAMMER HAS YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS. WHAT CAN THEY ACTUALLY DO? Data brokers collect information from multiple sources, including public records, publicly available online information and other data brokers. Even after a successful opt-out, some information can reappear when a site obtains updated records. Meanwhile, another people-search service may still have a copy of the same details. The FTC specifically warns that opting out of people-search sites does not remove the underlying information from government public records. It also recommends checking periodically for new listings. That's why I recommend taking a household approach to personal data removal rather than concentrating on one individual. Manually removing personal information from data broker sites takes time. Doing it for multiple family members adds even more work, especially when you have to check whether profiles have returned. That's why I recommend considering a family data removal service that can manage the process for several household members at once. These services can automatically submit removal requests to hundreds of covered data broker and people-search sites, depending on the provider. Some offer family plans that protect multiple people under one subscription. They can also send recurring removal requests when personal information reappears, helping maintain protection without requiring every family member to handle the process individually. Look for a service that provides ongoing removal requests, covers multiple family members and lets you track progress. While no service can erase every public record or guarantee complete removal from the internet, ongoing data removal can significantly reduce the amount of personal information available about your household. By protecting several family members together, you can help close privacy gaps that individual removals might leave behind. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Before you can reduce your household's exposure, you need to understand what information is already available. With their knowledge and permission, search for each adult's name on several major people-search sites. Look at more than the primary profile. Check whether the listings identify relatives, current addresses or previous locations. Keep in mind that people-search databases can contain inaccurate information. A listed relationship does not automatically mean the connection is correct. Check whether your parents or older family members have searchable profiles. If they need help, walk them through the available removal options or assist them with their permission. Pay particular attention to addresses, phone numbers and family relationships that could be useful in an impersonation scam. Also remind them to verify unexpected emergency calls by contacting family members through numbers they already know. Adult children may have their own people-search listings, even when they have never knowingly signed up for one. Check whether those profiles reveal current addresses, previous residences or connections to other family members. Then help them understand how to request removal and why they should check again later. After identifying exposed profiles, you can submit opt-out requests individually or use a service to manage the process. For households with several adults, I recommend considering a family data removal service that can protect multiple people under one subscription. These services can automatically submit removal requests to hundreds of covered data broker and people-search sites, saving you the time and effort of handling each family member's information separately. Because listings can reappear, look for a service that offers recurring removal requests, ongoing monitoring and progress tracking. This helps reduce the amount of personal information that strangers and scammers can find about your family. The goal is to make it harder for someone to connect individual profiles and build a detailed picture of your household. I've talked a lot about removing personal information from data brokers, but there's another side to this that deserves more attention. You can spend hours cleaning up your own online profile and still have your name, address or family connections exposed through someone else's listing. That's what concerns me. Most people have no idea how much information about their families can be pieced together from publicly available records. I think protecting your household should be part of any serious privacy plan. Start by checking what information appears about your spouse, parents and adult children. If you find exposed details, take steps to remove them. I recommend using an ongoing data removal service, especially when you're trying to protect multiple family members. It can handle requests across hundreds of covered sites and keep checking for information that returns. You may never be able to erase every public record, but you can make it harder for strangers and scammers to put together a detailed profile of your family. Have you ever searched for a family member online and been surprised by how much personal information was available? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c7e840cbbe9c9981e52 NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many' te 2026-11-04T19:50:22.326Z NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that Abdul El-Sayed's Senate election victory in Michigan "is one that means so much to so many." El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim U.S. senator in history, toppled former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in what was one of the most-watched contests of the election. "I haven't spoken to him yet. I'm sure he is quite busy. I've had the privilege of speaking to him in the past, and I have to say that his election is one that means so much to so many," Mamdani said Wednesday. "And to see to see that victory in the face that all that he had to reckon with over the course of that campaign, whether in terms of the extraordinary amount of money spent to oppose him or the racism and slander that he was met with on a daily basis, it is incredibly exciting to see as he said last night, that the good guys won," Mamdani added. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Mamdani added that "what last night showed us is that Americans are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country. "This country has elected a new generation of leadership, a generation with a mandate to lower the cost of living, to build, not bomb, to never betray the working people who entrusted them with power," he added. "And I hear often that the politics that we're fighting for here in New York City are not possible outside of city limits. And what last night showed us is that working people are the majority, whether we are speaking of Austin or Ann Arbor or Astoria, and it is time to put those same people first in our politics and last night shows us that it's possible to do so all across the country." STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Democrats regained control of the House and Senate during Tuesday's midterm elections, but Mamdani said that "it is not enough for us as Democrats to win power. "We have to use that power to deliver change that Americans can feel in their wallets," he continued. "And to me, when you look at these campaigns, if we want to speak about James Talarico, he campaigned on a vision for universal childcare. If you want to talk about Keisha Lance Bottoms, well she campaigned on a vision of cutting red tape, to actually be able to build housing at the speed that's needed. "If you want to talk about Jocelyn Benson, she campaigned on a moratorium for data centers. These, to me, are examples of the kind of specifics. But again, what I'm excited to see now is a recognition that the work is only just starting and that this has to be delivered for working people across the country," Mamdani declared. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c7c840cbbe9c9981e49 Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga te 2026-11-04T19:50:20.884Z Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped paying former NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis by ruling that the 31-year-old is not rendering his services. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that, according to league sources, the franchise has ceased delivering the semimonthly payments he is due on his $20 million salary. The report also indicated that Porzingis is not actively disputing the lack of payments, and the NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute it. Porzingis has not taken the floor for the Warriors this season and stepped away from the team the day before the team's training camp began this offseason. The Latvian is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Porzingis addressed speculation about his health in an Oct. 14 post on X, and also spoke about online rumors involving "internet doctors" who alleged that he had contracted HIV or AIDS. "Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I’m getting better and better," he wrote on X. "I just have to stay patient, and I believe I’ll be feeling great again soon." "I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands," he later wrote. "So everyone can relax now and I don’t have HIV or AIDS." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Despite appearing in just 74 total games over the last two seasons battling health issues, the Warriors opted to sign the big man to a two-year, $40 million extension during the offseason. Porzingis has earned more than $253 million in the NBA since making his debut as a New York Knick in 2015. The former fourth-overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft won a title with the Boston Celtics in 2024, averaging 12.3 points per game during the championship run. After beginning the season with three consecutive losses, the Warriors are currently riding a five-game winning streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c78840cbbe9c9981e38 On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family te 2026-11-04T19:50:16.242Z On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c75840cbbe9c9981e1e Danny Kanell Reveals the 'Most Disrespected Team' in First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T19:50:13.572Z Danny Kanell Reveals the 'Most Disrespected Team' in First CFP Rankings Danny Kanell doesn't understand why this team is placed low in the first College Football Playoff Rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c73840cbbe9c9981e15 SEC Makes College Football Playoff History With Five Top-10 Teams te 2026-11-04T19:50:11.020Z SEC Makes College Football Playoff History With Five Top-10 Teams The SEC makes College Football Playoff history with five top-10 teams and 10 programs in the initial top 25 rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c71840cbbe9c9981e0c Midterms 2026 Results: List of Historic Victories Amid Blue Tsunami te 2026-11-04T19:50:09.105Z Midterms 2026 Results: List of Historic Victories Amid Blue Tsunami The breakthroughs came alongside a dramatic shift in political power in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c6e840cbbe9c9981df4 Waymo confirms it will start splitting with Uber in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T19:50:06.861Z Waymo confirms it will start splitting with Uber in January 2028 The split will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c6b840cbbe9c9981de6 ‘The Bear’ actor premieres Tucson-shot film at The Loft te 2026-11-04T19:50:03.430Z ‘The Bear’ actor premieres Tucson-shot film at The Loft Edwin Lee Gibson landed his role on “The Bear” while living in a Fourth Avenue apartment during the pandemic. Now the actor has come back to Tucson for the world premiere of his directorial debut, a short film shot in the Sonoran Desert with a mostly local crew. Gibson, who plays Ebraheim on “The Bear,” screened his 15-minute short film, “A pink and red dress made of satin... covered in flowers, mostly roses,” at The Loft Cinema on Oct. 28. A self-described “theatre rat,” Gibson, a Houston native, grew up singing alongside his mother, who was trained in classical voice. At the age of 12, he started taking acting classes, deciding a few years later to seriously pursue the craft. “When I was 14, (I) had this idea in my head that I would play in the major leagues, and then in the off-season I do theater,” Gibson said. “But then when I was 16, I had this moment that I was like, ‘Oh, I want to be an artist for the rest of my life and that’s what I’m going to do.’ I never wanted anything to get in the way of it.” Although Gibson never studied acting directly, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts. From 1998 to 2006, he taught musical theater at an acting conservatory in New York while performing. “It was always just this extension of my art, extension of my work, and those eight years working with those kids … taught me so much about myself as an artist,” Gibson said. In 2006, Gibson received an Obie Award, an Off-Broadway theater honor, for Outstanding Performance for his role as Oedipus in “The Seven” at the New York Theatre Workshop. In 2010, he made his television debut, with acting credits including roles on “Law & Order,” “Shameless” and “Chicago P.D.” He began acting in films in 2017. Gibson’s ties to Tucson go back to his grandfather, who lived here. In the 1990s, Gibson would stop to see him on trips to Los Angeles, and the two would share meals at the Denny’s near Interstate 10 and St. Mary’s Road. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. Edwin Lee Gibson talks with Film Tucson's Mónica López about his first film as a director after the screening at The Loft. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Tucson has also been the backdrop for some of Gibson’s most notable career moments. In 2019, he acted in Arizona Theatre Company’s production of “The Royale,” a play inspired by boxer Jack Johnson, who became the world heavyweight champion as a Black man at the height of the Jim Crow era. Gibson played the boxing trainer Wynton, a role he first took on in a 2015 American Theatre Company production in Chicago. After his role in season 4 of FX’s “Fargo,” Gibson decided to stay in Tucson for a while. “I always talk about Tucson being a healing place and a special place for me,” Gibson said. “It was the height of COVID, and it turned out Arizona Theater Company wasn’t doing any plays, so they didn’t have any people in their housing. I moved into one of the apartments, the exact apartment I stayed in before when I did (The Royale) and actually read for and got ‘The Bear’ here in Tucson, in a little apartment on Fourth Avenue and between 14th and 15th Street.” Years later, Gibson returned to Tucson to make his first film as a director. The short was shot entirely on Kodak 35 mm film and produced by his production company, Thespis Brown Laboratory. “A pink and red dress …” came to fruition after “The Bear” director Christopher Storer suggested Gibson turn his original 48-page script into a short film. Inspired by one of his favorite films, “Like Water for Chocolate,” Gibson created an atmosphere of mysticism set in the Sonoran Desert. The intergenerational story follows Elsa, who only saw her mother, Adina, truly happy when she was singing. Elsa was raised by her aunt, Leslie, because her mother had been admitted to St. Mary’s Mission as a sanatorium patient, the same mission where her father, Samuel, serves in the rectory. Now an adult, Elsa sings on the same stage her mother did, performing in the same costume her mother wore: a pink and red satin dress covered in flowers, mostly roses. As she tries to reconnect with her mother, Elsa must also come to terms with the secret the dress holds about her family’s past. “I love women. I love the complex relationship that women have with each other, and that mothers and daughters have, and how, and in a greater sense, how people repeat lives, traumas, and how repetitive small town life can be,” Gibson said. “They’re centered around this dress, which is a metaphor for any artifact that a family can have, any heirloom that a family can have. In this sense, it’s a dress, but it’s this daughter wanting to save her mother, asking the question, why did this vocation make her so happy?” Edwin Lee Gibson looks through a lens while filming in the Sonoran Desert. The short was shot entirely on Kodak 35 mm film. Courtesy of Thepsis Brown Laboratory. In 2024, Gibson reached out to Film Tucson, a program of the tourism nonprofit Visit Tucson that works with film productions in the region. Film Tucson helps productions with locations, permits, crew and equipment. Senior Production Manager Mónica López met with Gibson and helped him find filming locations, including a private home in Barrio Viejo and Teatro Carmen. She also assisted with permitting, scouting and crew recruitment, as Gibson envisioned a crew made up predominantly of Black, Indigenous and other people of color. “More than Afro-Latina, it’s (also) Afro-Mexican,” Gibson said. “The first president of Mexico was an Afro-Mexican (from Sonora). The Pico Brothers that founded L.A. were both Afro-Mexicans from Sonora. Shooting it in Tucson, which is right here in Sonora state, we were always here. Everything about this was very intentional.” Gibson said he doesn’t want the project to be about him, but he hopes it shows other actors of color that a career in the industry is within reach. “Hopefully, people will just see it and they’ll be like, ‘Okay, yeah, it is possible,’ because it is,” Gibson said. “You can keep yourself the center, rather than feeling like you can only be involved in this if you’re an appendage to someone else being the center. I’ve always felt like I was the center.” The Tucson screening was free, a decision Gibson made so that costs would not keep his cast and crew from attending the premiere. “It’s very rewarding to see the final product on the big screen,” López said. “Hosting the world premiere is even more special. We’re very proud of it. That speaks a lot on how much Edwin loved being here in Tucson.” Felipe Garcia, president and CEO of Visit Tucson, said projects like Gibson’s show the city still has a place in the film industry. “We remember the past of Tucson as a film destination,” Garcia said. “We remember the John Waynes and the westerns, but in the present, we’re having success stories with the film world.” Edwin Lee Gibson (right) talks with crew members Caleb Bailey (left) and Musomi McDowell Jr. (center) at The Loft Cinema after the premiere. Gibson made the screening free so cost wouldn’t keep his cast and crew from attending. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Garcia said Tucson’s film office is very active in pursuing filmmakers and encouraging them to use Tucson for their TV and movies. “It’s great when we have someone like Edwin that says, ‘Hey, I’m gonna do a project, and I’m choosing this community to film.’ (and) know that we support and help those filmmakers,” Garcia said. Fausto Olmos Rentería was a background actor in Gibson’s short film. He has been involved in the industry for 25 years, most recently in a Spanish soap opera filmed in Tucson, “Tierra de Amor y Coraje.” He’ll also be featured in “Choir Practice,” another film shot in Tucson that includes actor Danny Trejo. “It was a good experience,” Olmos Rentería said of Gibson’s film. “There’s a lot of people, a lot of diversity, which is always great to see on sets. Working with Edwin was just wonderful. He’s a great, not only a great actor, but he’s a great director.” Musomi McDowell Jr., a wardrobe assistant on the short, saw it for the first time at The Loft, expressing his gratitude for being a part of the crew. “It was my first paid (Screen Actors Guild) film set. It was a good experience,” McDowell Jr. said. “I was really grateful that I had the opportunity, especially being African American in Tucson. I was grateful for Edwin and his team for giving me that opportunity.” Arizona State University student Caleb Bailey worked as a production assistant while finishing his arts degree. “It was my first time being on an actual professional indie set, and it was really cool to meet (Gibson), especially watching his work,” Bailey said. “When you’re behind the scenes, sometimes you don’t see certain things … but to actually see it and be immersed in the film is actually really cool.” Gibson said he’s happy with how the film turned out but leaves it to audiences to draw their own conclusions. “As a director, it’s not up to you,” Gibson said. “You have the vision, and then you assemble people to assist you with the vision, and that’s what I did. The way I just always pictured it is, if you took the first scene and you put it on a wall in a museum, and you stood there, and then it started to move, that’s what I think this piece is.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a21840cbbe9c9981d8f Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn te 2026-11-04T19:40:17.586Z Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn Republicans’ sweeping losses Tuesday could reshape the Supreme Court for years, prominent conservatives warned, arguing that Democrats’ new Senate majority may block President Donald Trump from replacing Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito with conservative successors. "Assuming Republicans lose the seats where prediction markets have the Democrats at 90+% to win, that would produce 55 Democrat Senate seats," Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote on X on Tuesday night in a post that was viewed almost 4 million times. "Chance of confirming a worthy successor to Justice Thomas and/or Alito during President Trump’s term: Zero. Chance of confirming a worthy successor during a hypothetical GOP admin 2029-2033: probably zero (GOP won’t be able to recapture enough seats in 28)." Democrats took control of the Senate Tuesday night and hold 54 seats as of midday Wednesday, and DeSantis was joined on social media by several others explaining that Alito, 76, and Thomas, 78, will be almost impossible to replace with equally conservative appointees. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Ed Whelan, a conservative legal expert who clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, wrote on X that Trump is now effectively blocked from appointing federal judges or Supreme Court justices during the final two years of his term. "If a Republican is elected president in 2028, that president will not be able to appoint any justices or judges until Republicans regain the Senate," Whelan wrote. "Given the deep hole, that might not happen until 2033. " Whelan also explained that a justice resigning during the upcoming "lame duck" session is highly unlikely and Republicans would have a hard time securing 51 votes. TRUMP CHEERS ALITO STAYING FOR ANOTHER SUPREME COURT TERM: 'ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME' "If Sherrod Brown wins Ohio seat, he gets sworn into Senate in early December, so Senate becomes 52R-48D," Whelan wrote. "Collins and Murkowski would be unlikely to support anyone Trump would nominate. John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and Bill Cassidy aren’t going to be eager to do Trump any favors. And there are other senators—e.g., John Curtis of Utah—who would be leery of anyone Trump would be eager to push through." Others on social media echoed similar sentiments. "In 2033, Clarence Thomas will turn 85 and Samuel Alito will turn 83," conservative author Hans Mahncke posted on X in response to DeSantis. "There is no reason to believe they won't still be going strong on the bench. But the larger point is absolutely valid. No one lives forever, and if these two great men are not eventually replaced by genuinely conservative justices, America will go the way of the rest of the Western world." "Again, the consequences of tonight's election for the Supreme Court are staggering," Denny Burk, the dean of Boyce College at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, posted on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a1f840cbbe9c9981d86 Far-left activist projected to defeat House Republican in heavy blow to GOP majority te 2026-11-04T19:40:15.652Z Far-left activist projected to defeat House Republican in heavy blow to GOP majority A far-left Democrat who founded a youth climate activism group is expected to head to Congress next year after likely defeating moderate House GOP Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich. Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence is projected to win the election to represent Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives in what was considered one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm cycle. Lawrence is a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who was endorsed by prominent figures on the far-left like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. SUNRISE MOVEMENT CO-FOUNDER DEFEATS ESTABLISHMENT-BACKED DEMS IN PIVOTAL MICHIGAN RACE But he's sought to distance himself from that label in the final stretch of the campaign, presenting a more moderate view that in the end appears to have proved successful. Lawrence's victory comes in the middle of what's expected to be a successful election for Democrats nationwide. Multiple polls as far as a month out from Nov. 3 showed Democrats had a good chance of winning back the House majority after four years of GOP domination. CONGRESSMAN TOM BARRETT: 'BEING A SOCIALIST SHOULD DISQUALIFY HIM FOR PEOPLE'S CONSIDERATION IN MY DISTRICT' Barrett, who was seeking a second term in the House, was considered one of Democrats' top targets this year. Before his political career, Barrett spent two decades in the U.S. Army, where he was deployed to places like Kuwait and Iraq. DEMS BOOST CONVICTED RADICAL-LEFT CANDIDATE, REIGNITING TENSIONS INSIDE THE PARTY His Lansing, Michigan-anchored district was ranked a toss-up by both Fox News Power Rankings and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Lawrence was part of a larger wave of socialist-linked insurgents winning upset victories in Democratic primaries across the country. In his case, Lawrence defeated former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam to win the party's nomination. He was also once arrested and charged with a felony during an incident in 2013 in which he and other activists chained themselves to machinery in protest of a fossil fuel pipeline that was planned to run between Wisconsin and Ontario. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a1d840cbbe9c9981d7d Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' te 2026-11-04T19:40:13.518Z Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said late Wednesday morning that he would be selected as majority leader in the next Congress, despite opposition from some of the newly elected Democrats that'll be joining the upper chamber come January. During his press conference, the New York senator initially resisted questions from reporters about the inner workings of the Senate, including whether he would be open to getting rid of the filibuster. The second time Schumer was asked about whether he'd be the one leading Senate Democrats next year, he caved and offered a more concrete response. "OK, again, to repeat the answer, the issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader. But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want," Schumer said. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE To become majority leader, Schumer would need the support of a simple majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. No incumbent Democratic senator has publicly said they will oppose Schumer in the closed-door leadership vote, but five newly elected senators have. They are Adam Hamilton of Kansas; Julia Stratton of Illinois; Troy Jackson of Maine; Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota; and Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. James Talarico of Texas has not said whether he would support Schumer, largely steering clear of the party's internal leadership debate ahead of his election victory. Five confirmed votes against Schumer won't be enough to tank his chances, and no one else has sought to challenge him for the leadership post. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI At Wednesday's press event, Schumer wanted the focus to be on the Democrats — their overwhelming win and what they plan to do with it. He described what happened last night as "a generational remake of the Senate map that is going to change America not only now, but on into the future." "Many of the folks who voted for us yesterday, of course, are still skeptical. That's OK. These voters did not give us the majority so we can do whatever we want," Schumer added. "They entrusted us with the majority to do what they, the American people, want. Republicans received that opportunity two years ago and completely squandered it." Schumer's read of Americans' mood is that they want the cost of living to be eased and government corruption to be dealt with. Ending the Iran war, one of the main drivers of stubbornly elevated energy prices, was another priority the Democrats will pursue, Schumer said. He also claimed that Republicans believed President Donald Trump's victory in 2024 gave them a "mandate to do Trump's self-serving bidding." Regarding Trump, Schumer said the Senate will launch investigations into him whenever he "defies the will of the American people or the law." "Elections have always been the strongest lever Americans have to counter a wannabe king, so long as Americans are willing to use it. Yesterday, America did," Schumer said. "Americans have never lost faith that they can change this country with their vote. The onus is now on us to prove them right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a18840cbbe9c9981d6c On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family te 2026-11-04T19:40:08.970Z On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a16840cbbe9c9981d52 DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy te 2026-11-04T19:40:06.481Z DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy DuckDuckGo is courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, pointing educators to its search engine and options to disable AI features. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a14840cbbe9c9981d49 Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits. te 2026-11-04T19:40:04.008Z Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits. Open source models are becoming more mainstream as enterprises, governments and startups alike rely on the promise of lower costs, more control, and more flexibility. But as increasingly capable models become more freely available, how do companies capture value? And with Chinese open models gaining Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87ce840cbbe9c9981c40 Juggling act: Arizona State women’s soccer players finding balance between academics, athletics, travel, sleep te 2026-11-04T19:30:22.521Z Juggling act: Arizona State women’s soccer players finding balance between academics, athletics, travel, sleep PHOENIX – Like most college athletes around the country, members of the Arizona State women’s soccer team walk a tight rope when it comes to finding the right balance between academics and athletics. As the regular season screeches to an end, with the Sun Devils (9-6-3 overall, 4-5-1 Big 12) taking on No. 13 BYU (11-3-3, 7-1-2) Thursday in Provo, Utah before the Big 12 Tournament begins Nov. 9, the juggling act is nearly perfected. ”It’s definitely tough,” said ASU junior forward Kierra Blundell who is studying sports business. “Being proactive is probably my biggest advice. Knowing your professors, going after them, being like ‘Hey, we’re traveling’ or ‘Hey, I’m gonna be very busy.’” The jump from high school to college is already difficult for athletes who often must combine a grueling schedule of practices, team meetings, travel and games with books, lectures, tests and papers. The average Division I college athlete spends 34 hours a week on their selected sport and 33.5 hours on academics, according to the NCAA’s 2025 Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students in College (GOALS) study, totaling 67.5 hours per week on their school commitments. This does not leave much extra time for sleep, work, socializing and extracurricular activities. Speaking of sleep, it’s a crucial part of an athlete’s recovery, and could be a detriment if not handled correctly.  A Division I athlete receives roughly six to eight hours of sleep per night, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The NCAA also touched on this statistic, noting the average college athlete gets 6.8 hours of sleep per night. The Sleep Doctor, a sleep technologist website, recommends that college athletes receive eight to 10 hours of sleep. The standard to be successful as a college athlete is not just a test of knowledge, but of discipline as well.  “Getting to know the professor and really just thinking ahead and trying to get ahead of it is the best thing you can do,” Blundell said. The same goes for grad students such as Peyton Marcisz, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics at UCLA, where she played soccer for her first three years. She transferred to Arizona State to continue her soccer career, and is currently studying finance and analytical methods at Arizona State’s W. P. Carey School of Business. Marcisz doesn’t notice a big difference between her first four years in college, but provided good insight related to her experience. ”I think it’s a lot more freedom in college, but also a lot more chance to fall behind if you don’t stay on top of it,” she said. “I would say to have your priorities straight because you are going to take a lot of your leisure time. It’s just time commitment, but you have to be willing to make it.” The commitment may sometimes look daunting, but the majority of college athletes agree that playing sports have improved their life skills and work ethic. In the NCAA’s GOALS study, more than 90% of 20,000 athletes surveyed at 493 Division I, II and III colleges said participating in athletics had a positive or very positive effect on qualities such as work ethic, responsibility and teamwork.  That is important to Arizona State women’s soccer coach Graham Winkworth, who has let his athletes find their own balance in their lives.  “My job is easy in a sense because we have very disciplined players, very disciplined girls,” Winkworth said. ”If you look at the GPA of probably any of the Big 12 teams, they’re all very gifted in the classroom. It’s (a) credit to all young ladies in general.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87cc840cbbe9c9981c37 Bookends: Cardinals standouts Jackie Smith, Trey McBride show how NFL TE position has evolved te 2026-11-04T19:30:20.651Z Bookends: Cardinals standouts Jackie Smith, Trey McBride show how NFL TE position has evolved PHOENIX – Jackie Smith hung up when the St. Louis Cardinals football team called to tell him they had drafted him. He thought someone was pulling his leg. But Fran Polsfoot, then a Cardinals assistant coach, figured that a college hurdler as prolific as Smith was during his time at Northwestern State in Louisiana could probably also run a pass pattern, Smith recalled. Football began as an afterthought that helped Smith get through college. His track scholarship covered only half his college costs, but joining the football team gave him a way to cover the rest. When St. Louis selected him in the 10th round of the NFL draft in 1963, he went on to redefine the tight end position during 15 seasons with the Cardinals and one with the Dallas Cowboys. The side hustle turned into a Hall of Fame career in which he excelled as a blocker and receiver.  Now 63 years later, the Cardinals have another player setting the standard at the position in Trey McBride, who caught 126 passes for Arizona in 2025. No NFL tight end had caught that many in a season.  McBride has 66 receptions this season through eight games, 25 more than any other tight end in the league.  “Trey’s so quick off the line of scrimmage and he goes for the ball,” Smith, 86, said. “I’ve never really met him, but I have a lot of respect for him.” ​​Five years before Smith arrived, the Cardinals hired Pop Ivy, a former end for the franchise, as coach. “Ivy would use what was called a spread offense with two split ends in the game, or he might tighten things up to where he would have a tight end,” Cardinals historian Joe Ziemba said. By the time Smith reached the NFL, a tight end’s work predominately meant protecting the quarterback, while the other receivers ran downfield. “They were required to be able to block kind of like a tackle and also be able to run routes,” said John Turney, a football historian who writes for Pro Football Journal. Smith had that track-star speed, but he was also 6 feet 4, 235 pounds. “He was known as much as a blocker, a guy who just seemed to have wiry strength,” Turney said. Smith’s 56 catches in 1967 produced 1,205 yards and nine touchdowns over 14 games. He averaged 21.5 yards per catch. McBride finished 2025 with 1,239 receiving yards in 17 games. The yardage was similar, but McBride caught more than twice as many passes as Smith in a season that lasted three games longer. McBride’s 126 catches also set the Cardinals’ record for any player in a season, surpassing DeAndre Hopkins’ 115 catches in 2020. Following McBride’s 111 catches in 2024, he became the first NFL tight end with consecutive seasons of at least 100 receptions. Some of McBride’s moves might look familiar to fans who recall watching Smith decades ago.  Smith sometimes would move a few yards away from the tackle to keep a linebacker from reaching him. Once he was free, his track speed helped him against safeties who were not always prepared to cover him. “We even had an option pattern so that if the guy turned one way or the other, I’d go the other way,” Smith said. In 1978, a year after Smith’s final season in St. Louis, rule changes restricted contact with receivers beyond five yards and allowed offensive linemen to pass block with their arms extended. The changes gave receivers more room to run and linemen more freedom to protect the quarterback. When defenses bring in smaller players to cover receivers, Turney believes it’s an opportunity for offenses with more tight ends. He described using three, including a couple who can catch passes. “Then you can run, you can pound them (the defense), but if you still want to pass, you can,” he said.  Smith could do both, although he arrived in St. Louis as an outside receiver. Moving him beside the tackle gave Polsfoot more than a hurdler who could run a pass pattern. He could block, too.  Still, Smith never envisioned being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, let alone as a tight end. “It was really an accident,” Smith said. Now in his fifth season, McBride has already earned two Pro Bowl selections and set an NFL receiving record. If he keeps producing at a consistent level, he could eventually join Smith in Canton, Ohio with a Hall of Fame bust of his own, perhaps taking Smith’s mantle as the best tight end in franchise history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87c2840cbbe9c9981bd6 Miami Makes College Football Playoff History With No 1 Ranking te 2026-11-04T19:30:10.693Z Miami Makes College Football Playoff History With No 1 Ranking Miami makes College Football Playoff history with its first No. 1 ranking as the unbeaten Hurricanes chase a national title. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87c0840cbbe9c9981bcd Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors te 2026-11-04T19:30:08.867Z Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors The Social Security Administration has set the 2027 retirement earnings test limit at $25,560, up from $24,480 in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87be840cbbe9c9981bc4 Jonathan Taylor’s Status for Cowboys Game Revealed Amid Trade Rumors te 2026-11-04T19:30:06.374Z Jonathan Taylor’s Status for Cowboys Game Revealed Amid Trade Rumors Jonathan Taylor trade rumors are swirling, but the Colts made their plan for the Cowboys game clear. Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87bc840cbbe9c9981bbb Joel Klatt Loses His Mind Over Where CFP Committee Ranked Alabama and Tennessee te 2026-11-04T19:30:04.503Z Joel Klatt Loses His Mind Over Where CFP Committee Ranked Alabama and Tennessee Joel Klatt didn't hold back after seeing Alabama ranked ahead of Tennessee in the first CFP rankings despite losing to the Vols. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8571840cbbe9c9981b57 House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district te 2026-11-04T19:20:17.232Z House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district A Democratic lawmaker who publicly defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., twice is projected to beat the odds to win re-election in a district that President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is on pace to defeat Republican Washington state Sen. John Braun to win a third term in the House of Representatives next year. It's an important victory for House Democrats in their quest to claw back the majority in Congress, but one that could also create drama for party leaders on key votes over the next two years. JEFFRIES THREATENS 'SERIOUS RESPONSE' AFTER DEMOCRATS HELP GOP ADVANCE ANTI-SOCIALISM VOTE Gluesenkamp Perez, who has been known to buck her party on votes in the past, infuriated her fellow Democrats twice in September when she sided with Republicans on procedural votes that helped GOP leaders rescue their agenda from conservative rebellions. If not for her and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, siding with Republicans on those two votes, the House GOP's agenda would have been paralyzed. The first time earned her a rare public rebuke from Jeffries, who called it a "breach of trust." Other left-wing lawmakers called for her to be removed from the powerful House Appropriations Committee over the move. But one could argue that Gluesenkamp Perez's public defiance of her own party was critical for her political survival. Trump won her district by roughly 3 percentage points in 2024, and she first won her seat by defeating an incumbent House Republican. Washington's 3rd Congressional District includes rural areas and the city of Vancouver, and smaller coastal towns in the southwest portion of the state. HOUSE DEMS OVERWHELMINGLY REJECT ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION AFTER 2 MODERATES DEFY JEFFRIES Part of what bolstered Gluesenkamp Perez in her previous two races was her opponent, Joe Kent, suffering from electability issues because of his association with far-right groups. He was later named Trump's director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, but resigned over disagreements on Middle East policy. This time, however, the race was expected to be much closer, with Braun running as a more mainstream GOP candidate. Braun is a former Navy captain who also helps run his family's company, Braun Northwest, a manufacturer of emergency vehicles. More than $20 million was spent on their race, according to the Washington Standard, a sign of its critical position for both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856f840cbbe9c9981b4e Bukele’s warns Haitian gang leaders that his forces will 'finish' them as he did in El Salvador te 2026-11-04T19:20:15.607Z Bukele’s warns Haitian gang leaders that his forces will 'finish' them as he did in El Salvador After crushing powerful criminal gangs in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has turned his attention to the Caribbean nation of Haiti, deploying 2,000 troops after four Salvadoran military aviation technicians disappeared following an Oct.18 ambush near Port-au-Prince. "We have already finished with the gangs in El Salvador, and we can finish with you too," Bukele wrote in a message on X directed at Haiti's criminal groups. Bukele stressed that the operation's objective was not to invade Haiti or conduct a long-term occupation, but to recover the four missing Salvadorans alive. The disappearance has become a national priority for Bukele, who has warned Haitian gang leaders that El Salvador is prepared to use overwhelming force if the men are not returned alive. FLORIDA JURY CONVICTS 4 MEN WHO PLOTTED ASSASSINATION OF HAITI'S PRESIDENT FROM SOUTH FLORIDA HUB The aviation technicians were assigned to a medical unit as part of the United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti when their armored vehicle was attacked in Croix-des-Bouquets. Haiti’s National Police announced Tuesday, more than two weeks after the attack, that they had found the charred remains of the vehicle in the Santo neighborhood of Croix-des-Bouquets. Police said, however, they found no sign of the missing men.  El Salvador says the men were abducted, the Haitian government says the soldiers are missing, and one gang leader says they are dead. In a post on X Tuesday, directed at the "Haitian people" and written in Haitian creole, Bukele recalled the 1806 assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who proclaimed Haiti’s independence from France in 1804 and who many regard as the founder of Haiti. "Dessalines liberated Haiti, but some people who were by his side betrayed him and killed him," Bukele said. "Those traitors still exist in Haiti." SUSPECTS IN HAITIAN PRESIDENT'S ASSASSINATION TRANSFERRED TO MIAMI, ACCUSED OF FUNDING PLOT WITH COVID FRAUD Bukele also reposted video of a helicopter engagement in Croix-des-Bouquets. "Gangs were attacking GSF soldiers from Chad. We arrived quickly and repelled the attackers with our attack helicopters." Bukele has the backing of President Donald Trump, who, when asked by reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Halloween, confirmed speaking with the Salvadoran president. "He said that he has a big problem with Haiti," said Trump. "They killed some of his people. I said, 'You're running your country. You have to do what you have to do.'" Unlike previous foreign interventions, Bukele's deployment has the backing of Haiti's transitional government. "The international force is not here to replace the state," said Haitian Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé Tuesday in his first remarks about the deployment. "They're here to support us," he said. Fils-Aimé added that Bukele "understands our fight… He came to stand on the side of the Haitian people." ‘DONROE’ DOCTRINE AND CONSERVATIVE VICTORIES SQUEEZE CARTELS IN LATIN AMERICA The operation has drawn criticism from human-rights advocates and gang leaders who warn that a military escalation could worsen civilian suffering. The U.N. says at least 5,700 people have been killed or injured due to the gang violence in Haiti since Jan. 1 as security forces struggle to contain the violence. The U.N. has also indicated that El Salvador’s deployment is separate from the GSF, and has warned El Salvador must follow applicable international law. One of those gang leaders is Wilson Joseph, known as "Lanmò Sanjou," leader of the powerful 400 Mawozo gang. He accused rival gang Chen Mechan of carrying out the ambush and claimed the Salvadorans are dead, he told the Associated Press.  Joseph also sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres asking the U.N. for mediation and warning Bukele's "vengeful remarks, expectations, and threats… will lead to an escalation of violence and a logic of reprisals, of which the Haitian people would be the first victims." EXCLUSIVE: HAITIAN ILLEGAL ALIEN GANG MEMBER WHO WENT VIRAL YELLING ‘BIDEN FOREVER’ DURING ICE ARREST DEPORTED Joseph was indicted by the U.S. in 2022 on hostage-taking charges related to the 2021 kidnapping of 17 missionaries, including 16 Americans, and remains the subject of a reward of up to $1 million for his arrest. Bukele dismissed such appeals, accusing gang leaders of attempting to use civilians and international concerns about human rights as a shield to preserve their power and avoid accountability. Bukele has said that negotiations have only prolonged the crisis that has devastated Haiti for years. After years as one of the world's most violent countries, dominated by powerful gangs including MS-13, El Salvador launched an unprecedented crackdown in 2022 under a state of emergency. Authorities carried out tens of thousands of arrests, ultimately detaining more than 90,000 suspected gang members.  Supporters credit the strategy with driving homicide rates to historic lows and restoring public safety. Critics accuse Bukele's government of human-rights abuses, arbitrary detentions and erosion of due-process protections. The question now is whether that model can be exported to Haiti, where gangs control large portions of Port-au-Prince and wield influence over key transportation routes and neighborhoods. Despite years of international intervention, security conditions have continued to deteriorate. The GSF has struggled with manpower shortages and operational limitations, operating below its Security Council-approved intended strength, leaving Haiti's government unable to reassert full control over much of the capital. "We can help you defeat them, but we are not your enemies," Bukele wrote on Tuesday. "We must stand up, take back control of our communities, and put under our control those who are making us endure all this pain, all this suffering. We are right there beside you… Haiti will be free." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856d840cbbe9c9981b45 DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction level event' — and explains why Florida survived te 2026-11-04T19:20:13.972Z DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction level event' — and explains why Florida survived Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans have been nearly wiped out nationally after devastating election losses, while highlighting his state as the lone remaining GOP stronghold among the 10 most populous states as speculation builds about his political future in 2028. Tuesday was an otherwise brutal night for the GOP, as the Trump movement faces major questions amid setbacks in longtime Republican strongholds such as Kansas and Texas, while holding Senate seats in West Virginia and deep-red Wyoming and South Dakota. "This is close to an extinction level event for Republicans … out of the ten largest states in this union, only one state will have Republican control of their state, the state of Florida," DeSantis said at a Wednesday news conference, where he also highlighted Florida as the lone bright spot on Republicans' map of the nation's largest states. DEMOCRATS SEIZE MAJORITY OF GOVERNORS’ OFFICES IN ELECTION-NIGHT SHIFT DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "We've built up a record of achievement. We've earned trust from a number of our voters that even in the worst situation that you can imagine politically we were able to hold the line," DeSantis added. Fox News Digital reached out to DeSantis for comment. Orlando-based political strategist and pollster Doug Kaplan told Fox News Digital that DeSantis appears to be eyeing a lasting role on the national stage. "I think last night was a big night for DeSantis. If you're looking at winners on the Republican side, then I think he's found his lane if he wants to run for president in 2028.," he said. Kaplan characterized DeSantis' comments as an "opening salvo" in an effort to distance himself from the Trump-led status quo in the Republican Party, though he acknowledged the staying power of Trump's MAGA movement among GOP primary voters. DeSantis also highlighted his own push for the election-cycle buzzword "affordability" in Florida. Amendment 3 passed with about 62% of the vote Tuesday. It increases homestead property tax exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028. "The existence of Amendment 3 on the ballot is one of the reasons Florida averted the fate of other red states. It drew more voters to the polls," DeSantis said, highlighting an issue on which Republicans still won decisively. Kaplan predicted Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, may also follow DeSantis’ tack. Both men saw their party take major losses in their home states, he noted, citing Vance’s former Senate seat going to Democrat Sherrod Brown. DeSantis highlighted losses in Cruz’s home state but did not reference the senator: "Texas has been the most significant Republican state this century. A Democrat sweep of statewide races — and possible capture of the legislature — takes away one of the anchors of the modern GOP. A huge loss," DeSantis said, echoing his point that Florida remains the only one of the 10 most populous states with a Republican governor. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI He pointed to stunning upsets that included Kansas, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and potentially Mississippi — which hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since Segregationist Sen. John Stennis' last term in the 1980s. "If Mississippi goes down, that will give Dems 56 Senate seats," DeSantis said, as the Magnolia State emerged as perhaps the biggest surprise of the morning, with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith trailing Scott Colom, a Democratic state district judge from Lowndes County, by about one-tenth of 1% in a race most Republicans didn’t even have on their radar. Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican whose now-Democrat-run city maintained a 3-1 Republican advantage in its congressional delegation, credited DeSantis with helping set the stage: "We had a great outcome, right? And I think the 1.5 million-vote registration advantage that Governor DeSantis took four years to build was actually the firewall that prevented Florida from going down the same path as Texas or Michigan," Suarez told Fox Business’ "Big Money in the Morning" on Wednesday. "Republicans need to simplify their message. They need to be message discipline like Democrats were in this cycle. And then they got to find young, articulate, attractive candidates like the Democrats have found." Speaking with "Straight Shooter" host Stephen A. Smith on Election Night, DeSantis similarly argued that voters supported conservative policies on some ballot measures while rejecting Republican candidates, suggesting a disconnect between the party's agenda and its appeal to voters. Former senior Senate advisor and political strategist Mary Marslender told Fox News Digital that DeSantis is doing what any successful governor would in this scenario. "He’s taking a victory lap on a winning record. That doesn’t means he’s distancing himself from Trump or the MAGA movement. DeSantis successfully focused on state-level results: tax relief, public safety, and electoral success all while underscoring Florida’s position as a reliable conservative stronghold," Marslender said. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "If congressional members in Washington could have done the same, we would have seen a very different outcome these midterms. We should expect to hear more from DeSantis on Florida’s proven results and his approach to governance in the run up to 2028." For DeSantis, who will leave office in January after his unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, the question is whether Florida's success will remain a state-level victory lap or become the foundation for a renewed national political role ahead of 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856b840cbbe9c9981b3c GOP's midterm defeat sparks bold claims from foreign leaders who've clashed with Trump te 2026-11-04T19:20:11.862Z GOP's midterm defeat sparks bold claims from foreign leaders who've clashed with Trump The GOP's sweeping midterm losses are drawing a positive response from several foreign leaders who have clashed with President Donald Trump, with some expressing hope that Democrats' victories could lead to a shift in U.S. policy on major global issues. Democrats secured majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in Tuesday's elections, setting the stage for a shift in congressional power in January and prompting reactions from officials in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez took aim at Trump's policies in a Wednesday X post, suggesting that American voters had rejected the president's political agenda and predicting that a similar shift would soon take place in Spain. "Yesterday, American society voted against policies that only make people poorer," Sánchez wrote. "Against hate. Against sexism. Against climate denial and against elite privilege." AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Sánchez has been an outspoken critic of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, accusing Washington in March of "playing Russian roulette" with millions of lives. His opposition to the war and disputes with Trump over NATO defense spending have contributed to tensions between Madrid and Washington. "We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone," Sánchez said. "Wild result in the USA last night! I'm cautiously optimistic on Europe's behalf," European Parliament Vice President Christel Schaldemose wrote in a Wednesday X post. "Not because everything now changes for the better, but because it could benefit the support for Ukraine, the green transition, and relations with the rest of the world." Schaldemose criticized Trump’s interest in Greenland in January 2025, also suggesting that Europeans should "stand up for ourselves both in terms of the economy the global economy but also in terms of digital policy and the climate." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday that the election results presented an opportunity for world leaders to work together to ease cost-of-living pressures and resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sky News reported. "Well, President Trump has accepted the results, and I feel the world has an opportunity now to unite around the issue that is affecting us all - and that's the cost-of-living," Burnham said. "That has been the issue that I have put front and centre in my first three months in Downing Street, and we've made moves, but I can't get people's cost of living pressures down until the conflict in the Middle East is resolved." Trump said in July that he had a "very good" conversation with Burnham about trade and security issues, although the two governments have since differed over Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank. In September, Britain announced plans to strengthen sanctions targeting settlements and prevent British companies from assisting settlement construction, drawing criticism from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Americans have been grappling with higher costs as the war in Iran has caused energy prices to surge. The U.S. affordability crisis was a major issue for voters heading into this year's midterms. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad ‌Baqer Ghalibaf claimed in a Wednesday social media post that U.S. voters "said NO TO WAR" amid cost-of-living concerns. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Ghalibaf said, according to the Independent. "If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare." Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara emphasized during a Wednesday press conference that the Japan-U.S. alliance "remains the cornerstone of Japan's foreign and security policy regardless of the outcome of the elections," Kyodo News reported. Additionally, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the Democratic Party’s victory in the midterms will "introduce a new era in world relations," Reuters reported. Trump confronted Ramaphosa during a May 2025 White House meeting, playing video footage that he claimed showed evidence of widespread violence against White South African farmers. Ramaphosa disputed Trump's allegations of persecution, while subsequent fact-checks found that some of the footage had been mischaracterized. Trump claimed in a Tuesday night Truth Social post that if his name appeared on the ballot in the 2026 midterms the GOP would have "won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Trump nevertheless congratulated Democrats on their victories and expressed a willingness to work with the incoming congressional majorities, while emphasizing that he would retain the power to veto legislation he opposes. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier on Tuesday night, adding that the two parties would eventually have to work together to get legislation passed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8568840cbbe9c9981b2d A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself te 2026-11-04T19:20:08.354Z A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8566840cbbe9c9981b24 How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms te 2026-11-04T19:20:06.631Z How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms Republicans tried to redraw congressional maps to tilt more seats in their favor. Democrats captured many of the new districts instead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8564840cbbe9c9981b08 Ex-Prince Andrew to Get His First Taste of Court Testimony te 2026-11-04T19:20:04.787Z Ex-Prince Andrew to Get His First Taste of Court Testimony Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first U.K. royal to be issued a witness summons since 1870 amid questions about his ski chalet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8562840cbbe9c9981aeb Democrats sweep Arizona as Tucson rejects TEP franchise te 2026-11-04T19:20:02.582Z Democrats sweep Arizona as Tucson rejects TEP franchise Democrats swept Arizona on Tuesday, winning a second term for Gov. Katie Hobbs and taking control of the state House and Senate for the first time in 60 years, according to unofficial results. In Southern Arizona, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza led Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani 52.9% to 44.9% in Congressional District 6, a seat Republicans have held since 2023. Democrats also led every legislative race in Districts 17, 18, 20 and 21, while Republicans led in District 19. Tucson voters also rejected the Tucson Electric Power franchise in Proposition 421, and Pima County’s Proposition 425 spending limit was too close to call. Hobbs had 55.6% of the vote, with 1,193,939 votes, to Republican Andy Biggs’ 42.7%, with 916,236 votes, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. Democrats led in 20 of 30 state Senate districts and for 37 of 60 House seats, up from 13 and 27. Organized Power in Numbers, an organizing and advocacy group that works in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, said in a statement Tuesday night that the results should not be read as a return to the Democratic Party. “This election isn’t about the working class coming home to the Democrats. This is about them choosing themselves and their neighbors and demanding the government work for them, not the billionaire class. Neither party should take the multi-racial working class for granted,” said executive director Neidi Dominguez. At Grijalva’s election night watch party at El Casino Ballroom in South Tucson, dozens of supporters cheered as results came in shortly after 8 p.m. showing her as the early winner in Congressional District 7. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva and supporters gather around a laptop to check results at at election night watch party in South Tucson. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. Grijalva, a Democrat, had 71.5% of the vote, or 111,192 votes, to Republican Daniel Butierez Sr.’s 28.5%, or 44,298 votes, as of Wednesday morning. “We hear you loud and clear by your votes. The turnout was staggering for a midterm,” Grijalva told attendees. “Tomorrow is the start of . . . getting ready for the presidential election. We have to register people to vote, we have to continue to have these conversations.” Grijalva, whose district includes the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she plans to bring more members of Congress there so they can see the situation at the border firsthand. “Don’t believe what is being spoon-fed to you. Come and see it yourself,” she said. “Talk to the Nation, understand that there are members on both sides and that the border crosses them. They didn’t cross the border.” Supporters at the watch party said they were hopeful about what comes next. “I’m feeling very excited and thankful that I’m able to vote for my side of the family, since they aren’t able to vote,” said attendee Stephanie Mercado. “I feel very happy and excited and I can’t wait . . . to see how this turns out.” Others were less hopeful. Hubert Martin said he wasn’t sure the win would change much in Washington, given President Donald Trump’s veto power. “I think Democrats ought to be able to cut back on the horrible things that the Trump administration is doing to immigrants by just not providing money to ICE, or to new prisons, or to the border wall,” Martin said. “They need to keep the pressure up to put more of our resources into taking care of people who need help and less resources into building up the war machine.” Bundles of early ballot envelopes addressed to the Pima County Recorder sit on a cart as election workers process ballots. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Local results Early results show Tucson voters rejecting Proposition 421, with 54.9% voting no and 45.1% voting yes. The measure would have renewed Tucson Electric Power’s 25-year franchise. Opponents who protested outside TEP’s downtown office said a no vote would keep the city from committing to TEP for 25 years and open the door to public power. Tucson voters approved Proposition 422, extending the 0.1% Reid Park Zoo sales tax through 2047, 71.9% to 28.1%. Pima County’s Proposition 425, which would raise the county spending limit by about $610 million, was too close to call. Yes had 50.2% and no had 49.8%, a difference of 1,173 votes. In the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 5 race, Democrat Andrés Cano had 79.4% of the vote, or 36,686 votes, to Republican Jeff Rhodes’ 20.6%, or 9,492 votes. All 10 Pima County Superior Court judges up for retention were retained, with support ranging from 55.7% for Catherine Woods to 73.4% for Kathleen Quigley. In Pima County Justice of the Peace races, Democrat Kristel Foster led Republican William Parven 28,623 votes to 16,280 in Justice Precinct 8. In Justice Precinct 3, Democrat Sara Mae Williams led independent Rodney Hopkins 1,370 votes to 516. Victoria Steele in Precinct 1, Morgan Miholich in Precinct 6 and Raymond Carroll in Precinct 7 were unopposed. In Oro Valley, voters approved Proposition 431, a 10-year growth and water plan, 79.3% to 20.7%. In South Tucson, incumbent Cesar Aguirre (279 votes) and challenger Eduardo Baca (249) led for the two City Council seats. Challenger Debbie Federico was three votes behind Baca with 246, and incumbent Brian Flagg had 209. In Sierra Vista, Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers led the mayor’s race with 40.1% of the vote, or 5,122 votes. Councilman Mark Rodriguez had 33.7% and Brandon Martin had 25.9%. Voters also backed the city’s general plan, Question 408, with 79.3% yes. In the Sierra Vista City Council race, Edward Wozniak had 8,534 votes and Brian Miers had 8,433. Write-in candidates Wesley Hewitt, Chris Holston and Marvin Kouza had 365, 343 and 294 votes. Northwest Fire District’s Proposition 424 bonds had 71.0% yes. In the district’s board race, Roger Wright had 21,581 votes, Paul Hestand had 19,487 and David Talas had 14,995. District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano addresses the crowd at a watch party at El Casino Ballroom, where supporters cheered as early results showed Democrats sweeping the state. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. School boards and bonds In the Tucson Unified School District, Jennifer Eckstrom (58,664 votes) and Pilar Acosta Ruiz (36,664) led for the two governing board seats. Incumbent Val Romero was 1,191 votes behind Acosta Ruiz with 35,473. Tre’Davon Rhodes had 33,377 and Skye Fernandez had 29,016. Eckstrom, who attended Grijalva’s watch party, said she wants to be “a voice for the community, students, teachers and parents” over the next four years if the results hold. Community members have pushed back on the district’s reconfiguration proposals, and Eckstrom said she plans to hear from all district voices before making a decision. “I’m going to listen to every voice, every concern,” Eckstrom said. “I don’t have my mind made up yet, so I’m going to take whatever they tell me and take it to heart and make a good decision.” Tre’Davon Rhodes, another candidate for the Tucson Unified School District governing board, said values should guide how the district supports its students. “I think . . . bringing in the morals, the values, the principles that we hold, not only as Democrats but as . . . people of the community, you know, making sure that we’re looking out for the underserved students in our district and doing what we can to increase the resources that we have for our students,” he said. In the Amphitheater Unified School District governing board race, Elizabeth Slater had 24,019 votes, Nina Godlewski had 22,321 and John Fife had 19,205. In a second Amphitheater race, Michael Gemma had 18,556 votes and Kimberly Outlaw Ryan had 17,127. In the Tanque Verde Unified School District governing board race, Beth Peterson had 3,355 votes, Thomas Trask had 2,630 and Piper Jordan had 2,467. In the Sahuarita Unified School District governing board race, John Sparks had 5,360 votes and Raul Rodriguez had 5,327. In the Pima JTED governing board race, Beth Lehr had 14,871 votes and Cindy Rankin Elliott had 14,529. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva speaks to supporters as young volunteers and campaign staff stand behind her on stage at El Casino Ballroom. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. Two $250 million education bonds were leading narrowly. Pima Community College’s Proposition 430 had 51.1% yes, and Pima JTED’s Proposition 427 had 51.2% yes. The college bond would pay for maintenance, first responder training and campus upgrades, and the JTED bond would pay for career and technical education. Other Southern Arizona school districts had mixed results on ballot measures. The Amphitheater Unified School District’s Proposition 426, which would allow the sale or lease of district property, had 74.5% yes. The Vail Unified School District’s Proposition 423, a budget override, had 63.8% yes, and the Tanque Verde Unified School District’s Proposition 429, also a budget override, had 56.0% yes. The Sahuarita Unified School District’s Proposition 428, a budget increase, was failing by 233 votes, with 51.3% voting no. Statewide and Congress In District 17, Democrat Edgar Soto led Republican Christopher King 58,006 votes to 48,359 in the Senate race. Democrats Kevin Volk (54,249) and Holly Lyon (54,002) led Republicans John Winchester (46,384) and Rachel “Jones” Keshel (44,308) for the two House seats. In District 18, Democrat Priya Sundareshan led Republican Douglas Everett 56,694 to 29,134 in the Senate race. Democrats Nancy Gutierrez (53,780) and Chris Mathis (50,510) led Republican Bob Dohse (28,832) for the House. In District 19, Republican Gail Griffin led Democrat Bob Karp 45,931 to 34,267 in the Senate race. Republicans David Gowan (42,797) and Lupe Diaz (39,261) led Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson (32,048) and Aiden Nicholette Swallow (30,349) for the House. In District 20, Democrats Alma Hernandez in the Senate race and Sally Ann Gonzales and Betty Villegas in the House race had no Republican opponents. In District 21, Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón led Republican Esteban Flores 36,036 to 16,370 in the Senate race. Democrats Miranda Lopez (31,413) and Consuelo Hernandez (30,238) led Republican Christopher Kibbey (16,527) for the House. Pima County Election workers handle bundles of early ballots in plastic bags as they process ballots Tuesday night. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Democrats also led every other statewide race on the ballot: Attorney general: Kris Mayes had 55.4% to Warren Petersen’s 44.6%. Secretary of state: Adrian Fontes had 54.8% to Alexander Kolodin’s 43.8%. Green Party candidate Duwayne Collier had 1.4%. Treasurer: Nick Mansour had 53.7% to Elijah Norton’s 46.3%. Superintendent of public instruction: Teresa Leyba Ruiz had 53.1% to Kimberly Yee’s 46.9%. Mine inspector: Brian Matlock had 52.7% to Walter “Les” Presmyk’s 47.3%. Corporation Commission: Democrats Clara Pratte (1,060,521 votes) and Jonathon Hill (1,020,300) led Republicans Kevin Thompson (915,175) and Ralph Heap (856,988) for the two seats. Statewide propositions Arizona voters also considered eight statewide propositions. Voters were rejecting Proposition 142, a ban on DEI programs and affirmative action (59.9% no), Proposition 144, an election reform package (53.2% no), and Proposition 320, a classroom spending requirement (51.4% no). They were approving Proposition 316, voter approval for city grocery tax increases (61.4% yes), Proposition 319, a photo radar ban (61.1% yes), Proposition 318, sports and bathroom restrictions by biological sex (58.9% yes), and Proposition 317, designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations (57.0% yes). Proposition 141, a ban on vehicle miles traveled taxes, was ahead with 50.7% yes, a difference of 28,602 votes. What’s next These are early results, and several Southern Arizona races could still change as more ballots are counted. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Spotlight team members Nya Belcastro, Ian Stash and Caitlin Schmidt contributed to this story. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8321840cbbe9c9981ad0 Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions te 2026-11-04T19:10:25.457Z Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions By Matthew Holloway | Arizona voters approved four statewide ballot measures addressing girls’ sports, local taxes on groceries, drug cartels, and photo radar, while rejecting a proposal restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in government, the Associated Press reported Wednesday morning. Three additional propositions remained uncalled at the time. Propositions 316, 317, 318, and 319 passed, while Proposition 142 failed. Unofficial returns showed Proposition 141 leading narrowly, while Propositions 144 and 320 trailed. The results reported as of 8:16 a.m. MST on November 4, with all 15 counties reporting, were: PropositionYesNoAP call 141 — Vehicle mileage taxes50.70%49.30%Uncalled 142 — Government DEI restrictions40.07%59.93%Rejected 144 — Election requirements46.80%53.20%Uncalled 316 — Local grocery taxes61.38%38.62%Approved 317 — Drug cartel designation57.03%42.97%Approved 318 — Girls’ sports and athletic facilities58.90%41.10%Approved 319 — Photo traffic enforcement61.05%38.95%Approved 320 — School district spending48.62%51.38%Uncalled The figures reflect ballots reported at that time and remain unofficial. Proposition 318, designated the “Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act,” prohibits males from participating in female interscholastic and intramural sports, using biological sex recorded on an athlete’s original birth certificate. The measure requires public and private schools and athletic associations sponsoring those activities to designate teams or sports by sex or as coeducational or mixed. It also establishes sex-based access requirements for restrooms, locker rooms, and showers integral to athletic participation at schools, higher education institutions, and athletic associations. The proposition expands who may bring lawsuits over alleged violations. The measure broadens existing Arizona law, which applied athletic-team designation requirements to public schools and private schools competing against them. The Yes on 318 campaign named Christine Jones and former Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit honorary co-chairs, with Warren Petersen, Andy Biggs, and Alex Kolodin also announcing support. Proposition 316 limits local taxes on food and certain nonalcoholic beverages intended for home consumption. New taxes and increases require voter approval and are subject to a 2% ceiling. Existing rates of 2% or more approved on or before January 1, 2025, cannot be increased under the measure. It also prohibits covered tax increases and new taxes during the period from June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Proposition 317 declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations and directs the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use all lawful means within its authority to address their threats. The measure defines cartels as associations engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or acts of terrorism. It also states that the designation does not support a claim for asylum under federal law. Proposition 319 prohibits state agencies and local authorities from using photo enforcement for speeding or traffic-control violations unless they have an operating contract in place on or before December 31, 2026. The vote follows scrutiny of Phoenix’s revived photo enforcement program. The Goldwater Institute recently questioned the program’s financial incentives, including payments to contractor Verra Mobility of $3,000 per camera monthly and $20 per paid ticket. Phoenix described the program as a cost-recovery operation supporting its Vision Zero road-safety plan. Under Proposition 319, qualifying existing local programs would face a public vote on continued operation. Voters rejected Proposition 142, which proposed constitutional restrictions on preferential treatment, discrimination, and specified DEI practices across state and local government and public education. Its provisions included prohibitions on requiring or soliciting certain race-based statements as conditions of employment, admission, contracting, or other opportunities. It also would have restricted public spending on specified offices, programs, and activities at public educational institutions, subject to exceptions outlined in the measure. Among the uncalled measures, Proposition 141 would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit state and local governments from imposing taxes or fees based on miles traveled in a motor vehicle. It would also prohibit monitoring or limiting mileage without voluntary consent, with exceptions for government vehicles and certain interstate commercial vehicles. Proposition 144 would establish constitutional election requirements beginning January 1, 2028. Those include government-issued proof of identity before voting, an option for Election Day tabulation at the voter’s voting location, and prohibitions on foreign nationals contributing or spending money to influence Arizona elections. The proposal also reaffirms citizenship requirements and sets a standard for laws governing elections, including early and mail voting. Maricopa County reported that 23,400 voters tabulated early ballots at vote centers on Election Day during the 2026 primary. County officials credited that option, along with ballot-processing improvements, with enabling the county to report 99% of results the following day. Proposition 144 would guarantee voters statewide an Election Day option to have their ballots tabulated at their voting locations. Proposition 320 would require school districts with at least 7,500 students, or operating a school in a county with at least 500,000 residents, to direct at least 60% of operational spending toward direct instructional expenses. Beginning in fiscal year 2027–2028, districts below that threshold would have to increase their instructional share annually until compliant. Districts failing to meet the requirements could face reductions in classroom site fund allocations, subject to a waiver. The auditor general would define the spending categories used to determine compliance. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8319840cbbe9c9981a8f House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district te 2026-11-04T19:10:17.227Z House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district A Democratic lawmaker who publicly defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., twice is projected to beat the odds to win re-election in a district that President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is on pace to defeat Republican Washington state Sen. John Braun to win a third term in the House of Representatives next year. It's an important victory for House Democrats in their quest to claw back the majority in Congress, but one that could also create drama for party leaders on key votes over the next two years. JEFFRIES THREATENS 'SERIOUS RESPONSE' AFTER DEMOCRATS HELP GOP ADVANCE ANTI-SOCIALISM VOTE Gluesenkamp Perez, who has been known to buck her party on votes in the past, infuriated her fellow Democrats twice in September when she sided with Republicans on procedural votes that helped GOP leaders rescue their agenda from conservative rebellions. If not for her and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, siding with Republicans on those two votes, the House GOP's agenda would have been paralyzed. The first time earned her a rare public rebuke from Jeffries, who called it a "breach of trust." Other left-wing lawmakers called for her to be removed from the powerful House Appropriations Committee over the move. But one could argue that Gluesenkamp Perez's public defiance of her own party was critical for her political survival. Trump won her district by roughly 3 percentage points in 2024, and she first won her seat by defeating an incumbent House Republican. Washington's 3rd Congressional District includes rural areas and the city of Vancouver, and smaller coastal towns in the southwest portion of the state. HOUSE DEMS OVERWHELMINGLY REJECT ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION AFTER 2 MODERATES DEFY JEFFRIES Part of what bolstered Gluesenkamp Perez in her previous two races was her opponent, Joe Kent, suffering from electability issues because of his association with far-right groups. He was later named Trump's director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, but resigned over disagreements on Middle East policy. This time, however, the race was expected to be much closer, with Braun running as a more mainstream GOP candidate. Braun is a former Navy captain who also helps run his family's company, Braun Northwest, a manufacturer of emergency vehicles. More than $20 million was spent on their race, according to the Washington Standard, a sign of its critical position for both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb830e840cbbe9c9981a6d Pope Leo's Post-Midterm Message Is One Neither Party Wants to Hear te 2026-11-04T19:10:06.344Z Pope Leo's Post-Midterm Message Is One Neither Party Wants to Hear Pope Leo's call for compassion challenges Republicans on migrants and Democrats on their treatment of political opponents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80bf840cbbe9c9981646 World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' te 2026-11-04T19:00:15.719Z World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' You are on the Mark, Teixeira. After Tuesday's election, Texas will be getting a Tex message. The World Series champion won election to the U.S. House in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook. Republican Rep. Chip Roy currently holds the seat, but he decided not to seek re-election, opening the door for Teixeira. "Tonight’s victory belongs to the people of Texas’s 21st District. I’m not going to Washington for myself, but rather to be a strong, responsive voice for every family in this district," Teixeira posted on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Together, we can build a better future for our families, our neighbors, and every community across Texas 21. I’m excited to get to work. I will be praying for all of you and for the future of this great nation. God bless Texas, and God bless America." In March, the former New York Yankees and Texas Rangers star won the Republican primary for Congress with more than 61% of the vote. According to The Associated Press, Teixeira received 54.52% of the vote, compared with 45.48% for Hook, with 99% of votes counted. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Teixeira retired from baseball, he moved back to Texas with his family. The three-time All-Star thanked his family, friends, campaign staff and supporters throughout the campaign. "I am truly grateful to all of you. And of course, I want to thank all of the voters across the district who placed their trust in me. Nobody will work harder to continue earning that trust," Teixeira said in the statement. Teixeira, who blasted 409 home runs in his 14-year MLB career, might not be done slugging. The former first baseman will have an opportunity to showcase his talent in the Congressional Baseball Game. Unfortunately for baseball fans, the late, legendary broadcaster John Sterling won’t be able to deliver one of his signature calls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80be840cbbe9c998163d Florida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for Republicans te 2026-11-04T19:00:14.198Z Florida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for Republicans Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that the Republican losses in the midterm elections are "close to an extinction-level event" for the party "in many parts of the country, as we have seen probably in the last 100 years." DeSantis spoke after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate on Election Day. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida House Republican, won the contest for DeSantis' seat despite other GOP candidates losing their gubernatorial races around the U.S. "Here's the thing. Democrats are unpopular. They were able to win based off the sentiment that exists in the country right now. They did not earn a mandate to indulge all their left-wing fantasies. And they're going to be in there governing, and we'll see what ends up happening," DeSantis said. "But this was not a positive view of the Democrats. This was a rejection of Republicans in Washington," he added. "And Democrats just happened to be the beneficiary." TRUMP-BACKED BYRON DONALDS MAKES HISTORY AS FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK GOVERNOR DeSantis, who has not ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, said, "In January, when everyone in office leaves, who were either term-limited or got voted out of the 10 largest states in this union, only one state will have Republican control of their state, the state of Florida. "Last night we witnessed — to call it a wave, I don't think would be fully accurate — it's the political equivalent of a meteor strike that went all around the United States. Blue states, red states, everything in between," DeSantis said. "And the one state that was able to hold the line and withstand that is right here in the free state of Florida. "If you look at our chief rival, in a healthy sense, the state of Texas, and I would say over my lifetime, Texas has been the crown jewel of Republican politics. I think we've been the leader for Republicans and conservatives since I've been governor. But if you go over the whole generation, no one holds a candle on the Republican side to the Lone Star State. And yet, not only did they lose a very highly publicized U.S. Senate race, they lost everything," DeSantis continued. BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER "The governor, attorney general, all the other statewide. They lost four Republican Supreme Court justices on the Texas Supreme Court. They may even lose the Texas Legislature or one house or even both. Let's just be clear that that is going to hurt, not just for the next two years. That's something that can reverberate for the next decade or more," he also said. "And if the Republican Party doesn't have Texas as an anchor, then we are not going to be viable nationally going forward." DeSantis predicted that in the 2028 election cycle, "You are not, as Republicans, going to be able to retake the Senate under this current map just two years from now. "And with all the House seats that have been done, probably not viable to take that back as well. So this is really going to have an impact," DeSantis added. "Two years, four years, six years, maybe even longer before Republicans could exercise unified control in Washington again like we've enjoyed over the last two years." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80bc840cbbe9c9981634 Americans warned of violent protests as major tourist destination faces shutdown threat te 2026-11-04T19:00:12.700Z Americans warned of violent protests as major tourist destination faces shutdown threat The U.S. Embassy has issued an urgent security alert for Americans in France, warning travelers to brace for severe disruptions, sudden curfews and the potential for violence as a massive nationwide strike threatens to paralyze the country on Thursday, Nov. 5. Beyond widespread shutdowns affecting public transit, schools and healthcare, authorities warn that recent demonstrations have already escalated into property destruction and looting. With France's four largest railway unions joining the multi-sector walkout, unapproved protests are expected to spill outside planned routes through the weekend. LOUVRE TURNS AWAY TOURISTS AS PARIS BRACES FOR RENEWED VIOLENCE FOLLOWING DESTRUCTIVE RIOTS In response, local officials are implementing strict, short-notice curfews that restrict free movement and block access to public landmarks in major areas, including Paris and its surrounding neighborhoods. The strike comes as unions demand higher wages, better working conditions and increased funding for public services, according to reports. Travelers could face disruptions to trains and other public transportation as demonstrations take place across the country. The embassy warned Americans to avoid protests and large gatherings, noting that recent demonstrations have turned violent and included property damage and looting. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Embassy for comment and further details. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The latest warning comes after weeks of unrest created problems for travelers in Paris and other parts of France. Violent demonstrations in October prompted localized curfews in several cities, while riot police used tear gas near Place de la République in Paris as clashes unfolded, Fox News Digital previously reported. The unrest also affected some of the country's best-known tourist attractions. The Louvre was forced to close after protesters blocked entrances earlier in October, while travelers were advised to avoid common demonstration areas including Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and Place de la Nation, Fox News Digital reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Several major Paris museums, including the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais, later closed as authorities prepared for another round of demonstrations. French officials deployed thousands of law enforcement officers and redirected demonstrations away from central Paris after earlier unrest left thousands of businesses across France damaged or looted, Fox News Digital reported. With more demonstrations expected, the U.S. Embassy warned that protest routes could change and gatherings may take place outside areas approved by authorities. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Localized curfews could also continue in parts of France, including areas of Paris, and can be introduced with little notice. Americans in France are being advised to stay away from demonstrations, monitor local news and check for transportation changes before traveling. Andrea Margolis and Jessica Mekles, both of Fox News Digital, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80ba840cbbe9c998162b WNBA’s Natasha Cloud adds ‘BTA’ taunt to Democrat’s ‘LAWYER UP’ message after midterms te 2026-11-04T19:00:10.918Z WNBA’s Natasha Cloud adds ‘BTA’ taunt to Democrat’s ‘LAWYER UP’ message after midterms WNBA guard Natasha Cloud amplified a Democratic congressman’s "LAWYER UP" message Wednesday, adding a "BTA" taunt after Democrats won control of Congress. Cloud, who played for the Chicago Sky this season, reshared Rep. Robert Garcia’s message on Threads with the three-letter caption. "BTA" is commonly used as an abbreviation for "belt to ass," a slang expression associated with dominating or defeating an opponent. The post followed a series of celebratory messages from Cloud as election results rolled in, including one declaring, "A new era," accompanied by a blue heart and an OK-hand emoji. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Garcia, a California Democrat and the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is expected to become the panel’s chairman when the new Congress convenes in January. His warning came as Democrats could use their incoming majorities to investigate President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings. Garcia told Punchbowl News before the election that his priorities would include allegations of Trump family corruption, alleged abuses involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, corporate corruption and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "We have the power of subpoena," Garcia told the outlet while discussing the investigative tools Democrats would gain with a House majority. Garcia also rejected the suggestion that Democrats must choose between investigations and legislation addressing the cost of living, arguing that his proposed corruption investigations were connected to affordability. Cloud’s other Threads posts focused on voters’ power and celebrated Texas and Georgia. ENES FREEDOM VS NATASHA CLOUD: THE OPPOSING ACTIVISTS AT THE CENTER OF THE WNBA'S LATEST SIGNATURE MOMENT "Texas, Georgia. I love yall bad," she wrote. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race, according to CBS News projections. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Mike Collins. "Man. I hope yall see how truly powerful we are," Cloud wrote in another post. "The world was waiting for us to show up for them too," she wrote separately. "I just reiterate how powerful we truly are." Cloud has repeatedly used her platform to advocate for political causes and encourage voting. Ahead of this year’s midterms, she promoted an Oct. 24 early-voting tailgate and WNBA Finals watch party in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with Joy to the Polls. The event listing also advertised an appearance by former WNBA player Theresa Plaisance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Trump’s 2024 victory, Cloud wrote: "We are truly so broken as a country for this to be our reality." She later endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race and spoke at an October campaign rally. Cloud also sat out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on social justice work. Her efforts that year included voter registration and advocating for the Washington Mystics’ arena to serve as a polling place, according to the WNBA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80b7840cbbe9c9981609 Death Rate From One Heart Condition Rises After Years of Decline te 2026-11-04T19:00:07.342Z Death Rate From One Heart Condition Rises After Years of Decline Heart valve disease deaths are rising among older Americans as longer lifespans and complex health issues hinder progress today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e69840cbbe9c9981550 Helicopter crash near Miami leaves at least two injured: report te 2026-11-04T18:50:17.308Z Helicopter crash near Miami leaves at least two injured: report A helicopter crashed in the waters off Miami on Wednesday, leaving at least two people injured, according to a local report. The small helicopter went down near Nixon Beach, off Key Biscayne, shortly after 11 a.m., WSVN reported. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene, where two people were rescued from the water, the report said. TWO HELICOPTERS COLLIDE NEAR MOUNT EVEREST DURING RESCUE FLIGHT, KILLING ONE, INJURING OTHERS A third person is believed to have died in the crash, according to the station, which captured aerial footage of a yellow tarp covering the apparent victim. The two survivors were expected to be transported to an area hospital, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. "A total of three patients were reported," authorities said, according to NBC Miami. "Two adult trauma alert patients were transported by ground rescue units from the City of Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue to a designated landing zone, where MDFR Air Rescue transported them to the main trauma center." PILOT'S PUSH TO LEVEL JET MAY HAVE TORN OFF KEY PIECE FOUND MILES FROM FLORIDA CRASH, FORMER NTSB EXPERT SAYS Aerial footage from the scene showed the helicopter's yellow emergency floats in the water near a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue boat off the 1200 block of Crandon Boulevard. Divers were also seen in the water near the wreckage. It was unclear whether anyone else was unaccounted for. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. This is a developing news story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e67840cbbe9c9981547 Lions' Jack Campbell opens up about neck injury, announces lower body movement but acknowledges challenges te 2026-11-04T18:50:15.834Z Lions' Jack Campbell opens up about neck injury, announces lower body movement but acknowledges challenges Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell released an extensive statement through the team on Wednesday afternoon in which he said he has full range of motion in his lower body but not so in his upper body, although he believes he is "continuing to make progress" in regaining that once again. That is the most detailed and positive update Campbell and the Lions have provided about the club's defensive team captain since the scary injury that sent him to a hospital during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. TEARS FROM TEAMMATES AS IMMOBILIZED DETROIT LIONS LINEBACKER JACK CAMPBELL CARTED OFF FIELD AND HOSPITALIZED "My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express," Campbell said. "I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better." SCARY SCENE AS JAYDEN REED CARTED OFF ON SPINE BOARD DURING PACKERS GAME AGAINST THE JETS Campbell, 26, was at the center of a heartbreaking scene during the second half of Sunday's game when he attempted to tackle Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson but the attempt resulted in him going limp face-down on the field at Ford Field. Multiple times since then, the Lions had posted updates on Campbell's status but had declined to be specific as to his ability to move following what was reported as a neck injury. The Campbell family had asked the team to keep information mostly private. That changed Wednesday afternoon with Campbell's statement. "My faith in God has never been stronger," he said in his statement. "I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we’ll get through this. "I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I’m incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me. The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I’ll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. "I also can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They’ve been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Campbell thanked his teammate, coaches and the entire Lions organization for its support. "To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you," he said. "This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people. "One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge. Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough. "God is good. My faith is strong." The statement is signed Jack Campbell. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e66840cbbe9c998153e Hasan Piker declares 'woke is back,' fantasizes about putting Donald Trump in prison te 2026-11-04T18:50:14.377Z Hasan Piker declares 'woke is back,' fantasizes about putting Donald Trump in prison Far-left streamer Hasan Piker took a victory lap on Tuesday celebrating what he dubbed a "blue-clear apocalypse." Piker livestreamed on Twitch for more than 13 hours, offering real-time political commentary as Democrats took control of the House and Senate and won several key gubernatorial races. The stream, which at times drew more than 200,000 viewers, featured everything from Piker celebrating young voters who "duped" their parents into voting for socialists to calls for Republicans to land in prison. "Trumpism is dying, and I could not feel any better," Piker told his audience. At one point, he suggested, "Just imagine a world where Donald Trump is in f-----g prison."   DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "This is perhaps the worst possible scenario for the Republican Party, I think their odious agenda, their corruption, the destabilizing impact that they’ve had, the endless warfare and its consequences on the American economy are finally coming back to bite them," Piker added. "I think this might truly be the end of MAGA." The controversial streamer offered a steady stream of criticism aimed at conservatives, although it's sometimes unclear if he's exaggerating for effect or simply trolling his critics. As it became clear that Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates and their allies were having a successful night, Piker expressed frustration that too many moderate Democrats were on ballots across the nation. "We should have been way more active, we should have f---ing ran socialists in every f---ing primary, dude. We should have been running socialists in every primary. I mean, look, I’m happy with what we’ve got result-wise, but we should have been running straight communists in some of these blue districts," Piker said. "And running the moderate-socialist wing of the DSA in these other ones." DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA BACKS 'OUR TWITCH STREAMER' HASAN PIKER, RIPS ANTI-SOCIALISM HOUSE RESOLUTION Throughout the night, Piker joked about throwing people in jail for misgendering, took celebratory shots of Japanese whisky, repeatedly declared "woke is back," mocked conservatives who made him the "central figure of their midterm strategy" and repeated his claim that "Hamas is a thousand times better than Israel." "I stand by that statement because I believe in the accuracy of that statement," Piker said before suggesting many people share that sentiment. At one point, Piker said liberal pundits who cried on television when Trump was elected in 2024 have been "totally vindicated" by the midterm results. "I just want to put that out there, they’re cringe… but they’re totally vindicated," Piker said. "Look at what Donald Trump has done to, not just America, but to the rest of the world." INSIDE HASAN PIKER’S RADICAL VIEWS ON AMERICA, ISRAEL AND SOCIALISM Piker also joked that he was now the "Senate majority leader," taking credit for a variety of seats that flipped from Republican to Democratic control. "Since it’s now the Hasan Piker Democrats, as the Republicans said it was, it’s not my take, it’s their take, as the leader of the Democratic Party coalition, I’m officially branding woke back, we’re skipping Woke 2.0, we’re getting to Woke 3.0," Piker said. "Put your f---ing gender pronouns back in your LinkedIn profiles immediately," he added. "Or the Gaystapo will be knocking down your door." "American voters voted against racism," Piker said, arguing that Michigan Democratic Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed had faced a "barrage of Islamophobia" on the campaign trail. "It feels pretty good tonight to see that America rejected this kind of toxic politicking," Piker said. "America is ready for a new type of politics, one that centers the interest of the working class, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that we hold the Democratic Party to account to push forward with this agenda." ABDUL EL-SAYED REPORTEDLY CALLED HASAN PIKER WARNING HIS RHETORIC WAS 'COSTING' VOTES Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., appeared on Piker’s stream to dismiss Democrats who haven’t embraced the far-left streamer. "You would think, after this showing around the country, more people would say, ‘Yeah, you know what, we may not agree with him on everything but he’s got a huge following, he’s been clear, against the war in Iran, he’s been clear about the genocide in Gaza, the young people and people across the country are resonating with things that he’s saying about the war, yeah maybe we should engage," Khanna said. Piker also posted several messages on X that drew criticism. "WE'RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WOKE RIGHT NOW," Piker posted as results poured in. When Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a U.S. Senate seat, delivering Democrats their first statewide victory in Texas in more than three decades, Piker declared, "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! ITS LAW!!!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Toward the end of the stream, Piker fantasized about putting Trump and Elon Musk in prison. "Dude, it would be so sweet to put him in jail," Piker said as a Trump interview played in the background. "Like, just think for a brief moment. How sweet would that be? I know the Democrats don’t have it in them but please, just close your eyes for a brief moment and just imagine a world where Donald Trump is in f-----g prison," he continued. "Elon is there, too, they have to hang out with one another as a part of the torturous conditions in this supermax facility that we put them in." Piker added, "A better future is possible." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e65840cbbe9c9981535 Australian outdoor influencer wasn't about to give the fish she caught to a crocodile without a fight te 2026-11-04T18:50:13.041Z Australian outdoor influencer wasn't about to give the fish she caught to a crocodile without a fight Welcome to Australia and its great outdoors, where a fishing trip sometimes means an encounter with a crocodile. Thankfully, this one didn’t go sideways. The victory went to the "determined fisherwoman" who luckily wasn’t ever in danger of losing a limb or being snatched off the shoreline by the croc, but did almost have her fish stolen. Some less determined than Tyla Cloughessy, who is a physiotherapist when she's not doing outdoor influencer activities, would have dropped the fishing pole and let the large reptile have the fish. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS She didn’t do that. She instead reeled in her catch as fast as she could while backpedaling away from the croc in her crocs. The close call ended in her favor. The croc retreated back into the water, and she got to keep her fish. That's the unscripted magic of being out in nature. Props to whoever was working the camera for staying calm and focusing on capturing the moment. You'd hate to have shaky camera work on a moment like that one. The croc will have to go back and review what took place and make adjustments. Tyla won that round and was able to capture the victory pose with her catch, which is what it's all about. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! BEAR TRIES TO STEAL ONE TOO MANY FISH OFF OF FISHERMAN'S LINE, GETS CHARGED AT WITH POLE IN HAND But she better believe there's always a chance for another croc encounter. She can't lower her guard out there and become complacent. Expecting that she'll always come away with her fish is exactly how she'll end up losing one. I'd suggest some more reps, backpedaling in crocs and time spent working on speed reeling. That will keep her one step ahead. She doesn’t need any advice from me though. She knows what she's doing when it comes to the outdoors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e61840cbbe9c9981515 Patriots Set to Get Star WR Back From Injury te 2026-11-04T18:50:09.865Z Patriots Set to Get Star WR Back From Injury The Patriots need a receiver right now as A.J. Brown's injury status remains a mystery moving forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e60840cbbe9c998150c ESPN Analyst Rips College Football Playoff Rankings Over Major Concern te 2026-11-04T18:50:08.167Z ESPN Analyst Rips College Football Playoff Rankings Over Major Concern ESPN questions the College Football Playoff committee after controversial rankings raise concerns about strength of schedule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e5e840cbbe9c9981503 Trump DOJ Blocks Jack Smith From Testifying in BBC Lawsuit te 2026-11-04T18:50:06.441Z Trump DOJ Blocks Jack Smith From Testifying in BBC Lawsuit The BBC subpoenaed Smith in October, but the DOJ has denied its request to interview the former special counsel under oath. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c1c840cbbe9c9981498 Super Bowl champion and member of Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team dead at 79 te 2026-11-04T18:40:28.011Z Super Bowl champion and member of Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team dead at 79 Bob Heinz, a former NFL defensive tackle who was on the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 undefeated team and won two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 79. The Dolphins released a statement on Heinz’s passing. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Heinz, who played for Miami from 1969-77," the team said in a post on X. "Bob was a member of the 1972 Perfect Team, a two-time Super Bowl champion and a key part of Miami’s legendary No-Name Defense. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, loved ones and former teammates." Heinz died of natural causes, the Miami Herald reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native played college football at Delta College and Pacific before turning pro. The Dolphins selected him with the No. 37 overall pick in the second round of the 1969 NFL Draft. Heinz earned his way into a starting role in 1971 – his third season in the league. He had 3.5 sacks that year. He became an anchor for the defensive line under Don Shula in 1972 and 1973 when the Dolphins won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. He played alongside Vern Den Herder, Bill Stanfill and Manny Fernandez those years. He finished his tenure with the Dolphins in 1977 and played two games for the Washington Redskins in 1978 before calling it a career. Heinz married Carol Covington in 1970 and the two spent 56 years together and raised three children, according to his obituary. "He will be remembered for his friendship, his sense of humor, and his deep love for those closest to him," the obituary read. "He enjoyed a good cigar and bourbon, the music of Jimmy Buffett, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, and rooting against any NFL team attempting perfection." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c1a840cbbe9c998148f Pollsters missed the mark again — but this time, it wasn't Republicans they underestimated te 2026-11-04T18:40:26.514Z Pollsters missed the mark again — but this time, it wasn't Republicans they underestimated In the weeks leading up to Election Day, President Donald Trump repeatedly railed against public opinion polls that pointed to a potential blue wave for the Democrats in the midterms. "I think it’s fake polls," the president argued. "A lot of the polls are rigged." It was an argument repeated by other top Republicans. "The polls are all wrong all around the country," House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized Sunday at a Trump rally in Iowa. "I'm telling you, they're undercounting Republicans because Republicans are not participating in these polls anymore." HEAD HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS While public opinion polls have a history over the past decade of undercounting GOP voters — especially MAGA supporters — this time, pollsters say Democratic support, rather than Republican turnout, was underestimated. It was Democrats. "Polls probably, on average, undercounted Democrats significantly," veteran pollster Chris Anderson, the longtime Democratic partner on the Fox News Poll, said. Anderson, pointing to the massive blue wave that allowed Democrats to decisively recapture the House and Senate majorities in the midterms, told Fox News Digital, "This is sort of a seismic election and you can’t model for a seismic election. We definitely didn’t undercount Republicans, that’s for sure." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS AS THE VOTES CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED Daron Shaw, a veteran GOP pollster and the Republican partner on the Fox News Poll, emphasized, "If we’re talking about the direction of the polls, they were clearly correct." But Shaw added "we probably underestimated Democratic vote share by a couple of points." Shaw highlighted that "directionally, we knew heading into Election Day that Kansas was a dog fight. We knew that Texas was probably shifting blue. That was just something that people had trouble getting their heads around but the data were pretty clear on that. I guess on Texas, the magnitude was surprising." Pollster David Paleologos, the director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, agreed that "in general" there was "a slight undercount" of Democrats in public opinion surveys. CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB He noted that polls also undercounted Democrats in the 2025 gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, where the Democratic candidates both won by larger-than-expected double-digit margins. "We were low on the margins of victory," Paleologos told Fox News Digital. "We were all undercounting Democrats." And pointing to the longstanding GOP case that MAGA voters are undercounted, Paleologos said, "I think to be fair going forward, it can't be a one-sided question anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c18840cbbe9c9981486 Rahm Emanuel urges Democrats to pass stock trading ban, give Washington a 'house cleaning' te 2026-11-04T18:40:24.992Z Rahm Emanuel urges Democrats to pass stock trading ban, give Washington a 'house cleaning' Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is calling on Democrats to make a ban on stock trading across all three branches of government a top legislative priority. Speaking on "Fox & Friends," Wednesday, Emanuel urged his party to turn investigations into legislative action, arguing lawmakers must pass a sweeping ethics bill in 2027 that would prohibit officials in all three branches of government from buying and selling individual stocks. "Pass a comprehensive ethics bill for all three branches," Emanuel said, arguing that investigations alone are "not the change alone that the American people voted for." RAHM EMANUEL LAYS OUT FIVE-POINT ETHICS PLAN, SAYS DEMOCRATS SHOULD LEARN FROM GOP-LED STATES ON EDUCATION Emanuel, who has floated a 2028 presidential run, said the package should also prohibit officials from betting on prediction markets, ban stock trading, mandate blind trusts, impose term limits or a mandatory retirement age, and restrict foreign income during and after government service. "The way I look at this election is pretty straightforward. It was a repudiation of President Trump, Project [20]25 and the Republicans. When you look at how deep and how broad this is, it's very clear. But what the Democrats do in 2027 will determine whether we have won," he said. RAHM EMANUEL PLEADS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO WELCOME MORE 'MCCAIN-ROMNEY REPUBLICANS' "I am for following the money. Where did all this money go? Who got these contracts? But it has to lead to ethics and lobbying reform legislation," Emanuel added. Senate Democrats previously blocked a Republican-backed effort to address stock trading by lawmakers. The Stop Insider Trading Act passed the House in July, despite opposition from a majority of House Democrats. Democrats argued that the proposed restrictions on stock trading did not go far enough and objected to a photo voter ID provision included in the legislation. SCHUMER TANKS POPULAR INSIDER TRADING BAN IN DEM EFFORT TO DERAIL REPUBLICAN'S AGENDA AHEAD OF MIDTERMS Emanuel argued that passing comprehensive ethics legislation could help Democrats maintain support from moderate Republicans who backed the party in the midterm elections. "There is time now for all of Washington to get a good house cleaning and scrubbing," Emanuel said. RAHM EMANUEL CHALLENGES DSA’S INFLUENCE ON DEMOCRATS, WARNS GOP ‘WING’ IS DISAPPEARING When pressed on his political future and whether he would enter the 2028 Democratic presidential race, Emanuel predicted voters would see "31 flavors" of candidates and offered a playful description of his potential place in the field. "In 2028, my prediction is you're going to have a Baskin-Robbins, 31 flavors. And if I decide to do this, I'm [going to] be Rocky Road," he said, adding that he would "tell you the truth, whether you [want to] hear it or not." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c17840cbbe9c998147d SWAT units respond to 'active threat' at office complex near Tampa, Florida; suspect dead: sheriff te 2026-11-04T18:40:23.601Z SWAT units respond to 'active threat' at office complex near Tampa, Florida; suspect dead: sheriff Law enforcement in Florida responded to a reported active shooter situation Wednesday at a business park in Tampa, with authorities later confirming the suspect is dead. The shooter was reported in the Sabal Park business area at the Citi Bank Center in Brandon. "If you are in or near the area, SHELTER IN PLACE immediately. Stay indoors, lock doors, and stay away from windows," an emergency alert stated. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said one person was taken into law enforcement custody, before saying the person was dead. "UPDATE: Citibank Center Scene… The suspect involved is deceased," he wrote on X The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were clearing a building in the area. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. Fox News Digital reached out to the sheriff's office for additional details. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c14840cbbe9c998146f Georgia Governor Nixes Rushed Redistricting Before G.O.P. Loses Power te 2026-11-04T18:40:20.390Z Georgia Governor Nixes Rushed Redistricting Before G.O.P. Loses Power Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, declined to call a special session to draw new congressional maps or weaken the power of the governor’s office before a Democrat takes office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c12840cbbe9c998145a NFL Executive Offers Bleak Assessment of Chargers QB Justin Herbert te 2026-11-04T18:40:18.809Z NFL Executive Offers Bleak Assessment of Chargers QB Justin Herbert Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are off to a nightmarish start in their 2026 campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c11840cbbe9c9981451 Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Major WNBA Offseason Move With Historic Deal te 2026-11-04T18:40:17.230Z Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Major WNBA Offseason Move With Historic Deal Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made a major move during the WNBA offseason, with the announcement of a historic deal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0f840cbbe9c9981448 Lions' Jack Campbell Delivers First Public Message Since Injury te 2026-11-04T18:40:15.748Z Lions' Jack Campbell Delivers First Public Message Since Injury Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell released his first public statement since suffering a scary neck injury in Week 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0e840cbbe9c998143f Vikings Add Offensive Line Help Ahead of Primetime Bills Matchup te 2026-11-04T18:40:14.133Z Vikings Add Offensive Line Help Ahead of Primetime Bills Matchup The Vikings have signed a former SEC lineman as they manage injuries and prepare for a crucial primetime matchup against Buffalo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0c840cbbe9c9981436 NC State to Meet With Philip Rivers About Head Coaching Position te 2026-11-04T18:40:12.583Z NC State to Meet With Philip Rivers About Head Coaching Position NC State seems to be very interested in Philip Rivers, who was an All-ACC player for the Wolfpack in the early 2000s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0b840cbbe9c998142d Aaron Glenn Makes Blunt Statement on Jets' Running Back Plan te 2026-11-04T18:40:11.082Z Aaron Glenn Makes Blunt Statement on Jets' Running Back Plan New York Jets running back Breece Hall has missed each of the last five games with a quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c09840cbbe9c9981424 Warriors Make Stunning $20 Million Decision on Kristaps Porzingis te 2026-11-04T18:40:09.457Z Warriors Make Stunning $20 Million Decision on Kristaps Porzingis The Warriors are reportedly withholding Kristaps Porzingis' salary payments while exploring trades involving the veteran center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c07840cbbe9c998141b Commanders Defense Rocked by Second Season-Ending Injury in Under a Week te 2026-11-04T18:40:07.731Z Commanders Defense Rocked by Second Season-Ending Injury in Under a Week Another Commanders defensive starter is done for the year. Here’s who Washington lost before facing the Rams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c02840cbbe9c99813f8 Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona te 2026-11-04T18:40:02.939Z Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona Read in Enlgish La demócrata JoAnna Mendoza se declaró ganadora el martes por la noche, después de que los primeros resultados mostraran que aventajaba al representante republicano Juan Ciscomani en el Distrito Congresional 6 del sur de Arizona. Sin embargo, Ciscomani dijo a sus simpatizantes que la contienda sería reñida a medida que se contabilizaran más votos. La contienda aún no se había definido hasta la mañana del miércoles. La ventaja de Mendoza se redujo durante la noche, pero se mantuvo en alrededor de 24,000 votos en los resultados no oficiales, en un distrito que los pronosticadores electorales nacionales consideran uno de los más competidos del país. “Estamos aquí esta noche porque tenemos una tarea enorme, enorme por delante. El primer paso es que hemos ganado, así que adiós, señor Ciscomani”, dijo ante sus simpatizantes, que la vitoreaban. Los asistentes a la fiesta reaccionan ante la predicción de la victoria de JoAnna Mendoza y la supuesta victoria de los demócratas en el Senado el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Mason Kumet Credit: Mason Kumet Ciscomani agradeció a sus simpatizantes el martes por la noche, después de que se publicara el primer bloque de resultados, que mostraba a su contrincante demócrata con una ventaja inicial, según los resultados no oficiales. Les pidió que no se preocuparan y recordó la experiencia de sus dos elecciones anteriores. “Ya hemos pasado por este ciclo antes. Los resultados suben y bajan; será una contienda reñida”, dijo. “Probablemente pasarán algunos días antes de que se pueda definir”. El distrito abarca todo el condado de Greenlee y partes de los condados de Pima, Pinal, Cochise y Graham. También incluye gran parte del este de Tucson, así como comunidades del sureste de Arizona. Ciscomani agradeció a los voluntarios que colaboraron en su campaña. Su familia lo acompañó en el escenario mientras él les daba las gracias en español y en inglés por su apoyo. Habló sobre la importancia de sus orígenes, como el primer ciudadano estadounidense naturalizado nacido en México elegido para representar a Arizona en la Cámara de Representantes. “Nunca, ni en mis sueños más descabellados, imaginé que estaría en esta posición: ser elegido una vez, ser elegido dos veces y ahora ser elegido una vez más”, dijo Ciscomani. “Esta es una nación extraordinaria que ofrece todas las oportunidades que uno pueda encontrar, si estás dispuesto a salir a buscarlas, en lugar de hacerte la víctima, y a sentirte orgulloso de quién eres”, agregó. En el festejo de su campaña, Mendoza habló sobre sus orígenes como hija de trabajadores agrícolas en Eloy, donde vivió en la pobreza, y sobre su ingreso al Cuerpo de Marines en busca de mejores oportunidades. Contó que el lunes por la noche llevó a su hijo de 10 años a la sala de emergencias debido a que tenía un ganglio linfático inflamado. “¿Saben en qué estaba pensando mientras estaba allí? Pensaba en los padres que no tienen el privilegio de poder llevar a sus hijos a la sala de emergencias porque no tienen seguro médico”, dijo. Mendoza dijo que la experiencia de su familia ha moldeado las perspectivas que planea llevar a Washington y convertir en acciones. En un distrito electoral vecino, la representante demócrata Adelita Grijalva ganaba la reelección en el Distrito Congresional 7, que abarca la esquina suroeste de Arizona, según los resultados no oficiales. La contienda era una revancha frente al candidato republicano Daniel Butierez. The Associated Press declaró ganadora a Grijalva alrededor de las 8:30 p. m. En una noche de elecciones especiales en 2025, Grijalva obtuvo una contundente victoria para convertirse en la primera latina de Arizona elegida al Congreso. Ocupó el escaño que su padre mantuvo durante mucho tiempo, Raúl Grijalva, quien murió en marzo de 2025. El representante Juan Ciscomani habla en un acto de campaña la noche de las elecciones, el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Michael McKisson Credit: Michael McKisson En la muy competida contienda por el Distrito 6, Ciscomani y Mendoza hicieron un último esfuerzo para llegar a los votantes el martes. Pasaron el día recorriendo vecindarios y hablando con votantes en centros de votación de la zona metropolitana de Tucson. Ciscomani visitó varios centros de votación del distrito y emitió su voto el martes por la tarde en Marana, acompañado de sus padres, su esposa y otros familiares. También aprovechó para presentar sus argumentos ante los votantes. “Al final del día, lo que uno quiere de un funcionario electo es que dé resultados”, dijo a los periodistas afuera del centro de votación. “Durante cuatro años he demostrado que puedo obtener resultados y los he conseguido. Mi papel en el Comité de Asignaciones Presupuestarias y estas otras cosas se van sumando y realmente marcan una diferencia para nuestra comunidad”. Mendoza, quien votó anticipadamente por correo, comenzó el día en su ciudad natal, Eloy, y después se dirigió a la zona metropolitana de Tucson para hacer campaña junto con el senador demócrata Mark Kelly. Recorrió vecindarios con sus simpatizantes hasta bien entrada la tarde del martes. El representante Juan Ciscomani habla con los medios de comunicación en un acto de campaña el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Michael McKisson Credit: Michael McKisson “Lo que necesitamos hacer es elegir a personas que realmente se preocupen por la gente de su distrito”, dijo Mendoza a Arizona Luminaria. “Que realmente vayan a actuar, que protejan la Constitución y que pongan un contrapeso a esta administración”. Ambos candidatos reconocieron la posibilidad de que la contienda no se definiera el martes por la noche. Ciscomani busca un tercer mandato, pero los márgenes de sus victorias muestran lo competido que ha sido el distrito desde que se redibujó en 2022: los votantes republicanos, demócratas e independientes representan cada uno aproximadamente un tercio del electorado. Ese año, Ciscomani derrotó a la demócrata Kirsten Engel por más de 5,200 votos. En la revancha de 2024, ganó por poco menos de 11,000 votos. “Siento que, cuando un distrito está tan dividido como el nuestro, eso obliga a todos a salir y tratar de explicar sus posturas”, dijo Ciscomani. “Y eso es lo que hemos hecho: salir a buscar no solo el voto republicano, sino también el de los independientes y hasta algunos votos demócratas”. JoAnna Mendoza, a la izquierda, candidata demócrata al sexto distrito congresional de Arizona, conversa con su simpatizante Brenda Robbins en Casa Grande, Arizona, el martes 3 de noviembre de 2026. (Foto AP/Ross D. Franklin) Mendoza se postula por primera vez a un cargo público y dijo que intentaba concentrarse en el momento, sin pensar demasiado en lo que vendría después. “No creo que haya algo que realmente pueda prepararte para esto”, dijo. “Es algo que nunca había vivido. Lo más parecido que podría mencionar es haber sido enviada a Irak o Afganistán”. Para muchos votantes que acudieron a las urnas el martes, decidir a quién apoyar en la contienda por el Congreso era tan importante como votar en contra del candidato o partido contrario. Susan Shoemaker, residente de Oro Valley, votó el martes por la mañana en la biblioteca pública de esa localidad. La republicana registrada dijo que su motivación para votar era expresar su oposición a demócratas como Mendoza, cuyas posturas consideraba demasiado inclinadas hacia la izquierda. Votó por Ciscomani. “Ya lo había conocido antes. Me gusta lo que representa”, dijo. “Todo el mundo quiere mentir sobre los demás. Siento que él habla con franqueza”. Michael Prochnau, residente de Tucson, dijo que la forma en que la administración actual ha manejado la economía y la guerra en Irán, así como sus preocupaciones por la corrupción, lo convencieron de votar por los demócratas, incluida Mendoza. “Ciscomani realmente sigue el paso de la administración actual, independientemente de los temas”, dijo. “Siento que Mendoza, aunque no tiene mucha experiencia, tiene una trayectoria que me gusta, así como sus posturas sobre los impuestos y algunos temas migratorios”. En 2022, el resultado de la contienda por el Distrito 6 se anunció después de seis días. En 2024, se anunció después de ocho días. Traducción: Beatriz Limón  The post Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79b10c7bc7f9bd29ec34 The election is over. What’s supposed to happen next for Congress? te 2026-11-04T18:30:09.716Z The election is over. What’s supposed to happen next for Congress? The U.S. Capitol building on Oct. 20, 2026. (Photo by Caitlin Sievers/Arizona Mirror) WASHINGTON — Voting ended Tuesday in this year’s midterm elections, leaving officials and volunteers counting tens of millions of ballots to determine which U.S. House and Senate candidates will take the oath of office in January. The post-election process includes numerous steps and varying deadlines for when ballots have to be certified, since each state has different laws governing not only what happens on Election Day but what happens afterward. Once local and state election officials wrap up their work, the process moves to Congress, which has its own rules and procedures. The Constitution also gives the House and Senate final say over whether to seat someone. Here’s a look at what’s next and where issues could arise, aside from lawsuits that may be filed or already in progress. When will there be official results?  Counting ballots and certifying the results takes at least a week in most states, often longer. Kyle Yoder, research director at The Center for Election Innovation & Research, said that is exactly the type of deliberative process voters should want and expect. He also cautioned the results news organizations report in the hours and sometimes days after Nov. 3 aren’t final totals.  “Results aren’t official until every ballot has been counted by every eligible voter,” he said. “That process takes time, and when you sit back and think about it, you want it to take time because what we want is for that count to be correct, for it to be accurate, for it to be complete.” Yoder added that the “biggest point of confusion that we run into when we’re talking to voters about all this is they think the results they’re seeing on their TV on election night are the final results.”  The Associated Press, which many news organizations look to for race calls, explains how its experts decide when to announce a winner and when to wait for more ballots to be counted. The Election Law Program, a collaborative effort between William & Mary Law School and the National Center for State Courts, has timelines for the various state deadlines.  How long can states take to recount ballots? After election officials certify the first count of ballots, especially close races can head into a recount. Some state laws require it automatically if the margin of victory is under a certain percentage. In other circumstances, specific people can request a recount, typically the runner-up, though some state laws allow voters or even political parties to request another count.  “In many states, election recounts, legal challenges to the results, etcetera, can only begin once results have been certified,” Yoder said. “So it is in the interest of politicians who may be saber-rattling to allow certification to happen, so that they can begin those recounts, legal challenges.” States have various deadlines for how long those recounts can last. But they can drag on amid lawsuits and Congress has the authority in some cases to conduct its own recount.  Who decides which candidate wins an election and can the official decide not to send a certificate of election to Congress? James Alcorn, senior director of the Election Law Program at the William & Mary Law School, said “it depends” on the state law, but that statewide races are typically certified by a secretary of state or a state board of elections. “For an office that is not statewide, that may be certified at a local level, and in some states, congressional races are going to be similar,” he said. There are very few modern examples of a local or state election official not sending a certificate of election before the new Congress convenes in early January. And those were due to ongoing lawsuits.  New York Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney wasn’t sworn in until February 2021, more than three months after the election, amid a lawsuit over the outcome. The election was ultimately resolved when a state Supreme Court justice ordered election officials to certify the race and her opponent decided not to appeal the decision.   Following an especially contentious election in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District in 2018, the state board of elections decided not to certify either candidate as the winner and called for a special election. That seat had no representative in the U.S. House from early January until September.  It took nearly eight months following the 2008 election for Democratic Sen. Al Franken to join the upper chamber of Congress amid a legal fight over the vote tally that ended at the Minnesota Supreme Court.  What happens once a state sends the certificate of election to the House or Senate? The House Clerk uses the certificates to compile the list of members-elect that is used on the first day of the new Congress to determine who can vote for Speaker. Once that first step is complete, members normally take their oaths and move on to other matters.  Certificates of election must be sent to the Secretary of the Senate before newly elected or reelected members can take their oath in early January.  “After the opening prayer and recitation of the pledge, the vice president of the United States, who serves as the president of the Senate, announces the receipt of certificates,” according to a post from the Senate Historical Office. “Following established tradition, senators-elect are then escorted down the center aisle of the Senate Chamber to the presiding officer’s desk.” Only newly elected or reelected senators, about one-third of the chamber, are sworn in since it’s what’s known as a “continuing body.” That’s a very different set of rules than in the House, where every lawmaker typically takes the oath on the first day.  Can either chamber of Congress refuse to seat someone with a certificate of election?  Yes. The Constitution grants each chamber of Congress the power to be the “Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members.” The Federal Contested Elections Act, a 1960s law, gives the House Administration Committee the ability to investigate the results of certain elections and make a recommendation to the full chamber about which candidate to seat. The law, which doesn’t apply to the Senate, gives the committee the authority to accept the certified results from election officials or conduct its own recount. Any recommendation would need to be approved or rejected by a majority vote on the House floor.  Complaints have been filed under the FCEA several times during the past few decades, including after the 2020 election, when Iowa Democratic candidate Rita Hart asked the House to decide whether Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won the race. The panel investigated for months before Hart withdrew the complaint in April 2021. A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service says that “FCEA contests rarely change election results, as doing so typically requires the House to overturn a state-certified election result.” There is a separate process on the first day of a new Congress that allows any member-elect to object to another member-elect taking the oath.  Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy tried this unsuccessfully in January 2021. It was rejected following a 371-2 vote of members-elect who had yet to take their oaths. Roy voted in favor of the resolution, which directed the speaker “to administer the oath of office to all Representatives-elect.” The Senate also holds the ability to look into and ultimately decide the winner of a contested election, likely through the Rules and Administration Committee.  The chamber’s official website on disputed elections notes that “a senator with the proper credentials against whom a challenge had been filed would be seated ‘without prejudice.’” “Under this arrangement, if a committee investigation later determined that for some reason the individual was not entitled to a seat, he could be ‘excluded’ from the Senate by a simple majority vote, as opposed to having to be expelled, which required a two-thirds majority,” the webpage continues.  The post later adds that the Senate historically has not intervened “where legal action in the federal or state courts was appropriate, and it seldom took very seriously the claims of a contestant who had failed to follow these avenues of redress.  “Similarly, when a losing candidate demanded a recount of ballots, the Senate preferred to become involved only if the state law made no provision for such a recount. Still, in some cases the Senate felt impelled to act, and the sealed ballot boxes were shipped to Washington where staff members, carefully observed by representatives of both candidates, scrutinized the ballots and election records for possible irregularities.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79af0c7bc7f9bd29ec13 Caitlin Clark's regular-season game tops WNBA Finals Game 7 despite record viewership celebration te 2026-11-04T18:30:07.601Z Caitlin Clark's regular-season game tops WNBA Finals Game 7 despite record viewership celebration USA Sports says an average of 3.3 million viewers watched the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream in the first Game 7 in WNBA history. That's the largest reported postseason audience the league has ever had, but it still didn't top Caitlin Clark in the regular season. An August matchup between Clark's Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky drew 3.31 million average viewers across NBC and Peacock. USA Sports' own release ranks Game 7 second among WNBA games since the league's opening weekend in 1997, behind that Fever-Sky game. WHY ISN'T ANGEL REESE HELD TO CAITLIN CLARK'S STANDARD WHEN FANS ATTACK HER TEAMMATES? The totals are close, and the Fever game had NBC's broader broadcast reach compared with Game 7's cable coverage. Both include streaming, but USA Sports still hasn't provided a television and streaming breakdown. We don't know how much of Game 7's audience came from USA Network and CNBC and how much came from streaming led by Peacock. Game 7 was the first Finals game this year to crack the top 10 in viewership among regular-season and playoff games. Before that, Game 1 had ranked 11th, behind 10 games featuring the Indiana Fever. USA Sports released its numbers Tuesday evening, and the WNBA followed Wednesday. Both cite Nielsen Big Data + Panel and digital data from Adobe Analytics. By then, some of the coverage had already awarded the league records its own announcement doesn't claim. Front Office Sports "reporter" Colin Salao, whose WNBA coverage often reads like league PR, published a preliminary Game 7 audience Tuesday afternoon, citing an unnamed source. His initial story declared the seven-game series the most-watched WNBA Finals ever, with an average of approximately 1.89 million viewers. The WNBA's announcement says the series averaged 1.88 million and was the most-watched since 1999. It reports a 30% increase over 2025, but no all-time series record. ANGEL REESE, ATLANTA DREAM FALL SHORT IN GAME 7 AS GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES WIN FIRST WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP Salao's initial report also said that if the preliminary Game 7 number held, it would be the most-watched regular-season or postseason WNBA game since 1997. That claim overlooked the Fever-Sky game, which USA Sports' official ranking leaves ahead of Game 7. So the rounded audience number held. The historical claims didn't. The story’s updated opening now ranks Game 7 second since 1997’s opening weekend. But as of Wednesday, the body still calls the series the most-watched Finals ever and retains the earlier claim that Game 7 would rank first since 1997. OutKick has previously examined Salao's handling of anonymous WNBA claims and his coverage of OutKick. Spoiler alert: his coverage of the WNBA is very favorable and his coverage of OutKick ... isn't. Here, whoever supplied the preliminary figure got a favorable headline into circulation hours before the release, while readers got a series record the league itself isn't claiming. As I argued in my column about access journalism, accurate information can still function as PR. Getting a number before everyone else doesn't excuse getting its place in history wrong. The WNBA's release includes a footnote identifying its figures as "Total Audience Delivery," combining Nielsen Big Data + Panel with Adobe Analytics. It also calls Game 7 the most-watched WNBA game ever "on cable." Neither announcement provides a separate total for USA Network and CNBC or a separate streaming audience. Neither explains what independent verification applies to the Adobe figures or how the streaming calculation was matched to Nielsen's television measurement. Those are the same omissions I pointed out before Game 7. Nielsen's measurement has changed, and the releases add audiences measured by a different company before comparing the totals with older broadcasts. EVERY WNBA NETWORK'S BIGGEST REGULAR-SEASON AUDIENCE IN 2026 FEATURED CAITLIN CLARK'S FEVER However, USA Sports found space to tell us that its nearly hour-long postgame coverage averaged more than a million viewers. It supplied demographic information, season-long consumption figures and the number of broadcasts that crossed a million. It even said CNBC simulcasts brought more than a million "new viewers" to the WNBA this season. But the release fails to explain how it determined those people were new to the league. USA Sports also promoted the "highest average playoff viewership in WNBA history," with a minimum of four games required for the comparison. That refers to its own eight-game package, which averaged 1.6 million viewers. The WNBA's release puts the entire postseason average at 1.49 million, its highest since 1997. USA Sports is promoting a record for its own playoff coverage. The league isn't claiming an all-time record for the full postseason. WNBA FINALS TEAMS END SEASON WITH ONE FINAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SNUB AS DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT The new league release does provide additional information about Game 6. USA Sports' original announcement for the Thursday matinée cited Nielsen's panel-only data alongside Adobe. The WNBA now attributes its listed audiences to Big Data + Panel and Adobe, although it doesn't explain whether Game 6's underlying figure changed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! There's also an apparent mistake in the league's platform listings. It assigns USA Network, E!, SYFY and Peacock to Game 5, while USA Sports identifies those as Game 6's platforms. The league lists USA, CNBC and Peacock for Game 6, the combination previously announced for Game 5. That looks like a mix-up. It should still be corrected, particularly when the releases are ranking audiences by platform. It’s no surprise that the WNBA’s first Game 7 drew a substantial audience. But the networks and the league still need to explain how the streaming audience was verified. And to any aspiring reporters out there, remember to check the claims of your "sources." Often, they are using you to get their narrative out to the public. If you don't, you're not a reporter. You're a water-carrying shill. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79ab0c7bc7f9bd29ec06 Randy Villegas, a Progressive Democrat, Ousts a G.O.P. Incumbent in California te 2026-11-04T18:30:03.868Z Randy Villegas, a Progressive Democrat, Ousts a G.O.P. Incumbent in California Mr. Villegas flipped a district held by Representative David Valadao, a moderate Republican, in the state’s traditionally conservative Central Valley region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7759726b22deeb6af997 Florida Gov-elect Donalds believes 'frustrations boiled over' against Republicans on Election Day te 2026-11-04T18:20:09.605Z Florida Gov-elect Donalds believes 'frustrations boiled over' against Republicans on Election Day Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds told Fox News on Wednesday that he believes Americans' frustrations about gas and diesel prices "boiled over" against Republicans on Election Day. The Trump-backed Florida House Republican made the remark after being asked by "Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade why he thinks so many people were unhappy with the first two years of the president's second term. The Democrats took back control of the House and Senate during the midterms, including flipping governor seats in states such as Texas, Georgia and Ohio. "I think, look, when you talk to people on the ground, gas prices are a major problem. I think people were looking at the price of gas, the price of diesel, and I think those frustrations boiled over," Donalds said. "I also want to look at, you know, in the United States Senate, there were some opportunities I think that were missed: not passing a Save America Act, not getting some of the key policies done, like putting through President Trump's border security packages and codifying that into law. I think that stuff frustrated Republicans," he continued. "I think if you not just look in Florida, but look around the country, what I'm starting to see is that we have a lot of Republicans who either did not vote or decided to go and vote for Democrats. And I think there's a frustration out there that we have a responsibility to address," Donalds added. "And that's something I'll be talking about with my colleagues on Capitol Hill when I get back during this lame duck session. We're also going to be laser-focused on that here in Florida moving forward." TRUMP-BACKED BYRON DONALDS MAKES HISTORY AS FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK GOVERNOR Donalds attributed his success in the Sunshine State to a robust ground game, noting that his campaign knocked on over 2.2 million doors, and centering his election effort "on the issues that mattered to Floridians: insurance costs, housing costs, making sure kids were getting the best education possible." "I got to give a thanks to the people of Florida all throughout the state for supporting us. The people in the Panhandle, the Panhandle once again kept Florida as a conservative state. So we're very grateful to the voters in the Panhandle," Donalds told "Fox & Friends." DEMOCRAT GINA HINOJOSA STUNS ABBOTT, MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST LATINA TEXAS GOVERNOR "But we also want to talk to all the people of Florida. We have a mission. The campaign was not talking points. We are going to make Florida more affordable for the people of our state. We're going to make sure that our kids can achieve their Florida dream here in Florida," he added. "It was a tough fought victory last night. But we were able to win and be decisive. And now we get to the job of making sure that our state works for everybody." Donalds made history by becoming the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida, and the first Black Republican in the nation's history to be elected governor. Donalds, a three-term representative from Southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep. David Jolly. Donalds was endorsed by Trump in February of last year, before he even formally launched his campaign for governor. Fox News' Paul Steinhauser and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7758726b22deeb6af98e Fox News Voter Poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate te 2026-11-04T18:20:08.086Z Fox News Voter Poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate The much-touted "blue wave" came to fruition as Democrats won a stunning run of victories in both red and blue states. They also came out ahead in key governor’s races. The Fox News Voter Poll, a survey of more than 100,000 voters nationwide, highlights the central themes and demographic groups that defined these important races. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Democrat Annie Andrews won a close-run race against incumbent Republican Darline Graham to flip a Senate seat that had been in the hands of Graham’s brother Lindsey for more than 20 years. Appointed to the seat after her brother’s death in July, Graham underperformed his electoral strength; he won re-election to the Senate in 2020 by 11 percentage points. She also underperformed President Donald Trump’s strength among key groups from two years ago. Rural voters, for instance, backed Trump with 63% in 2024 – Graham this year garnered only 51%. Former Vice President Kamala Harris received 36% of the rural vote in 2024; Andrews bested that by about 10 points. Graham did manage to hang on to non-MAGA Republican voters, amid concerns that they would defect. But again, she got 70% of their vote, while Trump pulled in 79% two years ago. Independents: Andrews ran away among these voters, getting about 7 in 10. Trump received 39%, while Graham managed less than 20%. Andrews did well with women, college graduates and urban voters. She also benefited from Democrats being more unified behind her than Republicans were for Graham. Almost all Democrats backed Andrews, while just about 8 in 10 Republicans voted for Graham. More than 10% of Republicans crossed party lines to support Andrews. The economy was by far the top issue in the state, with more than four in 10 putting it in the top spot. Andrews received the majority of those voters. THE ECONOMY IS ON THE BALLOT. 3 CHARTS REVEAL THE REALITY VOTERS FACE AS THEY HEAD TO THE POLLS Three-quarters said inflation caused their family hardship in the past year, and more than half are very concerned about the cost of gas, food, utilities and healthcare. And voters blame Trump for their economic woes: six in 10 say his policies have made things worse, and more than half blame him for inflation. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Graham was also found lacking as far as having the right experience to serve as senator. More than six in 10 said she did not. Democrat Sherrod Brown won back his seat in the Senate, flipping it into the "D" column. He was ahead in the polls throughout the race and pulled off a win against Republican John Husted, who had been appointed to JD Vance's seat when he became vice president. Husted tried to play the "extreme" card on Brown, which didn’t quite play among an electorate that was familiar with him after serving three terms in the Senate. More than half said he wasn’t. Brown did, on the other hand, wield the too-close-to-Trump card on Husted – and quite effectively at that, with close to six in 10 voters saying the Republican was too supportive of the president. VANCE'S SCATHING IRAN WAR POSTMORTEM PUTS POTENTIAL 2028 GOP SHOWDOWN IN FOCUS: 'EVERYONE KNOWS WHY' The question of whether Democrats could regain working-class voters amid concerns over the economy and affordability was at the heart of this race. And it appears they did. Husted struggled with working class voters. Two years ago, Trump pulled in 61% of voters with no college degree – Husted got only half. Trump also dominated among rural voters two years ago, garnering 70%; Husted was about 11 percentage points below that. Young voters: Trump pulled in 60% of voters under 30 in 2024; Husted, not even a quarter. That is an enormous swing to Brown and the Democrats. Hispanic voters were another huge swing back into the Democratic column. Trump got 58% to Harris' 41% in 2024. This time, three-quarters of them went for Brown. The economy was definitely at the top of voters’ minds. Close to seven in 10 say the state of the economy is not good, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for them, and six in 10 say Trump’s policies are to blame. Add that up, and Trump was no doubt a drag on Republican Husted. The president’s job approval is underwater by close to 20 points. Six in 10 also say that Trump prioritizes his own interests rather than the country’s. In the end, it was a tough year to run as a Republican – even in a traditionally Republican state – when the party’s president is unpopular and people are worried about their finances. Finally, the top quality Ohio voters say they are looking for in a senator is change. And Brown is apparently that guy, with half of those voters backing him compared to about four in 10 for Husted. The Ohio governor's race was competitive, but ended in the "D" column as well. A controversial ad by the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign attacking Democrat Amy Acton appears to have had little impact, with voters who made their decision in the last week basically breaking even between the two candidates. Five-term Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican member of Congress from New England – and that total is now down to zero after first-time candidate Troy Jackson, a former logger and Maine Senate president, defeated the Vacationland mainstay. The race was tight throughout, but Democrats spent a lot of time tying Collins as closely as they could to President Trump, who is not very popular among Maine voters, 6 in 10 of whom disapprove of the job he is doing. That seems to have had an effect, with six in 10 saying she is too supportive of the president. Who controls the Senate was a big concern for Maine voters, with eight in 10 saying it was a crucial or major factor to their vote. Jackson carried those voters by more than 10 points. The state of democracy was the number one issue for Maine voters. And these voters went eight in 10 for Jackson. Three quarters are angry or dissatisfied with the direction the country is going; again, those voters went overwhelmingly for Jackson. The quality Mainers said they’d most like to see in their senator is the ability to bring needed change. Those voters went big for Jackson. Jackson bested Collins among women, young voters, college graduates, liberals, urban and suburban voters. One of Collins’ strongest groups was non-MAGA Republicans, which was pretty much her brand. But not enough to carry the day. Trump won Iowa by 13 percentage points in 2024, but two years later Republican Ashley Hinson was edged out by Democrat Josh Turek, who flipped the seat currently held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Hinson managed to hang on to rural voters, but not by as much as Trump did two years ago, and that could have been a key factor in the race, with rural Republican voters feeling hampered by tariffs, high gas and diesel prices and the Iran war. Six in 10 voters say tariffs are hurting Iowa’s economy, the same number who say they are very concerned about the price of gas, and the same number yet again who say the Iran war, a major cause of high gas prices, was the wrong decision. Iowa voters are not happy with the way things are going in the country, to say the least, with seven in 10 who are angry or dissatisfied about it. Iowans don’t approve of the job Trump is doing, and Hinson likely paid a price for that, with more than half saying she is too supportive of him. In the end, Turek’s strength among young voters and Hispanics – two groups Trump did very well with only two years ago – plus college graduates and suburban voters was all too much for Hinson to overcome. What seemed a safe bet turned into a surprisingly tough re-election bid for Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who lost to popular megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton in a flip for the Democratic column. Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly 100 years. But Hamilton, being a well-known figure in the state, plus the headwinds of a tough economy and an unpopular president facing Marshall, was able to change that. The price of gas was a big concern for Kansas voters, a fact Marshall himself acknowledged during the campaign. And indeed, more than half of them said they were very concerned about it. The war in Iran, one of the causes of those high gas prices, was another concern, with six in 10 saying it was the wrong decision, and more than nine in 10 saying it was a factor to their vote. Tariffs were another key issue in a farm state, with six in 10 saying it’s hurting the Kansas economy. Rural voters backed Trump 72% two years ago, but only about six in 10 did the same for Marshall. Trump overall was not a help for Marshall, even though he campaigned for him in the state three times. His job approval is underwater by more than 10 points, and Marshall made no attempt to distance himself from the increasingly unpopular president. That likely hurt him in the end, as six in 10 Kansas voters point the finger at Trump’s policies for inflation and for worsening economic conditions. They also think Trump has taken his eye off the ball when it comes to what matters, with close to six in 10 saying the president is focusing on the wrong priorities. Those voters went almost 10 to one for Hamilton. In addition to rural voters, Marshall also underperformed rather spectacularly with young voters, who gave Trump 58% of the vote in 2024, but went more than eight in 10 for Marshall’s opponent, Hamilton. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a win against Republican Rep. Mike Rogers to keep Michigan’s Senate seat blue. He will be the first Muslim member of the Senate. El-Sayed fended off charges of family ties to extremist groups and being too closely aligned with the far-left during the campaign. But when asked whether they found him too extreme, Michigan voters said no. His opponent Rogers, however, faced the headwinds of an unpopular president of his own party with some policies that were pretty unpopular in the state he was hoping to represent. When asked if he was too closely tied to Trump, the answer was a resounding yes – with more than six in 10 saying so. Michigan voters really don’t like the job Trump is doing – six in 10 say they disapprove. Seven in 10 say the economy is in bad shape, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for them, while four in 10 say their family’s financial situation has gotten worse over the past year. All of these voters broke for El-Sayed. Israel became an issue in the campaign, with more than half saying U.S. support is too strong. There was concern that Black voters wouldn’t come through for El-Sayed, but close to nine in 10 of them did, about the same level as they did for Harris in 2024. Young voters: half of them went for Trump two years ago in Michigan. This time, less than a third backed Rogers. Rogers did well enough with rural voters and those with no college degree, reliably Republican groups. But he couldn’t overcome El-Sayed’s strength among women, college graduates, urban and suburban voters. In a race that seemed surprisingly close in a reliably blue state, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan succeeded in holding retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat for the Democrats. Her opponent, longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, tried to hit Flanagan hard on corruption, linking her to the massive fraud scandals unfolding in the state. And corruption is indeed a major concern for voters, with six in 10 saying it is a major problem. Those voters went more than two to one for Tafoya, but Flanagan carried the day just about everywhere else. The top issue in Minnesota is the state of democracy. Flanagan carried those voters by four to one. The economy was the No. 2 issue for Minnesota voters, and they are clearly not happy with any of it. Seven in 10 rate the economy as not so good or poor, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for their family, six in 10 blame Trump’s policies for inflation, and two thirds say Trump policies have made the economy worse. Flanagan worked overtime to link Tafoya to the unpopular president, and it seems to have paid off. Voters also question Tafoya’s experience, with more than half deciding she didn’t have enough. Flanagan’s far-left progressive politics don’t seem to give them pause, however, with more than half saying her views are not too extreme. James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, flipping a Senate seat in a state Trump won by 14 points only two years ago and breaking a decades-long Republican hold on the Lone Star State. He is the first Democrat in more than 30 years to win a statewide race in Texas. Hispanic voters, who gave half of their vote to Trump in 2024, turned around and supported Talarico by two thirds. Young voters turned out overwhelmingly for Talarico, with eight in 10 backing him – this after more than half of them supported Trump two years ago. Trump carried 73% of rural voters in 2024. Talarico didn’t win them, but Paxton struggled with this die-hard Republican group, getting about six in 10 of their votes. Paxton also held on to three quarters of non-MAGA Republicans, many of whom were expected to defect, but gave him about the same level of support as they did Trump in 2024. Paxton was a controversial candidate, having won a divisive primary against longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn and facing various legal and personal scandals. His unfavorable rating reflects this, with six in 10 saying they don’t have a good opinion of him. Four in 10 say the same about Talarico. Black support was crucial for Talarico, especially after his own divisive primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who did not endorse him. And turn out they did – nine in 10 of them. This after Trump managed to pull 20% of the Black vote in 2024. Texas voters are in an ornery mood, with seven in 10 saying they are angry or dissatisfied with the direction the country is going. They’re also feeling surly about the Iran war – perhaps not a surprise in a state so dependent on the oil business. Nine in 10 say the war was a factor in their vote, six in 10 say it was the wrong decision, and another six in 10 say they are very concerned about the cost of gas. In the governor’s race, Republican Greg Abbott was seeking a historic fourth term, but lost to Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who will be the first Hispanic governor of the state and the first Democrat elected governor since Ann Richards in 1990. Abbott’s loss is perhaps not surprising given more than half of Texas voters have an unfavorable opinion of him, compared to about four in 10 who feel the same way about Hinojosa. In a race featuring the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola, and independent "Decoy" Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Senate race remains too early to call at the end of the night. The focus of the final week of the campaign turned on a New York Times report saying Alaska Democrats intentionally placed a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot in order to hurt the Republican’s chances. Peltola denied the report, but lawsuits and accusations were flying as voters headed to the polls. As elsewhere across the country, affordability issues were a key concern. Just about half of Alaska voters were very concerned about the cost of gas, healthcare, food and utilities. The economy was not the No. 1 issue, however. The state of democracy took top place, and those voters went strongly for Peltola. Trump carried the state by 13 points in 2024. Now, more voters disapprove of the job he’s doing than approve. Two years later he’s not exactly a help. More than half say that Sullivan is too close to the president. Yet, almost one in five of those who say he is too supportive of Trump still back him. The Fox News Voter Poll is based on a survey conducted by SSRS with registered voters nationwide. This survey was conducted Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, concluding at the end of voting on Election Day. It includes more than 900 interviews with voters in South Carolina; 1,000 in Kansas; 2,900 in Alaska; 4,000 in Maine; 3,900 in Minnesota; 4,300 in Ohio; 4,400 in Iowa; 4,700 in Michigan; and 5,200 in Texas. The survey was conducted Oct. 19 through Nov. 3, 2026. Full methodological details are available here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7754726b22deeb6af95a ‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet te 2026-11-04T18:20:04.705Z ‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet It is easier to watch the Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" in low-Earth orbit than in London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7753726b22deeb6af951 Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T18:20:03.002Z Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028 The split will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb751a726b22deeb6af900 Redistricting efforts blow up in Republicans' faces amid historic House losses te 2026-11-04T18:10:34.551Z Redistricting efforts blow up in Republicans' faces amid historic House losses Republicans' gambit to stave off election losses by changing congressional maps backfired in most of the country on Tuesday night. Democrats swept both battleground House seats and areas considered safe GOP territory in an unprecedented midterm election performance, despite the best efforts by Republican-led states to redistrict in multiple states to give their party an edge. "It was definitely the wrong move," one House Republican told Fox News Digital. "One of the truisms in politics is never to overreach. We did and that was part of the reason for the backlash." DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Republicans in states that were particularly affected by redistricting had been warning their governors for months that it could be a bad idea, another person told Fox News Digital. "It's a bridge too far, and clearly the bridge blew up behind them," that person said. In Texas, where the GOP-led state government altered the congressional map to give Republicans an advantage in five districts, Democrats are projected to win at least three. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, managed to hold onto their seats despite Republicans' efforts, and Democrats also won the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District. The remaining two have not been called. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Florida Republicans are on pace to lose all four House seats they drew to favor their party. Incumbent Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., are projected to win their respective altered districts, along with political newcomer Pia Dandiya in her red-leaning seat. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., who was expected to be hardest-hit by Sunshine State Republicans' efforts, is narrowly leading in a race that's still too close to call. Overall, however, it's worth noting that Florida was a bright spot for the GOP overall on Tuesday night. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., won the race for governor, and all Republican incumbents kept their seats. Meanwhile, a push in Ohio to make districts held by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, more favorable to Republicans, also failed. And in Alabama, Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., won another term despite his seat also being altered to favor Republicans. The process of redistricting is traditionally done after a national census, to account for population shifts in each state. Changing congressional maps mid-decade is a controversial move that saw bipartisan pushback — though both sides ultimately took part. On the left, California Gov. Gavin Newsom led his state through a referendum where voters chose to give the legislature the ability to change its own congressional map to give Democrats an edge where, it appears so far, they have one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7515726b22deeb6af8f7 Former NFL star recalls his scariest on-field moments following Jack Campbell injury te 2026-11-04T18:10:29.027Z Former NFL star recalls his scariest on-field moments following Jack Campbell injury Members of the Detroit Lions, notably Aidan Hutchinson, were visibly shaken when Jack Campbell was stretchered off the field earlier this week. Unfortunately, those occurrences are not out of the norm, and former wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been on the field for a couple of those scary moments, including one that ended a career. Marshall was a member of the Denver Broncos when his then-teammate, Dominic Hixon, was tackled by Kevin Everett on Sept. 9, 2007. Everett suffered a cervical spine injury that left doctors unsure whether he would ever walk again, but he defied the odds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE During an interview with OutKick, Marshall also recalled a time while playing at UCF when a teammate of his was airlifted to the hospital. Defensive lineman Paul Carrington, who played 15 NFL games, was injured during a practice before the 2005 season started - he wound up playing the entire season and leading the Conference USA with nine sacks. "Honestly, it comes with it. In those moments, you’re shocked and you’re really feeling for your teammate or the guy on the field. But once the whistle blows, you don’t get wrapped up in your emotions. You have to have a short-term memory. You’re trained to move forward," Marshall said. CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY GIVES ONE 49ERS QUALITY THAT SEPARATES TEAM FROM PACK AMID SUPER BOWL HOPES The Lions on Monday announced "preliminary indications are positive" for Campbell's condition. But "out of respect for Jack and his family, we will not share further information at this time." "It's positive, you know?" coach Dan Campbell told reporters. "So your prayers are working. Please continue to do that." Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught a pass in the middle of the field and was soon sandwiched by two Lions defenders, including Campbell. Campbell arrived at the contact while falling to his knees and appeared to have his head slanted upward, so he made contact with his facemask rather than his shoulders and arms. Campbell immediately collapsed and lay motionless, his arms dropping to his sides. On a positive note, Campbell did not require help breathing. "That's difficult, you know, it's difficult," Dan Campbell said. "You don't ever want to see somebody like that on the field, but when you see Jack, Jack never lays on the field ever, no matter what it is. "And that's when you're like, it puts it in perspective … when you're in the world we're in, you know, you got to snap back, and it's not an easy thing to do." OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb750b726b22deeb6af8d9 Donald Trump Hypes White House Ballroom After GOP Midterm Wipeout te 2026-11-04T18:10:19.162Z Donald Trump Hypes White House Ballroom After GOP Midterm Wipeout Trump turned his attention to his White House ballroom after Democrats seized control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7504726b22deeb6af8d0 Russian State Media Says Trump Hasn't Lived up to Expectations    te 2026-11-04T18:10:12.259Z Russian State Media Says Trump Hasn't Lived up to Expectations    "Trump's rapprochement with Russia will be hampered," reported Komsomolskaya Pravda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7500726b22deeb6af8c7 Ketanji Brown Jackson Grills Texas Over Death Row Inmate’s Disability te 2026-11-04T18:10:08.049Z Ketanji Brown Jackson Grills Texas Over Death Row Inmate’s Disability Texas is trying to block death row inmate Dexter Johnson from pursuing an intellectual disability claim. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72ab726b22deeb6af861 WWE, AEW stack the deck as programs go head-to-head in Wednesday night showcase te 2026-11-04T18:00:11.936Z WWE, AEW stack the deck as programs go head-to-head in Wednesday night showcase Having a "back" button on your remote control was a rite of passage at the height of the "Monday Night Wars" between the WWE and World Championship Wrestling. Flipping between "Raw" and "Nitro" to see what was going on between the two rival companies was a thrill unlike any other for pro wrestling fans. For at least one night, fans will be able to dust off the trusty button – or at least get the multi-view setup ready for Wednesday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) – the two top pro wrestling promotions in the U.S. – will go head-to-head with programming. WWE moved NXT to Wednesday night due to the midterm elections, while AEW will air its regularly scheduled episode of "Dynamite." Both programs will take place at 8 p.m. ET. NXT will air on CW and AEW will be broadcast on TBS. Usually, NXT is reserved for the next generation of talent. Several WWE wrestlers have started their careers in the developmental brand and made their way through the system to become major stars. But because NXT is airing on a different day, the big guns are being included in the showcase. John Cena is slated to appear on NXT as he begins to invite talent to the John Cena Classic. Cody Rhodes will deliver the trophy to the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The match will be between Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar and Hank and Tank. Meanwhile, CM Punk will challenge Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship. Punk made the challenge after Waller defended the title against Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. Kelani Jordan will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against a mystery opponent. Chad Gable, Dragon Lee and Rey Fenix will take on The Vanity Project in a six-man tag match. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Royce Keys, the fearsome leader of 946, also teased an appearance. Cruz Montana, who started in NXT after joining WWE from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), joined 946 this past Monday. He might have something to say. For AEW, "Dynamite" is set for a bloody war. Blood and Guts has always been an interesting special that AEW has run. The main two matches will feature two groups of women and two groups of men, respectively, battling it out between two rings and one gigantic cage. Adam Copeland, Darby Allin, Steve Borden, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Will Ospreay will go up against representatives of the Don Callis Family, which features Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis and Wardlow in the men’s match. Queen Aminata, Alex Windsor, Jamie Hayter, Willow Nightingale, Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander will take on Lena Kross, Megan Bayne, Persephone, Julia Hart, Skye Blue and Thekla in the women’s match. There’s one thing you can be certain of – there will be blood. It will be a great night of pro wrestling with top stars in the sport being featured across both companies’ shows. Tribalism aside, there’s nothing like watching the best of the best go at it no matter what company you’re fond of. Regardless, it’s an important night of pro wrestling that, hopefully, will only impact storylines in a positive way. WWE has two premium live events this month and AEW has a pay-per-view. We can all hope that everyone comes out of these showcases unscathed and ready to put on a show on a bigger stage when the time comes. Everyone leaving the ring healthy Wednesday night will be a huge win for all. My advice? Watch both. Feel fortunate with how lucky we are to live in a world again with two top-tier pro wrestling companies willing to give it their all to put on the best shows possible on a Wednesday freaking night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72a7726b22deeb6af842 Joe Rogan Spooks Podcast Guest With Stark AI Prediction te 2026-11-04T18:00:07.424Z Joe Rogan Spooks Podcast Guest With Stark AI Prediction Rogan told Sam Tallent: "I think it's imperative that we not be at each other's throats and recognize that this is coming." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72a5726b22deeb6af839 Scientists Gave Mice a Vitamin D-Related Drug. Then One Aging Sign Reversed te 2026-11-04T18:00:05.029Z Scientists Gave Mice a Vitamin D-Related Drug. Then One Aging Sign Reversed Researchers uncovered a hidden process beneath aging skin - and a potential way to intervene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7058726b22deeb6af7d0 Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships te 2026-11-04T17:50:16.077Z Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships Key points: Democrats gain the majority of the nation’s governorships for the first time in nearly a generation There will be Democratic governors in all seven of the swing states most crucial to winning the presidency Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the first Black woman to serve as the governor of Georgia A massive blue wave swept Democrats into governorships in deep red states Tuesday, handing the party a majority of the nation’s gubernatorial offices for the first time in nearly a generation. Races in the Northeast, the South and the Midwest broke toward Democrats, fueled by anger at President Donald Trump and rising prices. Democrats picked up open Republican-held seats in Georgia, Ohio and Iowa, and defeated sitting Republican governors in Nevada and Texas. In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will become the first Black woman to serve as governor of a state — and the first Democrat to win her state’s top office since Roy Barnes was elected in 1998. She overcame a massive spending disadvantage, with health care executive Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee, spending $200 million on his own campaign. With 75% of the vote in, Bottoms led Jackson by 55% to 45% — a much more substantial victory than polls predicted. The Associated Press projected that Bottoms would win. A political earthquake rocked Texas, where Rep. Gina Hinojosa ousted Gov. Greg Abbott, the three-term Republican who also exercised a massive spending advantage. With 94% of the vote reported, Hinojosa led Abbott 53% to 46%. Polls had projected a close race. Several counties in the Houston and Dallas metroplexes broke for Hinojosa after favoring Abbott by wide margins in his last three elections. Former Ohio health director Amy Acton, a Democrat, will succeed outgoing Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. Acton fended off entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, her Republican rival who ran a provocative ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother late in the race. Acton led Ramaswamy 52% to 44% with more than 95% of the vote reported. In Iowa, state Auditor Rob Sand easily beat back businessman Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee. Sand, one of the cycle’s most promising Democratic candidates, is the first Democrat to be elected governor there since Chet Culver in 2006, another blue wave year. Sand led Lahn 55% to 45% with more than 95% of the vote reported. The Associated Press projected Sand would win. And in Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo succumbed to Attorney General Aaron Ford, who will become the first Black governor of his state. With 87% of the votes tallied, Ford led Lombardo 52% to 44%. Votes for Republican-held Alaska were still being counted overnight. The only Democrat in the four-candidate field, former state Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, held 49.2% of the vote, just shy of the margin needed to win outright, with 74% of the vote counted. Democrats retained governorships in every state where races have been called. The party’s most vulnerable seat, in Kansas, remained too close to call as of Wednesday morning. With more than 95% of the votes counted, state Sen. Cindy Holscher, the Democratic nominee, leads Senate President Ty Masterson by 5,500 votes, less than one percentage point. Democrats will hold at least 28 governorships, and as many as 30 if the party’s nominees hold on in Alaska and Kansas. Democrats will have governors in all seven swing states most crucial to winning the presidency: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin. Exit polls showed that voters punished Republicans for their support for President Donald Trump and on issues including data centers and rising healthcare and gas prices. In four of the five states, voters very concerned with data centers broke for Democrats by more than 20 percentage points. The lone exception was in Texas(opens cnn.com in a new tab), where those voters picked Hinojosa by a 19-point margin. Similarly, voters very concerned about gas prices broke for Democrats in Nevada (opens cnn.com in a new tab), Georgia (opens cnn.com in a new tab), Ohio (opens cnn.com in a new tab) and Iowa (opens cnn.com in a new tab) by more than 30 points. Those voters favored Hinojosa in Texas by 26 points. Republicans who went into the elections wary of Trump’s impact on their party said the GOP needed to start moving on and look ahead to the 2028 elections. “This doesn’t mean we’re going to lose in ’28. This means we’ll lose in ’28 if we don’t listen to the American people,” former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a Republican, said on NBC News. National exit polls(opens cnn.com in a new tab) showed just 38% of voters approved of Trump’s job performance, the lowest total registered for an incumbent president during a midterm election since George W. Bush in 2006. The post Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7056726b22deeb6af7a5 Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant power Houston Rockets into matchup with shorthanded Timberwolves te 2026-11-04T17:50:14.154Z Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant power Houston Rockets into matchup with shorthanded Timberwolves The NBA is back tonight with a major slate and virtually every team taking the floor. Everyone had the day off yesterday for voting day, which is a joke, but whatever. It has been a fun NBA season so far with a lot of exciting games, and some very good plays so far. The problem has been that a lot of the superstars have been injured, so it feels like the teams aren't quite complete, and we are only a couple of weeks into the season. Tonight we have the Timberwolves taking on the Rockets. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-3 for the season, but they are without their best player, Anthony Edwards. This team has been turned over to LaMelo Ball for the time being, and we've seen how good a team can be with Ball as the main player. That could be an unfair shot at Ball, considering the Hornets were never really constructed very well (at least until last year). The Timberwolves are going to struggle without Edwards in their lineup, but the key to a good team is depth anyway. Minnesota has won two of the past three games and is 2-2 without Edwards this year. They lost to Golden State and then lost to San Antonio. Their two wins were against the Bucks and the Clippers, both teams that are expected to be some of the worst in basketball. In order to win this game, the team will need to rely on their defense and likely on Rudy Gobert to use his advantage down low. Gobert has struggled this season, averaging just 7.4 points per game. He is still collecting rebounds, but he needs to score more with Edwards out. TIMBERWOLVES LOSE ANTHONY EDWARDS FOR 2 MONTHS AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE ON RIGHT KNEE: REPORT The Houston Rockets look like one of the best teams in basketball. They are off to a great start with a 7-1 record, and despite Kevin Durant being rather short with media members, it seems like the team is gelling. I said this last year, but the team seemed like they were a point guard away from figuring out their offense. Fred VanVleet's return seems to have made their offense more efficient and effective. I also like the bench with Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Steven Adams. Adams is out for this game, but the team still has depth and skill basically everywhere. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Alperen Sengun has been awesome this season as well. Sengun is someone the Rockets viewed as a potential mini-Jokic, and this year, he is averaging 23.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. They are 6-0 this season when he plays. He still is a bit of an issue on defense and regularly finds himself in foul trouble. Durant will still be the go-to guy, but there are plenty of guys who make a difference. If the Rockets are hitting shots and moving the ball, they might be the best team in the league. I liked the under on this game, but I'm not going to take it any longer; it has already lowered by three points, and I think that the over might actually be the right side at this point. The Rockets are the better team, and their depth will be a problem tonight. Ball, the most effective Timberwolves player, is going to be stopped by the Houston defense. Give me the Rockets at -7.5 tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7054726b22deeb6af79c Democrat immediately threatens subpoenas for tech executives in wake of midterms te 2026-11-04T17:50:12.774Z Democrat immediately threatens subpoenas for tech executives in wake of midterms Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., appeared to signal a desire to issue subpoenas to technology executives following Democrats' capture of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Responding to a social media post that read "Live televised trials of Big Tech executives when?" Markey wrote, "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing." Markey is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and also sits on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS As ranking member, he's poised to become the chairman of the small business committee when the Senate Democrats who won Tuesday are sworn in in January. Markey, who defeated Republican challenger John Deaton by a wide margin on Tuesday, will serve his third term in the Senate after serving 37 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. AI COULD GO ROGUE. WASHINGTON NEEDS ANSWERS TO THESE FIVE QUESTIONS ASAP Widely viewed as a progressive, Markey has positioned himself as a prominent critic of Big Tech. In July, Markey released an "AI Accountability Agenda," a package of legislation aimed at reducing the power that technology companies have in the U.S. TAX BREAKS HELPING FUEL TRUMP'S LATEST TECH PUSH JUST LANDED IN DEMS' CROSSHAIRS He has compared the technology industry to oil companies, and often cites major corporations in the sector as impediments to his climate agenda, a flagship policy of his. He has supported stricter curbs on data center buildouts, saying that Congress needs "to make sure these data centers don't turn into pollution bombs." INSIDE THE FAR-LEFT'S ANTI-DATA CENTER PUSH AND WHAT EXPERTS SAY IS DRIVING IT: 'PLAYBOOK WE'VE SEEN BEFORE' And he's been a broad proponent of The Green New Deal, a policy framework that aims to combat climate change. "The Green New Deal isn't just a resolution, it is a revolution. We can transform our economy and our democracy for all Americans by addressing the generational challenge of climate change. We have the technology to do it. We have the economic imperative. We have the moral obligation. We just need the political will," he said in 2021. DEM PROBES COULD ‘TORTURE’ YOUNG TRUMP OFFICIALS WITH CRUSHING LEGAL BILLS, SUBPOENAED CONSERVATIVE WARNS Markey is not the only Democrat that appears to be eyeing subpoenas. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., posted the singular word "subpoenas" in a late-night X post Tuesday. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, also posted "LAWYER UP," in a post on X. Markey's victory came amid a broader Democratic sweep as the party captured both chambers of Congress. Sen. Markey's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7053726b22deeb6af793 Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims 'collapse has accelerated' te 2026-11-04T17:50:11.385Z Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims 'collapse has accelerated' Democrats weren't the only ones celebrating amid shattering defeats for Republicans in the midterm elections — Iranian leaders also took a victory lap Wednesday. Iran cast the results — where Democrats made gains even in traditional Republican strongholds — as a rejection of President Donald Trump's war and a decisive referendum on the economic toll it took on American voters in the months before the election. "The process of the US’s collapse has accelerated," Iran’s current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, posted on an official English language account on X. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has also served as Tehran's chief negotiator in talks with Washington, posted on X. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare," Ghalibaf added. Khamenei, meanwhile, appeared to signal Iran would dig in its heels rather than negotiate with the U.S. "The Great Satan [the US] wants the surrender of the Iranian nation. The slightest inclination toward submission would cause the immense capital acquired through the blessings brought by the blood of our martyrs and the sacrifices of the entire Iranian nation to be lost," he wrote in another post on X. "It would embolden the enemy to launch more wars, and carry out its next acts of aggression." The declarations came after Democrats seized control of Congress Tuesday night in a political bloodbath for Republicans, delivering a major rebuke to Trump after a campaign dominated by concerns over affordability and the months-long war with Iran that the president repeatedly promised was nearing its end. When the attacks began earlier this year, Trump said it would last a weeks — maybe a bit over a month. It has now been raging for more than eight months. TRUMP CALLS IRAN CONFLICT A 'SOFT WAR,' INSISTS US HOLDS THE CARDS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS Iran was hardly the only issue driving voters to the polls — but the conflict became increasingly intertwined with Americans' economic concerns as the war sent energy prices higher and impacted the costs of gas and most goods. Polling ahead of Election Day showed deep public dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict. Trump himself acknowledged after the results came in that Iran "partly" played a role in Republicans' losses, even as he continued to defend his decision to go to war. Vice President JD Vance was much more blunt, writing in a lengthy X post: "The reason we lost is the war." "If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," he continued. "Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest." Other voices in Tehran also claimed vindication in the wake of the results. TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS IRAN WITH 'CONSEQUENCES' AS ALLIES CONVENE AMID THREATS OF POST-ELECTION ESCALATION Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad called the Republican losses the "aftershocks" of what he described as Trump's defeat at the hands of Iran, while a senior official in Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office claimed the war and U.S. support for Israel had brought Republicans an historic electoral defeat. Trump entered the conflict predicting a short war. In the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, the president repeatedly said the campaign would take roughly four to six weeks and soon declared U.S. forces were running "substantially ahead" of schedule. American and Israeli strikes quickly eliminated senior Iranian military leaders and battered Tehran's military infrastructure. But the war proved far easier to start than to end. Iran retaliated by choking commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that before the war carried roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, while launching attacks on energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. Shipping through the strait nearly ground to a halt in the early weeks of the conflict, removing millions of barrels of oil from global markets and sending energy prices sharply higher. Iranian attacks damaged oil and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and elsewhere in the Gulf, further squeezing supplies. By the end of May, more than 1.1 billion barrels of crude that would ordinarily have reached global markets had been disrupted, according to the International Monetary Fund. THE OVERLOOKED WAY THE IRAN WAR IS MAKING GROCERIES, AMAZON PACKAGES AND NEW HOMES MORE EXPENSIVE What Trump initially described as a matter of weeks instead stretched across much of 2026, as the administration struggled to secure lasting freedom of navigation through Hormuz and Iran retained the ability to threaten commercial shipping and its Gulf neighbors. The economic consequences followed Americans home. Oil prices surged after the war began, feeding through to gasoline and other consumer costs just as Republicans headed into a midterm election already dominated by concerns over affordability. Even after U.S.-led operations restored much of the traffic through Hormuz by the fall, oil flows remained below prewar levels and Iran continued attacking commercial vessels. The prolonged conflict also complicated Trump's effort to argue that the war had already accomplished its central objectives. By October, the president was disputing that he had ever promised the entire conflict would end within four to six weeks, saying that timeline referred only to eliminating Iran's nuclear threat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7052726b22deeb6af78a Rory McIlroy makes serious accusation about LIV Golf wanting to 'destroy' the European Tour te 2026-11-04T17:50:10.044Z Rory McIlroy makes serious accusation about LIV Golf wanting to 'destroy' the European Tour If there is one word to describe what LIV Golf was, "disruptor" feels like the most accurate fit for the breakaway circuit. LIV sought to change the landscape of professional golf, and it undoubtedly did for a number of years by poaching some of the best players in the world and operating with unlimited Saudi funding. There is a difference between disrupting a sport and actively trying to destroy a piece of it, and according to Rory McIlroy, LIV was trying to accomplish the latter. McIlroy, one of the most outspoken critics of LIV, isn't making this accusation out of a place of emotion or general disdain, but from information he claims to have gathered firsthand. RORY MCILROY CALLS LIV GOLF 'HALF A GOOD IDEA' BEFORE SAYING HE'D VOTE YES ON HAVING PLAYERS RETURN TO TOUR DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings was interviewed by the Scotsman ahead of this week's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and stated that LIV was aiming to "destroy" the European circuit. Kinnings went on to explain that he had heard of LIV's mission to destroy the DP World Tour from "so many different people" that he trusts "implicitly." While saying one business is seeking to destroy another could be perceived as just a figure of speech, McIlroy added a very real perspective when asked about Kinnings' remarks. "I agree with everything that Guy said. They took players; they took sponsors; they turned professional golf into an arms race," McIlroy, who is teeing it up in Abu Dhabi this week, explained. "They were going around Augusta saying they wanted to destroy the European Tour." RORY MCILROY GETS SNARKY ON THE RETURN OF LIV GOLF PLAYERS TO PGA TOUR: 'HAVE THEY BROUGHT VALUE?' THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It's no secret that LIV Golf was looking to reach the top of the professional golf mountain, and believed it could, given its bottomless pockets provided by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF). However, it adds a different level of vitriol when the most influential golfer on Earth not named Tiger Woods alleges that LIV officials were flaunting their mission to destroy the DP World Tour. As we now know, LIV did not destroy the European circuit. The Saudis shut off the money spigot to LIV Golf just weeks after the Masters in April, before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. The future of 'LIV 2.0' is a complete and total uncertainty at this point, while the many players who have left the circuit are planning to compete on the DP World Tour in 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704f726b22deeb6af76c Saints Make Important Decision on Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson te 2026-11-04T17:50:07.120Z Saints Make Important Decision on Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson is one step closer to making his NFL debut after the Saints made an important decision on the rookie receiver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704d726b22deeb6af763 Polar Vortex Disruption Raises Prospect of Major US Cold Snap te 2026-11-04T17:50:05.510Z Polar Vortex Disruption Raises Prospect of Major US Cold Snap An unusual polar vortex disruption could raise the risk of colder U.S. weather later in November or December. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704b726b22deeb6af75a State Constitutions With Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions After Virginia Vote te 2026-11-04T17:50:03.693Z State Constitutions With Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions After Virginia Vote Before Virginia's amendment takes formal effect, 27 states still have restrictive marriage language in their constitutions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6dfc726b22deeb6af6e5 Elite NYC public school pressed for answers after DSA student group backs ‘Intifada Until Victory’ te 2026-11-04T17:40:12.637Z Elite NYC public school pressed for answers after DSA student group backs ‘Intifada Until Victory’ A radical left-wing student group at one of New York City's most selective public high schools is facing scrutiny after signing an Instagram statement declaring "Intifada Until Victory," prompting demands for accountability and questions about what city and school officials are doing to prevent similar incidents. The Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter at Manhattan’s Stuyvesant High School, according to an advocacy group, shared the post a day after the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that saw the murder of over 1,200 people, including American citizens.  The post was also shared by several New York City DSA college chapters, including Hunter College, the New School, City College and Lehman College, according to Politico. Michelle Ahdoot, speaking in a video shared by the Jewish advocacy movement #EndJewHatred, urged the public to demand accountability from school officials over the student group's involvement in the post. BACK TO SCHOOL SHOULD NOT MEAN BACK TO FEAR FOR JEWISH STUDENTS "This is not okay," Ahdoot said. The group has called on Stuyvesant administrators and New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels to address the post. The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) responded to Fox News Digital's inquiry about the Stuyvesant group's involvement in the post. "NYC-DSA was not involved in the planning or development of this post," NYC-DSA co-chair Grace Mausser told Fox News Digital. "We also condemn attempts to attack high school students for political reasons," Mausser added. The statement accused the Democratic Socialists of America’s New York City chapter of silencing students seeking to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani over Israel. The signatories also criticized Mamdani’s decision to retain NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, describing her as a "Zionist billionaire." PRO-ISRAEL ORGANIZATIONS CONDEMN DSA CO-CHAIR FOR SAYING OCTOBER 7 ATTACKS WERE 'INEVITABLE' But it was the statement’s declaration of "Intifada Until Victory" that drew particular concern. "Intifada," an Arabic word meaning ‘to rise up,’ is associated with Palestinian uprisings against Israel, including the Second Intifada, when suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks killed a over a thousand Israeli civilians and seriously injured many more, according to the ADL. Some activists use the term to describe resistance to Israeli policies, while many Jews hear it as a call for violence. Ahdoot, director of #EndJewHatred, told Fox News Digital that the phrase cannot be separated from its violent history. "Intifada invokes Palestinian uprisings that included suicide bombings and deliberate attacks on civilians," she said. "In this context, ‘INTIFADA UNTIL VICTORY!’ is a call for violence against Jews and has NO place in a public school community." The involvement of a high school chapter in a statement signed predominantly by college organizations has raised questions about the group's oversight, its relationship with Stuyvesant and what responsibility school administrators have when student political activity generates concerns about antisemitism. The controversy follows previous reports of antisemitism at Stuyvesant. In May 2025, antisemitic graffiti was discovered in a boys' bathroom, prompting school administrators to condemn the vandalism and introduce additional security measures, according to the school’s student newspaper, The Stuyvesant Spectator. The newspaper reported that further antisemitic vandalism was discovered later that month. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER The latest dispute comes amid broader concerns about antisemitism in New York City public schools. An August 2026 report by United Jewish Teachers documented 250 antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents across the city's public schools between Oct. 2023 and July 2026, with nearly 65% involving direct acts such as harassment, vandalism, assaults or threats. Questions now center on whether the YDSA chapter is officially recognized by Stuyvesant, whether it operates under faculty supervision, what oversight applies to its activities and whether administrators have taken any action since the post appeared. NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDER FIRE FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS ANTISEMITISM: 'NOT SEEING ANY ACTION' Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Mamdani's office, Stuyvesant Principal Seung Yu and the NY Board of Education asking what action, if any, has been taken, who is responsible for overseeing the student group and what steps are being considered to prevent similar incidents. Neither had responded at the time of publication. Asked about the lack of response her organization received from education officials, Ahdoot said, "The silence from the NYCDOE chancellor, school and central admin and BOE officials is, frankly, deafening," She added, "The lack of immediate action and acknowledgment of the Jewish community’s concerns points to the sheer lack of care and urgency when it comes to Jewish civil rights." "Students deserve a learning environment free from Jew-hatred, and families deserve to know that school leadership takes their concerns seriously!" she said. With those questions still unanswered, Ahdoot's message to the public was clear: "Let’s apply public pressure to ensure that this situation gets the attention it needs and deserves." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df8726b22deeb6af6c7 Satellite Images Show Su-57 Fighter Jet 'Explosion' in Russian Airfield te 2026-11-04T17:40:08.585Z Satellite Images Show Su-57 Fighter Jet 'Explosion' in Russian Airfield Moscow has used its Su-57 for long-range strikes against Ukraine, but analysts quickly deemed its performance lackluster. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df6726b22deeb6af6be LeBron James’ Agent Explains What Changed After Lakers Exit te 2026-11-04T17:40:06.343Z LeBron James’ Agent Explains What Changed After Lakers Exit Eight games into the 76ers’ season, LeBron James’ agent opened up on what the 41-year-old has found in Philadelphia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df3726b22deeb6af6b5 Jets Announce Concerning Injury Update on WR Garrett Wilson te 2026-11-04T17:40:03.889Z Jets Announce Concerning Injury Update on WR Garrett Wilson The New York Jets could be without their No. 1 wide receiver weapon in Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6ba2726b22deeb6af674 Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities te 2026-11-04T17:30:10.234Z Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities Arizona voters approved a ballot initiative that will cap local governments’ taxes on grocery items, the Associated Press projects. As of 11:30 p.m., the AP reported that “yes” on Prop. 316 was leading with nearly 60% of the vote. Prop. 316 requires municipalities to receive voter approval before raising sales and similar taxes on grocery items. Such tax rates cannot exceed 2% of the items’ value. If local governments already have such taxes exceeding 2%, they cannot raise the rates further. Supporters of the measure argued it would ensure greater affordability for residents. Opponents said it would eliminate a potential revenue source for city and town governments and abridge local authority. The post Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6b9f726b22deeb6af646 Black Tiger's legendary legacy comes to Major League Wrestling as 9th incarnation forges his own path te 2026-11-04T17:30:07.689Z Black Tiger's legendary legacy comes to Major League Wrestling as 9th incarnation forges his own path Black Tiger has a lengthy legacy in professional wrestling. The original character made its debut in New Japan Pro-Wrestling as an opponent for the legendary Tiger Mask and has prominently been used in the promotion since the 1980s. It’s rare that Black Tiger is seen outside of New Japan but the current pro wrestling landscape has allowed figures and characters to pop up in companies around the world. The latest incarnation of Black Tiger (who was previously known as Magnus) performs in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and has made appearances with Major League Wrestling (MLW). He’s the ninth version of the figure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Black Tiger told OutKick Dropkick in a recent interview that representing the legendary Lucha Libre figure was important for reasons bigger than him. "It’s very important because it’s not just about me. It’s my company, CMLL, but I also have the opportunity to be Black Tiger," he said. "At some point, I need to represent my culture, Lucha Libre in CMLL, but also I need to represent New Japan Pro-Wrestling. I need to work hard to explain to the world and to explain to the people, not just in the arena, but around the world because everybody knows now MLW has different ways to see every event. "I think it’s very important to always be in the gym, always train because it’s not just my culture. I am a second-generation pro wrestler. So, I need to represent my company, my legacy, New Japan, all the Black Tigers since the very first Black Tiger like Mark Rocco, Eddie Guerrero. Big, big names in this business. It’s difficult, but for me, always, MLW, CMLL, New Japan, have a special place in my heart. I need to always be ready for the opportunity." Black Tiger is one half of the tag team known as Los Depredadores with Rugido. The two hold the Mexican National Tag Team Championship in CMLL. Having the belt raises the prestige of Black Tiger but he knows there’s still a lot of work to do to make the figure a household name in pro wrestling circles. He has big plans for that part. "I want to do everything," he said. "For me, the first step is to get the Black Tiger name around the world, in the best companies. Now, it’s different because we have internet or different apps to see wrestling. For me, step by step, I try to make the Black Tiger name (known) around the world. I already been in UK, Japan, the States. I would like to be in, maybe, Canada or maybe Australia. I don’t know. "I just want to make the name bigger. The last Black Tigers are good wrestlers – Rocky Romero, Eddie Guerrero – but maybe they have a bigger name not as Black Tiger. Maybe as Black Tiger, they only work in Japan. But for me, I would like to be around the world with this name. I’m sure I’m going to make it – little by little, step by step." Getting to the casual pro wrestling fan is on Black Tiger’s list as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The average person may not exactly be in tune with the historical lore of Japanese pro wrestling or Lucha Libre. Black Tiger said he was aware of that and hoped to be able to showcase parts of the character’s past that have helped shape it today. "I need to bring a little bit of every Black Tiger," he told OutKick Dropkick. "Sometimes, in some matches, just get the style of the first Black Tiger, sometimes the No. 3 Black Tiger and also, at some point, for sure, I need to explain to the world who I am. My own style. It’s a little difficult but not impossible. It’s just little by little. I’m grateful to New Japan because they trust me. "Now, I just need to work hard just to explain who I am. I have the capacity to be in the sky and the stars with the biggest names in the business." When he was known as Magnus, he appeared on several MLW shows and even took part in last year’s Battle Riot. He and Rugido once held the MLW Tag Team Championship for 55 days in 2025. But as Black Tiger, he’s ready to make more of an impact on the MLW roster and leave a lasting legacy that spans three different countries and three different companies. The journey begins Saturday night when Black Tiger and Ultimo Guerrero take on Templario and Titan in a tag team match at MLW's Saturday Night SuperFight. The pay-per-view can be seen on Veeps and begins at 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6b9b726b22deeb6af626 Noah’s Ark Hunters Reveal Video From Inside 'the Hull' te 2026-11-04T17:30:03.498Z Noah’s Ark Hunters Reveal Video From Inside 'the Hull' The team said it believes it found a "clear outline of a hull made of different material than the mud around it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6953726b22deeb6af5b8 ARI FLEISCHER: A Democratic majority means a mad dash to the left for 2028 te 2026-11-04T17:20:19.114Z ARI FLEISCHER: A Democratic majority means a mad dash to the left for 2028 Now that the Democrats have taken control of Congress, expect limited action on the legislative front. While Trump’s agenda and his appointments are certainly stymied, the President still has a veto, so nothing happens unless the President wants it to happen. But that’s not the story you should keep an eye on. Instead, look out for the influence Congressional Democrats will have on the Democratic presidential primary, which begins now. Recall the last time there was a contested Democratic presidential primary, in 2019 and 2020, a record 29 Democratic candidates declared presidential runs. LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING TO TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT The earliest was on August 10, 2017, when former Congressman John Delaney (D-MD) jumped the gun and became the first declared candidate, way before the 2018 midterm was held. He was followed by Andrew Yang, who also announced the year prior to the mid-term. They were followed by Elizabeth Warren’s announcement of her exploratory committee in December 2018. Before January 2019 was over, six more candidates jumped in, including Kamala Harris. Bernie Sanders announced in February 2019 and eventual winner, Joe Biden, entered in late April. Get ready for a repeat this cycle. The 2027-2028 race will kick off now, and it’s likely there will be more than 20 Democratic candidates in the running. Just as Donald Trump in 2015 broke the Republican Party and ushered in a populist era, the Democratic Party, even after this 2026 win, is about to break. The old Democratic Party is receding, as the newly ascendant, redistributive socialists and progressives push to get their way. Look for Democrats to push the envelope everywhere. Compromising with Trump is not in the Democrats’ DNA, especially not after the rout the GOP just suffered. The Democrats’ significant majorities won’t shield them from the energy the left has on the party. Democrats run as moderates, but then govern from the left. See Jon Ossoff in Georgia. James Talarico and Abdul el Sayed are not going to vote purple. They’re as blue as you get. It won’t matter next year if their legislation doesn’t have enough votes to overcome a veto. Passing laws isn’t the goal. Preparing for 2028 is. The Democrats in 2027 will step into the on-deck circle of governance and politics. If they go too far, they’ll get hit by their own pitch. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY COULD EXPOSE THE LIMITS OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Medicare for All, the abolition of ICE and cutting off support for Israel are catnip for the Democrats. They will be Democratic priorities, even if the votes aren’t there. Democratic presidential contenders will call on Congress to pass these measures, and Congressional leaders will be pressured by rank and file to take them up. The filibuster will likely be eliminated, allowing for passage of an expansion of the Supreme Court, statehood for Democratic strongholds, and nationwide billionaire and millionaire taxes. They’ll get vetoed, but in failing, the Democrats will seek to set themselves up for future legislative success. When President Reagan in 1980 ran on supply-side tax cuts, he supported what, at that time, had been unsuccessful legislative initiatives launched by former Congressman Jack Kemp (R-NY) and Senator William Roth (R-DE) to cut taxes in the late 1970s. President Obama’s push for Obamacare was made possible by years of Democrats in the House and Senate who unsuccessfully pushed for expansion of health insurance in the individual marketplace, while prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage based on a patient’s prior medical condition. President Trump’s success in shutting down illegal immigration was made possible by years of Republicans calling for President Obama to secure the border. Obama didn’t do it, but Republicans were ready, and they supported President Trump when he did. Congress’ mad dash to the left will create a mutual admiration society between the most ardent left-wingers in the House and Senate and the party’s presidential candidates. Candidates will call on the Congress to pass left wing measures so they can define themselves to primary voters, and Members of the House will endorse candidates who support their cause. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The few remaining voices of moderation and centrism among the Democrats will be overrun. They’ll be stampeded as the new Congress takes shape, with Socialists on the ascendancy and progressives in charge. President Trump ended the reign of establishment Republicans in 2016. An equivalent shift will take place among Democrats in 2027 and 2028. The further left the Democrats go in 2027, the harder it will be for them to actually win the White House in 2028. But their leftward lurching ship has been launched. Good luck stopping it now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6950726b22deeb6af5af Raptors without Kawhi Leonard could struggle to contain Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver te 2026-11-04T17:20:16.095Z Raptors without Kawhi Leonard could struggle to contain Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver The NBA took the day off yesterday because they don't think their fans can figure out a way to attend or watch games and vote on the same day. It is genuinely one of the most comical things I find with the league when they do it. No other sport even considers this, and they shouldn't. If we want to mock the WNBA for a 12:30 Finals game on a Thursday (and we should), we should mock the NBA for this type of decision. Still, we have a nice game tonight with most teams back in action. The Toronto Raptors come into this game with a 4-3 record and are just 2-2 away from Toronto. This is a team that came into the season with rather high expectations. They traded for Kawhi Leonard, and he is once again doing what he has done for the majority of his career: sitting out with an injury. That's a really unfair thing to say about a guy who is considered one of the top 75 players of all time. However, it unfortunately is the reality. The Raptors are 2-0 with Leonard and won by a combined 53 points. The Raptors still have some good talent on the floor, but their ceiling is much lower without Leonard available. Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Scottie Barnes are a solid combination, but the depth behind them leaves a lot to be desired, especially after the Leonard trade. Jakob Poeltl is listed as day-to-day, and he hasn't played since Oct. 30. Poeltl doesn't play many minutes anyway, but if he doesn't, good luck even attempting to stop Nikola Jokic. KAWHI LEONARD FINALLY RETURNS TO RAPTORS AFTER NBA DISCIPLINED CLIPPERS FOR SALARY CAP RULE CIRCUMVENTION It seems like the Denver Nuggets' championship window is one of those broken windows where you can't really move it up or down on the tracks. They still have Jokic, so the window is at least partially open. A healthy Jamal Murray gives the team a legitimate scoring threat to free up Jokic to be even more effective. Murray is one of the top five guys in the league when he is on a heater. There is no metric I can use to support it, but when he is in the zone, it seems like he is unguardable. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After they won their championship in 2023, the team kind of fell apart because they lost all of their depth. They haven't been back to the Finals since. However, the team has addressed those needs, and I think they're better than they've been in years. Christian Braun is not someone I'd view as a top-15 shooting guard. Cameron Johnson is a solid small forward, and Aaron Gordon continues to do a bit of everything. More importantly, DeMar DeRozan, Tyus Jones and Marvin Bagley III are a solid trio off the bench that should maintain or lead the team when Jokic is out. FROM COOPER FLAGG TO DEMAR DEROZAN, THE BEST NBA AWARD BETS HEADING INTO THE NEW SEASON The Nuggets continue to be one of the best teams in the league. They are coming off a loss, and despite being just 3-3 for the season, they haven't lost back-to-back games this year. The bigger issue is that I think the Raptors are going to have significant difficulties on defense. Quickley and Barrett can't guard Murray, and Barnes might deal with Jokic if Poeltl is out, but either option is still an advantage for Denver. The line on this one seems like Leonard will play, but he is out for sure. Give me the Nuggets -4.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb694d726b22deeb6af5a6 Fox News Voter Poll: 2026 midterm elections usher in a blue wave as Democrats win control of Congress te 2026-11-04T17:20:13.776Z Fox News Voter Poll: 2026 midterm elections usher in a blue wave as Democrats win control of Congress In a historic midterm election, Democrats swept both the House and Senate, riding a blue wave spurred by widespread voter discontent. The economy, government corruption, war in Iran and increasingly negative views of President Donald Trump's job performance created a perfect storm for Democrats to flip Senate seats in Republican stronghold states. At the time of publication, Democrats hold a 54-seat majority in the Senate and have secured 228 seats in the house. The tossup Senate race in Alaska remains too close to call at this time. The Fox News Voter Poll surveyed more than 100,000 registered voters nationwide from Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, combining online and telephone interviews with in-person surveys of Election Day voters. After the strong rightward shifts in the 2024 election, this year’s midterms marked a turn back to the left. The electorate remained divided by community type, gender, and education, a pattern that has become commonplace in recent elections. Suburban and urban voters, women and Hispanics sided with Democrats, while rural voters, men and voters without a college degree favored Republicans. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Groups that helped power Trump’s 2024 win — namely rural, Hispanic, young, and independent voters — moved decidedly toward Democrats. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN A pivotal group in his win, rural voters backed Trump by 28 points in 2024. That advantage dropped by 10 points, to just 18 points in favor of Republican House candidates. Republicans underperformed among rural women. After Trump carried them by 21 points in 2024, Republican House candidates led among them by 8 points this year, an 13-point decline. At the same time, suburban women marched firmly toward Democrats. Harris won them by a 14-point margin, and they broke for Democratic House candidates by 24 points. That shift extended beyond community divides. Hispanic voters, who showed surprising support for Trump two years ago, backed Democratic House candidates by 27 points, after breaking for Harris by just 12 points. This was driven largely by Hispanic men, who after narrowly voting for Harris by 2 points in 2024, sided with the Democrats by 15 points. Young voters also followed a similar pattern. Often considered a reliable Democratic voting bloc, those under age 30 defied conventional wisdom and narrowly backed Harris by 4 points in 2024. Now, they backed Democratic House candidates by nearly 3-to-1. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Young men made a complete reversal in their party preference, going from a 15-point margin for Trump to a 33-point margin for the Democratic House candidates, a 48-point swing. Slightly more Democrats than Republicans backed their party’s House candidates. While there was a small amount of defection on the right, the bigger move came from the middle. Independents backed Democratic candidates by 22 points, a 16-point shift from 2024, when they backed Harris by just 6 points. Within the Republican Party, the divide between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans widened. A narrow majority of Republicans (54%) considered themselves MAGA, and they voted almost unanimously for Republican candidates (99%). Fewer non-MAGA Republicans stayed with their party (85%). Beyond the demographic shifts, this was an election cycle marked by voter pessimism, economic frustration, and disillusionment with the Republican brand. Voters cast their ballots with a bleak view of the country in their minds. Three-quarters said they felt dissatisfied or angry about how things were going, while just a quarter were satisfied or enthusiastic. The anger divides along partisan lines: more than 6 in 10 Democrats were angry with how things were going, compared with 1 in 10 Republicans and more than a third of independents. This is a reversal from the 2022 midterms, when roughly half of Republicans were angry, compared with 15% of Democrats and 27% of independents. Frustration with the present extended into the future. Half said they expected life for the next generation to be worse than life today, twice the share who expected it to be better. Voters took those frustrations out on the president. Trump’s job approval stood at 38%-62%, a net rating of -24, and that disapproval was intense. More than half strongly disapproved of his job performance, double the number who strongly approved. Eight years ago, at the midterm point in his first term, his job approval rating was a stronger 44%-56%, a net rating of just -12. Even without Trump on the ballot, he was on the minds of many Americans. More said they cast their House vote to express opposition to him than to support him, nearly a 3-to-1 margin. Part of that opposition came from a sense that Trump did not understand what voters were going through. More voters said Trump prioritized his own personal interests than the country’s. They also gave him low marks on personal traits. More than 6 in 10 said he lacked the right priorities and did not fight for people like them. Narrow majorities said he was not a strong leader and lacked the mental capability to serve effectively. The president’s standing was also a drag on his party. Two years after winning unified control of Washington, the Republican Party was -18 points underwater, a -15-point slide from its net rating of -3 in 2024. The Democratic Party was unpopular as well, but its net rating held nearly steady, from -7 to -6. Each party’s voters were about equally loyal: nearly all Republicans and Democrats viewed their own party favorably. Independents were more favorable toward the Democrats, with 42% viewing the Democratic Party favorably, while they rated the Republican Party negatively by about 2-to-1. Views of the party also tracked the views of its leader. Democrats were nearly unanimous in their disapproval of Trump, while about 8 in 10 Republicans approved. Roughly 7 in 10 independents viewed the president unfavorably. Two years ago, voters gave the Republicans a chance to bring prices down. This year, they said tariffs, inflation, and a war in Iran pushed costs higher, and they used this election to call for change. The effects of inflation were inescapable for the majority, including 1 in 5 who called that hardship severe. Three-quarters rated the economy negatively, a stark reversal from this point in Trump’s first term, when positive ratings outnumbered negative ones by 2-to-1, as shown in the 2018 Fox News Voter Analysis survey (66% positive, 34% negative). Almost 7 in 10 of voters who gave the economy a negative rating voted for the Democrats. Among those with a positive economic outlook, Republicans were favored. Within the household budget, concerns about prices varied little across categories. The cost of gas and diesel was at the top, a worry that followed the Iran war and its effect on fuel prices. Healthcare and groceries were right behind, and a majority were very concerned about utilities. Voters’ views on Iran were closely linked to fuel costs. In general, about 6 in 10 believed the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action, and they backed the Democratic House candidate. Nearly all voters who called it the right decision supported Republicans. In an exclusive survey by Fox News and NORC at the University of Chicago, voters were asked about various priorities regarding the Iran war. The survey of approximately 3,000 registered voters was conducted Nov. 1-3, 2026, by phone and online using NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak panel. More than two-thirds said it was very important to avoid a prolonged conflict in Iran, while half said the same about stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Ultimately, gas prices took priority over security threats. When asked to choose, nearly twice as many voters preferred ending the military involvement to bring down gas prices as preferred restarting military action to stop nuclear weapons development. More than 8 in 10 Democrats favored ending the conflict to bring down gas prices, as did around 6 in 10 independents. The same share of Republicans, 6 in 10, favored restarting military action. Still, just over half of Republicans saw it as very important to avoid a prolonged conflict in the region, as did a majority of Democrats and independents. When it comes to higher-than-usual prices, voters were considerably more likely to point to Trump’s policies than to factors outside his control. A majority said his policies had made conditions in the U.S. worse, while fewer said they improved conditions. Tariffs were a central piece of that blame. About two-thirds said Trump’s tariffs hurt the national economy, and nearly as many said they hurt the economy in their own area. About 2 in 10 said tariffs helped the national economy, and even fewer said they helped locally. While families wrestled with high prices, voters felt Trump was more focused on his own interests than the people he serves. That frustration extended to the economic system itself: nearly 7 in 10 said it favored the wealthy. Yet that skepticism coexisted with support for capitalism. More than half of voters viewed capitalism favorably, far more than the third who viewed socialism favorably. Voters liked the idea of the system but doubted how it worked for them. Government corruption and the cost of living were the two main drivers of the vote, with roughly half calling each crucial. Immigration and the Iran war followed closely, each crucial for more than a third, with AI and data centers further back. Democrats were the favored party among voters who said corruption, costs, Iran, and AI were crucial to their vote, while Republicans held their edge with voters focused on immigration. Frustration with costs and corruption was reflected in how voters saw the state of the country. The economy topped the list of issues facing the country, narrowly ahead of the state of democracy. Immigration came in a distant third, followed by healthcare, foreign policy, and crime. The prominence of democracy came mainly from Democrats, who named the state of democracy as their top issue (48%), ahead of the economy (36%). Independents put the economy first (39%), with democracy close behind (34%). Republicans ranked democracy third (16%), behind the economy (41%) and immigration (27%). Voters who named democracy and the economy as their top issue backed Democratic House candidates, while voters who prioritized immigration backed Republicans. Democrats also held an advantage when it came to which party would do a better job handling six of the eight issues tested, though often by modest margins. Their largest edge was on healthcare, followed by transgender policies. On the economy — the issue voters saw as the most important facing the country — Democrats led by 6 points, similar to their margins on foreign policy (+5). On government corruption, voters narrowly favored Democrats, but a third did not trust either party to handle one of the top issues facing the country. Republicans led only on immigration, with a 3-point lead. The parties ran even on taxes, and finished within two points of each other on AI. On healthcare, concern about costs was widespread, and those voters backed the Democratic House candidates. A clear majority favored a bigger federal role in helping Americans get care. Consequently, they gave the Trump administration poor marks on the issue, with majorities saying its policies made it harder to get the care they needed and made their own costs worse. On AI, voters approached this new political issue with wariness. A majority said it would do more to hurt society, a consensus reached by Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike, while a quarter said it would do more to help. Among partisans, Republicans were the most likely to say AI would have a positive impact on society, at 33%. At this point, neither party had a clear advantage on the issue: AI drew the highest share choosing neither party as better able to handle it, and the two parties finished within 2 points of each other, with Democrats narrowly pulling ahead. Data center construction drew a similar verdict. Three-quarters of voters opposed a new data center in their community. Those who opposed one backed the Democratic House candidates by 28 points, while those in favor backed Republicans by 45 points. Among rural voters, data centers had emerged as a defining issue. They also split 3-to-1 in opposition to building one in their community. On immigration, Republicans were favored to handle, but voters delivered a verdict of overreach on enforcement. A majority said the Trump administration’s actions had gone too far, with the rest split between about right and not far enough. Immigration and Customs Enforcement received mostly negative marks, with a majority of voters disapproving of its job performance. Most voters viewed immigrants favorably, saying they do more to help the country than to hurt it. Ratings of the institutions themselves were low. Congress drew approval from roughly a quarter, and the Supreme Court drew approval from about 4 in 10. Voters wanted a stronger Congress. A majority said Congress was not doing enough to provide checks and balances on the presidency, and those voters backed Democratic House candidates by 49 points. The Fox News Voter Poll is a survey conducted by SSRS with more than 100,000 registered voters nationwide. This survey was conducted Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, concluding at the end of voting on Election Day. The poll combines data collected from registered voters online and by telephone with data collected in-person from Election Day voters at precincts across the country. In the final step, all the pre-election survey respondents and Election Day exit poll respondents are combined by adjusting the share of voting mode (absentee, early-in-person, and Election Day) based on the estimated composition of the national electorate. Once votes are counted, the survey results are also weighted to match the national election results. Results among all registered voters interviewed nationwide have an estimated margin of sampling error of plus or minus 0.5 percentage points, including the design effects. The error margin is larger among subgroups. Full methodological details are available here. The Fox News/NORC AmeriSpeak Study is a national survey of registered voters conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. This survey was conducted Nov. 1-3, 2026, concluding as polls close on Election Day. The poll is based on a random sample of approximately 3,000 registered voters drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak panel, interviewed online and by telephone in English and Spanish. Survey weights adjust to population totals for demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as voter-specific information including partisanship, and, once votes are counted, the results are weighted to the national popular vote for the House of Representatives. Results among all 3,464 registered voters interviewed nationwide have an estimated margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points, including the design effects. The error margin is larger among subgroups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6947726b22deeb6af586 Americans Lost $4 Million To Fake Psychic Plot, Prosecutors Say te 2026-11-04T17:20:07.820Z Americans Lost $4 Million To Fake Psychic Plot, Prosecutors Say Thousands of Americans were allegedly duped by letters from fake psychics promising a financial windfall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6945726b22deeb6af569 Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion te 2026-11-04T17:20:05.283Z Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6721726b22deeb6af462 Reddit users reveal significant luxury purchases that changed their lives for the better te 2026-11-04T17:10:57.270Z Reddit users reveal significant luxury purchases that changed their lives for the better What's the greatest luxury item that can change a person's life? That's currently a discussion that is unfolding on Reddit and as many of you know, I'm a big pro-Reddit guy. One of the reasons why Reddit is so much fun is because it's a giant abyss that can lead to just about any topic, discussion, debate or outcome. REDDIT USERS REVEAL 'RICH PEOPLE' HABITS THEY TRIED ONCE AND COULD NEVER GO BACK FROM For a nerd like myself, it's a goldmine, and that includes what I stumbled upon today. I was doing a Big J journalist deep dive Wednesday morning, and found a Reddit thread titled, "What’s an expensive ($1k-$10k) luxury item that changed your life for the better?" Immediate click. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Let's take a look at some of the top answers, and then we'll break it down: SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Lots of interesting, entertaining and fun answers. This might shock some people reading this who don't know I'm a working class man, but other than some special tools we're not going to talk about here, I don't think I own a single thing that's not real estate that cost more than $10,000. If you don't count any of my tech gear (computers, studio setup, etc.), then the answer is 100% that I don't own anything that cost more than $500. You learn to live lean when you grow up in the unrelenting and downright brutal winters of rural Wisconsin. Now, having said that, if I wanted to blow $10,000 or more on something to make my life more efficient, I feel like a private chef would be the obvious answer. It would save me a massive chunk of time. I already eat fairly healthy, but the time that goes into cooking and meal prep could be freed up for other activities, like monitoring geo-political situations around the globe. Other than that, I can't really say there's an obvious one that pops into my head. Do you have a luxury item that changed your life? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6717726b22deeb6af456 Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ Rout te 2026-11-04T17:10:47.224Z Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ Rout In a social media post, the vice president offered a critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging in what appeared to be an effort to separate himself from the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6710726b22deeb6af440 Lake Powell Dead Pool Fears Ease Slightly te 2026-11-04T17:10:40.110Z Lake Powell Dead Pool Fears Ease Slightly Lake Powell has risen after heavy rains, temporarily easing concerns that low water levels could threaten hydropower production. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb670b726b22deeb6af437 America’s Future Will Be Decided by Whether We Can Build Together | Opinion te 2026-11-04T17:10:35.493Z America’s Future Will Be Decided by Whether We Can Build Together | Opinion Chuck Pennacchio argues that Americans must unite across movements, challenge entrenched power and organize locally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6706726b22deeb6af42e Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start te 2026-11-04T17:10:30.094Z Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start Lakers superstar Luka Doncic moves ahead of Victor Wembanyama in the NBA MVP race following his remarkable start to the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6700726b22deeb6af425 Warriors Hit With Unexpected Kristaps Porzingis Update te 2026-11-04T17:10:24.956Z Warriors Hit With Unexpected Kristaps Porzingis Update The Warriors were counting on Kristaps Porzingis this season, but a new report points to a much bigger problem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66fc726b22deeb6af41c Ravens Hit With Even More Crushing QB Injury News te 2026-11-04T17:10:20.467Z Ravens Hit With Even More Crushing QB Injury News The Baltimore Ravens have some serious issues at the quarterback position following injuries for Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66f6726b22deeb6af413 Notre Dame Warned It Could Be 'Toast' After First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T17:10:14.329Z Notre Dame Warned It Could Be 'Toast' After First CFP Rankings After landing at No. 11 in the first CFP rankings, one analyst warns Notre Dame's season could be on the line against No. 1 Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66f2726b22deeb6af40a Analyst Names QB Target for Ravens After Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Injuries te 2026-11-04T17:10:10.273Z Analyst Names QB Target for Ravens After Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Injuries An ESPN analyst suggested a veteran quarterback the Baltimore Ravens could acquire before the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66ed726b22deeb6af3eb TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back te 2026-11-04T17:10:05.749Z TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back Families are pushing back on a Tucson Unified School District proposal to close five schools next year, a plan Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says would save about $7 million and help the shrinking district grow again. The schools would merge into nearby campuses starting in the 2027-28 school year: Hudlow Elementary into Sewell Elementary Dunham Elementary into Marshall Elementary Cragin Elementary into Blenman Elementary Collier Elementary into Bloom Elementary Magee Middle School into Sabino High School The district also recommended two more consolidations for the 2028-29 school year: Secrist Middle School into Santa Rita High School, and Cavett Elementary School into Utterback Middle School to form a K-8 school. Trujillo said more consolidations could be announced. Trujillo addressed the gravity of the decision during an Oct. 27 news conference, describing the process as emotional and heartbreaking. “Schools are magical places,” Trujillo said. “They’re communities, they’re living, breathing communities that have been a point of pride in these neighborhoods for years.” Enrollment in the district has dropped by more than 20,000 students since 1999, according to TUSD data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. The proposal calls for closing or consolidating schools to make better use of district buildings as enrollment drops. “I don’t want to be here discussing this. Our board doesn’t want to be here discussing this. Our communities don’t want to be here discussing this, but TUSD is not in a vacuum facing these challenges,” Trujillo said, explaining that public schools in cities across the U.S. are facing the same challenges and executing similar plans. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Under a TUSD proposal, five schools would consolidate into nearby campuses starting in the 2027-28 school year. The governing board will vote on the plan Dec. 8. National Center for Education Statistics data shows 571 public schools closed nationwide from 2021 through 2022. “It is a function of legislation, partly, that is anti-public school and has done everything possible to bust out the traditional public schools (and) expansion of vouchers or the expansion of ... private and charter schools that don’t have to play by the same rules that the public schools do,” Trujillo said. The district released the recommendations over a week, spacing out the announcements so Trujillo could visit each affected school and talk with staff. The affected schools were carefully selected, Trujillo said, based on factors including underutilization of facilities and enrollment. “What we are rolling out tonight is an aggressive reconfiguration of the district, not aimed at budget stabilization, but aimed two ways,” Trujillo said. “Number one, growing this district again. Secondly, and actually equally as important, creating a superior and excellent academic product for our students better than what we’re able to do now.” At the governing board meeting after the news conference, Trujillo said the plan includes investments in child care and transportation, including free before- and after-school care and express bus routes to get students to and from school faster. The plan has drawn backlash from families who don’t want to leave their schools. A petition circulating online asks the governing board to reject the plan and keep Collier Elementary School open. The petition’s website acknowledges the district’s struggles but describes the consolidation plan as anything but a solution. “We understand that TUSD is facing difficult decisions as enrollment declines and financial pressures grow,” the petition said. “We recognize that these challenges are real. But closing neighborhood schools should never be treated as a simple numbers game, especially when the consequences will be felt by children, families, and communities for years to come.” Bridgette Patterson’s children attend Cragin Elementary, where she serves as president of the Parent Teacher Organization. She attended the meeting to share her thoughts with the board. “Cragin closing would affect more than our students. It would impact a neighborhood, community partnerships and years of investments made in our school. We strongly encourage every governing board member to come out and visit Cragin before making a decision,” Patterson said. “Walk our campus, explore our classrooms, playgrounds and gardens and see firsthand everything our school has to offer.” Trujillo said the suggestions in the consolidation package would immediately save an estimated $7 million, with an additional $17 million to $18 million of projected savings in bond dollars. “Our goal is to better utilize the funding that we have available, the resources that we have available to put them in areas where we have a greater concentration of employees and students to better serve them,” Trujillo said. “That is hard to do when we’re spending millions of dollars in facilities that are underutilized.” More information will be available in the coming weeks, as the governing board will be presented with the finalized reconfiguration plan on Nov. 10, in advance of a Nov. 17 public hearing. The board will vote on its final decision Dec. 8. Nya Belcastro is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at nya2005@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb64ab726b22deeb6af3cf Celebrating 100 years of sisterhood te 2026-11-04T17:00:27.177Z Celebrating 100 years of sisterhood One hundred years of friendship, leadership and service will be celebrated on Nov. 6 as the Phoenix Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi, one of Arizona’s longstanding women’s organizations, marks its centennial anniversary. Chartered in 1926, the Phoenix Alumnae Club has spent a century bringing together women of all generations and backgrounds while supporting literacy initiatives, educational opportunities and charitable efforts throughout the Valley. “Reaching 100 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the enduring bonds of sisterhood and service that have defined our club for generations,” said Wendy Brooks, president of the Phoenix Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi. “We are proud of our history and excited to continue serving our community for years to come.” Literacy has long been at the heart of the Phoenix Alumnae Club’s community impact. Through partnerships with local public schools and charitable organizations, including Kids Need to Read, club members regularly donate books and participate in programs that encourage literacy and foster a lifelong love of reading. The club also supports education through scholarship fundraising. Learn more at www.phoenixpibetaphi.org. For celebration tickets or additional information, email president@phoenixpibetaphi.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb64a1726b22deeb6af38f How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate te 2026-11-04T17:00:17.925Z How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649f726b22deeb6af376 States That Shifted Most in the Midterms te 2026-11-04T17:00:15.092Z States That Shifted Most in the Midterms Several GOP-leaning states recorded dramatic swings toward Democrats, reshaping the Senate and governor maps after the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649c726b22deeb6af36d Vikings Encouraged to ‘Go Big or Go Home’ With Justin Herbert Trade te 2026-11-04T17:00:12.868Z Vikings Encouraged to ‘Go Big or Go Home’ With Justin Herbert Trade An ESPN analyst urged the Minnesota Vikings to pursue Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert before the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649a726b22deeb6af364 Fever's Caitlin Clark Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Match Up Against te 2026-11-04T17:00:10.513Z Fever's Caitlin Clark Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Match Up Against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark names A'ja Wilson as the WNBA's toughest matchup and explains what makes her so difficult to stop Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6498726b22deeb6af35b Russian Drones Sank Civilian Ship on NATO’s Black Sea Doorstep, Official Says te 2026-11-04T17:00:08.046Z Russian Drones Sank Civilian Ship on NATO’s Black Sea Doorstep, Official Says Drone attacks on Black Sea shipping have often gone unattributed, both Moscow and Kyiv using naval drones in their war efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6493726b22deeb6af33e I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling te 2026-11-04T17:00:03.795Z I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb624d726b22deeb6af2ec Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power te 2026-11-04T16:50:21.471Z Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power Most Americans have a negative view of socialism, according to the Fox News Voter Poll, even as left-wing candidates across the country notched resounding victories on Election Day. Of the 100,000 registered voters surveyed, 54% viewed socialism unfavorably, while roughly a third viewed the ideology favorably. Attitudes to capitalism were nearly the exact inverse, with 57% holding a positive view and 32% viewing it negatively. Voters may be skeptical of socialism, but they overwhelmingly believe the current economic system is stacked against them, with 69% saying the economy favors the wealthy, according to the poll, which was conducted by SSRS from Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET This dynamic — voters rejecting the label of socialism while also believing the rich enjoy disproportionate economic benefits — could explain why Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed won, despite the opposition portraying them as too radical. El-Sayed, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, repeatedly said throughout the campaign that he was a capitalist who did not support unfettered, laissez-faire capitalism. "I believe in capitalism. I just believe that capitalism has to be regulated," El-Sayed said in a July interview with CNN's Manu Raju. "We live in a society right now where too many monopolies and oligopolies can buy politicians to get their way." On top of his antitrust focus, El-Sayed frequently hammered away at billionaires, pledging to pursue taxation policies to make them "pay their fair share." UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED’S ‘CAPITALIST’ NARRATIVE Notably, El-Sayed rejected the Democratic socialist label despite supporting Medicare-for-all and routinely campaigning with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the policy's most prominent champion and a self-described Democratic socialist. James Talarico in Texas is another Democratic candidate who won big on Tuesday after explicitly pairing his strong belief in capitalism with a sharp critique of wealth and income inequality. "We have got to take on these monopolies, this consolidation, because again, it’s fundamentally anti-capitalist," Talarico said during a CNN town hall in October. "Right now, again, because billionaires can buy politicians, all of the gains in this economy, all of the growth is going to the top. All of the wealth is being accumulated by the top 1%." The Fox News poll's results suggest that at least some voters who embrace capitalism and reject socialism were still comfortable supporting candidates like El-Sayed and Talarico, who ran to the left of the typical Democratic nominee without embracing socialism themselves. The distinction is notable given the political landscape El-Sayed and Talarico faced. Both men were repeatedly branded socialists or Democratic socialists by Republicans, but each responded by defending their preferred form of regulated capitalism. That distinguishes them from political allies such as Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who have embraced the Democratic socialist label while representing deep-blue constituencies in Vermont and New York City, respectively. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6243726b22deeb6af2cf Texas Turns Blue: Inside the GOP’s Midterm Bloodbath te 2026-11-04T16:50:11.564Z Texas Turns Blue: Inside the GOP’s Midterm Bloodbath Democrats swept every statewide race in Republicans' most populous stronghold, ending a decades-long losing streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb623e726b22deeb6af2c6 TSA Workers Could Get Early Access to Pay Under New Plan te 2026-11-04T16:50:06.399Z TSA Workers Could Get Early Access to Pay Under New Plan The TSA is exploring options which could prevent worker cashflow problems in the event of another shutdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6018726b22deeb6af24a Far-left streamer Hasan Piker gloats after Dem blowout, promises ‘jail’ for conservative enemies te 2026-11-04T16:40:56.310Z Far-left streamer Hasan Piker gloats after Dem blowout, promises ‘jail’ for conservative enemies The progressive streamer closely tied to Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who was cast as a boogeyman by the GOP during the midterm campaign, threatened jail time for at least two of his conservative online counterparts — despite having no real power to make that happen. Hasan Piker mocked God as sweeping victories, including in traditional Republican strongholds, rolled in for Democrats Tuesday night. "WE'RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WOKE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!," Piker said on X, replying to conservative commentator Matt Van Swol, who was bemoaning what he described as a "blue tsunami" on election night. "YOURE [sic] GOING TO JAIL JIGSAW (for being criminally ugly)," he later said to far-right personality Laura Loomer, an ally of President Donald Trump. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Piker was a major source of controversy on the campaign trail after El-Sayed invited him to Michigan near the end of his primary race, which he ultimately won over establishment Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who was seeking a promotion to the upper chamber. The Los Angeles streamer continued associating himself with the most radical wings of the Democratic Party when he appeared in the final days of the campaign in Minneapolis alongside embattled Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to rally with her following a raid of her Washington, D.C. home tied to an immigration fraud probe. Piker was born in the United States but raised in Turkey before returning to America, said in 2019. He previously said that "America deserved 9/11," praised Mao Zedong and Communist China, said capitalists should be murdered in the streets and is known for expressing antisemitic sentiments, among making other controversial comments. EL-SAYED TRIES TO PUT THE HASAN PIKER DEBATE BEHIND HIM AS MIDTERMS APPROACH El-Sayed was asked to condemn Piker on multiple occasions, but refused, instead insisting his campaign was not about a "streamer from California." Still, images emerged of the two partying together on the day of the primary election this summer. Some of Piker's comments drew condemnation from Democratic Party leaders, including him saying in September suggesting that Jews were causing violence against themselves due to their support for Israel. ANTISEMITIC STREAMER FINALLY MAKES DEM LEADER SNAP WITH RARE REBUKE: ‘MALICIOUS’ "The malicious claim that American Jews are inviting violence against themselves is dangerous and antisemitic," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. said in response. He later appeared on CNN, calling Piker's comments "malicious" and saying they "should not be tolerated by anyone in the public square." Piker celebrated Senator-elect James Talarico's historic win in Texas by repeating a controversial comment from the Democrat that Republicans used to attack him during his race. The soon-to-be senator was painted as too extreme for once saying "God is nonbinary." "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! ITS LAW!!!" the radical streamer said. JAMES TALARICO BLAMES RISE IN GOP 'EXTREMISM' FOR PROMPTING HIS 'GOD IS NON-BINARY,' SIX SEXES REMARKS Piker reiterated that message Wednesday morning. RADICAL SOCIALIST WING'S HUGE NIGHT REVEALS ASCENDING CLOUT WITHIN DEMOCRATIC PARTY "why [sic] is the texas [sic] senator more progressive than most blue dogs in purple house districts? talarico [sic] should now the baseline for the party. god is nonbinary baby! everyone get more socialist now!!!!!!" he posted on social media. "WOKE IS SO BACK," he said in another post. Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress Tuesday night in historic fashion, and hopes from Republicans that far-left elements of the oparty might hinder their chances in taking back control went unrealized. So far, Democrats stand at 54 Senate seats after sweeping wins in typically red Texas, ruby-red Kansas and other Republican strongholds like South Carolina. Votes are still being counted into Wednesday in a tight race in Alaska, that could see Democrats winning yet another seat in the Senate and widening their majority over the GOP. The outcome of the midterms could have massive implications for the 2028 race, as well, where Republicans will face one of their biggest-ever challenging in trying to flip back the upper chamber. Needing only 218 to control the House, Democrats went into Wednesday morning with 228 seats in the House, with more projected to filter in as ballots are counted and races are called. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6013726b22deeb6af241 Vance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why' te 2026-11-04T16:40:51.449Z Vance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why' Vice President JD Vance delivered a blunt assessment of Republicans' sweeping midterm losses Wednesday morning, pointing at the Iran war as the driving force behind the party's election-night defeats.  "But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone," said Vance on X. "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night. If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest. But everyone knows why we lost," said Vance. "And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there." While President Donald Trump publicly addressed the results, which handed the Democrat Party control of the House and Senate come January, Vance remained quiet until posting a lengthy statement on X Wednesday. He argued that Republicans lost voters who backed the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 amid frustration over the war, rising costs and U.S. relations with Israel. TRUMP DRAWS RED LINE AGAINST NEWLY EMPOWERED DEMOCRATS, VOWING IMMEDIATE VETOES Vance's blunt assessment comes as speculation mounts over his own political future, with the vice president widely viewed as a potential 2028 Republican presidential contender. Vance has said he has not decided whether to run and planned to weigh his future after the midterms, raising fresh questions about how the GOP's sweeping losses could shape his White House ambitions. "The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026," said Vance. The midterm elections dealt Republicans a crushing defeat, with Democrats flipping at least seven Senate seats and more than two dozen House districts to seize control of both chambers of Congress. Vance's remarks mark a shift in his public assessment of the war's political consequences, after previously defending aspects of the administration's military campaign while expressing concerns about prolonged U.S. involvement overseas. TRUMP ADMITS IRAN WAR CONTRIBUTED TO GOP MIDTERM LOSSES, INSISTS IT WAS NECESSARY Beyond ending the war, Vance argued that Republicans must address the cost of living, recommit to an America First agenda and "change our relationship to Israel." "In the next few months, there's going to be a lot of gaslighting. Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty. I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you," he said. Vance said he remained hopeful about the country's future and urged voters angry over the election results to channel their frustration into renewed political action. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "To the people who are just pissed at the results, you should be. Let’s take that anger and get back to the work of saving our country," said Vance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Vice President's Office and White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb600f726b22deeb6af238 Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift te 2026-11-04T16:40:47.425Z Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift Democrats will hold a majority of the nation’s governorships after a series of victories on election night, shifting control of one of the most influential levels of government in the country to the political party opposite of the White House. As of Wednesday morning, Democrats controlled 28 governorships to Republicans' 20. Two races, Kansas and Alaska, have yet to be called.  The results mark a significant reversal from the political landscape heading into the election, when Republicans held 26 governors’ offices compared with 24 for Democrats. Democrats needed a net gain of at least two seats to take the majority. While congressional control typically generates the most attention, governors across the country play a central role in setting state policy, approving or vetoing legislation, managing state agencies and directing responses to major issues including public safety, education, healthcare, immigration and abortion. They also oversee state elections and frequently serve as the most prominent political figures in their states. The Democratic gains will give the party greater influence over policy in state capitals across the country, even as Republicans continue to control many state legislatures. The impact of the shift will vary by state, particularly in places where the governor’s party does not control both chambers of the legislature. The election-night results in gubernatorial races across the country could also play a role in the 2028 election cycle as Democrats will have a broader bench of governors to potentially choose from ahead of the 2028 presidential contest. Governors often become national party leaders, presidential contenders and prominent surrogates during congressional and White House campaigns. A BLUE WAVE IN GOVERNORS' MANSIONS COULD HURT FAMILIES MORE THAN A BLUE CONGRESS The new balance could also intensify battles between Democratic governors and the Republican-led federal government on issues including immigration enforcement, environmental regulations, education policy and federal funding. Republicans, meanwhile, will be forced to defend a smaller share of the nation’s governorships in the next election cycle while working to prevent further losses in states where Democrats made gains. 100 DAY SPRINT TO THE MIDTERMS KICKS OFF AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS CLASH FOR CONTROL ACROSS THE COUNTRY The shift does not automatically translate into unified Democratic control of state governments. In many states, legislative majorities, attorneys general and other elected officials will continue to shape how much power governors can exercise. But the outcome represents a clear expansion of Democratic influence in state government and provides the party with a broader platform to advance its agenda nationwide. The development could also create headaches for the Trump administration as it opens up more of a potential for lawsuits against the federal government as well as the likelihood of clashes over federal policies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6001726b22deeb6af22c What’s Left? Here Are the Midterm Races That Have Not Been Called. te 2026-11-04T16:40:33.291Z What’s Left? Here Are the Midterm Races That Have Not Been Called. Democrats clinched control of Congress, but the full scale of the party’s landslide, and Republicans’ losses, remained unknown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5ffa726b22deeb6af212 Data Centers Were the Big Loser of the Midterms te 2026-11-04T16:40:26.890Z Data Centers Were the Big Loser of the Midterms Newsweek found that lawmakers with records most in favor of accelerating data centers were most likely to lose their reelections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5ff5726b22deeb6af209 CFP Committee Chair Under Fire for Alabama's Controversial Ranking te 2026-11-04T16:40:21.395Z CFP Committee Chair Under Fire for Alabama's Controversial Ranking Alabama's ranking in the first College Football Playoff rankings drew backlash after the committee chair explained the reasoning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5fee726b22deeb6af200 Missouri's Second-Biggest Energy Company Wants To Raise Bills te 2026-11-04T16:40:14.152Z Missouri's Second-Biggest Energy Company Wants To Raise Bills If the bid by Evergy Missouri West is approved, bills would rise in the state by around $207 annually. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5fe6726b22deeb6af1e0 Votantes del oeste de Tucson escuchan a los candidatos en un foro en El Rio te 2026-11-04T16:40:06.955Z Votantes del oeste de Tucson escuchan a los candidatos en un foro en El Rio Leer en inglés Desde los precios de la gasolina y los centros de datos hasta la seguridad escolar, los votantes del lado oeste escucharon a siete candidatos que aspiran a cargos en el Congreso, la Legislatura estatal, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima y la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson durante un foro realizado el 15 de octubre. El evento fue organizado por America’s Future Project y El Rio Neighborhood Association, quienes señalaron que su objetivo era brindar a los residentes la oportunidad de conocer personalmente a los candidatos y consultarles sobre temas que afectan a las familias de clase trabajadora. America’s Future Project estuvo a cargo de la moderación del foro. El republicano Daniel Butierez, quien participa por tercera vez consecutiva en una contienda electoral por el Distrito Congresional 7, explicó que decidió postularse debido a la larga trayectoria de su familia en la región y porque él no se considera un político. Butierez abordó el problema de los altos precios de la gasolina, comentando que, como propietario de dos empresas de pintura, siente el impacto económico cada vez que debe repostar combustible para su flota de vehículos. Su propuesta es apoyar a las pequeñas empresas atrayendo industria a la región, lo que generaría nuevos ingresos; algo que, a su juicio, no ocurre con los empleos gubernamentales. Según él, este enfoque permitirá que los consumidores adquieran bienes y servicios de pequeñas empresas, lo que a su vez facilitará que estos negocios ofrezcan mejores beneficios a sus empleados. “Todo comienza con la generación de ingresos,” afirmó Butierez. “Actualmente, nuestra economía está empeorando cada vez más y las comunidades se están volviendo más pobres. Esto sucede porque la carga impositiva no deja de aumentar, y esos fondos recaudados mediante impuestos se destinan a financiar organizaciones no gubernamentales vinculadas al gobierno y a pagar a empleados públicos; es una situación insostenible.” Al ser consultado sobre si apoyaba recortes al programa SNAP, Butierez no dio una respuesta directa, aunque subrayó la importancia de combatir el fraude dentro del sistema. Mencionó haber sido testigo de cómo “cientos” de residentes locales cometieron fraude en el programa SNAP tras ser desalojados de sus viviendas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 por falta de pago del alquiler. La oponente demócrata de Butierez, la congresista estadounidense Adelita Grijalva, no asistió al evento debido a un compromiso previo. El Foco de Tucson es gratuito para todos los lectores gracias a sus donantes. Únete a ellos. Tre’Davon Rhodes, a la izquierda, estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona y candidato a la junta directiva del TUSD, conversa con Val Romero tras el foro del 15 de octubre. Ian Stash / El Foco de Tucson. En el Distrito Legislativo 20, la representante estatal Betty Villegas, demócrata que busca la reelección a la Cámara estatal sin oponentes en la boleta, habló sobre su experiencia ayudando a familias de South Tucson con problemas de vivienda y cómo espera aplicar ese conocimiento para abordar la crisis de vivienda a nivel estatal. Villegas criticó el argumento de algunos legisladores de que desregular el sector de la vivienda impulsaría el desarrollo privado, señalando que esto no ofrece ninguna garantía de rendición de cuentas. “Si estamos ofreciendo incentivos, exenciones fiscales o dispensas a los promotores inmobiliarios desde el inicio, necesitamos mecanismos de rendición de cuentas para asegurar que los ahorros que ellos obtienen se trasladen al usuario final,” afirmó Villegas. En la contienda por el Distrito 5 de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima, el candidato republicano Jeff Rhodes explicó que decidió postularse porque se siente desalentado por el deterioro de Tucson y del condado, atribuido al aumento de los impuestos y a lo que él percibe como una falta de rendición de cuentas un aspecto que espera corregir. Asimismo, Jeff Rhodes ha prometido votar en contra de cualquier incremento de impuestos en el Condado de Pima, en caso de resultar electo. Otro de los temas abordados fue el de los centros de datos, uno de los asuntos más polémicos en la región. Jeff Rhodes señaló que no apoya una moratoria sobre los centros de datos y que cada caso debería evaluarse individualmente según sus beneficios económicos. No obstante, aboga por regulaciones estrictas: por ejemplo, exigir que estos centros generen al menos el 110% de la energía que consumen y que el excedente se incorpore a la red eléctrica para ayudar a reducir los costos de los servicios públicos para el resto de los usuarios. También propone exigir sistemas de refrigeración de circuito cerrado para minimizar el consumo de agua, además de que cuenten con su propia fuente de abastecimiento hídrico. Por último, Rhodes sostuvo que cualquier centro de datos en el condado debería construirse exclusivamente en zonas industriales o fuera de los límites de la ciudad.  El actual supervisor del Distrito 5, Andrés Cano quien fue designado en abril de 2025 para completar el mandato de su predecesor, Grijalva, señaló que sus tres prioridades más urgentes son la economía, la educación y la protección del medio ambiente. Cano fue uno de los dos supervisores que votaron en contra del polémico centro de datos Project Blue en diciembre de 2025, cuando la junta aprobó un acuerdo con la promotora Beale Infrastructure por 3 votos a favor y 2 en contra. El centro de datos, proyectado cerca del Pima County Fairgrounds, ocuparía una superficie de 290 acres. Cano justificó su postura aludiendo a la enorme incertidumbre que le expresaron sus electores. Residentes del lado oeste se reúnen en el Centro Vecinal El Rio antes de un foro de candidatos celebrado el 15 de octubre, en el que se abordaron temas que van desde la vivienda hasta la seguridad escolar. Ian Stash / El Foco de Tucson. El acuerdo prometía 180 empleos permanentes y miles de puestos de trabajo en el sector de la construcción. Cano señaló que sería mejor seguir invirtiendo en pequeñas empresas para atraer empleos. “En lugar de buscar a estas grandes compañías con sede en San Francisco que están ganando miles de millones a nuestra costa, ¿por qué no invertir en los pequeños negocios familiares del Distrito 5? Los restaurantes y los comercios locales que, en este momento, necesitan nuestro apoyo,” afirmó Cano. “Creo que siempre existe una manera de lograr un desarrollo económico sólido y saludable en nuestra región sin tener que sacrificar, a cambio, nuestros desiertos sonorenses.” En la contienda por la junta directiva del TUSD, Tre’Davon “Tre” Rhodes, estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona, compartió su historia personal. Atribuyó su éxito a la educación que recibió en las escuelas del TUSD, así como al apoyo de sus maestros, consejeros y directores. Criado por una madre soltera mientras su padre estaba encarcelado, Tre Rhodes promueve en su campaña una mayor diversidad en las trayectorias educativas, entornos de aprendizaje más sólidos tanto para los estudiantes como para el personal, y un cambio de mentalidad dentro del distrito. “Creo que debemos dejar atrás esa narrativa de que somos un "distrito en decadencia" o que el distrito simplemente está fracasando,” dijo Tre Rhodes. “Eso no nos llevará al éxito en el futuro. Necesitamos demostrar a la gente que el TUSD es el lugar donde sus hijos pueden alcanzar el mayor éxito; es el espacio donde se les puede ofrecer la mayor cantidad de oportunidades para su futuro y donde pueden prosperar. Por eso, les invito a conocer mi historia y a usarla como inspiración para traer a sus hijos al TUSD.” Jennifer Eckstrom, presidenta de la junta directiva del TUSD, mencionó que ha apoyado iniciativas como la ampliación de algunos centros escolares del TUSD incorporando desde el cuarto hasta el sexto grado con el fin de retener a las familias, así como programas de recuperación de créditos académicos.  Tras un tiroteo escolar ocurrido en Oregón el mismo día del foro, Eckstrom también subrayó su apoyo a medidas de seguridad escolar, tales como la mejora del vallado y la instalación de un botón de pánico que todo el personal pueda activar en cualquier momento para contactar a las autoridades ante una emergencia de seguridad o de salud. Val Romero, miembro de la junta directiva del TUSD elegido en 2022, comentó que, al asumir su cargo, le sorprendió la gran cantidad de trabajo que era necesario realizar. Desde entonces, señaló, se han logrado avances significativos, pero aún queda mucho por hacer, especialmente en lo que respecta a la asistencia escolar, el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes y la educación técnica y profesional. Romero afirmó que aprendió mucho sobre cómo servir al distrito mediante sus visitas a las escuelas. Asimismo, destacó la importancia de los programas especializados del distrito como los de mariachi, medicina deportiva y artes culinarias, así como las iniciativas de innovación y el programa de tecnología diésel en la escuela secundaria Santa Rita. “Sabemos que no todo el mundo podrá ir a la universidad,” dijo Romero. “Y estamos perdiendo a muchos de nuestros estudiantes, que se marchan a otras comunidades que ofrecen mejores condiciones y más oportunidades.” Ian Stash es egresado de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puedes contactarlo en ianjgs16@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d9a726b22deeb6af188 Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe te 2026-11-04T16:30:18.421Z Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe One of the coolest things about sports is that even when things feel bleak, your team is never truly out of it until the final whistle blows. From the Patriots' 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI to the Red Sox coming back from the brink of death in the 2004 ALCS, we've learned as sports fans that there's almost no such thing as a "safe lead." With all that being said, some leads really are too big to choke away, and even the most optimistic fans can discern when it's time to throw in the towel and head for the exits. A football team up by 35 points with a minute and a half to go in the game certainly isn't squandering away the win, and there are plenty of other examples of leads that are virtually insurmountable. Hockey fans thought they had an idea of what that number was for pretty much the entire history of the sport until last night, when the Montreal Canadiens were absolutely bending the visiting Winnipeg Jets over a barrel at the Bell Centre. TEAM USA HERO CONNOR HELLEBUYCK DISCUSSES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAYING HOCKEY IN US AND CANADA The Habs had a 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in the third period. Read that sentence again, and then try to wrap your head around any team blowing a lead like that. KNICKS MIRACULOUSLY OVERCOME 29-POINT DEFICIT TO TAKE COMMANDING 3-1 LEAD IN NBA FINALS OVER SPURS You don't need to imagine it, though, as the Montreal faithful had to witness firsthand what is now the biggest collapse in NHL history. I saw some of the hockey accounts I follow on X last night making vague allusions to an "epic collapse" happening in Montreal, but between putting my son to bed and trying to stay off social media to avoid the "post-midterm doom scroll," I figured I'd just go to sleep and see what the fuss was about in the morning. In my wildest dreams, I couldn't imagine this was what they were talking about. Blowing a four-goal lead with three minutes left in the game is unfathomable. Hollywood would have lit your script on fire and then pissed on the ashes if you handed them an ending like that. For crying out loud, the minute that first goal for the Jets got home, Montreal should have just dumped the puck in Winnipeg's zone and parked the bus. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It's three minutes! You can waste about 20 seconds at a time just pinning the puck against the boards. How does this happen? The game even went to overtime, so the Habs still had a chance to right the ship and avoid history, but that apparently wasn't in the cards either. It's a regular season NHL game in November, which normally means everyone will forget it ever happened two days later. 99.9% of the time, that would be the case, but no hockey fan will ever forget about this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d98726b22deeb6af17f What the 2026 midterm results mean for Capitol Hill te 2026-11-04T16:30:16.941Z What the 2026 midterm results mean for Capitol Hill Political observers will rank the midterm elections of 2026 alongside the epic sea changes of 1994, 2010 and 2018. It's generally thought that the 1994 midterm, which propelled Newt Gingrich to the House speakership was the most seismic. That’s largely because Republicans hadn’t controlled the House in 40 years. But 2026 will likely rival 1994, because of how Democrats overperformed in House races in Trump-favored districts, overcame redistricting in Texas and Florida, and won in states like South Carolina and Kansas. Don't forget that heading into this cycle, 23 of the 35 seats favored Republicans. On paper, this looked like a favorable year for the GOP. The question is just how large the margins might be for Democrats, and what that means when it comes to working – or not working – with President Donald Trump. The president has signaled he’ll veto extreme measures which come from Congress under Democratic control, but also offered to work together on certain issues. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Democrats could argue the vote was a mandate to rebuke the president. Some won’t be willing to work with him at all. Trump is out the door in a little over two years. He suffered historic losses in states and districts which he carried by double digits two years ago. Democrats are already threatening administration officials they'd better "lawyer up," promising a host of inquests into alleged corruption and influence peddling. Yes, there will be lots of attention on Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., and DSA-affiliated members coming to Washington like Reps.-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez of New York, Melat Kiros of Colorado, Donavan McKinney of Michigan and Chris Rabb of Pennsylvania. They will push "Medicare for all" and efforts to defund ICE and will oppose money and aid to Israel. But, how much of that truly gets across the finish line? While Democrats made extraordinary gains in both the House and Senate, they did so with moderates. Newly minted House Democrats who flipped solid GOP turf are the true majority-makers, not progressives. So, while hard-left Democrats might pitch bills to pack the Supreme Court or convert Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico into states, the pathways for those measures are challenging. Democrats, regardless of where they reside on the political spectrum, won on a message of affordability. Democrats must show they can move the meter on gas prices and the cost of groceries. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Rep.-elect Don Leonard, a Democrat, upset Republican Rep. Mike Carey in central Ohio. Rep.-elect Rebecca Cooke, D-Wis., defeated Republican Derrick Van Orden. Rep.-elect Christina Bohannan, D-Iowa, defeated Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Rep.-elect Fred Wellman, D-Mo., unexpectedly toppled Rep. Ann Wagner. Democrats are just renting these districts for now. They will be in play again in 2028. However, for the first time in years, Democrats have seriously encroached into Republican turf in the Midwest and the South. That phenomenon is emphasized even more so by the victories of Sens.-elect Adam Hamilton of Kansas, Josh Turek of Iowa and Annie Andrews of South Carolina. These moderates didn’t get there by tying themselves to the Left. They can’t support some of the more extreme themes propounded by progressives and the DSA. So, it’s doubtful those left-wing ideas go anywhere. That sets the table for a schism between moderates and progressives and could spark an internecine firestorm inside the Democratic Party. This is also about the math. It's possible that Democrats land more than 240 House seats and build on their current 54 seats. Let’s say the House and Senate do pass some legislation which President Trump promises to veto. If the legislation is semi-bipartisan, it would only take about 50 House Republicans to join in with Democrats to meet the two-thirds threshold of 290 votes to override a veto. In the Senate, 67 votes are necessary to override. It may be a little tougher to cobble together the votes of 13 Republicans to join Democrats. Trump will always have his allies on Capitol Hill, but Republicans in both bodies may veer away from him based on Tuesday night’s rout. The next measure of Trump's political influence among congressional Republicans comes early next week. House Republicans must decide who leads their conference in the minority. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is signaling he won't run for minority leader, while sources tell Fox News Digital that Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., plans to announce a run for minority leader, with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, also seeking the role? House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., is signaling he intends to run again as whip. It’s not unprecedented for a House speaker to accept a demotion to minority leader. House Speaker Joe Martin, R-Mass., was minority leader in the 1940s and 1950s, then speaker, then back to minority leader. House Speaker Sam Rayburn, D-Texas, was minority leader in the 1940s, then speaker, then minority leader, then back to speaker. And, like Rayburn toggling back and forth, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was minority leader, then speaker, then minority leader, then speaker again. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY COULD EXPOSE THE LIMITS OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Jordan’s pitch for minority leader is simple. He tangled with the Democrats during the first impeachment of President Trump in 2019 and 2020 and during the Biden administration. It’s unclear what Democrats will be able to approve legislatively with their new majority, but Democrats have promised scorched-Earth investigations of the Trump administration: inquests into family members; questions about crypto; alleged pay-to-play schemes with donors, friends of the Trump family and business; investigations into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Republicans predict it will be brutal. The question is the mood of the House Republican Conference. After such a loss, do they want to lean on the same team that got them to this point? Jordan and Scalise are both tight with Trump. Jordan has been running for years. He’s crisscrossed the country, raising money for candidates, campaigning for Republicans and burnishing his image among rank-and-file GOPers after Republicans ditched Jordan as their nominee for speaker when he lost two votes on the floor in October 2023. The question is: Whom does Trump want in that job? And, more importantly, does that even matter any more to rank-and-file Republicans after Tuesday night’s debacle? Will Republicans move to change course? That’s the most significant metric to test the president’s authority in the near term. Back to the issue of the president wanting to make deals. He may need to make some soon, especially with Republicans while they still control the House and Senate. Government funding evaporates on Dec. 11. That could trigger a shutdown. Keep in mind that Democrats will be in no mood to deal since they will control the keys to the congressional car early next year. And, remember the progressives and DSA members? They’re not even in office yet. But they certainly don’t want to see House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., cutting deals with Republicans in the lame duck when they are on the verge of commanding Congress next year. Another big issue which is lurking: FISA. Congressional authorization for FISA Section 702 expired in the spring. The program has continued – without congressional blessing. But, the intelligence services have warned Congress that reauthorization is necessary later this month before the spy program starts to be in trouble. Telcom companies have been willing to provide the intelligence services information without congressional approval for months, but that goodwill could soon dissipate. And, what does Congress accomplish in the lame duck? Unclear. It was thought that attendance would be a major problem anyway, considering how many lawmakers were retiring. Even more will check out now after Democrats skunked the GOP Tuesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d95726b22deeb6af174 Mike Johnson Won’t Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses te 2026-11-04T16:30:13.450Z Mike Johnson Won’t Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses House Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican aides that he would step down, according to a person familiar with the comments, after the party suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d93726b22deeb6af15c Mark Pope Lands Towering 7-Foot-5 Center One Day After Kentucky's Season Opener te 2026-11-04T16:30:11.744Z Mark Pope Lands Towering 7-Foot-5 Center One Day After Kentucky's Season Opener Mark Pope lands a major recruiting win as Kentucky adds a towering 7-foot-5 center just one day after opening the 2026-27 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d91726b22deeb6af153 The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms te 2026-11-04T16:30:09.904Z The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms As Democrat victories sweep the country, Newsweek looks at the worst campaigns of the 2026 midterm cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8f726b22deeb6af14a Israel Skeptics Flood Congress in Stinging Defeat for AIPAC te 2026-11-04T16:30:07.923Z Israel Skeptics Flood Congress in Stinging Defeat for AIPAC Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate victory and other Democratic wins expose the limits of AIPAC's electoral influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8e726b22deeb6af141 Paul Finebaum Unloads on 'Discombobulated' CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T16:30:06.253Z Paul Finebaum Unloads on 'Discombobulated' CFP Rankings Paul Finebaum called the latest CFP rankings the most confusing he's ever seen, adding to the growing criticism of the committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8c726b22deeb6af138 Chiefs Advised to Target Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Before Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T16:30:04.321Z Chiefs Advised to Target Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Before Trade Deadline An ESPN analyst identified a veteran wide receiver the Kansas City Chiefs should target before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b37726b22deeb6af0c7 New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it's time to ‘feel pride’ te 2026-11-04T16:20:07.485Z New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it's time to ‘feel pride’ The New York Times editorial board took a victory lap Tuesday night following the Democratic Party's sweeping wins in the midterm elections, insisting that now is the time for Americans to "feel pride." "In the face of the president’s many attempts to manipulate the midterm elections — through extreme gerrymandering, false claims of voter fraud, efforts to block mail voting and more — tens of millions of Americans responded by turning out and rejecting the Republican Party that has enabled him," the Times’ Editorial Board wrote. The article went on to list the key races in which Republicans lost, adding that the party "lost because many independents and even Republicans consider Mr. Trump’s second term to be a failure." STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "The outcome creates a crucial check on Mr. Trump’s autocratic behavior," the editorial board wrote. "It empowers Democrats to investigate his corruption and law breaking and pass legislation that offers an alternative to his counterproductive agenda. The country already feels changed, and it will in fact be changed in January." The comments come after Democrats recaptured both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while also winning several key gubernatorial races, in an electoral setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans. Notably, Democrats netted significant wins in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, where Senator-elect James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in an upset victory.  "We just took back Texas," Talarico told a crowd of supporters Tuesday night. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed also delivered a crushing defeat against former Rep. Mike Rogers, further demolishing Republicans' hopes of flipping the swing state in their favor.  While the editorial board conceded that the country "still faces many long-term problems to which neither party has offered clear solutions," it added that "nonetheless, this is a day to feel pride." "Aspiring authoritarians often use legislative elections to cement their power and further undermine democracy," the editorial board wrote. "In 2026, the American people refused to allow Mr. Trump to do so. The system has held." The board also praised who it described as "key workers" in the electoral process, patting the backs of "election workers, legal advocates and judges." "In many states, election officials took specific actions to stop interference from the Trump administration," the board wrote. "Last year, the Justice Department demanded that states provide the federal government with voters’ birth dates, driver’s license information and partial Social Security numbers. Officials, including several Republicans, refused to comply." TRUMP ADMIN SUED OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF SENSITIVE VOTER DATA FROM 47 STATES The Times concluded by asserting that "the challenges ahead should not overshadow what Americans accomplished" in the midterm elections and that the country should be proud that "election workers, lawyers and judges defended the rules that protect the vote." "And tens of millions of Americans went to the polls to exercise their most fundamental democratic right," the article reads. "Americans showed that the power to choose their leaders belongs to them. Now they must remain vigilant until officials certify every race and the winners take office." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The New York Times declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. In light of Tuesday night's election results, Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff signaled to Fox News Digital that the party's overhaul of traditionally Republican states could signify a significant shift throughout the country.  "The easiest mistake Democrats can make is reading this as America suddenly falling in love with Democrats. It didn’t. Voters looked at the last two years and said, very clearly, ‘enough.’ When Republicans are losing places they should not even have to worry about, that is not some normal midterm correction. That is voters putting a brake on a presidency they think has gone too far," Shroff told Fox News Digital.  "The real test starts now. Democrats just got handed something much more valuable than a good election night: leverage," he added. "If they use it only for hearings, cable sound-bites and settling scores, they will blow it. Voters wanted a check, but they also want the government to make their lives better. Democrats have to prove they can do both." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b34726b22deeb6af0a8 JD Vance Reveals 4 Major Reasons Republicans Faced Stunning Midterm Defeat te 2026-11-04T16:20:04.512Z JD Vance Reveals 4 Major Reasons Republicans Faced Stunning Midterm Defeat Republicans are grappling with stunning midterm losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b32726b22deeb6af08b Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI te 2026-11-04T16:20:02.509Z Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI Politicians on the left, like NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused Google of acting as an unregulated monopoly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58eb726b22deeb6af068 Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race te 2026-11-04T16:10:19.898Z Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race The third round of unofficial election results rolled in around 2 a.m. Wednesday, shaking up the Maricopa City Council race and giving voters a fresh look at local contests. The latest batch includes all Election Day ballots processed, along with some early ballots. Thousands of early and provisional ballots remain to be counted, and the next update is expected before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Countywide, 129,666 ballots had been processed among 291,682 registered voters in Pinal County, representing 44.45% turnout, according to the Pinal County Recorder’s Office. Here’s where the races stand and how the latest results compare with the first election-night tally.   Maricopa City Council  Tena Dugan still holds the lead for the first seat, but Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi knocked Councilmember Henry Wade from second to third place. Dugan leads Manfredi by 348 votes. Tena Dugan: 7,411 votes (26.01%) — No change in standing Vincent Manfredi: 7,063 votes (24.79%) — ↑ 2 Henry Wade: 7,060 votes (24.78%) — ↓ 1 Chrystal O’Jon: 6,773 votes (23.77%) — ↓ 1   Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board  The standing for MUSD Governing Board remains the same as last night: Board Member Lisa Garcia and challenger Loraine Conley still occupy the top two spots, separated by just 3 percentage points. Lisa Garcia: 6,600 votes (24.06%) — Gained 1,780 votes Loraine Conley: 5,753 votes (20.97%) — Gained 1,391 votes Latrinda Williams: 5,296 votes (19.13%) — Gained 1,300 votes Patti Coutre: 5,247 votes (19.13%) — Gained 1,273 votes Nicolas Yendrzeski: 4,317 votes (0.78%) — Gained 1,172 votes   Proposition 414  Since the first results drop, support for the measure has not waned, with a “yes” vote leading by 20 percentage points.  Yes: 10,098 votes (60%) — Gained 2,652 votes No: 6,731 votes (40%) — Gained 1,767 votes   Proposition 416  The measure is currently passing by nearly 10 percentage points. Yes: 9,906 votes (54.99%) — Gained 2,687 votes No: 8,107 votes (45.01%) — Gained 2,189 votes   Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa. The post Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e5726b22deeb6af057 Rooney and Roman win school board race te 2026-11-04T16:10:13.924Z Rooney and Roman win school board race Brandan Rooney and Lisa Roman sustained their leads over Rebecca Main and will the two open seats in the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e4726b22deeb6af04e Nautilus forced to close Wednesday to due to water main break te 2026-11-04T16:10:12.209Z Nautilus forced to close Wednesday to due to water main break Nautilus Elementary School was forced to close today due to a water main break, according to the Lake Havasu Unified School District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e1726b22deeb6af016 Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says te 2026-11-04T16:10:09.161Z Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says Federal investigators found a key piece of the private jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday broken apart and scattered miles from where the plane went down. The Learjet 60 took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m., headed for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. Just before 1 p.m., it went down in Palm Beach County, killing everyone aboard. Investigators recovered a part that controls the plane's pitch in three separate pieces, one of them nearly four miles from where the Learjet 60 went down. NTSB FINDS 'NO EVIDENCE' OF MAR-A-LAGO CONNECTION AFTER FLORIDA JET CRASH KILLS NINE PEOPLE Investigators recovered the left tail elevator, a "very important piece of evidence," National Transportation Safety Board member Thomas B. Chapman told reporters Tuesday. Chapman said that pieces of the left tail elevator were found anywhere from 1.3 to 3.8 miles away from the crash site, explaining that it likely separated from the plane before crashing. Investigators will study it to determine whether losing the part helped bring the plane down or whether forces acting on the aircraft tore it loose. FORMER NFL STAR SAYS HE PREVIOUSLY FLEW ON PRIVATE JET THAT CRASHED IN FLORIDA: 'ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED' Investigators hope to have access to the crater by Wednesday, which is currently blocked off and being worked on by public utility crews. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Former NTSB investigator Greg Feith told Fox News that the debris points to an in-flight breakup, possibly caused by one of the pilot's efforts to try and level the jets and over-stressing its structure. SEND US A TIP "One of the clues here is that there was an in-flight break-up and that a critical flight control, as the board member said, did come off in flight," said Feith. "You can see that the airplane leveled off at about 8,000 feet for a very short period of time. That may have been one of the pilots trying to control the airplane, level the airplane, and in doing so over-stretched the structure of the aircraft causing those parts to fail and come off." FLORIDA PLANE CRASH VICTIMS IDENTIFIED AFTER 9 PEOPLE KILLED IN FIERY WRECK "They're close to the main impact, which says that those parts came off at a very low altitude," he added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, 45, his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, and their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were among the nine people killed, along with the children's nanny, Anita Maria Cetina, and couple Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, according to their families. The plane's captain, Jeff Gregory, 55, and co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also died. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Weather conditions have been identified by federal investigators as a "major focus" of the probe, after the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence at approximately 35,000 feet shortly before the aircraft experienced a rapid loss of altitude. The jet was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder, but investigators haven't found it and can't yet confirm it was on board when the plane went down, NTSB officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58dc726b22deeb6aeff7 Pope Leo Addresses Politics After Casting Historic US Midterm Ballot te 2026-11-04T16:10:04.440Z Pope Leo Addresses Politics After Casting Historic US Midterm Ballot Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, “exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen,” according to the Vatican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5695726b22deeb6aefbc Election 2026: Live updates: Tinsley leads Coke in Havasu council race; Rooney and Roman maintain leads for LHUSD te 2026-11-04T16:00:21.107Z Election 2026: Live updates: Tinsley leads Coke in Havasu council race; Rooney and Roman maintain leads for LHUSD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5693726b22deeb6aefb3 The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature te 2026-11-04T16:00:19.312Z The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature It took 60 years, but Democrats are poised to take control of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in generations after backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party spurred an outpouring of support for Democratic candidates up… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5691726b22deeb6aefaa Rose, Gannuscio to take seats in legislature as left claims majority te 2026-11-04T16:00:17.465Z Rose, Gannuscio to take seats in legislature as left claims majority Votes are still being counted in the 2026 General Election, but early results appear to show a clear victory for two Republicans vying for open seats in the state's legislature. But with Arizona's Democratic leadership declaring a new majority in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568f726b22deeb6aefa1 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Nov. 4 te 2026-11-04T16:00:15.491Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Nov. 4 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568d726b22deeb6aef98 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Non-operational crosswalk light fixed, sign removed te 2026-11-04T16:00:13.554Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Non-operational crosswalk light fixed, sign removed Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568b726b22deeb6aef8f Tinsley holds lead over incumbent Coke in Lake Havasu City Council race te 2026-11-04T16:00:11.518Z Tinsley holds lead over incumbent Coke in Lake Havasu City Council race Neil Tinsley appeared poised to unseat incumbent Jeni Coke on the Lake Havasu City Council early Wednesday, holding a nearly 1,700-vote lead after the latest round of election results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5688726b22deeb6aef58 Ilhan Omar lashes out at 'bigot' Trump after winning re-election despite investigation te 2026-11-04T16:00:08.678Z Ilhan Omar lashes out at 'bigot' Trump after winning re-election despite investigation After winning re-election on Tuesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., told supporters early Wednesday that Democrats' overwhelming victories across the country sent a message to "the bigot in the White House and his friends that we are not going to be a pawn in their game." Omar referring to President Donald Trump as a "bigot" comes after his repeated attacks on the congresswoman whom he has called "garbage," a "disaster" and a "disgrace to our country." He has also said Omar, who became a U.S. citizen in 2000, should "go back" to Somalia. Omar won her race this cycle with more than 76% of the vote, continuing her string of landslide general election victories in one of the bluest congressional districts in the country. The two federal criminal investigations she faces — both of which became public just over three weeks before Election Day — did not appear to dissuade voters in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District from supporting her. ILHAN OMAR BELIEVES TRUMP RAID ON HOME WAS MEANT TO 'INTIMIDATE AND SCARE PEOPLE' FROM VOTING In her speech, Omar appeared to reference Operation Metro Surge, which deployed thousands of federal immigration officers primarily to Minneapolis and St. Paul to carry out removal operations. The operation drew fierce local opposition and large-scale protests, during which two protesters, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed. "When this administration came for Minnesotans, we knew that we could respond by showing up in the streets and protecting our neighbors, but we also knew when Election Day came that we were going to provide an answer by directly rejecting them in the ballot box," Omar said. Omar also addressed the federal probes examining whether she fraudulently obtained U.S. citizenship and whether there were discrepancies in her financial disclosures, framing them as an attempt by the White House to intimidate her and her supporters. 175 DEMOCRATS DEMAND TRUMP ADMIN STOP ILHAN OMAR INVESTIGATION, WARN IT COULD HURT HER RE-ELECTION BID "When they decided that they were going to come for me, they thought that they were going to find someone who was going to cower," Omar said. "They thought they were going to find a community that was going to live in fear. They thought that if you attacked me and you silenced me, that my community wouldn't show up and vote." Omar shouted out Democratic victories in the Ohio, Maine and Texas Senate races, arguing it proved there had been a backlash against the Trump administration's policies over the last two years. She concluded her remarks by echoing Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who said after the Democratic wave that the Trump family should "lawyer up." Come January, Garcia is set to become chairman of the House Oversight Committee, which has subpoena power to compel testimony and obtain documents. "He said, 'You better lawyer up.' Because your time of harassment is over. It is our time for accountability and transparency. And if you thought that the Democrats took it easy on you in 2019, wait until you meet these kind of new Democrats," Omar said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5686726b22deeb6aef4f Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Mavericks vs Spurs te 2026-11-04T16:00:06.717Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Mavericks vs Spurs Wednesday’s ESPN doubleheader closes with what could be the NBA’s next great rivalry. Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks visit Victor Wembanyama and the Western Conference champion Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET, and it’s the second time these two Texas teams have met in less than two weeks. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on Mavericks vs. Spurs. The Flagg vs. Wembanyama story started badly for Dallas. In Flagg’s NBA debut in October 2025, Wembanyama put up 40 points and 15 rebounds in a 125-92 blowout. By the end of the season, Flagg was holding his own, trading baskets with the 7-foot-4 Frenchman and finishing at the rim over him. Flagg went on to win Rookie of the Year. Wembanyama led San Antonio to 61 wins and a trip to the NBA Finals. That gap between the two teams hasn’t closed yet. When they met on Oct. 24 in Dallas, the Spurs were double-digit favorites with Flagg sitting out, and the Dallas frontcourt was already thin. The Spurs have one of the deepest young cores in basketball. De’Aaron Fox runs the offense, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle give them two more guards who can create, and Wembanyama spent the offseason sharpening his post game. When the offense runs through him on the block, there’s no one on the Mavericks’ roster built to stop it. The bigger issue for Dallas is on the glass. If the Mavericks’ bigs are limited again, Wembanyama will have his way on the boards at both ends. The Mavericks need Flagg on the floor and aggressive. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb543a726b22deeb6aeec5 MICHAEL RUIZ: Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson blames Trump's judge post in push for camera ban te 2026-11-04T15:50:18.784Z MICHAEL RUIZ: Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson blames Trump's judge post in push for camera ban Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson's attorneys are again asking a Utah judge to block cameras from an upcoming hearing, this time arguing that President Donald Trump's online post elevates a risk of prejudicing the potential jury pool against their client. The 23-year-old Robinson's lawyers have routinely objected to the presence of news cameras in the courtroom and failed to convince the judge to block them. They've targeted both still photography and video cameras. With Robinson due back in court next week, they seized on a presidential Truth Social post from late October. TRUMP SAYS JUDGE IS 'DESECRATING' CHARLIE KIRK'S MEMORY AMID FIGHT OVER ASSASSINATION TRIAL DATE "The judge in the Charlie Kirk case is doing a terrible job!" Trump wrote after Robinson's lawyer proposed a trial date in the third quarter of 2029. "This case should be tried within a month, not three years — and it should be over with! The judge is desecrating the memory of the Great Charlie Kirk, while taking forever to ask questions that people already know the answer to. The whole Country is mocking him and our 'Legal' System. JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE!" In addition to reiterating a standing objection to the court's procedure for challenging cameras, Robinson's lawyers again claimed that "continuing [electronic media coverage] threatens Mr. Robinson's rights to a fair trial by an impartial jury by perpetuating bias in the public against Mr. Robinson." TYLER ROBINSON'S LAWYERS SEEK CAMERA BAN FOR SEPT. 1 HEARING, SAY CASE IS NOT A 'REALITY TV SHOW' "The President’s post only heightens the prejudicial impact of EMC at the November 9 hearing," they wrote, claiming that cameras "create an unnecessary risk" that statements made in court can spread without context. "Such out-of-context statements provide unnecessary ammunition for public commentary, including by politicians, that risks exerting undue pressure on the proceedings," they added. "Even still photography creates risks of prejudicial dissemination and out-of-context interpretation." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Robinson's lawyers noted that the upcoming scheduling hearing will not include any presentation of evidence or witness testimony. "Any resultant scheduling order will be publicly accessible, and the proceeding will remain open to the public and members of the press, who may attend and report on it," they wrote. SEND US A TIP And although there are no witnesses expected to testify next week, Robinson's lawyers also renewed their objection to cameras "because this Court's procedure for adjudicating the request does not allow any opportunity for witnesses to address privacy or security concerns." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Read the filing: ERIKA KIRK RIPS 'ABSURD' 2029 TRIAL TIMELINE FOR CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN Robinson is accused of assassinating the 31-year-old Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Utah County prosecutors had floated Jan. 31, 2028, as their preferred trial date but said they could be ready in October 2027. Robinson's defense team has proposed late 2029 as a "soft target" trial date. Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to address trial timing at Monday's hearing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5437726b22deeb6aeead Abortion Rights Score Three Wins in Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T15:50:15.791Z Abortion Rights Score Three Wins in Midterm Elections Voters approved constitutional protections in Nevada and Virginia and rejected reinstating abortion restrictions in Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5436726b22deeb6aee9f Mike Johnson Makes Major Announcement After Republicans Lose House te 2026-11-04T15:50:14.075Z Mike Johnson Makes Major Announcement After Republicans Lose House House Republicans face a leadership shake-up after losing their majority, with a battle over the party’s next leader looming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5434726b22deeb6aee96 Luka Doncic's MVP Push Gets Another Boost From a Historic Scoring Stat te 2026-11-04T15:50:12.544Z Luka Doncic's MVP Push Gets Another Boost From a Historic Scoring Stat Luka Doncic keeps piling up big nights for the Lakers, and one stat has fans digging through the NBA history books. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5432726b22deeb6aee8d US Private Equity Is Missing Europe’s Capital | Opinion te 2026-11-04T15:50:10.907Z US Private Equity Is Missing Europe’s Capital | Opinion American managers should lead with talk of realized returns and a credible account of how liquidity will be generated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5431726b22deeb6aee84 Brandon Aiyuk Forces 49ers to Make Decision After Latest Step Toward Return te 2026-11-04T15:50:09.351Z Brandon Aiyuk Forces 49ers to Make Decision After Latest Step Toward Return Brandon Aiyuk is headed back to the 49ers with the NFL trade deadline days away. Here’s what San Francisco can do next. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb542f726b22deeb6aee7b Browns Place Deshaun Watson in Concussion Protocol Before Week 9 Game vs Saints te 2026-11-04T15:50:07.768Z Browns Place Deshaun Watson in Concussion Protocol Before Week 9 Game vs Saints The Cleveland Browns placed Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol after the quarterback reported symptoms on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb542d726b22deeb6aee72 Gelato Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria Fear te 2026-11-04T15:50:05.798Z Gelato Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria Fear Lidl recalled 1,122 units after a product test returned positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb542b726b22deeb6aee69 Midterm Losses Expose the Limits of Donald Trump's Endorsement  te 2026-11-04T15:50:03.930Z Midterm Losses Expose the Limits of Donald Trump's Endorsement  Trump's endorsements shaped the Republican field, but the midterms tested the limits of his influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb51d9726b22deeb6aedfe Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and 4 Free Picks for Wednesday’s NBA Slate te 2026-11-04T15:40:09.577Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and 4 Free Picks for Wednesday’s NBA Slate The NBA returns from its Election Day break with 14 games on Wednesday, a full ESPN doubleheader and a short-handed Thunder team hosting Cleveland in between. That’s a deep board for pick’em players. Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to claim $200 in bonuses and four free picks for Wednesday’s NBA slate. The best way to use four free picks on a 14-game night is to spread them out. Here’s one player from each of the night’s top matchups. Cunningham has grown into a legitimate MVP candidate, and Wednesday’s rematch with Philadelphia gives him a national stage. Detroit has been without Jalen Duren, which puts even more of the scoring and playmaking load on Cunningham’s shoulders. When the Pistons need a bucket late, the ball is in his hands. The other side of the same game. Maxey is one of the most explosive scorers in the league, and LeBron James’ arrival gives him a second creator who can draw attention away from him. A road game against a contender with something to prove after the Oct. 25 meeting should push Philadelphia’s pace up, and that’s good news for Maxey’s scoring line. Oklahoma City is down Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace, which leaves the reigning MVP carrying even more than usual. The Thunder are only 2.5-point favorites at home, and the total sits at 228.5. In a game priced that tight, expect Gilgeous-Alexander to take over late against a Cavaliers backcourt led by James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. The reigning Rookie of the Year is taking on a bigger role in Year 2, and closing the ESPN doubleheader in San Antonio is the kind of spotlight young stars tend to answer. Flagg will be matched up against one of the league’s best defensive frontcourts, but his usage keeps climbing, and that tends to show up in his scoring. Fourteen games, four free picks and plenty of stars to choose from. Sign up with Betr promo code FOXNEWS to claim $200 in bonuses and four free picks for Wednesday’s NBA slate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb51d8726b22deeb6aedf5 FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $200 on 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder or Any Other NBA Matchup te 2026-11-04T15:40:08.138Z FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $200 on 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder or Any Other NBA Matchup The NBA comes back from its Election Day break with a 14-game Wednesday, and two of the best matchups land in the first two hours. Philadelphia visits Detroit on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET, and a short-handed Thunder team hosts Cleveland an hour later. FanDuel is giving new users $200 in bonus bets by betting $5 a day for four days, with no promo code required. This is round two between two teams with real Eastern Conference title hopes. They first met on Oct. 25 in Philadelphia, when both came in unbeaten, and Wednesday’s rematch moves to Detroit. The Pistons finished last season on top of the East, and Cade Cunningham is the reason they’re a contender. He controls tempo, closes games and carries a massive share of the offense. That load could be even heavier with Jalen Duren dealing with an injury, which takes away Detroit’s best rebounder and interior finisher. Philadelphia counters with more top-end talent. Tyrese Maxey is one of the fastest, most dangerous scorers in the league, and LeBron James gives the Sixers a second creator who can run the offense and take over late. If Duren sits, Philly’s size advantage inside becomes a real factor. Oklahoma City is dealing with an injury report most teams couldn’t survive. Jalen Williams has a fractured ankle, Chet Holmgren is out with knee tendinitis, and Cason Wallace has a torn labrum. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, is still there to carry the load, and the Thunder have one of the deepest rosters in the league. They also beat Cleveland twice last season. Cleveland’s new backcourt of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell is the kind of pairing that punishes a thin defense. Without Holmgren protecting the rim and Wallace chasing on the perimeter, the Cavs should be able to get downhill. Odds are subject to change The Pick: Cavaliers +2.5 The Thunder are only laying 2.5 at home, which tells you the market is worried about the injuries. That worry is justified. OKC is missing its second-best scorer, its starting center and its best perimeter defender, and Harden and Mitchell are exactly the kind of guards who exploit that. Even if Gilgeous-Alexander gets his, Cleveland has the creators to keep this within a possession. Take the points. 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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has begun informing his colleagues that he intends to run for the GOP's top leadership spot after Republicans lost their chamber majority in the 2026 midterms, two sources told Fox News Digital. One source described his pitch: "His number one goal will be to lead the conference back into the majority. He is a proven and tested leader who is ready on day one. He’s spent his career unifying Republicans, and he is prepared for the big legislative and oversight battles ahead. The conference knows him, how he fights, and that he’s a trusted leader." Scalise has spent more than a decade in House GOP leadership, but prior bids to ascend to the top spot have failed. That includes his October 2023 bid to succeed exiled former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., when Scalise ultimately failed to get enough support to move to a House-wide vote. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS BRACES FOR POST-ELECTION GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS AS LEADERSHIP BATTLES LOOM His decision to seek the minority leader role will set up a brutal battle against House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who will mount his own campaign to lead the GOP minority. It comes on the heels of his ally, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., telling his staff that he will not seek to lead the House GOP in the next Congress. Winning the House minority leader job is a far easier task than becoming speaker. Whereas the latter role needs a majority of the entire 435-seat House body, a minority leader only needs to win more than 50% of lawmakers within their own party. JOHNSON DELIVERS BIG FOR TRUMP, BUT FRUSTRATION GROWS ACROSS RAZOR-THIN GOP MAJORITY Scalise has spent his nearly two decades in office building coalitions and winning allies that will give him a good shot at victory. He's also spent the campaign season crisscrossing the country to support House Republican candidates while raising millions of dollars for the GOP. But that goodwill will be tested after Republicans suffered historic losses in Tuesday night's elections. Several House Republicans told Fox News Digital they wanted to see new leadership after the tidal wave of Democrat victories. "They should all step aside and let new people run," one House GOP lawmaker told Fox News Digital on Wednesday morning. But whoever wins House minority leader will have the critical task of being Trump's top bulldog for the final two years of his term. House Democrats have signaled they are ready for a wide array of investigations targeting the president's business interests, family and allies, and are even positioning to impeach his Cabinet officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb51d5726b22deeb6aede3 Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB te 2026-11-04T15:40:05.111Z Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB The Cleveland Browns suddenly have an uncertain quarterback situation ahead of their Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints because starter Deshaun Watson has entered the NFL concussion protocol three days after his last game. The Browns released a statement Wednesday morning explaining how Watson is now in the league's head trauma protocol: CLEVELAND BROWNS NAME DESHAUN WATSON THEIR STARTING QUARTERBACK FOR 2026 SEASON "During the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Steelers, Deshaun took a helmet-to-helmet hit. The ATC spotter called down to the sideline, and the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) administered a gameday concussion evaluation. "Deshaun was cleared by the UNC and returned on the Browns’ next offensive series. As part of the protocol, the team’s medical staff evaluated him again postgame and Monday morning. Both times he showed no symptoms, passed his evaluations, and was cleared. "On Tuesday morning, he reported to the medical staff that he began experiencing concussion symptoms Monday night and was immediately placed in the concussion protocol." VIKINGS SAY KYLER MURRAY FEELING 'PRETTY GOOD,' PARTICIPATING IN TEAM MEETINGS DESPITE SERIOUS CONCUSSION Delayed concussion symptoms are not unheard of but far from typical, particularly in the NFL because the focus on players and testing is so intense. With their starting quarterback in the concussion protocol, the Browns have decisions to make about what happens next at that spot. Browns backup Shedeur Sanders will presumably get the starter's repetitions in practice as preparations for the Saints begin. Watson will remain in the concussion protocol until he clears the various steps and that typically takes multiple days, which is the reason there is uncertainty about a starter for the Saints game. NFL LEGEND WARNS MORE RULEBOOK TWEAKS WON'T SAVE SIGNAL-CALLERS FROM GETTING HURT Unofficial concussion statistics point to quarterbacks entering the protocol missing at least one game over 70 percent of the time. So, Sanders is looking like he's in line to start unless the Cleveland coaching staff decides to pivot to third-stringer Dillon Gabriel. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Sanders, by the way, hired a new agent weeks ago as part of a move to possibly get traded after Watson solidified himself as the Browns starter. For the 5–3 Browns, this is a significant development. Despite being 3-0 at home, the club is in third place in the AFC North behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals and cannot afford to fall much further behind in the chase for a playoff berth. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4f7f726b22deeb6aed6b Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NBA, Including 76ers-Pistons te 2026-11-04T15:30:07.028Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NBA, Including 76ers-Pistons The NBA is back after taking Election Day off, and it’s making up for lost time with 14 games on Wednesday’s schedule. The headliner tips at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, where LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers visit Cade Cunningham and the Pistons in a rematch of two of the East’s best teams. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on any game tonight. These two already met once this season, when both came in at 2-0 in Philadelphia on Oct. 25, resulting in a 106-93 Pistons victory. That game was billed as an early statement between two contenders, and the rematch carries the same weight. Detroit finished last season atop the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a backcourt led by Tyrese Maxey and entered the year as one of the title favorites. Cunningham is the engine for Detroit and has grown into a legitimate MVP candidate. He controls the pace, gets to his spots in the fourth quarter and carries a huge share of the scoring and playmaking. The big question for the Pistons as it has been the last year or so is support. Jalen Duren has been dealing with an injury, and without him, Detroit loses its best rebounder and interior finisher. Check his status before you bet. There is no question that in 2026, Philadelphia brings more star power. Maxey is one of the league’s most explosive scorers, and LeBron gives the Sixers a second creator who can run the offense when Maxey sits. If Philly gets its transition game going in Detroit, it can win this one on the road. If Duren is limited, Detroit’s offense runs through Cunningham even more than usual. He’s the player the Pistons trust in close games, and a nationally televised rematch with a contender is exactly the kind of night where he takes over. His points line is the cleanest way to bet on this game. Mavericks at Spurs closes the ESPN doubleheader at 9:30 p.m. ET, and Cavaliers at Thunder at 8 p.m. ET is one of the best matchups of the night. Fourteen games and a heavyweight rematch in Detroit. New users can bet $20 on 76ers-Pistons or any NBA game tonight and get $350 in FanCash with Fanatics Sportsbook promo code FOXNEWS350. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4f7d726b22deeb6aed62 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on the NBA Tonight, 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder te 2026-11-04T15:30:05.392Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on the NBA Tonight, 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder Wednesday’s 14-game NBA slate has two marquee matchups, but the one in Oklahoma City might be the most interesting for pick’em players. A banged-up Thunder team hosts James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET, and the injury report changes everything about how to attack it. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries. Oklahoma City’s depth is being tested early. The Thunder’s injury report is long and loaded with rotation players: Jalen Williams is out with a fractured ankle, Chet Holmgren is out with knee tendinitis, and Cason Wallace is sidelined with a torn labrum in his shoulder. Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber are also out after surgeries. That’s a starting-caliber wing, the team’s starting big and one of its best perimeter defenders all missing at once. The good news for OKC is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still the reigning MVP, and the Thunder built one of the deepest rosters in the league for exactly this kind of stretch. The Thunder have also dominated this matchup recently, beating Cleveland in both meetings last season, including a 136-104 blowout in January. Cleveland arrives with one of the best scoring backcourts in the NBA. Harden and Mitchell are two of the most dangerous creators in the league, and they’re still figuring out how to share the ball. Against a Thunder team missing Holmgren’s rim protection and Wallace’s on-ball defense, the Cavs should find plenty of room to work. That’s why the books have Oklahoma City as just a 2.5-point favorite at home, a small number for a team with the reigning MVP. That says a lot about how much the injuries matter. Odds are subject to change Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points (higher): With Williams and Holmgren out, OKC’s offense runs through Gilgeous-Alexander even more than usual. He’s going to get every big possession, and against a Cleveland team still sorting out its defensive identity, his scoring line is the first place to start. James Harden assists (higher): Harden’s job in Cleveland is to set the table, and the Thunder’s injuries take away two of their best defenders. Expect him to probe a thinner OKC defense and find Mitchell and the Cavs’ bigs all night. Donovan Mitchell points (higher): If Harden is running the offense, Mitchell gets to play off the ball, which is where he does a lot of his damage. Without Wallace hounding him, he should get clean looks. The night opens at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN with LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers in Detroit against Cade Cunningham. It’s a rematch of an Oct. 25 meeting between two of the East’s top contenders. Mavericks at Spurs closes the ESPN doubleheader at 9:30 p.m. ET. A short-handed Thunder team, a new-look Cavs backcourt and 12 more games around it. Play $10 on Cavs-Thunder, 76ers-Pistons or any NBA game tonight with Underdog promo code FOXNEWS and get $50 in bonus entries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d2a726b22deeb6aecf9 Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban te 2026-11-04T15:20:10.431Z Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada both said Tuesday that Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete for their country in next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite their original ban being lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week. The CAS ruled on Friday that Russian teams can compete in upcoming men's and women's world championships, overturning the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s decisions to exclude them from its competitions. Next month's World Juniors is the first tournament affected by the decision, but Canadian authorities have doubled down on their stance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal and unjustified horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Carney said. "So, if you're asking specifically about the World Juniors, the Russians will not be there." "Hockey Canada thanks the Government of Canada for today’s strong position that Canada intends to prevent Russian and Belarusian officials and athletes from participating under their national symbols in international sporting events taking place on Canadian soil," Hockey Canada said in a statement. "We will be meeting with our Board of Directors this week to discuss next steps given the government’s clear position." Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark came out with statements signing up for a boycott of games against Russia as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. STRAUSS, a workwear company that is a top sponsor of the world championships next year, threatened to walk away after Finland announced Monday it was rallying other nations to refuse to play Russia. NHL AND FANATICS UNVEIL 'HOMETOWN REMIX' JERSEYS CELEBRATING LOCAL CULTURE FOR ALL 32 TEAMS "We have been a partner of the Ice Hockey World Championship for many years and value our collaboration with the IIHF. Should Russia’s national team participate in the 2027 World Championship in Germany as a result of the CAS ruling, we will forgo all logo exposure associated with the tournament. We are also considering withdrawing as a sponsor," STRAUSS said Tuesday. Russia did not compete in Olympic hockey earlier this year, the first since 2014, which had NHL players, nor was it included in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, four days after Olympic competition ended that year. In a brief statement, CAS cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the IIHF’s security concerns. Russia's sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, told state television channel Vesti that "discrimination in hockey has been brought to an end," and "this place rightfully belongs to us." The IIHF said in a statement after the ban was lifted it disagreed with the decision. "We wish to express deep outrage at this decision, taken amid a full-scale war. The threats that were the reason for suspending Russian teams in 2022 have not disappeared. On the contrary, they have only intensified," Ukraine's ice hockey federation said on its website last week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "We believe that the safety of participants and ​the integrity of international sport ​cannot be considered separately ⁠from the realities of the war that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine." Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d28726b22deeb6aecf0 Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses te 2026-11-04T15:20:08.798Z Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., does not plan to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after his razor-thin majority dissolved under a tidal wave of Democrat victories. Johnson revealed the news on an all-staff call on Wednesday morning, Fox News Digital is told by two sources. The development comes shortly after it became public that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will mount a bid to be minority leader next year. It's not immediately clear how far in advance Johnson's call was planned. The speaker's remarkable rise to power began with his ascension from relative obscurity to win the gavel in October 2023, following the ouster of ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. JIM JORDAN THROWS HAT IN RING FOR HOUSE MINORITY LEADER AS GOP PICKS UP PIECES AFTER BLUE WAVE This story is breaking and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d27726b22deeb6aece7 First Muslim senator, first Black female governor: 2026 midterm election results make history te 2026-11-04T15:20:07.169Z First Muslim senator, first Black female governor: 2026 midterm election results make history The 2026 midterm elections yielded historic results around the nation, with Black and female politicians slated to serve as governors for the first time in some states, the first Muslim set to join the U.S. Senate, and more. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., won the Sunshine State's gubernatorial race, and will become the state's first Black governor, while Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, will be the Badger State's first Black governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who won Georgia's gubernatorial election, will become the first Black woman to serve as the governor of any state in American history — she will also be the Peach State's first female governor and first Black governor. Democratic Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who defeated incumbent GOP Gov. Greg Abbott in the Lone Star State's gubernatorial race, will be the state's first Hispanic governor. Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated Republican rival former Rep. Mike Rogers, is slated to become the first Muslim senator in the nation's history. WATCH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS LIVE & KEY RACE CALLS IN TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME, FL Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., who defeated Republican opponent former Sen. John Sununu, will be the first openly-gay man to serve as a U.S. senator. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., who was appointed to the Senate following the death of her brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, is the first woman to serve as senator from the Palmetto state — but she lost the Senate election to Democratic rival Annie Andrews, who is now the first woman to ever be elected as a senator in South Carolina. Women are set to serve as governors in several states for the first time, though in Minnesota and Tennessee, that outcome was anticipated since the gubernatorial races featured female Republican and Democratic candidates. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., won in Minnesota's gubernatorial contest, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., won in Tennessee. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Former Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton, who defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy in the state's gubernatorial contest, is the first woman ever elected to serve as governor in the Buckeye state. More than two decades ago, Ohio's then-Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister ascended to the governorship for a brief period of less than two weeks, succeeding George Voinovich, who departed the governorship to serve as a U.S. Senator. Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a Democrat who won New Mexico's gubernatorial race, is slated to become the first Native American woman to serve as governor in any state. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is the first Native American woman elected to serve in the Senate chamber. And while the outcome of the Alaska U.S. Senate contest remains unclear, if former Rep. Mary Peltola were to win that race, she would join Flanagan as the first two Native American women elected to the Senate. GEORGIA GOVERNOR'S MANSION PROJECTED TO FLIP BLUE FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 30 YEARS In Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow won the state's U.S. Senate race and will become its first Republican female senator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4adf726b22deeb6aec7c Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban te 2026-11-04T15:10:23.492Z Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada both said Tuesday that Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete for their country in next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite their original ban being lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week. The CAS ruled on Friday that Russian teams can compete in upcoming men's and women's world championships, overturning the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s decisions to exclude them from its competitions. Next month's World Juniors is the first tournament affected by the decision, but Canadian authorities have doubled down on their stance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal and unjustified horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Carney said. "So, if you're asking specifically about the World Juniors, the Russians will not be there." "Hockey Canada thanks the Government of Canada for today’s strong position that Canada intends to prevent Russian and Belarusian officials and athletes from participating under their national symbols in international sporting events taking place on Canadian soil," Hockey Canada said in a statement. "We will be meeting with our Board of Directors this week to discuss next steps given the government’s clear position." Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark came out with statements signing up for a boycott of games against Russia as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. STRAUSS, a workwear company that is a top sponsor of the world championships next year, threatened to walk away after Finland announced Monday it was rallying other nations to refuse to play Russia. NHL AND FANATICS UNVEIL 'HOMETOWN REMIX' JERSEYS CELEBRATING LOCAL CULTURE FOR ALL 32 TEAMS "We have been a partner of the Ice Hockey World Championship for many years and value our collaboration with the IIHF. Should Russia’s national team participate in the 2027 World Championship in Germany as a result of the CAS ruling, we will forgo all logo exposure associated with the tournament. We are also considering withdrawing as a sponsor," STRAUSS said Tuesday. Russia did not compete in Olympic hockey earlier this year, the first since 2014, which had NHL players, nor was it included in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, four days after Olympic competition ended that year. In a brief statement, CAS cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the IIHF’s security concerns. Russia's sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, told state television channel Vesti that "discrimination in hockey has been brought to an end," and "this place rightfully belongs to us." The IIHF said in a statement after the ban was lifted it disagreed with the decision. "We wish to express deep outrage at this decision, taken amid a full-scale war. The threats that were the reason for suspending Russian teams in 2022 have not disappeared. On the contrary, they have only intensified," Ukraine's ice hockey federation said on its website last week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "We believe that the safety of participants and ​the integrity of international sport ​cannot be considered separately ⁠from the realities of the war that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine." Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4ad0726b22deeb6aec5d 5 Hard Truths for Republicans After a Midterm Massacre te 2026-11-04T15:10:08.169Z 5 Hard Truths for Republicans After a Midterm Massacre Republican lawmakers can’t lay the blame solely at Trump's feet; their Congress has been woefully unproductive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb48a6726b22deeb6aec2a Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters te 2026-11-04T15:00:54.514Z Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other proposals, including… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb489c726b22deeb6aebe0 The Republican Party’s Financial Advantage Wasn’t Enough in the 2026 Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T15:00:44.571Z The Republican Party’s Financial Advantage Wasn’t Enough in the 2026 Midterm Elections With the economy and national political climate of 2026: “You’re not going to advertise your way out of that,” said one expert. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb489a726b22deeb6aebd7 How the Midterms Changed Housing in These 10 States te 2026-11-04T15:00:42.916Z How the Midterms Changed Housing in These 10 States Most ballot initiatives offering property tax relief and trying to boost home construction passed with overwhelming support. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4899726b22deeb6aebce What Disney Layoffs Tell Us About the Future of Jobs te 2026-11-04T15:00:41.155Z What Disney Layoffs Tell Us About the Future of Jobs The company is targeting thousands of reductions, which reports say have been motivated by AI adoption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4897726b22deeb6aebc5 The Historic Firsts From the 2026 Midterms te 2026-11-04T15:00:39.250Z The Historic Firsts From the 2026 Midterms The elections brought greater racial, religious and LGBTQ representation to some of the nation’s highest offices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4895726b22deeb6aebbc John Fetterman Doesn’t Matter Anymore te 2026-11-04T15:00:37.585Z John Fetterman Doesn’t Matter Anymore With the Democratic Party's new majority in Congress, John Fetterman's vote becomes less powerful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4893726b22deeb6aebb3 Democratic Victory Sparks Avalanche of 'Woke 2' Jokes, Memes te 2026-11-04T15:00:35.649Z Democratic Victory Sparks Avalanche of 'Woke 2' Jokes, Memes "Woke 2.0" jokes are spreading online after Democrats' midterm victories, but the results tell a more complicated political story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4891726b22deeb6aebaa Forget Lame Duck Trump. The Werewolf Is Unbeaten and Bigfoot Is 1-1 te 2026-11-04T15:00:33.893Z Forget Lame Duck Trump. The Werewolf Is Unbeaten and Bigfoot Is 1-1 Midterm results aside, political chickens are 0-5, dogs are 3-4 and fish, rats, pigs, sheep and parrots have a perfect record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488f726b22deeb6aeba1 Threatening White Powder Letters Sent to Election Officials Revealed te 2026-11-04T15:00:31.709Z Threatening White Powder Letters Sent to Election Officials Revealed The man charged with sending the letters allegedly warned members of the Democratic Socialists of America not to vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488d726b22deeb6aeb98 5 Hard Truths for Democrats After Their Blue Tsunami te 2026-11-04T15:00:29.547Z 5 Hard Truths for Democrats After Their Blue Tsunami The scale of the victory is undoubtable, and its message against Trump’s governance clear. But it also conceals its fragility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488b726b22deeb6aeb8f Bunion Surgery Has a Marketing Problem, Not a Medical One | Opinion te 2026-11-04T15:00:27.735Z Bunion Surgery Has a Marketing Problem, Not a Medical One | Opinion When patients search online for bunion surgery, they often compare marketing campaigns, not evidence about experience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4889726b22deeb6aeb86 Ilhan Omar Gets Biggest Election Win in 8 Years After ICE Raided Her Home te 2026-11-04T15:00:25.855Z Ilhan Omar Gets Biggest Election Win in 8 Years After ICE Raided Her Home Ilhan Omar secured re-election despite a raid on her home amid allegations that she or her father lied on immigration documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4888726b22deeb6aeb7d Outback Steakhouse's Largest US Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy te 2026-11-04T15:00:24.202Z Outback Steakhouse's Largest US Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy The deal could see 61 Australian-themed restaurants change hands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4886726b22deeb6aeb74 Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia te 2026-11-04T15:00:22.402Z Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia Six nations threaten to refuse matches against Russia as CAS ruling sparks tensions over its return to international ice hockey. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4884726b22deeb6aeb6b Who is Delorean Bijon Brandon? Man Accused of Killing 'SNL' Writer's Sister te 2026-11-04T15:00:20.323Z Who is Delorean Bijon Brandon? Man Accused of Killing 'SNL' Writer's Sister Brandon, 41, was the boyfriend of the SNL writer's sister at the time of her disappearance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4882726b22deeb6aeb62 Iran Achieved Regime Change in America te 2026-11-04T15:00:18.583Z Iran Achieved Regime Change in America "Trump promised no endless wars. Iran proved that promise empty," U.S. political analyst Mark Shanahan told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4880726b22deeb6aeb59 Map Shows Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State Democrats Just Flipped te 2026-11-04T15:00:16.713Z Map Shows Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State Democrats Just Flipped The White House remains "defiant" after Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats, an official told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487e726b22deeb6aeb50 Apple Maps Starts Blurring US Military Bases te 2026-11-04T15:00:14.864Z Apple Maps Starts Blurring US Military Bases Apple Maps is blurring U.S. military bases and NASA sites, while Google Maps continues to show them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487c726b22deeb6aeb47 What a US Nuclear Strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Could Look Like te 2026-11-04T15:00:12.655Z What a US Nuclear Strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Could Look Like Pickaxe Mountain has been described as an "underground fortress" unreachable with commonly used weapons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487a726b22deeb6aeb3e Seafood Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria te 2026-11-04T15:00:10.473Z Seafood Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria The FDA has given two seafood recalls its most serious risk level over Listeria contamination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4878726b22deeb6aeb35 Judge Scolds ICE 'Cruelty' for Arresting Man He Just Ordered Be Released te 2026-11-04T15:00:08.544Z Judge Scolds ICE 'Cruelty' for Arresting Man He Just Ordered Be Released “Once again, the cruelty appears to be the point,” U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4876726b22deeb6aeb2c The True Cost of Fashion Goes Beyond Trends and Labels | Opinion te 2026-11-04T15:00:06.435Z The True Cost of Fashion Goes Beyond Trends and Labels | Opinion Fashion is more than trends and labels. A tailor argues for self-expression, durable clothing and more conscious consumption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4874726b22deeb6aeb0f Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally te 2026-11-04T15:00:04.191Z Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally Titan OS has raised $110 million in funding to date Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43ca726b22deeb6aea06 Jim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue wave te 2026-11-04T14:40:10.435Z Jim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue wave There's blood in the water as House Republicans watch their razor-thin majority disappear under an ocean of Democratic victories. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is throwing his hat in the ring to lead the chamber's Republicans for the next two years, two sources told Fox News Digital, potentially setting up a bruising battle against Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to be in charge of the House minority. It comes as the House of Representatives is projected to fall into Democratic hands for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Republican lawmakers had for months expected Jordan to launch a bid for House minority leader should they lose the House majority in this year's elections. He's quietly been building up support and goodwill within the House GOP and spent much of the midterm season campaigning for various Republican candidates across the country. INSIDE TOP TRUMP BULLDOG’S PLAN TO SAVE HOUSE GOP MAJORITY AND DEFY HISTORY Whoever wins House minority leader is all but guaranteed to take on the role of Trump's top defender against a barrage of Democrat-led investigations and potentially even impeachment efforts. Jordan has spent the last six years as top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, where he's gone toe-to-toe with the very Democrats who will likely be at the forefront of the Trump accountability push. DEM PROBES COULD ‘TORTURE’ YOUNG TRUMP OFFICIALS WITH CRUSHING LEGAL BILLS, SUBPOENAED CONSERVATIVE WARNS Jordan previously ran for House speaker in October 2023 after a GOP rebellion deposed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., but failed to clinch the necessary chamber-wide majority. Moderate Republicans who opposed that campaign accused Jordan's allies of fomenting an aggressive public pressure campaign that even escalated to death threats in some instances. But the Ohio Republican has spent recent years morphing his image from a divisive GOP bomb-thrower to a unifying leader for the right — and he's even campaigned for some of those same moderate Republicans who opposed him previously. MIKE JOHNSON'S FUTURE HANGS IN BALANCE AS THE 'ACCIDENTAL SPEAKER' MARKS 3 YEARS And becoming minority leader is significantly easier than becoming House speaker. A candidate for speaker must get a majority of the entire House of Representatives to win the gavel, but a minority leader only needs a majority of their party. It's not clear yet whether Johnson will seek to lead House Republicans in the minority, but it's widely expected that he will step aside. Jordan is likely to face a significant challenge, however, from current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. Scalise, as a member of senior House leadership, has been crisscrossing the country in support of fellow Republicans and has spent years as a potent fundraiser for the right. It comes after a devastating night for Republicans across the federal and state levels. Both battleground-district Republicans and GOP lawmakers in safe-red seats fell to a tsunami of Democratic victories. The losses prompted House Republicans to demand new leadership, which could work out in Jordan's favor, and many of those moderates who had opposed Jordan's 2023 speakership bid lost their seats on Tuesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43c8726b22deeb6ae9fd Riley Green drops acoustic 'Well Well Whiskey' performance on YouTube and fans can't get enough te 2026-11-04T14:40:08.981Z Riley Green drops acoustic 'Well Well Whiskey' performance on YouTube and fans can't get enough Riley Green has fans buzzing after dropping a new video. As our loyal readers know, the "Jesus Saves" singer is one of the most popular talents in all of country music. His music is a blend of fun tracks and emotional stories that hit listeners right in the heart. Green also released his latest album – "That's Just Me" – back in September. RILEY GREEN DROPS NEW SINGLE 'GO AGAIN' WITH HANNAH MCFARLAND AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER ALBUM Now, he has fans fired up with his latest drop online. Green posted an acoustic performance of his popular song "Well Well Whiskey," which is from "That's Just Me," on YouTube for fans Tuesday. As you'd expect, fans couldn't smash the play button fast enough to check out his latest acoustic performance. It definitely didn't disappoint. Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Fans of Riley Green were quick to offer plenty of reactions in the comments. One viewer wrote, "Riley, this is soo incredible ❤❤❤❤." Another added, "Damn good song…." A third commented, "Acoustic version is so good!!!" RILEY GREEN DROPS ACOUSTIC TIKTOK PERFORMANCE OF 'BARTENDER IN DESTIN' AND FANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Green has been consistently releasing acoustic versions of his latest songs, and every single one has been a hit on YouTube. Now, he can add "Well Well Whiskey" to the list. Let me know your thoughts on his music at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and keep checking back for the latest country music news. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43c7726b22deeb6ae9f4 Jimmy Kimmel revels in Democrats' blue wave as party takes back control of Congress te 2026-11-04T14:40:07.535Z Jimmy Kimmel revels in Democrats' blue wave as party takes back control of Congress Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the Democratic Party sweeping the House and Senate in the midterm elections, saying that President Donald Trump got his "a--" handed to him in a blue wave. "Oh, I'm glad you're happy," Kimmel told his audience. "I'm feeling pretty good, too, I will say. And I want you to know, in case you tuned away from the election coverage, we are monitoring those who are monitoring the results of the election as they come in." "All the Nates were predicting a blue wave, not the kind of blue wave that pulls Nicolas Cage's beach house into the ocean," Kimmel said, referring to pollsters named Nate. "And not just a wave — a blue tsunami," he said.  DEMOCRATS SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "One election model from Harvard said the chances of Republicans keeping the House tonight was as likely as rolling the number 20 on a 20-sided die. They could have just said 5%, but somebody at Harvard really wanted to let us know they play Dungeons and Dragons. And that seems to be what is happening," Kimmel said. Kimmel said, "It seems to be after all the talk about Nicki Minaj's a--, Jon Husted's a--, the only a-- on Trump's mind tonight is the one that just got handed to him." In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, the White House called Kimmel a "loser."  "Jimmy Kimmel is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to his dwindling audience. He is so devoid of actual talent that nobody with any commonsense would ever watch him unless it was to laugh at him," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital.  Democrats decisively recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in the midterm elections, riding a blue wave that exceeded expectations. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS WASTE NO TIME IN SETTING SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE AFTER MIDTERM SWEEP Kimmel was also joined by the hosts of the "Pod Save America" podcast on Tuesday, who celebrated the victory alongside him. Kimmel asked whether anyone in Trump's administration would lose their job following the midterm election results. Podcast host Tommy Vietor said he was unsure but expressed optimism about the country's direction. "I think that tonight is the beginning of the end of the Trump era in America," he said. THUNE PLANS TO RUN FOR REPUBLICAN MINORITY LEADER AFTER DEM'S MIDTERM TAKEOVER Kimmel noted earlier in the segment that all four men had worked in former President Barack Obama's administration during the 2010 midterm elections, when Democrats suffered major losses that Obama described as a "shellacking." Podcast host Dan Pfeiffer described the 2010 election as "one of the worst nights of our lives" but said he would enjoy seeing Trump administration staffers experience a similar feeling. "That night we went in, we knew it wasn't going to be great, so we had three scenarios: not that bad, kind of bad, pretty bad," Pfeiffer said. "We ended up with way worse than all of those. We were walking out of the White House at 3:00 in the morning. Rahm Emanuel, the chief of staff at the time, looked at us and said, 'Tomorrow is about to be the worst day of your life and everybody is going to call for you to be fired.' And he was right. It was terrible." "And I am going to enjoy every second of every Trump staffer feeling that way tomorrow," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4171726b22deeb6ae999 ADOT planning overnight lane restrictions on I-40 for Nov. 4 to 6 te 2026-11-04T14:30:09.818Z ADOT planning overnight lane restrictions on I-40 for Nov. 4 to 6 Scheduled for 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the lane restrictions include both the eastbound and westbound I-40 between Bellemont and Flagstaff (mileposts 185-195). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb416f726b22deeb6ae97a Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years te 2026-11-04T14:30:07.294Z Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a campaign rally in Cleveland ahead of her successful campaign for Ohio governor. Acton will become the first Democrat elected to lead Ohio in 20 years during a midterm election cycle that saw huge Democratic gains in states. (Photo by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal) Democrats are poised to control the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Iowa, Ohio, Georgia and Texas and defended competitive races in Maine and Wisconsin, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ. Midterms are always tough for the party that holds the White House, but high prices and growing disapproval of President Donald Trump delivered even stronger than expected results for Democrats Tuesday. “It’s a blue wave that was bigger than anyone had expected, and it’s having consequences across the country, including here in Texas,” said Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston. “Overall, Donald Trump has single-handedly turned many red states blue — or at least purple.” By late Tuesday, Democrats had won races for attorney general and lieutenant governor for the first time in decades and were well on their way to flipping the Texas House. “One of the real questions will be what do Democrats do with this power, and will they be able to retain it,” he said. “This has effectively opened a door for Democrats across the country.” Gubernatorial races proved historic for both Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday with the election of the nation’s first Black woman governor and the first Black Republican governor. But the Democratic party made major gains coast to coast, particularly in reliably conservative states, that could reshape state policy for years to come. In Iowa, the election of Democrat Rob Sand ends more than a decade of Republican control of the legislature and the governor’s office. In Ohio, Democrat Dr. Amy Acton’s win marks the first time in 20 years that Ohio voters have selected a Democrat to lead the Buckeye State. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia’s first Democratic governor since 2002.  While governors were on ballots in 36 states, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter only identified a dozen races for governor as competitive. Those included: Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. Republicans have controlled a majority of state governments since 2010. Before Tuesday’s election, Republicans boasted a 26-24 gubernatorial advantage over Democrats. But the GOP’s state legislative advantage was even stronger, with Republicans controlling 28 state legislatures and Democrats controlling 18 with divided control of chambers in three states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. By 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Democrats had notched  major legislative wins. Democrats broke the GOP supermajority in Florida, flipped control of the Wisconsin state Senate and flipped the North Carolina state House. In Pennsylvania, Democrats won the GOP-held state Senate, seizing  a trifecta – control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the legislature – in Harrisburg. “Tonight’s earth-shattering victory is undeniable proof that voters are fed up with the MAGA agenda,” Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, said in a news release. In Arizona, Democrats declared victory in a yearslong effort to win control of the legislature, proclaiming that Republicans would be in the minority at the state Capitol for the first time in 60 years. Stateline reporter Kevin Hardy can be reached at khardy@stateline.org.  This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f1b726b22deeb6ae8f8 Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer te 2026-11-04T14:20:11.904Z Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Full disclosure: I've always liked Kelly. She's been a fan of my work going back years, like a decade, when she was outspoken in Detroit where she once called a radio show to confirm that she paid for her own breast implants when it was implied that her husband used his money for the boob job. This week, Kelly, 37, is making headlines over her latest comments over how the Rams aren't getting a true bye week because they'll be playing on Thanksgiving Eve. Instead of a full two weeks off, her husband's team will get just 10 days. NFL STAR MATTHEW STAFFORD'S WIFE MAKES CLEAR DISTINCTION ABOUT QB'S NAME: 'HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL' "Just curious to hear the thought process behind making the Rams the only team in the NFL without a true bye week. Because damn, after 18 years around this league, even I need a week off during the season...and I have never played a single snap," she wrote on Instagram. "I'm tired just watching from the stands. Can't imagine how the guys feel." It sucks getting old, Kelly. I feel you. I hear you, but this complaint is going to sound hollow to people who go to jobs they hate and make way less than the $400 million that Matthew has banked over his career. Guys, relax, Matthew doesn't always agree with his wife's complaints. During a podcast where Kelly complained about her feet hurting from walking around a game in cowboy boots, the Rams' Super Bowl-winning QB had no sympathy. "You choose to do these trips," Matthew said of Kelly's need to go on the road and run herself ragged. "No one is telling you to do them," he added while the camera pans to Kelly in shock. "Listen, I don't know if this is going to be your last year. I'm trying to make it a family year. I do this for you!" Kelly fired back. If there's a silver lining, Kelly, Matthew and their girls will celebrate at home on Thanksgiving to rest their feet after a Thanksgiving Eve in their suite. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps Remember this woman from over the summer? She's the one who, given the chance to say she's rooting for the U.S. to win the men's World Cup, decided she would stay loyal to her voters, who also hate America. This is road we're going down in this country and it's brutal to watch. This piece of work is heading to Congress. Let that sink in. YouTubeTV is SICK for even allowing me to create this quad. Welcome back, they/them! If we thought it was bad during woke 1.0, BUCKLE UP. We're officially living in world where new Texas Sen. James Talarico once said "God is non-binary." Good lord. Wait until you see how many cities, perhaps states, start going after your gas mowers again. Your gas grills are officially in the crosshairs. The countdown is on. COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS CRUSHED FOR DARK & MOODY 'STRIPPER' COSTUMES, AN ODD FREE THROW & COSTCO MEAL 'DEALS' How does last night's election affect OutKick? It makes this site even more important. Even more necessary. Woke 2.0 is going to take direct aim at the manosphere. The purple hairs will be back with a vengeance. Just watch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Short's is as woke as it gets up in Bellaire, MI, but dammit they make incredible sandwiches and great beer. The White Pepper might be America's best sandwich. True story: Last summer, without prompting, my dad started raving about getting the White Pepper at Short's. He had no idea that on golf trips to northern Michigan, we're literally eating the White Pepper over multiple days because it's so good. Now Short's comes out with a beer that was a required purchase. Costco is selling it for $20 a 12-pack. Yes, that's high, but that's also how much I trust this brewery to make a really good product. I don't normally drink beer on a Wednesday night, but I will tonight to do a taste test for you guys. • Tom T. is furious over that UK guy who took 28 years to walk around the world: You are spot on with regards to the father of the century candidate who abandoned his family. The very first thought that entered my feeble brain when I read the headline was – "****ing loser". What in THE HELL is going on in the UK these days? They arrest people for making fun of the government, and they praise this absolute loser. The guy WENT FOR A 28 YEAR WALK, he did not explore the furthest reaches of the solar system. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! • Joe in East Tennessee write on the state of college football: I agree with everything Sheriff John said, but I would add that the price of tickets for a major college football game is STUPID expensive! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In 2021 I paid less than $100 for a ticket to the TAMU v Bama game at Kyle Field. Since moving to the Knoxville area I've checked prices online to see a Vols game and can't find anything for less than $375-ish. I've got a REALLY nice TV that I can watch four games on simultaneously and a garage-fridge full of good beer... I'll skip the traffic and the crowd, thank you. • Duncan N. on the Michael Jackson craze: My 14 year old son watched the Michal Jackson movie multiple times. He loved and it loves to do the "hee hee" like Michael. He did not think about dressing up as MJ for Halloween because he isn’t the same race so it wouldn’t be appropriate. But I did see a kid around 10 years old dressed as Michael in the neighborhood parade.  Kinsey: I'm still stunned by the MJ stuff. A quick search reveals that the documentary was available on Hulu. I'm shocked kids even turn on Hulu. My kids barely watch anything other than YouTube shorts, sports with me and movies with mom. I was a little turned off by the Akron QB trying to run and throw sidearm like he was Mahomes throwing off one foot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f1a726b22deeb6ae8ef Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party te 2026-11-04T14:20:10.086Z Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party Democratic Socialists of America are poised to claim victory in two-thirds of the Tuesday elections in which it endorsed a candidate, making the radical offshoot an ascending force within the Democratic Party. From Berkeley, Calif., to New York City, the hard-left group saw its preferred candidates win, underscoring how it is driving the larger party further toward socialism. The flex began in primary season, when the disciplined DSA took advantage of low turnout in deep-blue state and local elections to oust more moderate Democratic candidates. The fact that it carried through the general election solidifies the DSA's power within the party. Fox News Digital analyzed races for 161 candidate contests in DSA's election tracker and found: At 12:11 a.m., the DSA's official X account posted a message with early returns: "Over 50 DSA victories tonight prove socialism can win in the U.S. Workers deserve more and a reality where all of us live with dignity and hope is closer than we think. The job's not done, though. Tomorrow, we continue organizing, fighting, and winning for the working class!" The DSA didn't respond to a request for comment. DSA also endorsed an estimated 58 ballot measures, ranging from rent control, public banking and social housing to abortion rights, voting rights and tax initiatives, with many sailing to victory. DEMOCRATS STORM TO CONTROL OF CONGRESS, BUT BLUE WAVE COULD GROW EVEN BIGGER Among the candidates, the database lists 11 federal races, 88 local contests, 60 state competitions and two municipal races. The geographic and political range is noteworthy. In Berkeley, five DSA-backed candidates competed for the Rent Stabilization Board. Four — Ida Martinac, Vylma Ortiz, Nathan Mizell and Avery Arbaugh — were leading for the five available seats in the latest Alameda County returns. The fifth DSA-backed candidate, Derek Rodriguez, was trailing. CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB At the other end of the spectrum, DSA-backed candidates won or were leading in congressional districts on the East Coast. Seven DSA candidates running in traditionally Democratic congressional districts have won their races. They include Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez in New York; Melat Kiros in Colorado; Donavan McKinney in Michigan; and Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won New York’s 14th Congressional District. Rashida Tlaib won in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. Angela Gonzales-Torres is expected to win in California’s 34th District. Two DSA-backed House candidates lost or expected to lose: Mai Vang in California’s 7th District is losing and Lauren Jewett in Louisiana’s 1st District lost. .One of the most revealing races is in Ann Arbor, Mich., where democratic socialist Yousef Rabhi defeated longtime Democratic Mayor Christopher Taylor in the primary before advancing to the general election, which he won yesterday. The upset showed DSA’s ability to challenge not only Republicans, but also the Democratic establishment from within its own primary process. In Los Angeles, DSA-backed City Councilmember Nithya Raman’s unexpectedly close race against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass offers an even bigger test of whether the organization can move from winning legislative seats to capturing executive power in America’s second-largest city; early returns show the race too close to call. LA MAYORAL HOPEFUL NITHYA RAMAN CALLS HERSELF BOTH A 'CAPITALIST' AND 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST' Results in New York state are particularly important, following DSA-backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rise to victory and power last year. According to election results, 17 DSA-backed New York candidates are winners or expected winners, including three members of Congress, one state senator, 12 state Assembly candidates and one county legislator. In California, DSA saw some defeats, revealing influence but not dominance. Of 43 California candidates, 23 were listed as winning or leading while 17 are trailing. The DSA was created in 1982 through the merger of the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee and the New American Movement. Its roots are in socialist, labor, feminist and community organizing, but its national organization includes Marxist and communist wings. On its election tracker, the DSA created graphics of its corporate logo — the red rose — spilling onto the page like confetti. DSA uses the red rose in its brand because of its longstanding history as an international symbol of socialism, labor organizing and working-class solidarity. The image also evokes the 1912 "Bread and Roses" textile strike, when workers "bread" and "roses," symbolizing dignity. DSA’s logo combines the rose with two clasped hands, which the organization says symbolizes multiracial solidarity against capitalism and "divide-and-conquer" tactics. DEMOCRATS NO LONGER HAVE THE NO. 1 WEAPON TO KEEP THEIR SOCIALIST WING IN LINE DSA's strategy has been clever. DSA isn't formally a political party, and most of its candidates run on the Democratic Party ballot line because the country's winner-take-all system and state ballot-access rules make independent parties difficult to build. DSA’s strategy is to use Democratic primaries and local nonpartisan elections to elect candidates who identify with socialism and then organize them into a larger socialist movement. DSA uses the Democratic ballot line as an electoral vehicle while openly describing its long-term goal as building an independent mass socialist party and ending capitalism. Its current endorsement criteria require candidates to identify publicly as socialists, support DSA’s national platform and, for national endorsements, meet its anti-Zionist requirements. DEMOCRATS NO LONGER HAVE THE NO. 1 WEAPON TO KEEP THEIR SOCIALIST WING IN LINE The results reveal that DSA is influential where three conditions exist: a safe Democratic district, a low-turnout primary and a disciplined local chapter capable of canvassing, fundraising and mobilizing volunteers. While the DSA has muscle, the results don't show that DSA controls the Democratic Party nationally – yet. About one in three candidate contests are confirmed losses or expected losses. The group’s strongest results were concentrated in blue urban districts and local offices. DSA’s reach also extends from Baltimore school boards to California education districts. DSA-backed candidates are winning or expected to win nine school-board or education-board races, including seats from Baltimore, Minneapolis and Chicago to Ferndale, Mich., Durham, N.C., and Petaluma, Inglewood and the Centinela Valley, Calif. The geographic spread shows that DSA’s electoral strategy isn't limited to congressional districts or major-city councils. It is also targeting the local institutions that shape curriculum, labor policy and education spending, stretching from the East Coast through the Midwest to the West Coast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f18726b22deeb6ae8e6 Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump te 2026-11-04T14:20:08.137Z Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump A Democratic socialist whom President Donald Trump previously called a "communist" cruised to victory in the Washington, D.C. mayoral race Tuesday and signaled she is open to working with the administration. Janeese Lewis George, a 38-year-old D.C. councilmember, captured nearly 85% of the ranked choice vote in the contest against Green Party candidate Robert Gross and Independent candidate Rhonda Hamilton, according to the latest data from the District of Columbia Board of Elections. "The people of D.C. elect the mayor of D.C., and I am willing to work with this administration to the benefit of D.C. residents," Lewis George told FOX 5 DC. "And I’m also willing to stand up to this administration when it comes to doing just that. "One of the things we're going to do early in my administration is a forensic analysis of every District agency, making sure we're taking account of savings and spending, and also fraud and abuse and mishandling," she added. "Those are ways that we, as a District government, can improve and make sure that District taxpayers trust us with their dollars." TRUMP CALLS LIKELY DC MAYOR JANEESE LEWIS GEORGE A 'COMMUNIST' AND VOWS TO BLOCK HER AGENDA Lewis George will replace the outgoing Democrat mayor, Murial Bowser, who assumed office in 2015 and announced last year that she would not be running for re-election. "Good morning DC. This is what the other side looks like," Bowser wrote on X Wednesday morning. "We promised to get here with our Home Rule intact and electing our next leaders. Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Janeese Lewis George. I’ll run through the tape and support a seamless transition. I love you, DC." Lewis George now joins a group of Democratic socialist mayors including Zohran Mamdani of New York City, Katie Wilson of Seattle, and Mayor-elect David Morales of Providence, Rhode Island. "Washington DC, thank you for trusting this Daughter of the District to lead us!" Lewis George wrote on a message on X announcing her victory. Lewis George told The Associated Press earlier this year that she will work to address "the affordability crisis here in D.C., which the Trump administration has only made worse by unjustly firing federal employees en masse and militarizing our streets." MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALIST WINS NYC HOUSE SEAT AS DSA EXPANDS ITS REACH IN CONGRESS Following her primary victory in June, Trump vowed on Truth Social that he would not let candidates like Lewis George destroy the city. "Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary City, oppose ICE, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens back into our beloved Capital, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, continue and expand Cashless Bail, and so many other Capital destroying ‘things,’" the president said at the time. "In the end, it will never work out, nor will I let it even have a chance because I have worked too hard to make Washington, D.C., the Envy of the World, with almost No Crime, and a Beautification process that has been second to none," Trump continued. "I will meet with Janeese Lewis George, but must forewarn everyone that Washington, D.C., is again a Safe and Prestigious Community. "Many people, including myself, have worked long and hard to get it there, and we will not let it be destroyed by a Communist adherent who has no intention to, MAKE WASHINGTON GREAT AGAIN!" the president added. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f13726b22deeb6ae8c7 Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank te 2026-11-04T14:20:03.727Z Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank Glade Brook, Coatue and T. Rowe Price were among the investors that led the share sale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3cbc726b22deeb6ae873 Actress Mckenna Grace rejects Hollywood nudity, 'hypersexual' roles te 2026-11-04T14:10:04.276Z Actress Mckenna Grace rejects Hollywood nudity, 'hypersexual' roles Rising Hollywood star Mckenna Grace has drawn a firm line against participating in on-screen nudity, and separately revealed that her dream is to one day play a Disney princess. Speaking with Cosmopolitan Magazine, Grace explained that she respects actors who appear in explicit scenes but said those roles do not align with her personal career goals. "At this point, I definitely don’t do nudity or very hypersexual things," Grace said when asked whether there were any roles she would turn down. "I respect anybody who can, but it’s terrifying to me. I don’t know if that’ll ever change," she added. NATALIE PORTMAN SAYS BEING SEXUALIZED AS A CHILD STAR FORCED HER TO BECOME A 'GOOD GIRL' AS PROTECTION The 20-year-old actress, who is set to appear in the upcoming "Hunger Games" prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping," began acting as a child. Her credits include the "Ghostbusters" films, "Scream 7" and Hulu's "The Handmaid’s Tale," for which she earned an Emmy nomination. Grace said she does not intend to limit herself to wholesome roles. However, she hopes to pursue opportunities that align with her personal boundaries and long-term ambitions. "It’s not like I only do wholesome things — my character literally gets gutted by Ghostface in ‘Scream’ but my dream is to try and be a Disney princess someday," Grace added. On Tuesday, Grace clarified on Instagram that, "The two quotes being used right now in these titles are unrelated," referring to her comments about wanting to play a Disney princess role.  "I’m not uncomfortable doing nude scenes/hypersexual roles simply because ‘I want to be a Disney princess,’ it’s just because of my own personal comfortability I have with that sort of thing right now at this point in my life!" Graced added.  DISNEY ALUM CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO RIPS HOLLYWOOD FOR FAILING CHILD STARS AFTER HAYDEN PANETTIERE’S DEATH Grace is not alone in setting boundaries around intimate scenes in Hollywood. Entertainment critic Christian Toto suggested that Grace’s earlier appearances on family-friendly shows may have influenced her decision. "Mckenna got her showbiz start on family-friendly shows like ‘Crash & Bernstein.’ Perhaps some of those lessons have stuck," Toto, host of "The Hollywood in Toto Podcast," told Fox News Digital. "Or, she's seen former child stars go the hyper-sexual route and wants no part of it. Either way, her instincts here are solid, and she may just carve a healthy lane for her Hollywood career moving forward," he added. Actress Amy Adams previously recalled turning down a sexually explicit comedy sketch after portraying Giselle in Disney’s 2007 film "Enchanted." Speaking on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Adams said she declined a graphic "Saturday Night Live" musical sketch proposed by Andy Samberg because she was mindful of the film's young audience. "I was so keenly aware of all the young girls that were watching ‘Enchanted,’" Adams said. "And I didn’t want to be the princess singing about that particular act, you know?" BELLA THORNE SAYS HOLLYWOOD TREATED HER LIKE A KID ON SCREEN AND AN ADULT OFF CAMERA Other actors have also established boundaries around intimate scenes. "You" star Penn Badgley discussed his request to reduce intimate scenes on his "Podcrushed" podcast in 2023, citing his marriage as a factor in the decision. Veteran actor Neal McDonough has also spoken publicly about his longstanding refusal to participate in sex scenes or kiss other actresses on screen, citing his Catholic faith and respect for his wife. Meanwhile, Angel Studios announced "The Angel Promise," a set of content standards that the Utah-based studio says will prohibit on-screen sex, nudity and gratuitous profanity in its original releases. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Angel Studios co-founder and chief content officer Jeff Harmon argued that Hollywood has increasingly moved away from the values of family audiences. "I think Hollywood generally kind of lives in a bubble," Harmon said. "These are excellent craftsmen. They're the best storytellers in the world. Hollywood has built the best storytelling infrastructure in the world." COMEDIAN LEANNE MORGAN CALLS OUT HOLLYWOOD FOR LIVING IN A 'BUBBLE' AND MISJUDGING WHAT AUDIENCES WANT TO SEE "But at the same time, they've kind of drifted more and more away from the values-based audience that they used to serve," Harmon said. "And with that, in our view, as brothers and as fathers, as a father, Hollywood hasn't been giving me consistently what I need. Once in a while, you get a good one, but you have to sift through all these things to find your good movies and your good stories." Harmon said that the studio's pledge guarantees families will never have to worry about encountering graphic material, reflecting what he described as an audience-first model that aims to step out of the "Hollywood bubble" and into "middle America's shoes." Fox News Digital’s Rachel del Guidice contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3a64726b22deeb6ae808 Yes, Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking is absurd, but one team got royally screwed by the committee te 2026-11-04T14:00:04.703Z Yes, Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking is absurd, but one team got royally screwed by the committee People woke up today in a brand new world. A new era. A new age. The world we knew yesterday? She's gone. Everything is different now, and people are furious. And confused. And asking themselves, "What happened?" And why did this happen? How did this happen? Most importantly, we're all asking ourselves where we go from here? These are uncharted waters, and we could all use a little course-correction. CFP RANKINGS: NOTRE DAME FACES SUDDEN DEATH, SEC FEELING GOOD, AND BIG TEN CLOSE TO HITTING THE PANIC BUTTON Yes, the first edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings are officially HERE, and they stink to high heavens. Beyond Miami being the consensus No. 1, and Georgia at No. 2, I'm not sure anyone agrees with any of it. The biggest beef, as far as I can tell? Easy ... How in the world is Alabama the No. 5 team in the country? Fans are — rightfully so — trying to figure out how the committee justified putting a two-loss Alabama team over, say, the two-loss Tennessee team that beat them a few weeks ago. It's a good question. A fair one. I get it. I don't think the Vols are very good, for what it's worth, but that argument is certainly a valid one today. It's also a tough look putting a team at No. 5 in the country when they've lost two of three. No, I don't care who the losses came against. It's just a bad look. The optics aren't great with this one. WEEK 9 AP TOP 25 POLL MAKES A MOCKERY OF WAKE FOREST AND A LAUGHABLE OVERREACTION TO USC'S WIN OVER BUCKEYES Obviously, college football fans have been shouting about the committee and ESPN having some sort of "SEC-bias" for years now. Putting 'Bama at No. 5 will only strengthen that argument. Those voices will only get louder. To be fair, I'm not sure Utah or Indiana belong anywhere near the top five, either, so this works for other conferences as well. Perhaps the committee is just ... not very good at the one thing they're supposed to be good at? They've proved this for a decade now, and these latest rankings only bolster that argument. And if you want a really good example, look no further than Wake Forest at No. 16. You want to talk about an oversight? The Demon Deacons got completely hosed in this first batch of rankings. HOSED. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I'd argue that Wake Forest is the most underrated team in college football right now, and it's been that way for most of the season. I know this because I've wagered a lot of money on Wake Forest for about two months now, and Vegas still hasn't caught up. The Demon Deacons have dominated every single team they've played this year except Miami, and they nearly beat the Hurricanes on a random Friday night earlier in the year. We all ignored it then and just chalked it up to Miami having an "off second half." It wasn't. Wake Forest had a real shot to win that game, and they've only gotten better since. The Demon Deacons have won their last four games by 156 points, folks. One-hundred and fifty-six! LANE KIFFIN IS ALREADY GETTING HIS EXCUSES READY FOR LSU'S DISAPPOINTING REGULAR SEASON "But Zach, they haven't beaten anyone!" Sure, that's a fair argument. Wake Forest's one "big" win is Louisville — a team that nearly knocked off Ole Miss to open the season, but has since fallen off. I get it. But LSU is ranked two spots ahead of the Demon Deacons, and the Tigers have one more loss and the same amount of "big" wins. Zero. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE They've lost to Kentucky and Ole Miss, and beaten ... who? Clemson? Mississippi State? A horrific Texas A&M team? Come on. I'd argue that No. 1 Miami doesn't have any "big" wins either ... except Wake Forest! Who else have the 'Canes beaten? Frankly, they should've lost FSU. Maybe even North Carolina. If the committee is putting Miami at No. 1, they're doing so because A) they're undefeated, but B) because they do have one impressive win. And it was against Wake Forest. And by the way — I'm no ACC fan. I'm a hardcore SEC guy. I'm admittedly biased towards the SEC. I believe it is, far and away, the best conference in college football. But fair is fair, and the committee whiffed on this one. Big time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb380c726b22deeb6ae798 From Texas to Kansas, 6 stunning midterm results that upended the political map te 2026-11-04T13:50:04.749Z From Texas to Kansas, 6 stunning midterm results that upended the political map The 2026 midterms have been dubbed a referendum on President Donald Trump, and voters have decided. Republicans have lost their control of the House and Senate, with Democrats so far winning 54 Senate seats and flipping seven of those seats. Meanwhile, Republicans' slim House majority was wiped away, as Democrats have won 228 seats, flipping 25 seats, and Republicans at 139 seats. Here are the top six surprises from Tuesday's election night. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was ousted from her seat by Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger, who campaigned on abolishing ICE and establishing Medicare for All. Jackson’s victory marks the end of Collins’ nearly three-decade tenure as a bipartisan moderate. Collins previously broke ranks with Republicans on major votes such as Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Trump's second impeachment trial. COLLINS ACCUSES SCHUMER OF PUSHING ATTACK ADS FILLED WITH 'OUTRIGHT LIES' IN TIGHT MAINE RACE She is Maine’s longest-serving member of Congress and chaired the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that gave her significant influence over federal spending and funding for Maine projects. Meanwhile, Jackson, who has been involved in Maine politics since the 2000s, entered the campaign in July after former Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race following allegations of sexual assault, which he denied. Platner's campaign was riddled with controversy for months, following old Reddit posts from an account belonging to him in which he made disparaging remarks about poor White people and referred to himself as a "communist." He also faced criticism for a tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol. Abdul El-Sayed won the swing state of Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to be elected to the Senate. The former Detroit Health Department leader faced pushback from a coalition of Jewish voters and Democrats concerned about his rhetoric on Israel and his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. In his victory speech, El-Sayed invoked the Arabic phrase "alhamdulillah," which means "praise be to God." MAINE, KANSAS SENATE RACES NECK AND NECK AS DEMOCRATS LEAD IN TEXAS, MICHIGAN, POLL SHOWS The progressive candidate also issued a warning shot to his defeated opponent, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers. "Enjoy your retirement," El-Sayed said of the Republican candidate. "You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope. May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again." El-Sayed ran his campaign on a two-point agenda, consisting of Medicare for All and getting corporate dollars out of politics. While not a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), El-Sayed campaigned with socialist heavyweights, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Meanwhile, Rogers was joined by President Donald Trump on the campaign trail, who warned that an El-Sayed victory would be detrimental to the country. "If Abdul and the Democrats win, they will open the floodgates and invite hordes of jihadis to our shores, creating a nightmare of violence and terror until you cannot even have a Christmas," Trump said at a rally last month. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas lost his re-election bid to Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa, a state representative, ending his more than decade in office. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "It has been the joy of my life to be the governor of the state of Texas," Abbott said to a crowd of supporters. His defeat followed years of delivering key conservative priorities, including the nation’s largest school voucher program, expansions of gun rights, stronger border enforcement, restrictions on abortion access, and major property tax cuts. With affordability top of mind for voters, Abbott centered his re-election campaign on ensuring the cost of living remained low in Texas. Meanwhile, Hinojosa framed the race as a fight against an affordability crisis being fueled by "the billionaires and the corporations," a message that carried her to victory and ended 36 years of Republican control of the governor’s office. Her key campaign promises included implementing moratoriums on data centers, rolling back the tax breaks Abbott gave to data centers and ending the school voucher program. "Everything is bigger in Texas, including the shock of this win," Hinojosa said to a crowd of supporters. "We shocked the world tonight. With a Texas chip on our shoulder, we show that anything is possible."  Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, who has been an ally of Abbott since 2016, blamed Abbott for losing his seat on X. "If Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, hadn’t become a RINO in the last six months of his Political Life, he wouldn’t have lost," Trump wrote. "He went back to his original formula, and it wasn’t pretty!" James Talarico will become the first Democratic senator to represent the Lone Star state in close to 40 years, defeating Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was backed by Trump. The upset comes as national Republicans and supporting PACs poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Paxton's campaign. Trump and Paxton sought to portray Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, as a far-left candidate, targeting his support for transgender minors and labeling him a "communist." Trump also dubbed him "Talafreako." Paxton's defeat comes as Trump took a gamble in endorsing him a week before the May runoff race against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Trump dubbed Paxton a "true MAGA Warrior," and said Cornyn was a "good man," but said the incumbent was not always behind him when "times were tough." Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., lost her election bid to Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, a pediatrician. Andrews' victory marks the first time a Democrat has been elected to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 1998. The loss came despite two Trump campaign appearances and Graham’s name recognition as Lindsey Graham’s sister. Her brother has held the office since 2003. "She’s smart and incredible. She’ll never let you down," Trump said as he praised Darline at an Oct. 21 stop in Upstate South Carolina. After Lindsey passed away in July, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister to fill out the remainder of the late senator's current term, which concludes at the end of this year. Lindsey had already won his primary race, so Darline ran in the special election following encouragement from Trump. Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that "South Carolina bows to no king." "President Trump tried to handpick his successor in South Carolina, and the voters emphatically rejected his choice. Americans are sick of electing MAGA puppets to higher office who enable Trump’s erratic behavior and blatant corruption," said Smith. A Democratic candidate won the U.S. Senate seat for Kansas for the first time in 94 years, as megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton defeated first-term Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. Prior to the election, Marshall shared with Fox News Digital that he predicted if he wasn't able to win his re-election bid, then he believed Republicans wouldn't be able to maintain control of the Senate. "I think that, you know, I'm not a political expert, I'm a physician, but if we lose Kansas, I don't see how we keep control of the Senate," Marshall told Fox News Digital in an interview before the election. And Marshall's pre-election prediction came true as Democrats reclaimed control of the Senate. Political strategists have said Hamilton's name recognition as the leader of the largest United Methodist church helped him in the state, while Marshall remained closely aligned with Trump, who joined him twice on the campaign trail weeks before the election. "He was able to bring Republicans, Independents and Democrats together to pull a stunning upset. The combination of a blue environment, a scandal-plagued incumbent, and a strong Democrat like Hamilton made this upset possible," Democratic strategist Mally Smith said of Hamilton to Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eb0726b22deeb6ae5c7 MLB owners are back with a new salary cap proposal to shut down sport even after Brewers win World Series te 2026-11-04T13:10:08.954Z MLB owners are back with a new salary cap proposal to shut down sport even after Brewers win World Series We're now less than a month away from the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the league's owners, with a lockout a near-guarantee starting in early December. For months, owners and the league office have been promoting the lockout to fans as necessary to address the sport's imaginary competitive balance problems. That this lockout wouldn't be like the others, because baseball needs a salary cap, the league said. The gap in spending, the marketing campaign went, made it impossible for small market teams to compete thanks to the disparity in payroll. Fast-forward to the end of the 2026 World Series, and it's hard to imagine an argument aging worse than that one. MILWAUKEE BREWERS BROKE BASEBALL ON THEIR WAY TO REMARKABLY DOMINANT WORLD SERIES RUN The Milwaukee Brewers, who ranked 19th in team payroll in 2026, completed one of the most dominant postseason runs in the history of baseball. They went 11-2 in October, with their two losses coming by a combined total of two runs. Not two losses by two runs each, literally two runs total. They swept the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers, never once seeming in doubt of losing a game, let alone the series. They were three outs away from sweeping the World Series and becoming the first team in history to go undefeated in the NLCS and World Series. Even after blowing that lead with Shane Drohan, they easily handled game five behind likely Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski. It was an obliteration. Oh, and that team they played in the World Series? The Tampa Bay Rays, the team with the 28th highest payroll. The team Tampa beat to advance to the World Series? The Cleveland Guardians, who ranked 30th in the league in payroll. Dead last. The New York Yankees didn't reach the ALCS, and by October 2027, it'll be 18 years since their last World Series title. The Mets didn't even come close to reaching the playoffs, and haven't been remotely near a championship since Steve Cohen took over and raised payrolls to the highest in the league. Philadelphia didn't reach the World Series, losing in the wild card series. And the Toronto Blue Jays finished in last place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The timing couldn't have been worse for the owners, now hoping to make their case for a salary cap after the 2026 season showed how little need there is for it. Instead? On Tuesday afternoon, they pushed for a salary cap yet again, publicly releasing a new proposal that would start their cap and floor system a year later, in 2028. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We recognize that clubs will need a full offseason to prepare to operate within the cap and floor system," said MLB spokesman Glen Caplin, per MLB.com. "Therefore, with this offseason already underway, we proposed today to begin the cap and floor system in 2028. This proposal would allow a smoother transition into the cap and floor system without delaying key player benefits, including earlier free agency, a $1 million minimum salary, a 30% increase to the pre-arbitration bonus pool, and transactional reform that will reduce roster churn. "The projected salary cap and floor for 2028 continues to provide more money for Major League players while leveling the playing field and giving more teams the ability to participate in the free-agent market and retain their homegrown stars so that every fan believes their team has a fair chance to win it all." A statement so thoroughly disconnected from reality, it makes you wonder if the league office has been watching political ads for ideas. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In response, the Players Association predictably stated that the cap system is a non-starter, while correctly identifying that the cap proposal is there for one reason, and one reason only: to make owners more money. Details of the proposed cap and floor system are complicated, but suffice it to say, the league's contention is absurd and would have nothing to do with competitive balance. The floor, a proposed "$180 million," shows how much money small market owners are currently pocketing. That figure would correspond to an increase of tens of millions, if not over $100 million dollars more than teams like the Guardians and Rays are spending. Yes, the cap would require more revenue sharing, but by the league's own admission, there are 12 teams that need to increase their "payroll" by $636 million combined to get to the floor. There isn't enough revenue sharing from the Dodgers or Mets to increase that would cover that difference. Which demonstrates that these owners are simply spending much less than they can already afford. They're choosing not to, because it's so much easier for the fans, and they complain about small markets instead. Obviously, as 2026 demonstrated, there is no argument to be made that competitive balance requires a cap. The Dodgers, for their market size and payrolls, are 3-14 in their last 17 attempts at winning a World Series. A New York team hasn't won since 2009, and the Mets are up to 40 years since their last title, the seventh-longest streak in baseball. The Padres have paid into the luxury tax for years now, and their reward is one win in the NLCS. But all these mistakes are the real issue: baseball has no competitive balance problem, because the gaps between teams are so small that competitive balance can never actually be a problem. For some perspective, in the NBA, the better team wins a best-of-seven series roughly 80% of the time. In order for that to happen in MLB, the series would have to be a best-of-75. The Dodgers had a $250 million payroll advantage over Milwaukee, and a 58-42% probability of winning in the series in pre-NLCS projections. They'd have had a similar advantage over the Guardians or Rays. It's just not possible to predict baseball, or buy it, because there's a limit to how much better one team can be than another. Where this should end up is that the big revenue teams like the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees pay more in revenue sharing, with strict controls and oversight on how small market teams are allowed to spend it. Teams like the Marlins have avoided spending on players by taking advantage of a loophole in the rules that can go towards things like improvements to facilities. The Pirates went a decade between signing free agents to multi-year contracts, and even then it was two years. Owner Bob Nutting just doesn't care very much. Instead, we're jeopardizing the future growth of the sport in order to increase the Pirates' franchise valuation from $2.4 billion to $2.57 billion. Good stuff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eaf726b22deeb6ae5be JASON CHAFFETZ: Five timeless political lessons that got lost in 2026 te 2026-11-04T13:10:07.687Z JASON CHAFFETZ: Five timeless political lessons that got lost in 2026 While the leadership of the House and Senate are changing, the fundamentals of American politics have not. In all the finger pointing that will ensue over the coming weeks, some things should already be clear. Regardless of where the last ballots fall, the basic principles of American politics remain the same. Voters still respond to the same things they always have. As Republicans look to 2028, they must double down on the basics of campaigning that stand the test of time. 1. Candidate quality matters. Fielding the better candidate is not optional. It may not always be definitive, but it is foundational. A candidate who cannot connect with people, articulate a positive vision of the future, or run a disciplined campaign operation will eventually be vulnerable. Celebrity, political dynasties, comfortable incumbents, or last-minute appointments do not automatically translate into votes. LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING IN TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT 2. Results must be felt. A majority is judged by outcomes people can feel, not by legislative talking points. The Senate had two years. Voters do not grade on process. They grade on whether prices at the pump and grocery store stopped rising, whether their communities felt safe, and whether the problems they voted to fix in 2024 actually got fixed. A Senate that refuses to build on the work of the House, maximize judicial appointments, or secure the president’s signature election security promise is asking for a loss. Excuses do not win midterms. Outcomes do. A majority that is perpetually in recess and does not deliver consistent results should expect to pay dearly. That is neither new nor complicated. 3. Volume is not a strategy. Too much money is spent on strategies with too little value, often in ways that simply annoy voters. Exaggerated attack ads that no one believes, incessant text messages that interrupt dinner, and uninvited fundraising solicitations that clog up inboxes do not persuade people. They irritate them. Voters have learned to tune out the noise, and campaigns that treat volume as a strategy end up wasting money while making the people they need less likely to listen. Consultants who still measure success by how many times they can hit the same voter are not helping their candidates. They are training people to ignore them. 4. Candidate choice is a local decision. Primaries exist for a reason. Putting a finger on the scale for a candidate the voters have not fully affirmed is a recipe for disaster. Democrats learned that the hard way when they elevated Kamala Harris without a real primary contest. Republicans got a reminder this cycle in South Carolina, where Darline Graham was appointed to her late brother’s seat and then heavily backed through the primary process. She won the nomination, but voters in a deep-red state ultimately rejected the candidate who had been chosen for them. Skipping or short-circuiting the primary process does not protect the seat. It risks it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION 5. Endorsements do not win or lose races. They matter when you are nobody trying to become somebody. For federal office, most voters do not care about the long list of endorsements. They look at the candidate standing in front of them and the message that candidate is offering. National figures, party committees, and celebrity names generate headlines and fundraising, but they rarely move the final margin the way candidates and consultants claim. Campaigns waste too much time chasing them. Voters make their own decisions and do so primarily on authenticity and plans for the future. These are not complicated ideas. They have worked for decades. They still work. The question is whether the people running campaigns will treat them as optional again, or whether they will finally stop looking for shortcuts that keep failing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eae726b22deeb6ae5b5 Meet the far-left socialists coming to Congress next year te 2026-11-04T13:10:06.053Z Meet the far-left socialists coming to Congress next year As House Democratic leaders prepare to take the reins of power in Congress, they are also poised to reckon with far-left rebels who could make their lives difficult over the next two years. Democrats are projected to win back the House majority after Tuesday night’s midterm elections. It comes after a far-left insurgency roiled Democrats' primary elections, and some of those socialist candidates are now expected to be heading to Capitol Hill next year. RISING SOCIALIST STARS ON TRACK TO CONGRESS: WHO ARE DARIALIZA AVILA CHEVALIER, BRAD LANDER AND CLAIRE VALDEZ? Darializa Avila Chevalier is projected to be the next House representative from New York's 13th congressional district, which covers Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx. Chevalier's victory comes after she scored an upset victory over Congressional Hispanic Caucus chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., amid an anti-incumbent wave that swept Empire State elections. Born in Florida to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic, she moved to New York City to attend Columbia University for her undergraduate degree. Chevalier has already earned criticism from her future Republican colleagues for past comments, including a now-deleted post on X, then Twitter, where she purportedly wrote, "I forgot to get napkins so I just wiped my hand on the American flag behind me." She's notably withheld support from Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to be the next Speaker of the House, telling Vanity Fair she would need certain "commitments" on progressive issues like Medicare for All. JEFFRIES WELCOMES DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS INTO THE FOLD AS CRITICS WARN PARTY IS REVEALING 'EXACTLY WHO IT IS' Claire Valdez is another member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who scored an upset victory during New York's primaries, defeating a Democrat backed by retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., for the party's nomination. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALIST WINS IN NEW YORK EXPOSE GROWING RIFT BETWEEN DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT, INSURGENT LEFT Valdez is now projected to take over Velázquez's seat in New York's 7th congressional district, which includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Valdez is currently a member of the New York State Assembly. On her campaign website, she touts herself as a "dual citizen of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Nation and the United States." She also has not confirmed whether she will support Jeffries for speaker, telling New York Magazine she would not "negotiate in public" but that she would "see how the midterms shake out." CARVILLE WARNS DEMOCRATS MAY NEED TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES FROM JOINING CAUCUS, MODERATE GROUP DISAGREES Donavan McKinney in Michigan's 13th congressional district is another beneficiary of the anti-incumbency backlash during the 2026 election cycle. He's now projected to come to Congress after earlier defeating Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., in the primaries. McKinney is a DSA member and was backed by other prominent socialists like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. The district he is poised to represent includes part of Detroit and its suburbs. He recently told Jacobin Magazine that his biggest policy goals include Medicare for All, universal childcare and getting corporate money out of elections. Also in the interview, he accused his primary opponent of having taken campaign cash from Immigration and Customs Enforcement contractors, the pro-Israel lobby and other corporate interests. Israel had been the defining issue in his primary campaign. Thanedar was a former DSA member who left the organization over members' celebrations of the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas. DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT Melat Kiros is a DSA member and former attorney whose upset victory in Colorado's 1st congressional district is forcing an end to longtime Rep. Diana DeGette's political career. DeGette, D-Colo., a progressive who has been in Congress since 1997, lost her Denver-area seat in a shocking primary loss to Kiros, a 29-year-old political newcomer. Kiros was born in Ethiopia "just weeks before her father was selected by the United States' Diversity Visa Lottery," according to her campaign website. She's drawn controversy for her fierce anti-Israel stance, which includes calling the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas an "inevitable" result of the Jewish country's own actions, according to multiple reports. She has also opposed its existence as a Jewish state. Kiros is also among those who will not commit to supporting Jeffries for speaker. GOP LAWMAKER URGES JOHNSON TO SCRUTINIZE NEW SOCIALIST LAWMAKERS' 'ACCESS TO INTELLIGENCE' Pennsylvania state lawmaker Chris Rabb is poised to enter the House of Representatives to represent the state's 3rd congressional district next year. The democratic socialist has called for the U.S. to "immediately dismantle the military industrial complex, cease all imperialist foreign policy, and end all U.S.-led efforts for regime-change," according to his campaign website. Rabb has also called for a universal basic income for Americans as well as guaranteed housing, high-speed internet, free transit and "national grocery stores." He previously took aim at establishment Democrats in an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation" in August, "I think listening to folks who have been institutionalists and corporate Dems is probably the wrong thing to do when what your own poll shows is that there is an exhaustion." Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander is no longer a DSA member, having left the organization over its response to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. But his campaign was backed by some of the DSA's biggest stars, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lander's campaign for New York's 10th congressional district, which includes downtown Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, served as a proxy battle between the Empire State's establishment left and socialist factions. While Lander was backed by Mamdani, his primary opponent, Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., was backed by Jeffries. Lander also campaigned alongside Chevalier and Valdez. While he left the DSA over Israel, Lander has still been a fierce critic of the Jewish state. He was recently detained by Israeli law enforcement during a trip to the occupied West Bank to join Palestinian olive farmers harvesting their crop. Israeli authorities released him upon learning his identity. Unlike his far-left New York cohorts, however, Lander has said he is inclined to support Jeffries for speaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eaa726b22deeb6ae596 TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston te 2026-11-04T13:10:02.874Z TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston Today is the day to join TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston's SoWa Power Station. Register now to join this founder-focused conference today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c58726b22deeb6ae539 NBA sits out Election Day yet again while other sports leagues go about business as usual te 2026-11-04T13:00:08.404Z NBA sits out Election Day yet again while other sports leagues go about business as usual The NBA hit pause on Election Day for the fourth time in five years as all 30 teams around the league had Tuesday off. The NBA's 'Get In The Game. VOTE.' campaign essentially stretched across two days, with every team in action on Monday, as players and broadcasts spread awareness for Tuesday's midterm election around the United States. Players wore 'VOTE' shirts during pregame warmups at all 15 games held on Monday night. The NBA sitting out Election Day began in 2022 when Joe Biden occupied the White House. The league followed suit in 2022, '23, '24, and now '26, but did host games on Election Day in 2025 as it was an off-year with Virginia and New Jersey the only two states holding gubernatorial elections. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The NBA has emphasized the importance of Election Day by ceasing operations while simultaneously hosting games on Christmas Day for more than 75 years. "Making your voice heard through your vote is empowering," James Cadogan, executive director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, said in a statement. "We’re excited to engage fans across the country and inspire voters of all ages, demographics, and perspectives to come together and help shape our future." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While the NBA hit pause on Tuesday night, other leagues around the United States went about their business as usual. The NHL held 11 games on Tuesday, eight of which were hosted in the United States. In college football, the MAC was in action with Miami (OH) hosting Buffalo and Akron taking on Ohio, while over 25 college basketball games took place around the country as well. The 2026 midterms consisted of 36 gubernatorial races and saw a 'Blue Tsunami' take place, with Democrats taking control of Congress. Battleground Senate seats in Michigan, Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina, among others, fell in favor of the Democrats, as did the House in Iowa, Nebraska, and Virginia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c56726b22deeb6ae530 Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price te 2026-11-04T13:00:06.737Z Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price Apple has finally given the MacBook Pro something many people have wanted for years: a touchscreen. The company unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Oct. 28, introducing a new way to interact with its laptop. It also brings a stunning OLED display, a thinner design and some serious processing power. However, there's one detail that might make you think twice before reaching for your wallet. The new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899. That's a lot of money for a laptop, even by Apple's standards. So, what exactly are you getting for that price? More importantly, will touching your MacBook's screen make enough of a difference to justify an upgrade? Let's look at what Apple has introduced and who might benefit most. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. 8 BIGGEST THINGS WE LEARNED FROM APPLE'S 2026 EVENT For years, Apple maintained that the Mac worked best with a keyboard and trackpad. Meanwhile, Windows laptop owners have enjoyed touchscreen options for a long time. Apple even experimented with touch controls through its Touch Bar, but that feature never replaced the traditional laptop experience. Now Apple has changed course. Its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display lets you interact directly with the screen. You can scroll through websites with your finger or pinch to zoom into photos. Apple also lets you drag content between windows and interact with supported creative apps. Think about how often you instinctively touch your laptop screen, especially after spending years using an iPhone or iPad. Now that gesture will actually do something on the new MacBook Pro. Apple also redesigned the hinge to keep the display steadier when you touch it. That's a thoughtful addition because nobody wants a screen wobbling every time they tap a button. However, this remains a traditional laptop. It doesn't fold into a tablet, and it doesn't support Apple Pencil. You'll still use the keyboard and trackpad for much of your work. That may disappoint anyone hoping to replace both a MacBook and an iPad with one device. While everyone is talking about the touchscreen, Apple's new display technology might have an even greater impact on your everyday experience. The company calls it the PROLED XDR Display, and it uses tandem OLED technology. Unlike traditional laptop screens that rely on a backlight, OLED pixels produce their own light. That allows the display to show deep blacks alongside bright highlights without the same backlight glow. Apple says the new screen reaches up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness for both HDR and SDR content. It also delivers a claimed 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz for smoother motion. Those numbers sound impressive, but what will you actually notice? Photos should look more vibrant, especially when you're viewing pictures taken on your iPhone. Movies can show more detail in dark scenes. If you edit videos or work with photography, the improved color accuracy could be especially useful. Apple has also added an antireflective coating to help reduce glare. An optional nano-texture finish provides additional reflection control for people who work in bright environments. For someone who spends hours looking at a laptop screen, these improvements could be more valuable than touch alone. Apple isn't holding back on performance. The new touchscreen MacBook Pro comes with either an M5 Pro or M5 Max processor. Both target people who need more processing power than a basic laptop typically provides. If you're editing high-resolution video or working with large photo libraries, these chips are designed to handle that workload. Apple also offers configurations with up to 128GB of unified memory and 16TB of storage. However, those upgrades can drive the price considerably higher. The new MacBook Pro runs macOS 27 and includes Apple Intelligence alongside Apple's upgraded Siri AI. It also brings Dynamic Island to the Mac for the first time. That familiar feature from the iPhone sits near the top of the display and gives you access to live updates and useful controls. For video calls, Apple includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. Meanwhile, an upgraded six-speaker system promises deeper bass. The laptop also includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and an HDMI port, which should appeal to people connecting external displays. 12 BIGGEST APPLE WWDC 2026 TAKEAWAYS YOU NEED TO KNOW One concern with touchscreen laptops is whether all that additional technology makes them heavier. Apple says it has managed to move in the opposite direction. The new 14-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro weighs about three pounds, roughly half a pound less than its predecessor. The 16-inch model comes in at four pounds, approximately 0.7 pounds lighter. Both models also feature slimmer designs. That should make carrying a MacBook Pro between meetings or packing one for a trip a little easier. Apple promises up to 24 hours of battery life, depending on the configuration and usage. That's an impressive claim for a machine with this much performance and such a bright display. However, we'll need independent testing to see how battery life holds up during real-world work. Apple has positioned its touchscreen MacBook Pro firmly in premium territory. The 14-inch model with the M5 Pro chip starts at $2,899, while the 16-inch version starts at $3,399. If you want the more powerful M5 Max processor, prices jump to $4,499 for the 14-inch model and $4,799 for the 16-inch version. And remember, those are starting prices for each configuration. Adding more memory or storage can increase the total substantially. There is another important detail. Apple introduced a separate 14-inch MacBook Pro with its newer M6 chip on Oct. 27. That model starts at $1,999, but it uses a Liquid Retina XDR Display without touch support. That means you're looking at a $900 difference between Apple's entry-level M6 MacBook Pro and its least expensive touchscreen model. Of course, the more expensive version also includes an M5 Pro processor and the upgraded OLED display. These are different performance configurations, so the additional $900 doesn't represent the cost of touch alone. For another perspective, the previous 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip started at $2,499. That makes the new touchscreen version $400 more expensive than its comparable predecessor. Still, this gives you a meaningful choice. You can buy a powerful new MacBook Pro for considerably less if you don't need to interact directly with the screen. We've previously reported on how rising AI chip costs have pushed Apple prices higher. This latest introduction adds another premium option to an already expensive lineup. Apple says many existing Mac apps will respond to touch immediately because macOS can translate finger taps into mouse clicks. That should make basic interaction straightforward, even before developers fully optimize their software. However, Apple's bigger ambition involves creative applications. The company demonstrated touch controls in Final Cut Pro that let editors manipulate clips directly on the screen. Musicians can use Logic Pro to play virtual instruments with their fingers. Apple also expects third-party apps, including Adobe Lightroom and Microsoft Office applications, to take advantage of the new touch capabilities. That sounds promising. Still, a touchscreen doesn't automatically make every app easier to use. Tiny buttons and crowded menus can be frustrating when you're trying to select something precisely with a finger. Early hands-on reports suggest that touch works smoothly for common gestures. However, some smaller macOS controls can still be awkward to tap. Those are preliminary impressions rather than findings from extended testing. It will be interesting to see how quickly developers adapt their interfaces and whether people continue using touch regularly after the initial excitement wears off. This is the question I'd ask before spending nearly $3,000. If you already own a relatively recent MacBook Pro that handles everything you throw at it, I wouldn't rush to replace it solely for touchscreen capabilities. A mouse or trackpad still gives you excellent control, especially when you're working on detailed projects. However, if you edit video professionally or spend your days working with photos, the OLED display could make a real difference. The improved portability also makes the new model appealing to people who regularly travel with demanding workloads. For everyday activities like email and web browsing, a less expensive MacBook Air or standard MacBook Pro will probably be more than enough. Before making that decision, take a look at our guide explaining how to know when it's time to replace your Mac. A computer that still performs well may have several good years left. You can also explore our best laptops for 2026 at CyberGuy.com to compare other options before committing to Apple's premium model. One more suggestion: If you're considering the touchscreen MacBook Pro, visit an Apple Store when it becomes available on Nov. 6. Spend some time using the touchscreen alongside the keyboard and trackpad. That hands-on experience could tell you more than any specification sheet. If you're spending nearly $3,000 on a new MacBook Pro, protecting that investment should be a priority. While macOS includes built-in security features, Macs can still face malicious downloads and online scams. I recommend keeping your software updated and using strong antivirus software for an additional layer of protection. Strong antivirus software can help detect malware and warn you about dangerous websites before they cause trouble. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. I have to give Apple credit for finally bringing a touchscreen to the MacBook Pro. It feels like a feature that should have arrived years ago, especially when we're all so accustomed to touching the screens on our phones and tablets. I'm also impressed by what Apple is promising with its new OLED display. For people who work with visual content, that could be the most compelling reason to upgrade. But here's where I hesitate. At $2,899, Apple is asking a lot for a feature that many competing laptops have offered for years. And with the standard M6 MacBook Pro starting at $1,999, there's a pretty compelling argument for saving that extra $900. I want to see how useful touch becomes in everyday work before calling this a must-have upgrade. My advice is to try it in person before spending the money. A touchscreen sounds great, but the real test is whether you still reach for it after the excitement wears off. Would you pay nearly $3,000 for a touchscreen MacBook Pro? Let us know why or why not by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c55726b22deeb6ae527 Christian Yelich hopes 2027 MLB season starts on time as CBA expiration looms over baseball te 2026-11-04T13:00:05.180Z Christian Yelich hopes 2027 MLB season starts on time as CBA expiration looms over baseball Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers won’t remotely think about the 2027 MLB season right now after winning the franchise’s first-ever World Series. However, this is a pivotal offseason for baseball, as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) ends on Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Until a new CBA is agreed upon, there will be no MLB season in 2027. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Will that actually happen? It’s a possibility, but when asked if he’s optimistic about the season starting on time, Yelich gave the glass-half-full approach. "Yeah. You know, that’s the goal, obviously," he told OutKick before celebrating once more with Brewers fans, this time during a victory "shift" at Raising Cane’s in Greendale, Wisconsin. "It’s going to be an interesting offseason here. We’ll just see what happens. "But yeah, I think that would be awesome. I think that’s what everybody’s hoping for." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Yelich told the Associated Press prior to the Brewers clinching the title in Game 5 that he thinks the "game’s in a great spot right now," and it would be "a shame if we miss time." But that’s the reality of the situation, which Yelich knows all about after the last CBA was agreed upon in March 2022. There was a point throughout those winter months when it looked like neither side – the owners and players – would budge on their demands. The deal was eventually done, but weeks of spring training were missed before the 2022 regular season started on April 7 rather than March 31. When that happened, teams didn’t stop inking players to new contracts, shelling out a collective billion-plus in salaries, with deals including the Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton, Texas Rangers’Corey Seager and Toronto Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman. This year, top free agents include Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Seiya Suzuki and Michael King, among others. Players definitely want clubs to continue spending money, as that is the crux of the biggest debate on the table between the two sides. For the owners, a salary and floor cap proposal is what they want to cut down the disparity found in payrolls across the league. On the flip side, the players have viewed a salary cap and floor as a non-starter, believing instead that there should be expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights for themselves, along with a bigger league minimum salary. They’ve also proposed having a tax for teams who fail to keep payrolls at a certain floor, basically promoting spending overall. Yelich was just part of a Brewers team that won 103 regular-season games and were middle of the pack in payroll. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Rays, had a bottom-three payroll and had the best record in the American League this season. ALEX RODRIGUEZ DEFENDS DODGERS' SPENDING SPREE AS LIKELY LOCKOUT GETS CLOSER: 'I THINK IT'S GREAT' MLB is the only major pro sports league in the U.S. without a salary cap, with the NFL, NBA and NHL implementing them. In 2022, differences were amended, but some believe this time around will be much harder. The MLBPA also has a change in leadership, with Tony Clark forced out and Bruce Meyer, a former All-Star infielder, taking over. He was the one who led the players’ negotiation last time around, so he has the prowess to fight hard for what his side wants. At the same time, owners and commissioner Rob Manfred seem steadfast in their beliefs. When Dec. 2 rolls around, we’ll know for certain if a lockout is in place, but the real question is whether it will persist through the start of the regular season. As Yelich said, he feels everyone wants baseball to start on time, but if things get ugly at the negotiating table, players might be seeing a situation like 1994. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c53726b22deeb6ae51d Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning te 2026-11-04T13:00:03.535Z Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning The party’s midterm victory reshapes the political landscape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb29fa726b22deeb6ae4a8 CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button te 2026-11-04T12:50:02.497Z CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button Judging by the chaos we have already seen across college football this season, it should come as no surprise that the first CFP rankings were just as unpredictable as the product on the field. The only certainty entering Tuesday night’s rankings reveal was that Miami would sit atop the polls after a difficult outing against North Carolina. Now, with a showdown against No. 8 Notre Dame looming this weekend, this is shaping up to be an elimination game for the No. 11 ranked Fighting Irish. And let me make it clear for folks out there that are not following on a weekly basis: don't freak out yet, just give it a few weeks. But yes, you have my permission to start getting extremely nervous about the upcoming weekend, Notre Dame fans. It's clear that the CFP committee is telling Marcus Freeman's squad that they better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday, or their chances of making the postseason will be hinging on others losing. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS: MIAMI TAKES TOP SPOT, INDIANA CRACKS TOP FIVE IN FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE Don't forget, this is the final season for a twelve-team playoff, with an expansion to 24-teams coming next year as ESPN and CFP finalize their new television agreement. As for what happens within the SEC, well they came out smelling pretty nice after spending the entire offseason emphasizing strength of schedule metrics. Now, the conference has to be feeling fantastic on Wednesday morning, with Georgia sitting at No. 2 in the first polls. Alabama coming in at No. 5 and Kentucky being ranked No. 6 gives them a pretty solid landing spot if either one of those teams were to catch another loss. Realistically, if Kentucky beats No. 13 Tennessee this weekend in Knoxville, the Cats' can afford an additional loss and still secure a playoff bid. But, why in the world is Alabama ranked eight spots ahead of Tennessee if the Vols won the head-to-head matchup last month? "The head to head matchup between Tennessee and Alabama is not going to come into play at this point becuase of where those two teams are viewed in the rankings process," CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek explained. No. 7 Texas is the only current team in the country with wins against three ranked teams, with a number of others including Kentucky, BYU, Alabama, Ole Miss and Ohio State being ones with two wins on the season so far. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It was undefeated No. 8 UCLA that came in behind No. 4 Indiana, after the Hoosiers hung on for dear life against Minnesota this past weekend, as the committee came off as confusing given the Hoosiers strength of schedule. We could be witnessing a year in which the Big Ten might only get two teams into the College Football Playoff, especially if No. 12 Ohio State cannot figure out life without Julian Sayin. OHIO STATE'S NATIONAL TITLE HOPES ARE RIGHTFULLY FADING AFTER USC DELIVERS REALITY CHECK IN SHOCKING UPSET The Buckeyes, in my opinion, deserved to be ranked in this area. But the argument over head-to-head matchups was not even discussed by the committee due to Ohio State not being in the same pod of teams, according to chairman Hunter Yurachek. "They didn’t look like the same Ohio State team this past weekend against Southern Cal" And, it's not hard to argue that the Buckeyes deserved to work for their spot. Obviously, they have time to prove to the world that they are a better football team than what we saw against USC, even though Hunter Yurachek pointed towards their defense more than offensive output. Indiana has zero ranked wins this season, and have four of their five wins over power conference schools coming by one score. What in the world has Indiana done to be ranked so high? And now, with USC being ranked 20th in the first poll, this could also give the Big Ten a spot at gaining a spot if the Trojans were to win out, while Indiana might not drop as far if they were to lose at home next week to Lincoln Riley's squad. The Big 12 could be in an even more interesting position. No. 3 Utah is the highest-ranked team from the conference, but No. 9 BYU has a chance to change the entire playoff picture when the two teams meet in Saturday’s "Holy War." The Big 12 could potentially receive as many playoff bids as the Big Ten, although there is still a full month of the regular season remaining. If the conference wants to place three teams in the College Football Playoff, BYU would likely need to win out, while No. 15 Texas Tech would need to finish the regular season undefeated. Utah would then most likely need to defeat BYU in the conference championship game. That scenario would give BYU a legitimate argument for inclusion in the final CFP rankings, while Utah would receive the automatic bid and Texas Tech could make a strong case with only one loss. ESPN FUMBLES THE HOLY WAR BY FORCING UTAH AND BYU INTO A DREADED EARLY-MORNING KICKOFF FOR FANS While in the past we could have countless arguments around the shenanigans that come with the CFP committee's rankings, this season might actually call for a little grace. Having to make these types of decisions, based off the pure madness we've seen over the past eight weeks, certainly made life difficult for committee members. "We still believe as a committee there is going to be a significant amount of movement within the entire Top-25 ranking, and we’re looking forward to the task at hand," CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek said after the rankings show. "It will be a difficult task..This weekend is huge for college football" Now, there is always something to nitpick, but this year has proven that any given Saturday could result in something wild transpiring within the Top-25. Is their truly an elite team this season? We're about to find out over the next month. Now that we know that the field looks like as of November 3rd, we can asses what the first round will look like with on-campus games. No. 12 Ohio State at No. 5 Alabama No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 6 Kentucky No. 10 Ole Miss at No. 7 Texas No. 9 BYU at No. 8 UCLA No. 1 Miami vs. No. 8/No. 9 winner No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7/No. 10 winner No. 3 Utah vs. No. 6/No. 11 winner No. 4 Indiana vs. No. 5/No. 12 winner We are in for one crazy month of November, and there will be plenty of nervous folks across the country tuning in over the next four weeks. One thing that we learned after the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season is that there will be plenty of chaotic moments coming, but Notre Dame had better win this weekend if they plan on spending their December preparing for the playoffs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb27a3726b22deeb6ae15a Caitlin Clark tells Kylie Kelce she wants 'to be loyal to the red' after Colts' blue jersey controversy te 2026-11-04T12:40:03.146Z Caitlin Clark tells Kylie Kelce she wants 'to be loyal to the red' after Colts' blue jersey controversy Caitlin Clark plays for the Indiana Fever, who plays in a building is just a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Clark, who has routinely been spotted watching Kansas City Chiefs games from a luxury suite alongside music star Taylor Swift, joked that her football allegiance could shift toward the Indianapolis Colts. But she jokingly cautioned that throwing her support behind the Colts could leave Travis Kelce and Chiefs fans somewhat upset. Clark appeared on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, hosted by Kylie Kelce, Taylor Swift’s sister-in-law, and recalled attending a Colts game last season. During her visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Clark explained why she chose not to wear the custom jersey the team had given her. TAYLOR SWIFT HAS SAVAGE CELEBRATION AFTER TRAVIS KELCE SCORES FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF 2026 SEASON Kylie was supportive of Clark’s decision not to wear the blue jersey during the podcast. Clark also suggested it was best for her "to be loyal to the red," a reference to the Chiefs’ signature jersey color. Clark was seen at Arrowhead Stadium as recently on Oct. 18, cheering for Kansas City alongside Swift. Kylie then asked whether Clark had noticed any backlash over the jersey situation. "Honestly, in real time I wasn’t thinking I’m not gonna put this on because I don’t want, like, the Chiefs fans mad or Travis mad or whatever, but after the fact, I didn’t realize that all my teammates had it on, so that made me look worse.," Clark said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The custom Colts jersey wasn't thrown out, in fact, Clark still has it. "It’s cool! They put my name on it," she told Kylie, who shared she’s "caught a lot of sh-- for not putting the red on" when she's taking in Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium with her husband, Jason Kelce. Even so, Clark appears to have respect for the Colts organization and its leadership, which is overseen by the late Jim Irsay’s daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson. Carlie leads the franchise’s day-to-day operations and has developed a reputation for her hands-on approach, including standing on the sideline during games with an earpiece to listen to live play calls. "I love the Colts. I think it’s so cool, the Irsay daughters and what they do," Clark said. Clark’s friendly relationship with the Kelce family also extends to Donna Kelce, the mother of Travis and Jason. Donna wore Clark’s jersey, and the two chatted before a Fever game in September. The Colts have lost four consecutive games and appear to be entering a major roster overhaul. Amid the shakeup, running back Jonathan Taylor emerged as a potential trade candidate. ESPN, however, recently reported that the Colts "don’t wanna trade" Taylor, at least for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb22f3726b22deeb6ae034 Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power and more top headlines te 2026-11-04T12:20:03.073Z Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power and more top headlines 1. Blue wave sweeps Democrats into House, Senate majorities — Follow FOX News' latest midterm election coverage. 2. President Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills 3. US stock futures mixed as Dems score key election wins   MAJOR HEADLINES LEFT TURN AHEAD — Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race. Continue reading … POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE — Trump's Paxton bet blows up as Lone Star State flips for first time in decades. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb209b726b22deeb6adf0a The antisemitism horseshoe is playing out in real time — from New York to Paris and beyond te 2026-11-04T12:10:03.512Z The antisemitism horseshoe is playing out in real time — from New York to Paris and beyond This past month has offered a clear picture of how antisemitism actually works. It does not arrive from one political direction. It arrives from both ends at once. In Manhattan’s Diamond District on October 21, a 26-year-old Jewish man was stabbed in the back while doing outreach. The attack is being investigated as a possible hate crime; a woman has been arrested and charged. In north London around the same time, three Jewish women —including one pushing a baby in a stroller — were assaulted in the Stamford Hill area.  A suspect was detained by community security volunteers and later charged; police treated the incidents as suspected antisemitic hate crimes. These were not isolated street crimes. They fit a pattern in which visibly Jewish people are targeted while the broader political conversation treats Jewish safety as secondary or suspect. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM At the same time, online and in the streets, both extremes have continued to treat Jews as the explanation for larger problems. During France’s October student-led cost-of-living protests that turned into the country’s worst street violence in years, Palestinian flags and keffiyehs appeared regularly among the rioters.  Separately, a monitoring group documented more than 1,300 posts on X blaming Jews, Israel, or the Mossad for the unrest — classic conspiracies about Jewish elites, Rothschild’s and orchestration of chaos.  Far-right accounts declared that "the Jews did this to France." Far-left accounts framed the same events through the language of colonization and resistance. The two sides do not agree on economics, immigration, or the future of the country. They do agree that Jews belong in the story as the problem. B’nai B’rith has a significant presence with thousands of volunteers in close to 50 countries across the globe.  Our B'nai B'rith volunteers globally are not reading about these patterns after the fact. They are living them and reporting them to us in real time: heightened security concerns around synagogues and schools, Jewish students and professionals feeling the temperature shift in daily life, and the same dual narratives — conspiracy from one side, delegitimization from the other — appearing in local conversations and online spaces.  What shows up in global tracking reports is what our people on the ground are already describing from their own streets and campuses. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Recently reported numbers show the same split in concrete incidents. In one recent week, far-right and far-left incidents were nearly equal in number. Swastika graffiti clusters appeared in the United States and Germany. Far-left and Islamist-inspired actions —graffiti, threats and assaults linked to anti-Israel rhetoric — continued elsewhere.  Calls to "globalize the intifada" circulated around the Oct. 7 anniversary in multiple countries. A network of fake AI "rabbi" accounts has been pushing classic antisemitic money tropes on social platforms. None of this requires a single coordinating hand. It requires only the willingness of people who otherwise oppose each other to land on the same target. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is the horseshoe. On one end, Jews are cast as alien outsiders who secretly run the banks, the media and the government. On the other, Jews are cast as white colonizers who do not count as oppressed and whose state should not exist. The words differ. The outcome is the same: Jews are positioned as the hand behind the curtain, then blamed for whichever crisis is underway. Other minorities are usually claimed by one side and attacked by the other. Jews are accused by both, then accused of belonging to whichever side is speaking. The numbers have been clear for some time. In France, Interior Ministry figures put antisemitic incidents at roughly 1,320 in 2025 — more than half of all recorded anti-religious offenses—despite Jews making up less than one percent of the population.  In New York City, Jews have accounted for a majority of confirmed hate crimes. These are not abstract trends. They show up as a man stabbed while wrapping tefillin, women punched on a London street and a community that learns to calculate risk before walking to synagogue or sending a child to school. Americans cannot treat this as a European problem that stays elsewhere. This trend is growing here in the United States. If you only watch the far right, you will miss the assaults, the campus rhetoric and the street protests that treat Jewish institutions as legitimate targets. If you only watch the far left, you will miss the conspiracy posts, the swastikas and the older tropes that never left. The people in the middle do not get to pick an end of the horseshoe and call it safe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb209a726b22deeb6adf01 America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami te 2026-11-04T12:10:02.367Z America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami Polling and election analysts pointed to Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, but the results brought wider margins and bigger upsets that even some of the most ambitious predictions didn't see coming. This included a historic Democratic breakthrough in Texas and other deep red strongholds. Democrats won control of the Senate and House in Tuesday's election in what could be their largest House majority in nearly two decades. The results marked a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump, who ran in 2024 on fixing the economy and ending all wars. He launched a campaign blitz in the final weeks of the campaign cycle to rally Republican voters — but it wasn't enough to save the party's floundering message. DEEP IN TRUMP COUNTRY, A NEW GENERATION REVEALS THE DIVIDE BEHIND TEXAS’ TIGHT SENATE RACE That rejection was especially striking in Texas, where Democrats pulled off twin upsets, with James Talarico defeating Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseating Gov. Greg Abbott. The victories defied expectations in a state Trump carried by double digits just two years earlier. A Fox News poll in October showed Talarico and Paxton nearly tied, with Abbott leading Hinojosa. Both Democrats ultimately won by wide margins. The Texas Senate race was marked a "toss up" by the bipartisan Cook Political report that gave Republicans an advantage with an R+6 tanking. But as of the early morning hours of Wednesday, Talarico held 53.9% of the vote to Paxton's 44.2% — a 9.7% gap in a race where polls were showing a clean match-up. Abbott's race was the biggest miss when it came to ratings and polling versus real results. Hinojosa flew mostly under the radar, with Cook ranking the race a "lean Republican" — but the Democrat candidate ran away with nearly 7% gap victory as of 3 a.m. on Wednesday. And the Texas results came amid a broader Democratic tsunami. Texas’ Democratic upsets came as voters nationwide voiced dissatisfaction with Trump and the economy. A Fox News poll found Trump’s approval at 36%, while 74% of voters rated the economy negatively. POLL FLASHES WARNING SIGNS FOR REPUBLICANS IN 7 BATTLEGROUND SENATE RACES Democrats’ sweeping gains extended beyond Texas, with Senate upsets in Kansas and South Carolina, two states Trump carried by double digits in 2024. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton scored a historic defeat over Sen. Roger Marshall, ending Republicans’ 94-year winning streak in Senate races in the state. Kansas will send to the U.S. Senate their first Democrat elected senator in nearly a century. While the race was ranked a "toss up," it still marks a historic departure for the ruby red state. And in deep red South Carolina, Annie Andrews defeated Sen. Darline Graham, who had been appointed to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, but couldn't secure a victory at the ballot box. The race was ranked "lean Republican," but the divide was 4.2 points as of Wednesday morning, marking a significant upset and an end to the more than two-decade reign of Grahams' holding onto the South Carolina Senate seat after Lindsey was first elected in 2002. While Maine has long been considered a purple state, its 30-year-tenured Republican Senator, Susan Collins, was ousted in Tuesday's midterm by Democrat Troy Jackson. Collins was widely viewed as a career politician and served five terms in the U.S. Senate.  Cook rated the race a "toss up," but the 6-point divide was still viewed as a major political upset.  Taken together, the results showed that the Democratic wave reached well beyond the usual battlegrounds, sweeping into states and seats tjat Republicans had long counted on carrying. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb1e42726b22deeb6addf9 Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth te 2026-11-04T12:00:02.884Z Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb173a726b22deeb6adc72 How Astronauts Voted From Space in the Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T11:30:02.289Z How Astronauts Voted From Space in the Midterm Elections Americans voted absentee from the International Space Station, Antarctica and remote Alaskan villages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e4726b22deeb6adc05 ‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats, Republicans waste no time in setting social media ablaze after midterm sweep te 2026-11-04T11:20:04.730Z ‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats, Republicans waste no time in setting social media ablaze after midterm sweep Explosive reactions to the 2026 midterm elections quickly spread online as it became clear that Democrats had routed Republicans in key contests, reclaiming control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate early Wednesday morning. While Republicans quickly looked for a source of blame, jubilant Democratic reactions ranged from calling the moment the end of Trump’s MAGA movement to aggressive predictions of what the party could accomplish with their newfound majorities. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., summed up his vision for Senate committees in only one word. "Subpoenas," Wyden said in a post on X. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Democrats like Wyden have long promised to summon members of the current administration, former officials and business leaders before lawmakers for questioning if they captured a majority. In the House, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., echoed Wyden’s thinking with a brief post of his own. "LAWYER UP," Garcia wrote. Still other voices in the Democratic Party expressed the magnitude of the victory in more colorful terms. "WE’RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WORK RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Hasan Piker, a progressive streamer and socialist, said in a post to X. Piker, who aligned himself closely with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterms, supported several candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He also campaigned with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, who won his race against Mike Rogers, a former congressman. "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! IT'S LAW!!!" he wrote in another post, referring to James Talarico’s Senate victory in Texas over Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico received widespread criticism from Republicans for past comments where he described God as "nonbinary" — an instance Republicans used to characterize Talarico as too progressive to represent a Republican-leaning state like Texas. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS After Fox News Decision Desk projected victories by Talarico and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa over Gov. Greg Abbott, other progressives cast the wins as a symbol of Democratic momentum. "TEXAS IS BLUE. THIS IS HISTORY," Dean Withers, another progressive political commentator, wrote in a post to social media. "MAGA IS DEAD. THEY’RE F---ING DEAD. WOKE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE BACK," he added. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans and conservatives took to social media to vent frustrations and begin identifying where they thought the party had lost traction with the public. To Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who lost a primary earlier this year to a Trump-backed challenger, the midterm outcome boiled down to a set of unfulfilled promises: broken pledges to stay out of foreign conflicts and commitments to bring transparency around Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced businessman who had died in prison while awaiting trial. "Tonight’s outcome isn’t about placing faith in Democrats or socialist principles; it’s about holding Republicans accountable for betraying their promises. All Republicans had to do was: 1. put Americans First 2. not start another war 3. prosecute sex traffickers," Massie wrote. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former congresswoman who resigned her seat earlier this year over disagreements with the administration, delivered a similar message. "Trump’s biggest betrayal to the American people isn’t what he failed to do. It’s what he promised NOT to do… and did it anyway," Greene wrote in a post to X. "We gave President Trump our support, we gave him our money, we gave him our vote and gave him our time and we got behind him publicly, and he didn’t deliver," she added. Conservative political commentator Matt Walsh offered similar criticisms of Trump, focusing on the U.S. conflict with Iran. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES "The Iran War is the greatest political blunder in the last two decades at least. A catastrophically stupid decision. An unforgivable betrayal of America First principles," Walsh said. "There’s no way to soft-pedal this. It’s a political catastrophe of historic proportions. The Republican Party needs all new leadership. None should be spared from blame, starting at the top," Walsh added in a separate post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e3726b22deeb6adbfc Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses te 2026-11-04T11:20:03.938Z Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses President Donald Trump vowed to veto "insane" legislation from Democrats following the party's major midterm election victories Tuesday, while acknowledging that rising gasoline prices stemming from the conflict with Iran likely contributed to Republican losses. Trump, speaking to Fox News Channel during live Election Night coverage, said he was surprised by the GOP's performance but expressed confidence that he could work with Democrats despite their electoral gains. "They'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them," Trump said. "And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out and they'll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we'll work together." TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping at least seven Republican-held Senate seats and more than two dozen House districts. The sweeping victories dealt a major blow to Trump and the GOP, leaving Democrats positioned to block the president's legislative agenda, reject his nominees and launch investigations into his administration during his final two years in office. The president pointed to his veto authority as a negotiating tool and revealed that several Democratic lawmakers had already reached out to him. "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not. I've already spoken to some of them," Trump said, adding that he had spoken with Democratic members of Congress, with others waiting to call. Trump also addressed the GOP's disappointing election-night performance, suggesting that Americans were reacting more to higher gasoline prices than to the military campaign against Iran itself. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "I don't think it's the war, Bret, I think it's the gasoline price," Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier. "People agree with what I'm doing on Iran, but they really probably weren't willing to do the short-term consequence of paying more for gasoline." Trump defended his administration's actions against Iran, arguing that the economic consequences were temporary and necessary to achieve longer-term national security objectives. "I think a part of it was Iran. But at the same time, people understood the importance of what I've done with Iran," Trump said. "I think historically it's going to be much more important than this evening, because you can't let the number one state sponsor of terror have a nuclear weapon." The president also blamed some Republican candidates for failing to energize his supporters, arguing that enthusiasm at his campaign rallies did not necessarily translate into votes for those he endorsed. "I'm a little bit surprised. I thought they'd do better," Trump said. "We had tremendous rallies. We had about 30 of them." Trump said some candidates had alienated his MAGA base by previously opposing him, while others simply failed to inspire voters to turn out. 'POD SAVE AMERICA' HOSTS CALL DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S MIDTERM WINS 'THE END OF THE TRUMP ERA' "They didn't like the candidates and some of the candidates that I endorsed fought me, and they didn't like that they fought me," Trump said. "And I wasn't on the ballot. If I was on the ballot, they would have gotten out," he added. Despite expressing disappointment over Republican losses, Trump praised Democrats for their performance while rejecting the suggestion that the results amounted to a personal defeat. "I think the Democrats did a good job, I really do. I think they did a good job. They fought hard," Trump said. "I don't like to consider it a defeat," he added. "If you're on the ballot, it's different than if you're not on the ballot." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e2726b22deeb6adbf3 Bonta says he'll counter DOJ election monitors with observers of his own te 2026-11-04T11:20:02.961Z Bonta says he'll counter DOJ election monitors with observers of his own California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday afternoon that his office will deploy election observers in response to concerns that Justice Department monitors could intimidate voters. Bonta said California was taking the same approach it used during the previous two elections, when the state dispatched its own observers alongside federal monitors. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division has sent 1,000 monitors across the country to ensure election integrity and protect Americans' right to vote, a plan that has been public knowledge for months. The monitors will be personnel from across the DOJ, U.S. Attorney's Offices and employees from the Office of Personnel Management. The department confirmed Tuesday that while federal election monitoring is routine, this year's operation is the largest in its history, with monitors deployed to all 50 states for the first time. DOJ FIRES BACK AT DEM AG OVER ELECTION DAY GUIDANCE TELLING OFFICIALS WHEN TO CALL COPS ON FEDERAL AGENTS The DOJ also released a list of cities where monitors are being deployed. In California, they are being sent to Los Angeles, Alameda, Sacramento and San Diego. Bonta and other critics have argued that the unusually large federal presence could spook voters or discourage some from casting ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Civil Rights Division, told Bloomberg in an August interview that the role of DOJ election monitors would be to observe election practices and pursue investigations into any possible instances of fraud after the fact — not to intervene directly while people are voting. In Tuesday's announcement, the DOJ added that monitors will also be responsible for ensuring that polling places are accessible for those with disabilities. DOJ OFFICIAL DEFENDS TRUMP'S NONCITIZEN VOTER PROBE ON '60 MINUTES,' ACCUSES SHOW OF EDITING OUT HER ANSWERS In her Bloomberg interview, Dhillon said the election monitors would respect the laws of whichever states they end up in. Many states restrict monitors from entering polling places and require them to remain behind designated boundaries outside. "We respect state law," Dhillon told Bloomberg at the time. "We reach out to the states. If their perimeter is 150 yards, we respect that." Dhillon also pointed out that the DOJ sent more than 80 monitors to observe primary elections across seven states this year, including locations in Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Wyoming, South Carolina, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The nationwide deployment appeared to be proceeding without major incident Tuesday afternoon, with no significant confrontations involving federal monitors publicly reported. This comes after the Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's effort to require California election officials to segregate ballots cast by 20,000 voters the DOJ believes are noncitizens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0de7726b22deeb6adaec Kidwell's lead over Ring grows; Proposition 419 narrowly passing te 2026-11-04T10:50:15.105Z Kidwell's lead over Ring grows; Proposition 419 narrowly passing Britnee Kidwell's first foray into local politics appears to have resulted in a victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0ddd726b22deeb6adaa0 El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance and Rogers in gloating victory speech signaling combative tone in Senate te 2026-11-04T10:50:05.874Z El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance and Rogers in gloating victory speech signaling combative tone in Senate Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed mocked President Donald Trump and his opponent in a combative victory speech Tuesday night in Michigan. El-Sayed, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers, said his opponents "went all-in on one of the ugliest campaigns we've seen in our lifetimes." "They might have been pointing at my name and my faith, but we all know my name and my faith aren't the reason you can't afford your gas or afford your groceries," El-Sayed said. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE He said Trump's comments about him became "uglier and coarser" and that "to all the parents who struggle to explain why the president openly mocked someone for their name or how they pray, let them know tomorrow that the bad guys lost." "They want an America that is too small for some of us, but we know America is big enough for all of us," he continued. VANCE'S CAMPAIGN BLITZ PUTS HIM AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE GOP'S MIDTERM PUSH, AS INSIDERS PRAISE PACKED SCHEDULE He also mockingly spoke of Vice President JD Vance, a foe he has combatted with frequently in recent months, saying, "There is this delicious irony in the fact that you're constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January. So you know what that means. Wolverine one. Buckeye zero." He then shifted his focus to Israel, saying Americans want their money spent in the U.S. TRUMP SAYS ISRAEL WILL STOP RECEIVING $4B IN US AID BY YEAR'S END, CAN STILL BUY WEAPONS "We don't want our money spent on apartheid or genocidal war," he added. El-Sayed also had mocking words for his opponent, telling Rogers to "enjoy your retirement." "May we never have to see the likes of you in the state again," he added. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed outran alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, concerns about his rhetoric over Israel and Jewish voters in Michigan and criticism from fellow Democrats for his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. Rogers failed to outrun the political headwinds that have buffeted Republicans this cycle, including affordability issues, President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada launched in the thick of the midterms and the Iran war, despite his attempts to distance himself from the latter issues. El-Sayed’s victory serves as a major blow to the GOP’s push against the progressive lean in Democratic politics, where for much of the cycle after his shock win over Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Republicans painted him as the face of socialism and communism in their messaging. Fox News' Alex Miller and Luke Trevisan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb06d3726b22deeb6ad90d Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing state te 2026-11-04T10:20:03.541Z Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing state Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has successfully ousted Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada, a significant pickup for Democrats in the critical battleground state, The Associated Press projects. Ford defeat of Lombardo comes in one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country. Ford’s victory makes him Nevada’s first Black governor and gives Democrats control of the governor’s office for the first time since Lombardo defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022. Ford, who has served as Nevada’s attorney general since 2019, campaigned on affordability, housing, education, health care and protecting access to abortion. He argued that Nevada families were struggling with high housing costs, energy bills and other rising expenses under Lombardo and the Republican administration. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: THE TOP RACES TO WATCH AS 36 STATES CHOOSE THEIR NEXT GOVERNOR The result could also give Nevada Democrats unified control of state government depending on Tuesday night's election results, with the party already holding majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature. Ford will enter office with a legislative majority aligned with his agenda, although significant disagreements could remain over taxes, education spending, public safety and the state’s business climate. Ford repeatedly criticized Lombardo for aligning himself with President Donald Trump and national Republicans. He argued that Nevada needed a governor who would challenge the administration on federal funding, immigration and voting rights while focusing on the state’s cost-of-living crisis. The Republican incumbent defended his record on public safety, education, economic development and government spending. Lombardo argued that his administration had increased education funding, expanded workforce development and worked to diversify Nevada’s economy beyond tourism and gaming. A BLUE WAVE IN GOVERNORS' MANSIONS COULD HURT FAMILIES MORE THAN A BLUE CONGRESS Lombardo also accused Ford of proposing costly new government programs without explaining how they would be financed. His campaign pointed to a campaign analysis estimating that fully implementing Ford’s platform could cost billions of dollars over four years. Ford rejected that analysis, arguing that Lombardo’s administration had included spending mechanisms and assumptions that were not part of his actual proposals. Ford said his agenda could be accomplished through a combination of existing state resources, federal funding and policy changes. Housing affordability was one of the defining issues of the campaign. Nevada has faced a shortage of affordable homes, particularly in the Las Vegas and Reno areas, while rising rents and mortgage rates have placed pressure on working- and middle-class residents. The candidates also clashed over energy costs, public education, crime, abortion, immigration and the state’s reliance on tourism and gaming. Nevada’s growing energy demands, including those connected to data centers and other large industrial projects, became another major campaign issue. Lombardo promoted efforts to attract businesses and investment, while Ford argued that economic development should not result in higher costs for residents or additional pressure on the state’s infrastructure. Ford will now face pressure to deliver on his campaign promises while governing a state with significant budget, housing, education and infrastructure challenges. As attorney general, Ford frequently challenged Trump administration policies in court. His election is likely to make Nevada a more prominent Democratic counterweight to the federal government as the state moves toward the 2028 presidential election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047d726b22deeb6ad83f LAURA INGRAHAM: Richer, safer and stronger: Why the Trump agenda deserves to keep going te 2026-11-04T10:10:05.793Z LAURA INGRAHAM: Richer, safer and stronger: Why the Trump agenda deserves to keep going "This is the end of Trumpism!" "Conservative Populism, RIP." "Goodbye, MAGA!" If these pronouncements sound familiar, it’s because they are. The same people predicting this now in op-eds, online and in podcasts predicted the same after Trump’s first impeachment, after the 2020 election, after January 6th, after the second impeachment, and after every criminal indictment filed against him. Their wishful thinking is as dim-witted now as it was then. TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS THE 'POWER OF VETO' AS DEMS EXPECTED TO TAKE HOUSE, SENATE Any fair-minded political analyst would admit that over the past decade, Donald Trump has been the most consequential leader in the world, and that he has accomplished more than any Republican president in at least the past 100 years. His record should not be judged on midterm results but on what it has delivered. And if the question on the table is "Should Trump’s policies continue?" the record says yes — politically, economically, geopolitically and culturally. Critics predicted Trump would destroy the Republican Party and set back American conservatism. The opposite happened. Across the West, the right has either collapsed or made its peace with the governing consensus. Canada hasn't had a conservative prime minister since 2015. Britain's Conservatives hold just 118 of 650 seats in the House of Commons. Marine Le Pen has never cleared 42 percent of the vote in a French presidential election. Germany's conservatives govern in coalition with the Social Democrats, and in Italy, The Economist recently praised Giorgia Meloni for "tacking to the middle." Only in America has the right governed on low taxes, lighter regulation, social conservatism and a strong military — and kept winning. Democrats had little trouble beating moderate Republicans like John McCain and Mitt Romney. Trump has confounded them for most of a decade. No other leader on the Western right can say that. We were told populism would wreck the economy. It hasn't. Trump worked with Congress to cut taxes and roll back regulation, and he has trimmed a bloated bureaucracy: Between December 2024 and June 2026, the federal workforce shrank by 255,000 employees, or 12 percent, according to The Washington Post. Ordinary families have benefited. Real median household income rose from $77,230 in 2016 to a record $87,460 last year, both measured in 2025 dollars. Those figures are adjusted for inflation and describe the household squarely in the middle. Nostalgia for the '80s and '90s is understandable, but the American middle class has never been richer than it is today. FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS Inflation, the defining failure of the Biden years, has been tamed. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, peaked at 6.6 percent in September 2022 and was still 3.3 percent in November 2024. This September it stood at 2.6 percent. Headline inflation of 3.7 percent is in line with the eurozone's 3.8 percent and Britain's 3.5 percent. Americans are not uniquely squeezed. Growth is outpacing our peers. In September, the OECD projected U.S. real GDP growth of 2.2 percent for 2026, the highest in the G7. The latest data are stronger still: the economy grew at a 3.4 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, compared with 0.5 percent for the EU and roughly 1.3 percent for Canada. The upshot is that Americans are by far the wealthiest people of any major economy. The IMF projects 2026 GDP per capita of $95,212 in the United States, against $65,699 in Germany, $61,108 in Britain, $60,105 in Canada, $51,448 in France, $35,400 in Japan and $15,371 in China. The United States is not merely the richest major country on earth; it is pulling away from the rest of the West. Critics warned that Trump's foreign policy would leave America isolated and weak. Instead, he is charting a course to victory over China, our only serious geopolitical rival. WHY TRUMP ZEROED IN ON GREENLAND, THE WORLD’S LARGEST ISLAND, MOSTLY COVERED IN ICE — IN 3 CHARTS Before Trump, Washington's establishment insisted that China's rise was good for America, a view the Obama administration voiced as late as 2012. Trump took a more realistic view. His tariffs kept state-subsidized Chinese cars from gutting our auto industry. His moves on the Panama Canal and Greenland denied Beijing footholds in our hemisphere. He is rebuilding a military that had grown dangerously weak and distracted by ideology. And our economic lead keeps widening: in 2016, U.S. GDP exceeded China's by $7.3 trillion; last year, the gap was $11.3 trillion. In the Middle East, Trump has severely degraded an Iranian military that threatened the entire region. Critics predicted the Strait of Hormuz would be closed. It hasn't been: The Wall Street Journal reports that Persian Gulf oil exports, counting both Hormuz shipments and alternative routes, now exceed prewar levels. All of this has been achieved without an invasion or boots on the ground. With a stronger military and a booming economy, American leverage abroad is likely the greatest it has been since the early 2000s. LIZ PEEK: GUARANTEED — DEMOCRAT MIDTERM WIN WOULD DELIVER CHAOS NOT 'AFFORDABILITY' Some warned social conservatives that Trump didn't really share their priorities and that they would regret backing him. Consider what he delivered. For four decades, Republican leaders promised to do something about Roe v. Wade. Trump kept that promise, and Roe is gone. Unlike past Republican presidents, he has not appointed justices who drift left, and on most key constitutional questions the Supreme Court now has a solid conservative majority for the first time since the early 1930s. TRUMP DHS HITS 16 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH 0 RELEASES AT THE BORDER The border is closed to illegal immigration — another decades-old Republican promise that only Trump fulfilled. We were told this would devastate the economy. The data above say otherwise. By any serious measure, the Trump movement ranks among the most successful in American history, and the country is better off for it — compared both with where we were and with our peers abroad. Tellingly, Democrats aren't seriously arguing that they would deliver a stronger economy, a firmer foreign policy or safer streets. Voters can see what their approach produces by looking at Canada and Western Europe. Instead, their campaign rests on a single promise: to go after Trump and everyone who has worked with him. It is a campaign of retribution, not prosperity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Of course, voters, including this one, are frustrated with the Iran conflict, and they want lower gas prices. Others are simply tired of politics, and some may hope a Democratic win would at least bring some calm to America. But remember what President Reagan said: "Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction." Freedom does not come cheap. Americans today are stronger, richer, safer and freer than we have been in decades, and those who want to see this country humbled, even humiliated, know it. The socialists, Marxists, and even run-of-the-mill Democrats did not run this year to make your life better. They ran to punish you for wanting more than the scraps the political establishment used to toss you. Do not fall for it. Can you imagine Republicans abandoning Reagan because he lost eight Senate seats in 1986? Did the Democrats abandon Obama after he lost nine Senate seats in 2014? Of course not. We know which policies work. We know which policies have been a disaster. We know how to build a better country for ourselves and our children. We know how Democrats almost destroyed America and what they intend to do to our Constitution if they get the chance. We may not have everything we want — we probably never will — but we have already made huge progress, and we just need to keep relentlessly fighting for the type of country we want. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM LAURA INGRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047c726b22deeb6ad821 Democrats Retake Governor’s Office in Nevada, a Critical Swing State te 2026-11-04T10:10:04.057Z Democrats Retake Governor’s Office in Nevada, a Critical Swing State Aaron Ford, the state’s attorney general, will be Nevada’s first Black governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047a726b22deeb6ad818 After Midterm Drubbing, Trump and Republicans Start Pointing Fingers te 2026-11-04T10:10:02.958Z After Midterm Drubbing, Trump and Republicans Start Pointing Fingers While the president attributed sweeping losses to the fact that he was not on the ballot, others in his party dismissed his explanation and pinned blame squarely on him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0224726b22deeb6ad7a4 Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports te 2026-11-04T10:00:04.943Z Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports REDMOND, WA — There was a good chance there were going to be tears either way, but these were the joyful kind. For years, Tumwater High (WA) student Frances Staudt has been fighting for the separation of boys and girls in sports, and Tuesday night, it appeared she helped score her biggest win yet. Washington state's Initiative 638, which would require K-12 athletes to compete on teams aligned with their biological sex, held a substantial lead in unofficial election returns. Staudt, speaking at a watch party hosted by Let's Go Washington — the organization that spearheaded the initiative — couldn't contain her emotion. "We did it!" said Staudt, who said she's endured daily harassment since refusing to play basketball against a biological boy two in March 2025. "It's not been an easy fight, and I'm so proud of us. And I'm so happy to be here with a victory. Washington people have had enough." WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE Just before Staudt's speech, the "yes" vote on I-638 held a 13.6 percent lead over "no" with 60 percent of the ballots counted. At press time, prediction market Kalshi gave the measure a 91 percent chance of passing. If approved, it would mark two historic firsts: the first time voters approved a statewide law separating boys' and girls' K-12 sports, and the first time such a law was enacted in a blue state. Twenty-seven other states — all of which Donald Trump won in 2024 — enforce said separation. But those laws were passed by state legislatures, not directly by voters. Supporters hope I-638 will have a ripple effect across the country, inspiring similar laws in other states. "I think this is a big bellwether for the state," said Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood, celebrating an initiative that, if approved, could go into effect within 30 days. "This was citizens who are voting very blue still in a lot of ways saying, hey, it's not a Republican/Democrat issue, it's a parental issue, it's a fairness in girls sports issue. And I think that carries a huge amount of weight." ACTIVISTS UNLEASH A 'NEXT WAVE' BALLOT STRATEGY FOR WOMEN'S SPORTS INSIDE DEEP BLUE STATES Heywood filed the initiative in June 2025, needing nearly 309,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. It reportedly received more than 445,000, with athletes such as Staudt and fellow Washingtonian Ahnaleigh Wilson helping collect signatures. The campaign also drew attention to a controversy involving a transgender cross-country runner at Camas High School who switched from the boys' team to the girls' team during the season. After finishing 76th in a boys' junior varsity race in September 2025, the sophomore began competing in girls' races, later winning a varsity event and finishing second in three others. Critics argued that the runner's participation affected other female athletes' opportunities to advance to regional and state competitions. The controversy intensified in October when approximately a dozen female teammates walked off the starting line at a meet in protest. The incident became a rallying point for supporters of I-638. Women's sports advocate Amy Sousa, who documented the walk-off on video, has spent nearly a decade advocating for restrictions on transgender athletes in female sports. Although the election results remained unofficial, she celebrated the measure's early lead. WASHINGTON GIRLS WALK OFF CROSS COUNTRY MEET IN PROTEST OF MALE ATHLETE, PARENTS REVEAL HOW IT CAME TO THIS "I'm so happy, I'm so pleased, I'm so proud, and I just feel like this is right. It feels right. It is right," Sousa said. "This is protecting Title IX, the promise of what our foremothers fought for — on the basis of sex." IS COLORADO CLOSE TO PASSING A SIMILAR MEASURE? In Colorado, a similar ballot measure was also leading, although by a narrower margin. Proposition 134 would establish sex-based eligibility requirements for K-12 and college athletics, extending the proposed restrictions beyond those included in Washington's initiative. At press time, the "yes" vote led by 4.4 percentage points, with an estimated 75% of ballots counted. The outcome remained uncertain as election officials continued counting votes. INTERNAL EMAILS REVEAL COLORADO SCHOOL OFFICIAL PREDICTED TRANS VOLLEYBALL FALLOUT BEFORE PUBLIC LETTER "Without knowing the outcome yet (and heading to go to sleep), I am cautiously optimistic that in a deep blue state, with a deep blue election wave, the voters will have said 'protect girls’ sports' when all votes are counted," said Jennifer Sey, chair of the Proposition 134 campaign and founder of XX-XY Athletics, in a comment to OutKick. "This was never a partisan issue. It’s a common-sense issue. Basic truth and biological reality don’t have a party." ARIZONA AND NEBRASKA VOTERS CONSIDER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS Arizona and Nebraska also had sports-related ballot measures on Tuesday's ballots, although both states already restrict transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Nebraska's Initiative 442, which had received more than twice as many votes in favor as against at publication time, would place the state's existing restrictions in its constitution, making them more difficult to repeal. Arizona's Proposition 318, which led by 14.6 percentage points, would expand the state's existing restrictions on transgender participation in girls' and women's sports to private schools and athletic associations. It would also establish sex-based requirements for access to athletic locker rooms and restrooms. But the bigger stories are in Washington and Colorado — two blue states where voters are weighing changes to the rules governing girls' and women's sports. Teenagers such as Staudt have long been calling for action. It appears that the adults finally followed suit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0223726b22deeb6ad787 El-Sayed Celebrates ‘an America Big Enough for All of Us’ te 2026-11-04T10:00:03.097Z El-Sayed Celebrates ‘an America Big Enough for All of Us’ In Michigan, Adbul El-Sayed outlasted former Representative Mike Rogers in a Senate campaign marred by ugly attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeafd72726b22deeb6ad670 Here’s the latest. te 2026-11-04T09:40:02.939Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf66b726b22deeb6accc6 STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance te 2026-11-04T09:10:03.609Z STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance Democrats decisively recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in the midterm elections, riding a blue wave that exceeded expectations. But with Tuesday turning into Wednesday, and a handful of high profile races still to be called, the big question remaining is whether the already formidable Democratic congressional majorities keep growing. In the battle for the Senate, Democrats stormed to the majority by flipping GOP-held seats in Maine, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina, while successfully defending open seats in Michigan and New Hampshire. HEAD HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Meanwhile, Senate races for three GOP-held seats were still too close to call. In Mississippi, Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom appeared deadlocked. In Alaska, Democratic challenger former Rep. Mary Peltola was leading GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan with votes still being counted.  In the battle for the House, thanks to the stunning blue tsunami, Democrats cleared the 218-seat threshold needed to recapture the chamber. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS AS THE VOTES CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED But with plenty of races still outstanding, the big question is just how large a majority will Democrats end up with when all the votes are counted. In gubernatorial showdowns, a very competitive race in Nevada had yet to be called, and votes were still being counted in Alaska and Kansas governors races as well. The results amounted to a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump and the GOP. "The American people reduced the red brick wall to a pile of bricks," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters. And looking ahead to January, when the new Congress gets to work, Schumer said, "We have five words for the American people. Relief is on the way." But Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said, "As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democratic Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done." Thune, said that Senate Republicans will work with Trump "to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream." CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Trump spent the past two months repeatedly stressing to supporters to "pretend I’m on the ballot," as he tried to energize the Republican base. But as the results were pouring in on Tuesday night, the president took to social media to argue, "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Minutes later, the president, in an interview on Fox News with anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, complimented the opposition party, saying, "I think the Democrats did a good job." And pointing to the incoming Democratic congressional majorities, Trump added, "I can work with them on many things." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf413726b22deeb6acc2c How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout te 2026-11-04T09:00:03.562Z How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout Republicans lost control of the House and Senate as voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump’s agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf412726b22deeb6acc23 Tina Kotek, Endangered Democratic Governor in Oregon, Wins Re-election te 2026-11-04T09:00:02.662Z Tina Kotek, Endangered Democratic Governor in Oregon, Wins Re-election Gov. Tina Kotek was one of the few embattled incumbents in her party, but she prevailed in her Democratic state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf1bb726b22deeb6acba1 Dem wins Trump-targeted Texas district in rebuke of Republican redistricting shakeup te 2026-11-04T08:50:03.545Z Dem wins Trump-targeted Texas district in rebuke of Republican redistricting shakeup Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win Texas' newly redrawn 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, overcoming a Republican-favored map designed to flip the seat after redistricting pushed Democratic Rep. Greg Casar into another district. Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy, defeated Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran who was backed by President Donald Trump. "Carlos De La Cruz just called and conceded the race, and I thanked him for a hard fought campaign," Garcia posted on X. "I'm grateful to the voters of TX-35 for their trust. Whether or not you voted for me, I'll fight to lower your costs, make healthcare affordable, and keep our community safe. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!" FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME The contest became a closely watched test of Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting strategy, which sought to strengthen the GOP's grip on the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republican lawmakers dramatically reshaped the district in 2025 at President Donald Trump's urging, transforming a Democratic stronghold into territory that would have favored Trump by roughly 10 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election. The overhaul also displaced the district's Democratic incumbent, Casar, who opted to seek election in the newly configured 37th Congressional District rather than defend his former seat. The new 35th District covers portions of San Antonio and surrounding communities in Bexar County and neighboring counties. The race pitted two candidates with sharply different backgrounds against one another. De La Cruz, a 20-year Air Force veteran and former gym owner, entered the general election with Trump's endorsement and a prominent family connection to Washington. His sister, GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz, represents Texas' 15th Congressional District. Garcia, a longtime Bexar County sheriff's deputy, campaigned as a moderate, law-and-order Democrat, emphasizing working families and household costs in his appeal to voters. Both candidates emerged from competitive May primary runoffs, with De La Cruz defeating Republican state Rep. John Lujan and Garcia overcoming Democratic rival Maureen Galindo. LATINO VOTERS SWING BACK TO DEMOCRATS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS: POLL The district's Hispanic-majority electorate also placed the race at the center of a broader political question: whether Republicans could sustain Trump's 2024 gains among Hispanic voters in a midterm election without the president himself on the ballot. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The outcome carries implications beyond South Texas, offering a test of whether redistricting can translate favorable presidential voting patterns into congressional victories or whether candidate appeal and changing voter priorities can disrupt those calculations. With control of the House at stake nationally, the race became one of several Texas battlegrounds drawing attention from both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf1b9726b22deeb6acb88 Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska Fends Off an Independent Challenger te 2026-11-04T08:50:01.886Z Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska Fends Off an Independent Challenger Mr. Ricketts secured Republicans’ grip on the deep-red state by defeating Dan Osborn, a mechanic and military veteran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaef62726b22deeb6acaf1 8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party te 2026-11-04T08:40:02.662Z 8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party Democrats won shocking victories all over the map and flipped the Senate and House with ease, leaving the president weakened. “There was a mood in the air, I guess,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0e726b22deeb6aca91 Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats te 2026-11-04T08:30:06.169Z Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats Congressional candidate Amish Shah speaks at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Arizona Democrats held strong leads early Wednesday in two of the state’s most competitive congressional districts, with JoAnna Mendoza and Amish Shah both poised to defeat their Republican opponents.  And, in a surprise, a Democrat was nursing a 9,000-vote lead in a deep red district against former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. As of just after midnight on Wednesday, Mendoza was leading Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani by 12 percentage points, leaving her poised to take over representing Congressional District 6, the state’s most competitive district.   In Congressional District 1, Arizona’s wealthiest district, Shah had a 12 point lead on his Republican opponent Jay Feely. If he maintains that lead, he’ll upend years of Republican control of the district.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE National Democrats targeted both districts as opportunities to help flip control of the chamber, but as of early Wednesday, before any of the Arizona races were called by The Associated Press, Democrats had already secured enough seats to take control of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.  A growing dislike of President Donald Trump and the fiscal impacts of his administration’s policies took center stage as Democrats successfully used that unpopularity against Republican incumbents across the country.  Congressional races in two of the Grand Canyon State’s previously ruby-red congressional districts were neck-in-neck as of early Wednesday.  In the contest to replace GOP gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs in Congress, Lamb was trailing Democrat Elizabeth Lee by four points. Congressional District 5 includes parts of Queen Creek, Gilbert and Mesa.  The Lamb campaign took major hits from reporting by The Arizona Republic, which aired allegations that he threatened women, sent sexually explicit texts and made racist comments. Lamb is a married member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints who has campaigned on a platform of traditional values. He was also endorsed by President Donald Trump. In Arizona’s Second Congressional District, Democrat Jonathan Nez, the former president of the Navajo Nation, narrowly led incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane in the race for Arizona’s second congressional district by less than half of a percentage point.  Two years ago, Crane easily defeated Nez by nine percentage points, but polling showed the distance between the two had significantly narrowed this cycle, with a poll commissioned by Nez’s campaign in August showing him in a statistical tie with Crane in a district where Republicans have an 11-percentage point voter registration advantage. Other polling since then has shown them neck-in-neck, with Crane slightly favored to win. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0d726b22deeb6aca70 Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term te 2026-11-04T08:30:05.164Z Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is poised to handily defeat his field of opponents to win a fifth term in the House of Representatives. Johnson, who enjoys a close relationship with President Donald Trump, is projected to win nearly 60% of the vote against four other declared candidates, according to the Associated Press, and therefore is guaranteed to return to Congress in January. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry modified this year's House elections after postponing the primaries to give the state legislature more time to redraw its congressional map to give Republicans an edge. BLOCKBUSTER SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING IGNITES REDISTRICTING WAR ACROSS SOUTHERN STATES Instead of following the traditional schedule of a springtime primary race and a Nov. 3 general election, the top two candidates in each of the state's six House districts would advance to an early December runoff, unless one person clinches over 50% of the total vote. Louisiana's GOP majority scored a victory with the Supreme Court earlier this year that allowed it to essentially dissolve the state's one Black-majority district, which was drawn under guidelines set by the Voting Rights Act. THOMAS LEAVES NOTHING LEFT UNSAID ON RACIAL GERRYMANDERING DECISION: ‘GO FURTHER’ Johnson was widely expected to sail to victory on Tuesday night, given his leadership status and prolific fundraising. His seat in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District is anchored by Shreveport and Bossier City in the northwestern part of the state. Its rating with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report is R-26, making it a safe Republican territory. JOHNSON DELIVERS BIG FOR TRUMP, BUT FRUSTRATION GROWS ACROSS RAZOR-THIN GOP MAJORITY But his dominant performance on Tuesday night will not necessarily translate to further success within the House GOP conference. If Republicans keep their majority nationwide, Johnson is all but assured of remaining Speaker of the House in the next Congress. If they lose, Johnson is all but assured to face pressure from fellow House Republicans to step aside from his leadership role. In the latter case, it's widely believed that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will face House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., for the minority leader position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0b726b22deeb6aca5a A Night of Seismic Triumph for Democrats te 2026-11-04T08:30:03.552Z A Night of Seismic Triumph for Democrats The Democratic Party wrested control of Congress from Republicans in a wave of midterm victories as voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0a726b22deeb6aca51 Arizona’s Democratic Governor Wins Re-election te 2026-11-04T08:30:02.773Z Arizona’s Democratic Governor Wins Re-election Gov. Katie Hobbs defeated her Republican challenger, Representative Andy Biggs, despite a concerted campaign by Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk’s organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaeab2726b22deeb6ac9bc Dems flips yet another Senate seat in Trump country amid sweeping GOP upsets te 2026-11-04T08:20:02.957Z Dems flips yet another Senate seat in Trump country amid sweeping GOP upsets The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democrat Josh Turek will win Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, flipping a Republican-held seat as the GOP fights to retain control of the chamber. Turek defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. "Iowa, after 448 days of hard work, pushing up hills, knocking doors, visiting all 99 counties, visiting small and midsized communities all across Iowa, and preaching a message of a better future for Iowa – together, we have made history," Turek wrote on X. The victory marks the first time Democrats have won the seat since 2008, when former Sen. Tom Harkin secured his final term. It also represents a Democratic pickup in a state President Donald Trump carried by more than 13 points in 2024. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Senate Majority Leader John Thune had made Hinson’s race a priority, saying: "I’m absolutely convinced that she flat has to win, and if she doesn’t, we’re not going to be in the majority." Hinson shared with a crowd of supporters that she had conceded her race to Turek and congratulated him on a "very hard fought campaign." "Josh and I, to put it mildly, disagree on a lot. But tonight I hope that we can agree on this, that the campaign is behind us, and the work of serving the people of Iowa remains ahead," Hinson said.  "It is time to put politics aside, dial down the rhetoric, and start solving problems for Iowa's families and Iowa's farmers."  Hinson then goes on to state that veterans, young people, students and millions of Americans need the help of politicians. "That's who this campaign was really for. And while tonight's outcome was not the one that we wanted, I am so deeply proud of our campaign's fight, and I am just eternally grateful to everyone who helped make that happen to all of you," Hinson said. Turek centered his campaign on affordability, health care and wages. He promised to push for lower prescription drug costs, more affordable housing, a higher minimum wage and a federal ban on food price gouging. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE Health care was a personal theme for Turek, who was born with spina bifida and became a two-time Paralympic gold medalist. He pointed to his own experience accessing care and said "health care is a human right." His platform also called for restoring Medicaid funding, protecting Affordable Care Act subsidies and supporting rural hospitals. Turek presented himself as a bipartisan lawmaker who could work across party lines, including on immigration. He campaigned as a "prairie populist," arguing that working families were being squeezed by housing, grocery and fuel costs while Washington politicians and corporations benefited. He also tied Iowa’s economic pressure to Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran. TRUMP-BACKED IOWA US SENATE HOPEFUL SAYS IRAN WAR MUST 'BE BROUGHT TO A SUCCESSFUL AND IMMEDIATE END' Hinson ran on tax relief, border security, parental involvement in schools and support for agriculture and biofuels. Trump backed her at a Sioux City rally, calling her "a mother, a warrior, a patriot" and promising that "with Ashley in the Senate, we will make it year-round E15. We’ll make it permanent." Trump also called Turek "not a moderate." 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Your neighbor challenges the prohibition and wins; a federal court holds that the government may not enforce it. Now imagine that you want to engage in the very same conduct as your neighbor, inside the same judicial district where the government’s prohibition was just enjoined. The government would rely on the same law and the same legal arguments to prevent you from doing so. You might reasonably think the government has already had its chance in court and lost — and that the matter has therefore been resolved in your favor. Under current Supreme Court precedent, however, the federal government gets another chance. In fact, it gets a new chance each and every time someone wants to vindicate the same right under the same unconstitutional law. Our firm, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future, represents two Texans, David McCann and Kirk Launius, in a case challenging that extraordinary privilege. The underlying dispute involves whether law-abiding citizens may carry otherwise lawful firearms with them when they visit a post office. Federal law and Postal Service regulations prohibit carrying firearms on postal property, including by people lawfully carrying them for self-defense — a recognized constitutional right. In 2025, several plaintiffs challenged those restrictions in the Northern District of Texas. They succeeded, and a federal judge held that the government could not enforce the restrictions upon ordinary, lawful firearm possession at post offices. Regardless of what one thinks of the specific firearms ruling, the case exposed a broader procedural problem. Under current case law, the judgment protected only the plaintiffs who brought that particular lawsuit. So even after the Northern District of Texas held the challenged rules unconstitutional, others in the very same district still faced the same restrictions. McCann and Launius were among those still affected. So, we filed a second lawsuit on their behalf in the same federal district. We raised a question far beyond firearms: How many times should the federal government get to litigate the same issue after it loses? Ordinarily, our legal system has an answer. The doctrine of collateral estoppel, also called issue preclusion, prevents a party from repeatedly litigating an issue that has already been fully and fairly decided against it. The principle is straightforward: litigation must eventually end. A losing party generally cannot keep demanding a new adjudication of the same issue in hopes that a different judge will give it a better answer. But in 1984, the Supreme Court created a special exception to this doctrine for the federal government. In United States v. Mendoza, the Court held that the federal government generally cannot be subjected to what lawyers, in a mouthful, call “nonmutual offensive collateral estoppel.” In other words, someone who was not a party to the first case normally cannot use the government’s previous loss to prevent it from relitigating the same issue against him or her. The Court offered practical reasons for creating this exception for the federal government. Federal litigation occurs across the country, and important legal questions should be allowed to develop as the government defends its position in multiple courts. The government also should not feel compelled, the Court thought, to appeal every adverse district-court ruling for fear that one loss will bind it forever nationwide. Those concerns may explain the Court’s reasoning, but they come at a real cost: they allow the federal government to keep relitigating issues it has already lost, forcing Americans into the uphill battle of perennially fighting for the same recognized rights. In this way, the federal government effectively holds a Sword of Damocles over the nation even after judges rule against it. That problem has become more serious after the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Trump v. CASA. Whereas Mendoza limits a plaintiff’s ability to avoid redundant litigation, CASA limits the relief a plaintiff can obtain after winning it. In CASA, the Court held that, in general, one judge may not simply block a federal policy throughout the whole country, because relief usually extends only to the parties who actually brought the case. The result is that one person can defeat an unlawful government action, and yet everyone else remains subject to its force — and under Mendoza, if prosecuted, must litigate the same issue in its entirety. Our case is about whether Mendoza should really require that result for everyone else within the same federal district. McCann and Launius are not trying to take one district judge’s decision and impose it nationwide. They sued in the very same federal district in which the government had already litigated and lost the issue. Yet the district court concluded that Mendoza categorically foreclosed our collateral-estoppel argument. We are appealing that ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. And events since these cases were filed have made the problem even clearer. The government has since dropped its appeal of the original post office ruling, leaving that decision in place. And the Trump administration’s own Office of Legal Counsel has concluded that the challenged restrictions are indeed unlawful as applied. So the government lost the underlying issue in court, abandoned its appeal, and has now itself concluded that the challenged regulatory prohibition violates the law. Yet under the district court’s reading of Mendoza, another citizen in the same district still cannot invoke that earlier judgment to protect himself from litigating the issue all over again. That result is not necessary to preserve healthy disagreement among courts. It is disorder within the same court system. And after CASA, the problem extends far beyond this case. If judicial relief ordinarily protects only the parties who sue, while Mendoza permits the federal government to relitigate the same issue against every new plaintiff, then constitutional rights are effectively dispensed by the government at sufferance — even within the same federal district. The alternative does not have to mean that one district judge dictates federal law to the entire country. Different courts may remain free to disagree, legal questions may develop through the judicial system, and appellate courts may establish binding precedent for broader jurisdictions, as CASA contemplated. But there is a vast difference between allowing different courts to disagree and requiring the same court system to reconsider the same issue every time a new citizen walks through the courthouse door. Mendoza described itself as protecting the legitimate development of federal law. In the post-CASA world, it should not become a rule of perpetual relitigation. When the government loses, it should have the same basic choices other litigants have: accept the result or appeal it. It should not have an endless supply of second chances. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Clayton Calvin is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation and an attorney for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future. The post CLAYTON CALVIN: When The Government Loses In Court, It Should Not Get Unlimited Do-Overs first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae605726b22deeb6ac885 Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters te 2026-11-04T08:00:05.514Z Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other proposals, including a move to place a ban on diversity policies in the state constitution.  Aiming to avoid Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto pen, Republican lawmakers put eight initiatives on the midterm ballot, hoping to convince voters to greenlight long sought after policy priorities like a ban on stop light cameras and a mandate to spend 60% of school funding on instruction.  Early results Tuesday night showed that Arizonans were largely unconvinced by a GOP proposal to overhaul the state’s election processes, potentially jeopardizing the popular vote-by-mail option. But voters did mostly agree to prohibit trans students from using the bathrooms and locker rooms that best reflect their gender identity.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Also on Tuesday, The Associated Press called the election for Propositions 142 and 316, which respectively sought to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies and limited taxes on groceries. Proposition 142, which would have made it more difficult for public universities and state agencies to adopt equitable hiring practices, failed; 61% of Arizona voters rejected it.  And Prop. 316, in a move that likely reflected the widespread concern over the high cost of living, succeeded with nearly 60% of Arizona voters on board. The initiative limits grocery taxes to 2% and requires cities to go to voters to set up a new grocery tax or raise an existing tax up to that cap. Many cities, especially in rural Arizona, currently have grocery taxes that exceed that rate. Taylor, a town of just over 4,000 people in Navajo County, has a grocery tax rate of 3% and Litchfield Park taxes groceries at 2.5%. The initiative preserves those higher tax rates but prohibits cities from ever raising them again.  Some city leaders, particularly those who oversee smaller communities in rural Arizona, have vocally opposed the proposal, saying that it would force them to cut public services in the future.  Ken Budge, the mayor of Bisbee, a city of about 5,000 residents on the Arizona-Mexico border, said grocery taxes are a critical tool for city officials to help build revenue, and warned that taking that option away would necessarily force them to make cuts elsewhere.  “Do we not buy a new firetruck? Do we go out and cut our personnel?” he said. “We don’t fill as many potholes, we don’t keep the swimming pool open as long, we don’t buy new books in the library.”  But Republican proponents touted it as an ethical solution. Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu CIty, who sponsored the legislation, questioned whether taxing food is the right thing to do during a debate of the proposal’s underlying legislation in February 2025.  “Do you think it’s right that we’re taxing milk and eggs and bread?” he asked.  Photo radar cameras: voters lean towards banning them In another bid to restrain the power of city officials, Arizona voters are also poised to approve Proposition 319, which would ban the ability of cities to set up photo enforcement traffic cameras, like red light and speed cameras. As of early Wednesday morning, nearly 59% of voters cast their ballots in favor of banning photo enforcement radar.  Prop. 319 would prohibit cities and towns from installing photo enforcement cameras and require municipalities that already use them to seek voter approval for continued use, in a rebuke from Republicans who have for years championed efforts to ban the cameras.  Republican lawmakers sent the measure to the ballot to avoid a veto from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who rejected a similar proposal in 2023. The governor said in her veto letter that the technology was an “important tool for law enforcement.”  Opponents of the ballot measure say the tech helps prevent fatal car crashes. They have also argued that banning photo radar is a backdoor to defunding the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, as photo radar fines have a mandatory 10% surcharge that goes to the commission. Prop. 319 would not limit the use of automated license plate readers, like those operated by Flock Safety, in Arizona. Proponents of the proposition have included both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, while opponents of the measure have largely leaned to the left.  60% of school funding in the classroom? Voters remain unconvinced  A bid by Republican lawmakers to funnel education funding into the classroom appeared to garner scorn from Arizona voters. As of early Wednesday morning, 53% of voters rejected the proposal, while 47% approved of it.  If voters approve it, Prop. 320 would require the public schools that teach more than 80% of Arizona students to increase their direct instructional spending by one-half a percentage point annually until they reach at least 60% of their spending.  School districts that don’t comply would see their share of the Classroom Site Fund decreased by 25% each year, until it reaches zero. That money goes toward teacher salaries and bonuses, smaller classes and support services for students.  The proposition was sent to the ballot by the state legislature, in the final vote of this year’s legislative session at nearly 4 a.m. on June 13, after lawmakers had worked through the night. On that final day, the Republicans who control both chambers pushed through five ballot referrals, all on party-line votes, a strategy to bypass vetoes from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.  Republicans and powerful conservative organizations who support Prop. 320 argued that public schools spend too much on administration and unnecessary programs are urging voters to change state law to override local control and force public schools to spend a bigger percentage of their funding on “direct instruction.”  Democrats and public school advocacy organizations aggressively campaigned against Prop. 320, saying that, because those same GOP lawmakers have left Arizona public schools chronically underfunded for decades, the only responsible way to boost classroom spending is to increase funding.  Republicans and proponents argue that putting a larger proportion of school spending toward student instruction will lead to better test scores and outcomes, and provide much-needed pay raises to Arizona teachers — without them having to spend any more money.  But that ignores the reality that Arizona students need support beyond the classroom to thrive, public school advocates and Democrats say. Decisions to hire those vital support workers, like instructional coaches, counselors and school nurses, should remain in the hands of the local school boards that know their district’s needs, they argue. For many schools, the 25% reduction in the Classroom Site fund would be a devastating loss. School districts receive millions of dollars from the fund. During fiscal year 2026, more than $27 million has been set aside for Phoenix Unified High School District, while Mesa Unified School District, the state’s largest, is slated to receive over $52 million from the fund. Voters poised to equate drug cartels with terrorists under AZ law As of the early morning hours of Wednesday, 55% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 317, which would label drug cartels as terrorist organizations under Arizona law, while just 45% said they opposed doing so. The initiative would also order the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its power to “address the threat” drug cartels pose.  The legislation was first proposed in 2023, and quickly vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, who criticized it as “not a real solution,” and pointed out that such designations are usually the purview of the federal government. Seeking to avoid future vetoes, Republican lawmakers put the question directly to voters.  It’s unclear exactly how or to what extent state officials would go after drug cartels under the new law, but the broad language in the ballot initiative alarmed civil liberties and community advocates, who warned that it could be used to criminalize people with substance abuse disorders or militarize the border. “Arizona residents who are engaged in buying and selling low amounts of drugs may find themselves designated as terrorists simply because they have a substance abuse disorder or are a low-level part of the drug economy,” Darrell Hill, the spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, told the Arizona Mirror.  The initiative defines a drug cartel as an “ongoing formal or informal association of persons” whose members either individually or collectively participate in human smuggling, drug trafficking or terrorism. Hill said that definition has the potential to sweep in low-level drug offenders, immigrants forced to carry drugs across the border by paid guides or people who suffer from substance abuse disorder and sell drugs to support their addiction.  Critics of the proposal also fear that it could be used to mobilize armed forces under the “invasion theory,” a once extreme position that has now been embraced by mainstream Republicans to call for an increased military presence at the border. The theory relies on a flawed interpretation of the U.S. Constitution’s definition of an invasion and a xenophobic argument that immigrants at the southern border amount to one. The legislation appears to have been inspired, at least in part, by that argument.  During a February meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, House Speaker Steve Montenegro, who sponsored the initiative’s underlying bill, touted it as a critical tool for law enforcement officials to defend against crime at the border.  “(Prop. 317) underscores the urgency of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to utilize its authority to address the invasion of traffickers at Arizona’s southern border,” the Goodyear Republican said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae603726b22deeb6ac857 Idaho Voters Reject Referendum to Lift State’s Abortion Ban te 2026-11-04T08:00:03.062Z Idaho Voters Reject Referendum to Lift State’s Abortion Ban Proponents of the initiative had blamed the abortion ban on a steep decline in the number of obstetricians and gynecologists in the state, but they could not overcome Idaho’s conservatism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae3b1726b22deeb6ac7b0 Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden te 2026-11-04T07:50:09.679Z Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden By Staff Reporter | An illegal alien detained in Maryland for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a teenage girl entered the country through the Arizona border under the Biden administration. Abubakarr Barrie, 23, entered the U.S. illegally through the Arizona border in December 2023; Border Patrol initially arrested Barrie but then released him into the country. On Oct. 22, Barrie allegedly kidnapped a 15-year-old girl and brought her to a basement apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attempted to murder her.  Surveillance footage provided by the owner of the home — who was out of the country according to reporting by Fox45 News — showed Barrie parking a white car before walking into the basement of the home with the girl. According to the owner, Barrie rented an apartment in the living quarters within the basement. Charging documents state that the girl alleged that Barrie offered her a ride outside her sister’s home to go to a take-out restaurant. The girl stated that she accepted the ride under the assumption that Barrie was operating as an unlicensed hack cab: a driver operating a rideshare service without the required legal permits.  Once inside the car, Barrie allegedly drove in the wrong direction and became “violent” when she pointed out that he had gone in the wrong direction. The girl alleged that Barrie forcibly restrained her as they drove to his rented room. The girl also claimed Barrie forced her into the basement, though surveillance footage shows her walking behind Barrie into the area.  The girl also claimed that Barrie stabbed her multiple times once they were in the basement, and that she managed to escape after finding a fire extinguisher and hitting him with it.  Investigators were able to identify and track down Barrie because he gave the victim his phone number to make a Cash App payment.  Authorities say there was at least one opportunity for law enforcement to catch and deport Barrie months before this incident.  Barrie was arrested by the New York Police Department in July of this year for third-degree possession of a forged instrument. ICE lodged a detainer for Barrie, but New York opted to ignore the detainer and released Barrie. Fox45 News reported that Barrie also had an arrest about three months ago for prostitution in Baltimore County, Maryland.  The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release announcing this second detainer against Barrie, filed on Oct. 24. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the crime against the teen was preventable.  “This tragedy would never have happened were it not for the multiple failures of sanctuary policies. First, Biden’s open borders let this monster into our country, then sanctuary politicians in New York refused to hand him over to ICE and released him after a previous arrest three months before this horrific crime,” said Mullin. “DHS is urging Baltimore County authorities to learn from sanctuary New York’s mistakes, honor ICE’s detainer against this illegal alien, and prevent him from harming any more Americans.” The 15-year-old girl was hospitalized for her injuries, which included five stab wounds and a collapsed lung. The girl is expected to survive.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae155726b22deeb6ac701 'Pod Save America' hosts call Democratic Party's midterm wins 'the end of the Trump era' te 2026-11-04T07:40:05.760Z 'Pod Save America' hosts call Democratic Party's midterm wins 'the end of the Trump era' The "Pod Save America" podcast team celebrated the Democratic Party's congressional wins in the midterm elections, calling the results "the beginning of the end of the Trump era" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night. "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor appeared on the ABC late-night show as news outlets, including Fox News, projected that Democrats would win control of both chambers of Congress following the midterm elections. Kimmel asked whether they believed anyone from President Donald Trump's administration would be fired following the midterm election results. Vietor said he was unsure but expressed optimism about the country's direction. "I think that tonight is the beginning of the end of the Trump era in America," he said. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES Kimmel noted earlier in the segment that all four men had worked in former President Barack Obama's administration during the 2010 midterm elections, when Democrats suffered major losses that Obama described as a "shellacking."  Pfeiffer described the 2010 election as "one of the worst nights of our lives" but said he would enjoy seeing Trump administration staffers experience a similar feeling. "That night we went in, we knew it wasn't going to be great, so we had three scenarios: not that bad, kind of bad, pretty bad," Pfeiffer said. "We ended up with way worse than all of those. We were walking out of the White House at 3:00 in the morning. Rahm Emanuel, the chief of staff at the time, looked at us and said, 'Tomorrow is about to be the worst day of your life and everybody is going to call for you to be fired.' And he was right. It was terrible."  "And I am going to enjoy every second of every Trump staffer feeling that way tomorrow," he added. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  During Fox News' live election-night coverage, Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier that he would use his presidential veto power if Democrats sent him legislation he opposed. "It's one of the stronger powers that a president has," Trump told Baier. "And they'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them. And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, how do we get this stuff done? And we'll work together." ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not, I've already spoken to some of them. I've had four calls from meaningful Democrats and, people, in two senators and three congressmen, actually. So it's a total of five, and they have three waiting to call me. So I don't know, they obviously want to talk, but I have the power of veto. And the power of veto is, you know, it's impervious," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae154726b22deeb6ac6f8 Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover te 2026-11-04T07:40:04.951Z Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover FIRST ON FOX: A source close to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital that the South Dakota Republican intends to run for Senate minority leader following the GOP's sweeping defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections. Thune is expected to seek the leadership position despite Republicans losing at least five seats in the upper chamber, including contests in traditionally Republican strongholds such as South Carolina and Texas. The losses came amid declining approval ratings for President Donald Trump, whose administration faced criticism over the war in Iran, immigration enforcement operations and high gas prices in the months leading up to the election. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES Following the defeat — which saw the Senate margins not only flip, but also widen — Thune defended Senate Republicans' legislative record over the past two years. The GOP conference has "put up a strong record of accomplishment that's created safer streets, more money in Americans' pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead," Thune wrote on social media. TRUMP KEEPS CALLING THUNE DESPITE PUBLIC FIGHT OVER SAVE AMERICA ACT The majority leader also highlighted Republicans' efforts to advance Trump's legislative and judicial priorities despite Democratic opposition. "After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president's Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration," Thune wrote. TRUMP'S PATIENCE 'RUNNING OUT' AS THUNE FIRES BACK OVER STALLED ELECTION SECURITY BILL Earlier this year, Thune also faced criticism from Trump and House Republicans over the Senate's failure to advance key legislation championed by the president, including the SAVE America Act. The election integrity legislation passed the House of Representatives three times in 2026 but stalled in the Senate, where the chamber's 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster prevented Republicans from advancing the measure. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS BRACES FOR POST-ELECTION GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS AS LEADERSHIP BATTLES LOOM It remains unclear whether Thune will face a challenger for the Senate Republican leadership position. Another source close to the Republican majority in the Senate told Fox News Digital that Thune's ambition might land him serious backlash, adding that the conference did not deliver on key promises of the president's agenda which could have hurt Republican voter turnout in the midterm elections. The source pointed to the fact that the upper chamber was only in session for 217 days in 2025, and 148 in 2026, as a reason for record low approval of the chamber ratings among Republican voters that hurt voter turnout on Tuesday. The source hinted that outspoken allies of the president in the chamber, such as Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, could emerge as good alternatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae153726b22deeb6ac6e4 El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats te 2026-11-04T07:40:03.195Z El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. He triumphed in one of the country’s most bitter and expensive races, keeping his party in control of a crucial seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadf04726b22deeb6ac67c Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel te 2026-11-04T07:30:12.155Z Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel By Staff Reporter | On Election Day, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would no longer provide aid to Israel. Arizona’s representative for the Eighth Congressional District proposed the idea of ending aid months ago.  Rep. Abe Hamadeh praised the president’s decision. Rather than supplying military aid, as it has done for more than 60 years, the federal government will prioritize trade with the ally country going forward.  In a press release, Hamadeh stated that this diplomatic shift would restore the benefits the U.S. receives from its relationship with Israel, and set a healthier standard for foreign relations by ceasing the “blank check” approach that has been flagging the nation’s economy. Hamadeh pointed out that he and fellow Rep. Marlin Stutzman, of Michigan, had delivered much of the same message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year.  Hamadeh and Stutzman proposed a congressional resolution to transition the U.S.-Israel alliance to a trade partnership and away from foreign aid. The two congressmen made the case that the U.S. should end its approximately $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel and instead encourage the country to buy American weapons and defense technology with its own money. Now, the U.S. will do just that. “President Trump is right: the future of our relationship with Israel has to be trade, not aid,” said Hamadeh. “America First has never meant America alone. It means strong partners, not permanent dependents. Peace through strength. Commerce, not blank checks. That’s how we put the American people first.” U.S. aid to Israel will cease at the end of the year. Trump made the announcement of the new deal with the U.S. ally in an interview on Fox News on Tuesday morning. Technically speaking, the end to aid represents a premature cutoff; the U.S. and Israel had a memorandum of understanding that aid would last until 2028.  “Israel’s our number one. We give them more than anybody else, and they no longer need it. We’ve been doing it for years. I’ve been doing it,” said Trump. “I’m going to put it in any way you want to define it. You can consider it barter. You can consider military aid or cash. It’s what we give them — $4 billion of things and money, and they don’t need it.” Trump said that Israel was “thriving” and no longer in need of U.S. aid, and indicated that it was Netanyahu’s idea to end the funding. According to the president, end to aid had been a topic of discussion between the two world leaders for years.  “I was approached by Bibi Netanyahu, and we’ve been talking about it for a couple of years because it’s a lot of money,” said Trump. “He brought it up. He said, ‘I think it would be appropriate if we do not receive aid.’” Trump also indicated that the continued U.S. aid to Israel was hurting the Republican Party among voters, referencing Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed in the hotly contested Senate race in Michigan.  “Why should we suffer the slings from lunatics like El-Sayed when they don’t need it?” said Trump. “It’s a bad talking point.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadeff726b22deeb6ac661 Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer te 2026-11-04T07:30:07.147Z Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer Democrats are poised to snag a statewide office that has eluded them for generations if Nick Mansour can hold onto his lead in the Arizona treasurer’s race. A Democrat has not been elected to that office since 1964. Mansour, a former chairman and CEO of the Arizona College of Nursing, was leading businessman Elijah Norton 55% to 45% as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. If those results hold, Mansour will replace Republican Treasurer Kimberly Yee, who is leaving the position and currently trailing Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz in the state superintendent of public instruction race. “Obviously, it feels great, but we’re a long way from there,” Mansour told the Arizona Capitol Times at a watch party hosted by the Arizona Democrats Tuesday night. The race centered on disagreements over how the state should invest its money. Mansour proposed increasing the percentage of stocks the state holds to boost yields, while Norton favored keeping the stock-to-bond ratio the same to ensure security. The contest for state treasurer — historically an off-the-radar race — was also marked by intense personal attacks as the candidates accused each other of exploitative business practices. Each has threatened to sue over what they say are their opponent’s false statements. “There’s a lot of people that are just sick of the direction of our country and our state, and they’re ready for a change,” Mansour said. “Hopefully, that holds up.” He added his campaign had appealed to independent voters by focusing on affordability. Norton’s campaign has not yet made a public statement on the current results. Although Norton massively outspent Mansour, recent polls have shown the two vying for the lead in the race. A HighGround Public Affairs survey from Oct. 27 had Mansour ahead at 47% to Norton’s 41%, while an internal poll by the Norton campaign placed him ahead at 43% to 41%. The post Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefd726b22deeb6ac635 Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race te 2026-11-04T07:30:05.778Z Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race Michigan is staying blue as Republicans’ hopes of flipping the state and gaining some breathing room in their thin majority were crushed. Abdul El-Sayed, who became the veritable face of this midterm cycle acting as the GOP’s boogeyman for Democratic policies across the country, is projected to topple former Rep. Mike Rogers in what was one of the most-watched contests of the election. In his victory speech, El-Sayed thanked AIPAC, which spent roughly $42 million running a campaign against him, for allowing him the opportunity to beat the American-Isreali interest PAC twice. El-Sayed celebrated his victory by invoking the Arabic phrase "alhamdulillah" which means "praise be to God." The progressive candidate also issued a warning shot to his defeated opponent Rogers. "Enjoy your retirement," El-Sayed said of the Republican candidate. "You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope. May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again." Meanwhile, close to around 1 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Rogers called on his supporters to go home, sharing that it was going to be a "long night." Organizers shared with the Detroit News that the hotel needed them out by that time.  ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed outran alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, concerns about his rhetoric over Israel and Jewish voters in Michigan and criticism from fellow Democrats for his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. Rogers failed to outrun the political headwinds that have buffeted Republicans this cycle, including affordability issues, President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada launched in the thick of the midterms, and the Iran war, despite his attempts to distance himself and the administration from the latter issues. El-Sayed’s victory serves as a major blow to the GOP’s push against the progressive lean in Democratic politics, where for much of the cycle after his shock win over Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Republicans painted him as the face of socialism and communism in their messaging. He will also be the first Muslim U.S. senator in history. His faith has been used as a line of attack by Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who last month during a rally in Michigan accused El-Sayed of being a "jihadist" that would "have to go through a metal detector before he's allowed to go into the Senate." DEMS' LEFTWARD LURCH GETS LEGS AS EL-SAYED'S MICHIGAN SENATE VICTORY SPARKS PARTY DEBATE "If Abdul and the Democrats win, they will open the floodgates and invite hordes of jihadis to our shores, creating a nightmare of violence and terror until you cannot even have a Christmas," Trump said. Rogers similarly dipped into the same style of rhetoric, arguing to a crowd in Bad Axe, Mich., just days before the election that "This is not someone we can let into the United States Senate." "If you don't know Iran is our enemy, and you can't condemn a Hezbollah-inspired attack, you have no business being in the United States Senate," Rogers said. While Rogers and Republicans have run a national campaign against El-Sayed, the insurgent progressive has taken his own jabs at Trump, but largely ran a campaign focused on affordability issues in Michigan. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS "They want to point to me and my name and my faith as if somehow that’s the problem, but none of those things are what’s raising your gas prices or making a new home unaffordable," El-Sayed told reporters last month. The race attracted big names in both parties to stump for their respective candidates, with Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and others making the pilgrimage to Michigan for Rogers. And Democratic heavyweights like former President Barack Obama, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., did the same for El-Sayed. But El-Sayed’s win does not mean he will jump on board with the Democratic old guard in Washington, D.C. Like other progressives running for the Senate, he’s been publicly critical of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and would prefer Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to lead Democrats in the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefc726b22deeb6ac624 Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries te 2026-11-04T07:30:04.220Z Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefb726b22deeb6ac61b Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup te 2026-11-04T07:30:03.476Z Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic state senator and Lutheran minister, beat Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican who had tied himself closely to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefa726b22deeb6ac612 These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars te 2026-11-04T07:30:02.658Z These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars Voters from South Carolina to Ohio to Texas have elevated a new class of Democrats who could not be more different from one another. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadcaa726b22deeb6ac5dc U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time te 2026-11-04T07:20:11.000Z U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time By Ethan Faverino | Holiday retail sales in the United States are projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2026, according to a new forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The milestone comes despite persistent inflation, rising gas prices, and pressure on household budgets. The NRF projects that retail sales during November and December will increase 4.2% over 2025, reaching approximately $1.013 trillion. The forecast represents an increase of roughly $41 billion from last year’s holiday sales of $972.3 billion, which grew 3.1% over 2024. The projected growth comes as retailers prepare for the holiday shopping season amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with consumers continuing to prioritize holiday purchases while remaining cautious about their household budgets. “This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful of their budgets,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers are prepared to meet that demand with competitive prices, value and choices for every budget.” According to the NRF’s historical data, holiday retail sales have increased substantially over the past decade, rising from approximately $629.4 billion in 2016 to the projected $1.013 trillion in 2026. The forecast also follows several years of continued holiday spending growth, including an 8.8% increase in 2020 and a 12.6% increase in 2021, followed by more moderate increases in subsequent years. NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said consumer spending remains a key driver of economic activity, although financial pressures could affect households differently depending on their income levels. “We head into the holiday season with strong spending momentum, as consumers remain the bright spot in the economy,” Mathews said. “At the same time, inflation, rising gas prices and pressure on household spending will affect consumers differently across income groups.” In addition to increased retail spending, the NRF expects retailers nationwide to hire between 325,000 and 375,000 seasonal employees to accommodate holiday demand. The projected hiring range is consistent with the estimated 356,000 seasonal retail jobs during the 2025 holiday season. However, the organization noted that retailers are approaching seasonal hiring cautiously as higher interest rates, persistent inflation, elevated consumer debt, and rising fuel costs continue to influence business decisions and household finances. The NRF’s holiday forecast is developed using economic modeling that considers consumer spending, disposable personal income, employment, wages, inflation, and previous monthly retail sales data. The organization defines the holiday shopping season as November 1 through December 31 and excludes car dealerships, gas stations, and restaurants from its retail sales calculations. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca5726b22deeb6ac5c1 Democrats hold edge in state legislative races te 2026-11-04T07:20:05.778Z Democrats hold edge in state legislative races Arizona’s Democratic state legislative candidates held onto early leads on election night, opening the possibility that Democrats may win majorities in both the state’s House and Senate next year. As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, 21 Democrats and nine Republicans were in position to take Senate seats while 38 Democrats and 22 Republicans could take House seats. Republicans currently lead the House 33-27 and the Senate 17-13. If results hold, it would be the first Democratic trifecta in state history. As of Tuesday night, Gov. Katie Hobbs was leading Republican Andy Biggs by double digits. House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, declared victory for House and Senate Democrats Tuesday night during a Democratic election night watch party.  “While we are not calling any individual races yet, we are thrilled to announce that there will be a Democratic trifecta,” De Los Santos said. In-person votes are still being counted across the state, and they are expected to favor Republicans.  LD 2 Incumbent Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, was trailing Tuesday night in a competitive state Senate race. Democrat Amelia Gallitano led Bolick by 58.43% to 41.49%.  Both incumbent Reps. Justin Wilmeth, R-Phoenix, and Stephanie Simacek, D-Phoenix, also lead the district’s House race for two seats. Simacek had 43.33%, and Wilmeth had 29.32% on Tuesday night, while Republican candidate Paul Carver trailed both with 27.01% of the vote.  LD 4 A former Democratic legislator seeking a return to the state Capitol was leading Tuesday night over Republican Sen. Carine Werner, R-Scottsdale, in one of Arizona’s pivotal state Senate races. As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, former state Rep. Aaron Lieberman led Werner 55.81%-44.12%. The Scottsdale seat is one of the most competitive Senate seats in the entire state. The race between Lieberman and Werner saw the most money spent of any legislative race leading into the general election.  The district’s House race is also one of the more competitive state legislative races. Both Republican incumbents, Reps. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, and Pamela Carter, R-Scottsdale, trailed their Democratic opponents.  Democrats Tammy Caputi and Karen Gresham lead the district with 28.01% and 27.93% of the vote, respectively. Gress and Carter have received 22.86% and 21.16% of votes. LD 9 Democrats hold three state legislative seats in a competitive West Mesa district, and they led early on election night.  Incumbent Sen. Kiana Sears, D-Mesa, led her Republican opponent, Bridget Fitzgibbons, 62.46% to 37.48%. Legislative District 9 is one of the state’s competitive legislative districts, but its voters haven’t elected a Republican to the state Legislature since Arizona’s districts were redrawn in 2021. For the district’s two House seats, incumbent Rep. Lorena Austin, D-Mesa, and Democrat Jacob Martinez lead with 37.96% and 37.61% of the vote, respectively. Republican Bradley Bettencourt, the only Republican running for a House seat in the district, trailed the two Democrats with 24.05% of the vote.   LD 13 Rep. Julie Willoughby, R-Chandler, trailed Tuesday night in her bid for the state Senate in a competitive district. Willoughby is attempting to switch chambers from the House, but her opponent Kristie O’Brien led 57.05%-42.90%. Democrats Rockee Armstrong and Jacob Weinberg also led the district’s House race over Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger, the wife of Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler.  Armstrong and Weinberg received 28.29% and 28.15% of the vote, respectively, while Hartke got 22.55% and Weninger got 20.97%. LD 14 Several Republicans in the Gilbert-area district of Legislative District 14 also trailed on election night, including Mylie Biggs, Andy Biggs’ daughter.  Democrat Stephanie Walsh leads Mylie Biggs 54.97%-44.96% in the district’s state Senate race. LD 14 has been a Republican-leaning district since 2021 and has only elected Republican candidates to the Legislature since the state’s legislative districts were redrawn. Democrat Mary Rose also led both her Republican opponents, Tyler Farnsworth and Rep. Laurin Hendrix, R-Gilbert, for the district’s House seats.  Rose got 37.44% of the vote while Farnsworth received 31.34%. Hendrix has 30.85% of the vote and is facing defeat if results hold.  LD 16 Incumbent Republican Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, also trailed early on election night. Shope is a candidate for Senate President if Republicans hold the Senate, but Democrat Democrat Elaine Aldrete led 52.88%-47%. Shope is seeking his final legislative term at the state Capitol. Shope’s seat is Legislative District 16, one of the state’s competitive legislative districts and a key district for both parties. Republicans flipped a House seat in 2024 to add to the GOP House majority, but incumbent Rep. Chris Lopez, R-Casa Grande, trails in the race. Democrat Julia Gusse led all House candidates with 38.23% of the vote. Rep. Teresa Martinez, D-Casa Grande, received 31.55% of votes while Rep. Chris Lopez, R-Casa Grande, got 29.75%. LD 17 Democratic candidates in a key Tucson-area legislative district lead early on election night, providing a potential pickup for House and Senate Democrats in their bid to flip both legislative chambers.  Democrat Edgar Soto leads Republican Christopher King in the Legislative District 17 Senate race 58.25%-41.66%. Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, is retiring and not running for re-election.  The district has become a key competitive district for both parties in recent years. Leach won his 2024 race by two points, and Rep. Kevin Volk, D-Tucson, flipped a Republican seat in the 2024 general election.  On Tuesday, Volk led all House candidates with 29.11% of the vote. His running mate Holly Lyon received 29.03% of the vote for the district’s second House seat. Republican John Winchester received 21.3% of votes and Rep. Rachel Keshel, R-Tucson, got 20.52%. LD 23 An incumbent Republican representative in a Democratic leaning legislative district trails early Tuesday.  Rep. Michele Peña, R-Yuma, trails both incumbent Rep. Mariana Sandoval, D-Goodyear, and Democrat Emilia Cortez. Sandoval received 32.09% of votes and Cortez got 32.07, while Peña trailed with 18.77%. Peña won her 2022 and 2024 House races despite running in a district which the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission gives Democrats about a 17-point advantage over Republican candidates.  But Peña has never had a running mate in the district until this election cycle. Republican Gary Garcia Snyder also trails both Democrats with 17.% of the vote.  LD 27 A couple of Republican candidates in the Peoria district of Legislative District 27 also trailed on election night in a district that has not seen a Democrat elected to the state Legislature since districts were redrawn.  Democrat Kyle Clayon leads Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, 55.04%-44.86%. The district’s only Democrat running for a House seat, Deborah Howard, also led both her Republican opponents, Reps. Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero, on Tuesday. Howard received 38.80% of the vote while Fink and Rivero got 30.67% and 30.17%, respectively, which could make the district’s second House seat a contest between two Republicans if Howard maintains her lead. Other races Democrat Christine Scianna received the most votes in the Legislative District 29 House race, another Republican leaning district. House Speaker Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, holds the second House seat with 32.79% of votes, while Rep. James Taylor, R-Litchfield Park, trails with 31.79%.  Rep. Nick Kupper, R-Surprise, trailed Democrat Tiffany Byrne in the Legislative District 25 House race, and Sen. Janae Shamp trailed Democrat Eric Stafford in the Legislative District 29 Senate race, but both Republicans are within half a percent, with votes still to count.  The post Democrats hold edge in state legislative races first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca4726b22deeb6ac595 LIZ PEEK: There may be a silver lining in Trump's brutal midterm defeat te 2026-11-04T07:20:04.542Z LIZ PEEK: There may be a silver lining in Trump's brutal midterm defeat Midterm voters gave President Trump a "shellacking" on Tuesday, akin to that delivered to Democrat Barack Obama in 2010, when Republicans picked up 63 seats in the House and seven seats in the Senate. Though yesterday’s numbers were tempered by recent gerrymandering, the election was brutal for the GOP and for President Trump. Democrats gained control of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday. The numbers are not all in, but Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats and more than a dozen House seats. The results in deep red Texas, where James Talarico beat Ken Paxton to become the first Democratic senator from the Lone Star State in 33 years, were shocking but not entirely unexpected. Paxton was an unpopular candidate who carried a lot of baggage. That Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, putting a Democrat in the governor’s mansion for the first time in 32 years, was more stunning. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Equally stunning was that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, the controversial anti-Israel progressive running for an open Senate seat in Michigan, beat former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers.  One of the few bright spots for Republicans was Florida, where Republican Ashley Moody held her Senate seat and Rep. Byron Donalds became the first Black governor of the state. As they did in 2010, Americans across the nation strongly rebuked the sitting president, declaring themselves unhappy with the first two years of his second term. Unfortunately for Republicans, questionable polling from many sources and President Trump’s low approval ratings turned out to be reasonably accurate predictors of the midterms. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES My view is this: as in 2010, voters in this midterm cycle pummeled the incumbent for overreaching. Trump mistook his landslide 2024 win for a mandate, as did Obama. Both presidents offended voters by going too far – in Obama’s case by trying to deliver on his campaign pledge to "change" the country. He forced through an unpopular massive health care program, turned our energy industries upside down by executive order, an effort later rejected by the courts, and ratcheted up government spending, which ushered in the Republican-led Tea Party. In President Trump’s case, he quickly closed the border, which voters demanded after his predecessor Joe Biden recklessly allowed millions of people to enter the country illegally. But he then pursued an aggressive effort to deport all undocumented people, including those who had lived in the U.S. for years and had committed no crime other than their original illegal entry. Voters did not approve of the resulting ICE-led confrontations, which in a couple of cases led to violent outcomes. Americans, who just months earlier had demanded secure borders, soured on the president’s signature immigration policies. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran, in an effort to rid that state sponsor of terror of nuclear weapons, contradicted his campaign pledge to keep us out of foreign conflicts. Even those who supported Trump’s goal of preventing the mullahs from acquiring the deadliest of weapons lost patience as oil prices moved higher. Trump also unilaterally imposed tariffs on our trading partners, as he did in his first term, in order to level the playing field for U.S. companies. Though the White House can point to a rise in investment flowing into the U.S. and an upturn in domestic manufacturing as rewards for those measures, the president wielded his tariff weapon recklessly. DEMOCRAT GINA HINOJOSA STUNS ABBOTT, MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST LATINA TEXAS GOVERNOR War-related jumps in gasoline and diesel prices combined with some inflation caused by Trump’s tariffs gave Democrats the opportunity to promise they would, if elected, deliver "affordability." It was an audacious claim, given that Joe Biden clobbered the country with a 21% jump in the cost of living during his four years in office, far surpassing what has happened under Trump. Nonetheless, Trump was punished for promising to bring prices down and failing to do so. Democrats running in the midterms had no real, specific agenda. Though they promise to deliver "affordability," they have not laid out how they will manage that. Some candidates have promised to implement Medicare for All to bring health care costs down, but fail to explain how they will come up with the estimated $25 to $50 trillion price tag. Some Democrats have run on reverting to Biden’s war on fossil fuels, but that will drive energy costs higher, not lower. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET Rather than laying out a specific platform, Democrats campaigned mainly on hating Donald Trump. He played into their hands by telling Americans to vote as if he were on the ballot. He was trying to drive turnout among his base, knowing that the left had fired up the opposition. But too many voters took him literally and voted against his party and him. The president will have to take responsibility for Republican losses. His policies were on the line, and in Texas and South Carolina he pushed forward flawed candidates. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Democrats will cheer their wins, but tomorrow they will have to bring their fractured party together to govern. The progressive wing of the Democratic Party will push policies like Medicare for All, abolishing ICE and eliminating U.S. support for Israel, which the majority of Americans may not support. They will advocate for higher taxes and bigger welfare programs, risking U.S. credit ratings and driving up interest rates and inflation. Worse, some are calling to shut down the buildout of AI, risking U.S. dominance in the most important new technology of our time, as well as jobs, investment and economic growth. Oil and gas investment, too, is under threat from Democrats. Stock futures plunged overnight as Wall Street assessed what the election might mean. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Several Democrats have vowed to investigate Trump officials and impeach the president yet again. Two years of ugly conflict and internal divisions will not serve their party well and could jeopardize their presidential ambitions heading into 2028. If there is a silver lining in this harsh outcome for the GOP, it may be that Democratic dysfunction will undermine the momentum we saw Tuesday, allowing Republicans and President Trump to regroup. Trump has risen from the ashes before, and he may do it again. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca3726b22deeb6ac585 Historic Midterm Rout Serves as a Sweeping Rebuke of Trump Era te 2026-11-04T07:20:03.070Z Historic Midterm Rout Serves as a Sweeping Rebuke of Trump Era The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca2726b22deeb6ac57c Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries te 2026-11-04T07:20:02.309Z Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4d726b22deeb6ac534 Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes te 2026-11-04T07:10:05.717Z Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes A ballot measure that would restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports appeared headed to approval Tuesday night.  As of 11 p.m., 57% of voters had approved Proposition 318, while 43% voted against it. About 1.7 million ballots had been counted, according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.  The question, which was put on the ballot by lawmakers, would prohibit transgender students from participating in girls’ sports based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Arizona schools and athletic organizations would also be required to designate sports and teams as being for boys, girls or coed.  Schools would also have to limit access to private spaces, such as restrooms and locker rooms, based on a student’s assigned sex at birth.   At least four other states voted Tuesday on ballot measures related to transgender athletes and their rights to participate in school sports, according to media reports.  Twenty-nine states currently ban transgender athletes, either in state law or policy, from participating in school sports in a way that aligns with their gender identity, according to the Movement Advancement Project, a Colorado think tank that focuses on LGBTQ issues.  Supporters of Prop. 318 said it would make sports more fair, especially for female athletes who are at a biological disadvantage competing against an athlete who was assigned male at birth. Opponents said the proposal discriminates against transgender youth and could result in children being needlessly shamed and examined to prove their gender. The post Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4c726b22deeb6ac52b Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector te 2026-11-04T07:10:04.901Z Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector Democrat Brian Matlock was leading the race for Arizona mine inspector as of Tuesday night, with a strong lead over Republican incumbent Les Presmyk. Matlock, a mechanical engineer and Marine veteran, was beating Presmyk 54% to 46% as of 11:30 p.m., according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. This places the race closer than other statewide races, where the Democrats’ leads are in the double digits. The two candidates shared few policy disagreements, but the race centered on questions Matlock raised about his opponent’s small-dollar campaign contributions from individuals associated with the mining industry. Presmyk, meanwhile, raised concerns about Matlock’s qualifications for the job. The result marks the first time a Democrat has held the post since 1976. Matlock told the Arizona Capitol Times a win would demonstrate “how democracy can work” despite minimal spending by his campaign. “What you’re going to find is a generational change,” he said. He proposed updating the state’s mining code and securing abandoned mines through community engagement. The post Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4a726b22deeb6ac4f8 With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play te 2026-11-04T07:10:02.909Z With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play Once seen as a bellwether of the nation’s political mood, Ohio has been solidly red since President Trump first won office. Tuesday’s results could change that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada49726b22deeb6ac4d4 Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election te 2026-11-04T07:10:01.594Z Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election Debbie Federico and Eduardo Baca have a slight edge in the race for the two remaining seats on the South Tucson City Council, according to early unofficial election results that included some early ballots and zero precincts reported, according to Pima County as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. Far from a full vote tally, the margin between candidates remained close. Frederico showed 193 ballots and Baca trailed with 189 ballots, only six ballots more than incumbent Cesar Aguirre. Incumbent Brian Flagg had received 137. The two candidates with the most votes will win the seats, regardless of whether they receive a majority. If the early results hold, Federico and Baca would unseat both incumbents, shifting the balance of power on the seven-member council following a contentious election in the roughly one-square-mile city surrounded by Tucson. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Federico said in a statement late Tuesday to Arizona Luminaria. “This seat on the Council is not for me. It is for my neighbors and for everyone who has been so supportive. I ran to advocate for them, and no matter the outcome, I will continue to do that for them and with them.” Arizona Luminaria contacted all four candidates late Tuesday for their reactions to the early results. Only Federico responded. Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela, who campaigned alongside Flagg and Aguirre, secured another term on the council in July’s primary election, leaving two seats to be decided in the November General Election. South Tucson residents do not directly elect their mayor. Instead, voters elect council members, who select one a standing representative to serve as mayor. The newly-elected council will choose its mayor on the first Tuesday after its members are sworn in. Bad Bunny and burritos The South Tucson polling site was home to people who have been voting there for their entire lives and wanted to celebrate having their voices heard at the ballot box. Bad Bunny blared from the speakers as South Tucson leaders greeted voters with burritos, coffee and a Democratic voter guide outside the Sam Lena-South Tucson Library Tuesday morning. Roxanna Valenzuela and supporters at the Sam Lena-South Tucson Library on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Carolina Cuellar Valenzuela, 39, chatted with voters as they left the polling place, proudly sporting “I Voted” stickers. “I came here at 5 a.m.,” she said with a laugh. “I get excited. You know, I love elections.” Valenzuela supported her fellow incumbents, Flagg and Aguirre, who were still competing for the remaining two seats. Their names were prominently displayed on a campaign sign beside the tables. “I secured my spot that I usually get every year and brought a sign and just been here since, just talking to voters and community,” Valenzuela said. Voters streamed through the gates surrounding the library, some stopping to drop off their ballots during their morning commute. An older man pulled up in a truck and asked in Spanish whether he could vote there. Pablo Robles, the city’s acting-mayor, spoke with him as he asked whether his driver’s license would be sufficient ID or if he would also need the photocopy of his passport tucked inside a plastic bag. “We have a lot of people that care,” Valenzuela said. “I know a lot of these people and some of them are here because they have court or they’re just like passing by or some of them are here to vote, but it’s just, it’s just good to be out here building community.” Valenzuela said she voted early and tracked her ballot through the election system. “It was pretty easy, I knew who I was voting for,” she said. Making their voice heard The first thing Estevan Puentes, 45, did on his day off was head to the polls. “It was very fast, very easy. I have always come to vote at this place,” he said in Spanish. Puentes was born and raised in South Tucson and said he has voted in every election, including primaries, since he turned 18. “For me, it’s very important. My children grew up in this neighborhood and many times, it’s important that you feel heard, that your voice is heard,” he said. Health care is among his top concerns, along with what he sees as growing hostility against people of color across the country. “There’s also a lot of racism right now, a lot of hate,” Puentes said. “I think that lately, that hate has grown.” Puentes said he initially identified as a Republican, but his political views have shifted over the years. “As you grow up, you change your ideas and you see that there are some injustices happening. So in recent years, I’ve voted Democrat,” he said. He encourages everyone in his family, from his cousins to his nieces and nephews, to research the issues and cast their ballots. He said he doesn’t tell them whom to vote for, but urges them to pay attention to what’s happening around them. “I’m not saying, don’t vote this way. Just look at the issue, the injustices that are happening, especially right now with ICE,” Puentes said. One of his most immediate concerns is the rising cost of living. His three sons are now adults, and he sees the financial pressures they face. “The cost of everything right now — of food, of gas, of living, people who haven’t been able to buy houses, people who also have to pay their rent. It’s impossible to pay because it’s not equivalent to what they’re paying you as a salary or what life costs right now,” he said. After leaving the polls, Puentes planned to go grocery shopping. He said he now drives farther to a less expensive store to stretch his money. “I’m going to shop wisely,” he said. “And that’s something we didn’t have to do before.” Estevan Puentes Credit: Carolina Cuellar Raul Ortega Vazquez is 65. Voting is a responsibility rooted in the values his parents taught him growing up in Zacatecas, México. “It is a right that my parents instilled in me since I was a child,” he said in Spanish. “I said, if one day I can vote, I will vote.” Ortega Vazquez has lived in Tucson since 2000 and said he has voted in every election, including midterms, since becoming eligible. On Tuesday morning, he returned to his usual polling place, where he has cast his ballot for years. A former custodian for Tucson Unified School District, Ortega Vazquez said education is one of the issues that consistently brings him to the polls. “Since I was a janitor for TUSD, I try, if there is something good for the unified school district of Tucson, I come to vote,” he said. He stays informed about elections by watching television and reading campaign materials that arrive in the mail. He also pays attention to the decisions made by elected officials and judges. For those still deciding Tuesday whether to cast a ballot, Ortega Vazquez had a simple message: Show up and make your presence known. “It is very important to tell the community that I am here, present,” he said. Raul Ortega Vazquez Credit: Carolina Cuellar Closing the day As the sun set and the air grew chilly, the group outside the library began packing up their tables and taking pictures to commemorate Election Day. Eleonor Leon, 57, and her son Enoch Spiro, 27, emerged from the polling place and waved goodbye to friends gathered outside. For the mother and son, both artists, Tuesday’s election was an opportunity to advocate for a community they returned to after rising housing costs forced them out of Tucson. Leon grew up on Tucson’s southwest side and moved to South Tucson in June 2025. She came out to support Flagg and Aguirre. Her connection to Flagg goes beyond politics. Leon said Casa Maria, the nonprofit where Flagg has long worked, helped her family when they were struggling financially and trying to get back on their feet. “I want people to know that I’m here and that I’m trying to make a difference,” Leon said. Left to right: Cesar Aguirre, Eleonor Leon, Enoch Spiro, Brian Flagg Leon previously owned La Fashionista, a downtown Tucson business that hosted fashion shows and brought together local artists. She said opportunities for artists have dwindled over the years, making it increasingly difficult to support herself through her work. Housing costs also pushed the family out of Tucson for a time. Spiro said they moved to Benson in search of cheaper rent before finding a way to return. “The moment we were able to find any kind of other housing that opened up in Tucson, we left,” Spiro said. “But I’d say the problem still persists.” Leon wants elected officials to focus on affordable housing, public safety and helping people experiencing homelessness. She also wants residents to take a more active role in improving their neighborhoods. “How do we help these people get back on their feet instead of just talking about them?” she asked. Her son creates animations, comics and paintings. Spiro said the election was an opportunity to express frustration with local government. He wants leaders to do more to address homelessness and the cost of living. Spiro also expressed support for Daniel Butierez, the Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. He said Butierez’s approach to homelessness and addiction resonated with him, particularly his emphasis on mental health services and drug treatment. “Butierez, I think, is more concerned. He actually wants people to go to detox centers to get off these drugs,” Spiro said. Butierez’s personal experience with homelessness gives him an empathetic perspective that Spiro believes is missing from local leadership. “I think that really makes him even more so qualified to try to fix the problem,” he said. Despite their frustrations, Leon said she believes change begins with neighbors helping one another, whether through volunteering, cleaning up streets or connecting people with resources. “We give of ourselves, of our time, talking to people that someone does not even say hello to,” she said. Her hope for the election was simple. “I would really like to see, with our vote today, some change, some real change — people who really care,” she said. The post Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f9726b22deeb6ac4a9 Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race te 2026-11-04T07:00:09.229Z Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race Democrats Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill are leading their Republican counterparts in the Arizona Corporation Commission race. After the second batch of election results dropped at 10 p.m., Pratte and Hill appeared on track to defeat incumbent Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson and Rep. Ralph Heap, R-Mesa. The Democrats told the Arizona Capitol Times on Tuesday night that they hope the voter enthusiasm for their race translates into ratepayer engagement at the commission.  “We still need all those people who voted for the commission to stay involved with these cases, because that’s where the real power comes from,” Hill said. “The commissioners are voting, but we need that input from the communities.” If their lead holds, Hill and Pratte will join Republican Commissioners Lea Márquez Peterson, Rachel Walden and Rene Lopez on the dais in January. Pratte, a member of the Navajo Nation, would also be the first Indigenous woman elected to statewide office in Arizona.  The Commission’s five seats are currently occupied entirely by Republicans. Those commissioners are tasked with regulating and setting rates for electric, water and gas utility companies in Arizona.  The race got off to a rocky start for the Republican hopefuls. Heap unseated Thompson’s running mate and fellow Commissioner Nick Myers in the primary, but was immediately tripped up by a campaign finance complaint alleging he improperly obtained political signs without reporting the expense.  That complaint became a months-long investigation by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, which remained unresolved as of Election Day. As the probe unfolded, Heap stopped responding to media inquiries, declined to attend candidate debates and left his Clean Elections funding untouched.  Meanwhile, Thompson was left to spar with Hill and Pratte over increasing utility bills, data center growth and the state’s energy supply.  Myers, who attributed his loss to Heap’s primary challenge from the far right, blamed Tuesday night’s results on Arizona’s conservative groups.  “I know it’s pretty early in the ballot counting, but given the counts right now, including the number of ballots cast today, any future candidate that hitches their horse to @TPAction, @TPUSA or @azfec should think long and hard before committing,” Myers wrote on social media. “This is beyond embarrassing.” The post Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f8726b22deeb6ac4a0 Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot te 2026-11-04T07:00:08.364Z Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot A ballot measure that would prohibit local governments from establishing photo traffic enforcement systems was headed to passage Tuesday night.  As of 10:30 p.m. on Election Day, Proposition 319,  the “Prohibit New Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems Measure,” had 58.12% of the vote.  The measure would prohibit local governments from using photo enforcement systems like red light cameras or speed cameras to identify traffic violations starting in 2027.  Cities like Paradise Valley and Tempe that already have photo enforcement systems in place could continue using them, but would have to ask local voters whether to continue in the November 2027 election. If voters approve continuing to use a photo enforcement system, a city would be required to ask voters every 10 years whether they want to continue using it. According to the city of Paradise Valley, its police department was the first agency in the U.S. to use photo enforcement in 1987, which immediately resulted in a 42% decrease in traffic collisions.  Prop. 319 does not include automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras. It only applies to traffic safety tools. The measure defines a photo enforcement system as a device linked to a camera that can record digital evidence of a vehicle’s license plate to issue traffic citations. Automated license plate readers are used for purposes beyond traffic citations, including criminal investigations.  The Arizona Public Health Association has opposed the measure, saying its inclusion of red-light cameras goes too far.  Yes on Prop. 319, the organization supporting the measure, argues photo enforcement is a regressive system that allows cities and towns to generate revenue at the expense of working Arizonans, since drivers can face a $250 ticket for a first-time, low-level offense. The post Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f7726b22deeb6ac48d The blue tsunami sweeps the US, as Democrats land huge gains in Congress te 2026-11-04T07:00:07.347Z The blue tsunami sweeps the US, as Democrats land huge gains in Congress The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025, just hours before a federal government shutdown. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Voters across the country administered a sharp reprimand to President Donald Trump and Republicans who hold majorities in Congress, with Democrats gaining control of the Senate and on track by early Wednesday to take over the House as well. Several U.S. Senate and House races remained uncalled by The Associated Press as Election Day ended on the East Coast. But Democrats notched 53 Senate seats to control that chamber, with a House majority all but certain as well, as the party swept virtually all of the races that were expected to be competitive.  Those wins included Senate contests in states Trump won by double digits just two years ago, some of which had not elected Democrats in decades: Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio and Texas. Democrats also won a seat left open by retiring Republican Thom Tillis in North Carolina, bringing their total of Senate pickups to five, with leads in a handful of other states. And they retained their seat in Minnesota, electing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to the Senate. By just past midnight, they’d netted 16 new House seats, putting them on track to start next Congress with a majority that will give House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom Democrats are expected to make speaker, some room to maneuver. The AP had not yet made a call by midnight that Democrats had control of the House. Democrats also flipped four governorships, in Georgia, Texas, Ohio and Iowa. Republicans had not flipped any Democratic-held U.S. House or Senate seats or governorships by midnight, according to race calls by AP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f6726b22deeb6ac46c Republicans suffer historic Senate upset as Dem flips deep-red state for first time in nearly a century te 2026-11-04T07:00:06.119Z Republicans suffer historic Senate upset as Dem flips deep-red state for first time in nearly a century The GOP's nightmare scenario became a reality in Kansas on Election Night, where an insurgent Democratic newcomer toppled a Republican incumbent for the first time in nearly a century. Megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is projected to defeat first-term Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in one of the more unexpectedly close and brutal races during this midterm election cycle, according to Fox News Decision Desk.  Hamilton’s win in the Sunflower State marks the first time Kansans have sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. Marshall’s campaign sputtered in the late stages of the race, giving Hamilton an opening to peel off a large number of independent and rural voters — and it also served a bruising blow to Senate Republicans who are trying to cling to their slim majority in the upper chamber. MAINE, KANSAS SENATE RACES NECK AND NECK AS DEMOCRATS LEAD IN TEXAS, MICHIGAN, POLL SHOWS Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that Adam Hamilton was the perfect candidate to run in Kansas.  "He was able to bring Republicans, Independents and Democrats together to pull a stunning upset. The combination of a blue environment, a scandal-plagued incumbent, and a strong Democrat like Hamilton made this upset possible," said Smith. Though for months their race was not on the radar of national Democrats or Republicans, in the waning weeks Marshall acknowledged that he was running for his political life as headwinds battered Republican incumbents across the country. "I think that, you know, I'm not a political expert, I'm a physician, but if we lose Kansas, I don't see how we keep control of the Senate," Marshall told Fox News Digital in an interview before the election. "And that's why a vote for Adam Hamilton is a vote for Chuck Schumer and Democrat control of the Senate," he continued. "It’s that simple." DEM SENATE HOPEFUL REJECTS SCHUMER BUT BENEFITS FROM MILLIONS IN SPENDING BY HIS ALLIES But Hamilton has time and again said that he would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to continue leading Democrats if elected, a point he reminded Marshall of during their final debate. "I’ve already said I wouldn't support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader if the Democrats took control of the Senate," Hamilton said. Their contest morphed into a bitter, bloody battle that dragged in millions of dollars in resources and high-profile surrogates, like President Donald Trump, who rallied twice there weeks and days before the election. TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS It became dominated by brutal headlines against Marshall for his old medical practice, reportedly suing patients for unpaid bills, and searing ads against Hamilton that alleged he covered up sexual assault scandals at his church. Kansas political experts argued that the race was ripe for Hamilton to take, given that he had a built-in popularity within the state fostered by his decades as the head pastor and founder of the largest United Methodist church in Kansas and the political headwinds created by Trump’s policies — Marshall for much of the campaign remained closely aligned with the president. "I really just think it's entirely possible," University of Kansas political science professor Don Haider-Markel told Fox News Digital. "And if they can't do it this election cycle, I don't see when they're ever going to do it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f4726b22deeb6ac460 Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta te 2026-11-04T07:00:04.499Z Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta The party’s victory in the House cemented an era of divided government and a freshly assertive Congress after two years in which Republicans ceded power to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f3726b22deeb6ac457 Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for Democrats te 2026-11-04T07:00:03.716Z Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for Democrats Ms. Benson, the secretary of state, defeated Representative John James in a swing state that often plays a critical role in presidential elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f2726b22deeb6ac44e Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse Allegations te 2026-11-04T07:00:02.891Z Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse Allegations The defeat of the two-term Republican by Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, handed Democrats a seat that had appeared out of reach before the family clash became public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59d726b22deeb6ac404 Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results te 2026-11-04T06:50:05.695Z Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results Proposition 320, a ballot measure that would require schools to spend above a certain threshold on classroom instruction, was one of only two heading toward rejection Tuesday night.  As of 11 p.m., 53% of voters had opted against the question, while 47% supported it. About 1.7 million ballots had been counted. Prop. 320, put on the ballot by lawmakers, would require school districts with at least 7,500 students in the state’s largest counties to spend at least 60% of operational costs on direct instruction.  Impacted districts would have time to meet the requirement, as long as they increase their spending on direct instruction by at least 0.5% per year until they hit the 60% threshold.  Districts that don’t comply could see cuts to their state funding. Supporters of Prop. 320 said it would ensure money is being spent on students and teachers, and not on bureaucracy and administration.  Opponents, including Save Our Schools Arizona, said the proposal could have unintended consequences by forcing districts to cut non-classroom resources such as nurses, counselors and support staff in order to achieve the proportionate amount of spending. The post Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59c726b22deeb6ac3da Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them te 2026-11-04T06:50:04.169Z Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats, saying he looked forward to working with them for the good of the United States following a difficult Election Day for Republicans. The Fox News Decision Desk projected a wave of Democratic victories, giving the party control of both the House and Senate. Trump warned earlier in the day that he would be quick to veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lost power, but struck a conciliatory tone when speaking to CBS News once results came in. "My message is congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country," Trump told CBS News late Tuesday. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS "I think they're gonna want to work with me," he continued. "Otherwise, I'd just veto everything, and they're not gonna want that." Trump previously made it clear he remained confident in his ability to pursue the MAGA agenda despite the outcome of the midterms. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" Trump previously told CBS News. During the earlier conversation, Trump suggested that his veto power could force Democrats to come to the bargaining table. "Historically, you veto for a couple of months, and then they come and say, 'We've got to make a deal,'" Trump said. WATCH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS LIVE & KEY RACE CALLS IN TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME, FL Republicans lost key races across the country as Democrats secured victories in the midterm elections. Trump attributed the results in part to his absence from the ballot. "I feel that I wasn't on the ballot, and there was nothing that could be done about that. If I was, we would have won," Trump said. "In some cases, they didn't like the candidates, and in some cases those candidates were not my friend, and the base knows that better than anybody. And they stayed back." Later in the evening, Trump spoke with Fox News Channel and again stressed that he planned to use the "power of veto" to block Democratic-backed legislation. "It's one of the stronger powers that a president has," Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier during live election-night coverage.  "And they'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them. And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, 'How do we get this stuff done? And we'll work together,'" he added. "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not, I've already spoken to some of them." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59a726b22deeb6ac3ce How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas te 2026-11-04T06:50:02.620Z How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas The woman who took down Greg Abbott concentrated on pocketbook issues, but voters’ opposition to Republican immigration policies was a tailwind. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead343726b22deeb6ac354 Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state te 2026-11-04T06:40:03.300Z Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes appeared poised for reelection in a race against state Rep. Alexander Kolodin Tuesday night.  As of 10:30 p.m., Fontes was leading Kolodin 57% to 42%. About 1.7 million ballots, or roughly 69% of those cast, had been counted, the Associated Press reported.  Fontes struck a celebratory note at an election party hosted by Arizona Democrats Tuesday night. “We will make sure Arizona’s elections, as they have always been, continue to be free, fair and secure,” he said after thanking his family, campaign staff and supporters.  He and Kolodin differed over election law, how state election officials should interact with the Trump administration and noncitizen voting in their bids to become Arizona’s top election official. At a September debate, Fontes said Proposition 144, the ballot measure that would change the Arizona Constitution regarding elections, would make voting less convenient. Kolodin, the author of the measure, said it would make voting easier, allow for faster election results and prevent foreign funding of elections.  Fontes defended his decision not to turn over voter rolls to the Trump administration, arguing it wasn’t legal, while Kolodin said he would ensure the voter rolls are accurate and implement the federal SAVE Act if it became law.  Fontes has led recent polling in the race and has a significant fundraising advantage. He raised $2.6 million and has spent $2 million, while Kolodin raised about $605,000 and spent about $200,000, according to the most recent campaign finance filings. Staff writer Reagan Priest contributed to this report.  The post Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ee726b22deeb6ac2da Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters te 2026-11-04T06:30:06.488Z Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters A legislative ballot referral that would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations gained strong support from voters as of election night.  Proposition 317, the “Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure,” had received 54.9% of the vote by about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results from the Secretary of State’s Office. If that result holds, the Arizona Department of Homeland Security would be instructed to do “everything within its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels.” House Speaker Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, attempted to pass an identical measure as a bill in the 2023 legislative session, but Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the measure and wrote in her veto letter that labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations to deploy state resources is “not a real solution and is not a state function.” The measure defines a drug cartel as an ongoing formal or informal association of people who individually or collectively engage in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or other terrorist acts. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona argued Prop 317 could conflate low-level drug offenses committed by Arizona residents with organized crime under the definition of the bill.  After House and Senate Republicans passed the measure during the 2025 legislative session, Montenegro told the Arizona Capitol Times that Republican lawmakers want to help support the Trump administration’s border enforcement actions and that the measure would give law enforcement more tools to arrest individuals who pose a danger to Arizonans. The measure also mirrors a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump that designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations.  The post Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ed726b22deeb6ac2c8 Voters reject GOP bid to reshape elections and endanger voting by mail te 2026-11-04T06:30:05.477Z Voters reject GOP bid to reshape elections and endanger voting by mail A Star Wars-themed campaign sign opposing Proposition 144 at a Phoenix intersection. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) The opposition to Proposition 144, which would make significant changes to Arizona’s elections via amendments to the state constitution, declared victory Tuesday evening after initial election results were posted by the Arizona Secretary of State.  As of 11 p.m. on election night, voters were rejecting the proposition by more than 12 percentage points. “I was very concerned going into tonight,” Randy Keating, chairman of No on 144, said during the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night watch party in Phoenix.  Opponents were surprised by the victory since polling indicated that the proposition would pass.  “We are going to carry the day and we are going to defend vote by mail,” he said.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Prop. 144 was referred to the ballot by Republicans in the state legislature to bypass an inevitable veto from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.  Proponents of Proposition 144, like the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, say that it would make Arizona’s elections more fast, accurate, secure, and transparent, dubbing it the FAST Act. But critics, including numerous voting rights groups, say it’s unlikely to significantly speed up results — and it could spell the end of no-excuse voting by mail, by far the most popular way to vote in the Grand Canyon State.  Prop. 144 would make numerous amendments to the state constitution, and the most impactful provision would require voters who cast a ballot by mail to provide state-issued identification every time they vote. But the ballot measure doesn’t include specifics about what kind of identification voters would have to provide or how they would do it, leaving that up to the Arizona Legislature.  That would mean the party that controls the legislature next year would be tasked with writing the rules on how mail voters provide ID.  Republicans have controlled the state legislature almost exclusively for 60 years and voted for a bill in 2024 that would have effectively banned no-excuse early voting. The mail-in voter ID requirement is nestled in Prop. 144 alongside much more popular provisions, like limiting registering to vote and voting to citizens. Those already exist in state law and the Arizona Constitution, and have since Arizona became a state in 1912. Currently, voters are required to prove their citizenship when they register to vote and to provide ID when they vote in person.  Those who vote by mail sign an affidavit on the green early ballot envelopes confirming that they’re registered to vote in that county and haven’t voted elsewhere. Violators can face perjury charges. The state lawmaker who sponsored the legislation that became Prop. 144, Rep. Alexander Kolodin, is a member of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus whose record as an attorney and a state legislator are replete with unfounded claims about Arizona’s elections.  Kolodin is also the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes to be the state’s top elections official. After early results were posted on election night, Kolodin was losing to Fontes by 17 points.  For more than two years, Kolodin, a Scottsdale Republican, has been pushing legislation to make Arizona’s elections more like Florida’s in the name of “election integrity” and boosting trust in elections. The final version of Prop. 144 is a significantly pared down version of that legislation.  Kolodin has backed changes to Arizona election laws that are inspired by conspiracy theories, including banning no-excuse vote-by-mail and returning to voting in tiny precincts, which election officials said was logistically impossible.  The proponents of Prop. 144 say it would speed up election results, something that many election-denier politicians say have made Arizona a “national laughingstock,” with final results typically posted about 13 days after the election.  A significant factor slowing the results are the roughly 250,000 “late early” mail-in ballots dropped off on Election Day and the preceding weekend. Signature verification of those ballots can be time-consuming, and proponents of Prop. 144 say that its requirement for all counties to allow voters to bring their ID to a polling place and watch their ballot be tabulated would speed things up, eliminating the need to signature-verify those ballots.  But how much that provision would speed up election results depends on how many people use it. Maricopa County provided that option to voters during the July primary election. Just 23,400 out of more than 677,000 voters who cast a ballot in that election in Maricopa County used that option, about 3.5% of voters. The tabulation provision would also be costly for counties, many of which don’t currently have tabulators at all of their polling locations. Prop. 144 would also prohibit foreign nationals from spending money to influence state elections. They are already barred from giving to candidates, but can give money to other political committees, including ballot measure campaigns.  Additionally, the FAST Act would create a new, tougher standard for challenging election laws enacted by the state legislature. “This is one of the greatest political longshot victories in Arizona history,” Keating said in the victory statement. “It is a loud and unmistakable message that limiting how and where eligible voters can cast their ballot, in a blatant attempt to manipulate outcomes, will not be tolerated.” Contributing reporting by the Arizona Mirror’s Jerod MacDonald-Evoy. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ec726b22deeb6ac2a9 Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices te 2026-11-04T06:30:04.392Z Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices Conservatives were left stunned by the results of the 2026 midterm elections Tuesday and are attempting to grapple with the new political landscape. Democrats dominated in red and blue states alike, easily retaking both the House and Senate, as well as flipping several governorships. Democrats picked up victories in numerous states won by President Donald Trump in 2024, including seemingly deep-red spots like Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. Members of conservative media were gobsmacked by the sweeping defeats. "It is a catastrophic night for Republicans," Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson reacted on FOX. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "Sometimes you get your a-- kicked, and deserve it. Tonight is one such time for the Republican Party," conservative radio host Buck Sexton reacted to the results on X. "Way too many mistakes. Bad messaging. Poor candidates. High prices. Unnecessary war that did not go as promised. We get up tomorrow and carry on. But there are lessons here." "Tbh most Republican candidates this cycle were uninspiring, lazy, and thoroughly ineffective communicators. I’m not all that surprised by some of these outcomes," Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz said. HUGH HEWITT: THE GHOSTS OF 2006 ARE STIRRING — BUT WILL THEY CATCH THE GOP? "[Trump] picked a bunch of the bad ones," commentator Mary Katharine Ham wrote on X of the losing candidates. Many pointed to Trump, the war with Iran and the surge in gas prices as being responsible for the devastating losses for his party. "Trump launched an unpopular and pointless war. Gas prices are too high. People can’t afford groceries. Trump abandoned the American First message. This is why Republicans are getting crushed. It’s very simple," The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh wrote. "This will be the biggest national wipeout for Republicans since 2006, when voters brutally punished the GOP for an ill-advised and poorly planned war in the Middle East," The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis said. However, conservative radio host Erick Erickson insisted the issues went far beyond the Iran war and gas prices. "It was also the corruption. The incompetence. The tariffs. The playing nice with Russia. The impression of cruelty. The overly aggressive deportations. The accidental arrests of American citizens who were Hispanic. The arrogance. The ballroom. The reflecting poll. The golf courses. The arch. The Qatari 747. The aggressive redistricting push. The threats against enemies," Erickson listed. The "Ruthless" podcast hosts appeared on Fox News Channel and joked about leaning towards hard liquor as the night progressed. "I don't think this was, at all, concerned with policy. This is a firm backlash," Josh Holmes told Fox News' Bret Baier. "This is an absolute backlash from the voters," Comfortably Smug agreed. "They aren't concerned with the policies these Democrats have. They aren't concerned with any kind of vision for the future that the Democrats are offering or how they're going to fight inflation… They are angry, and they're making their voices heard." "Ruthless" co-host Michael Duncan suggested there was a "dissonance" among voters separating the Democratic policies that were rejected under the Biden administration and that the GOP message "didn't resonate." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "Ultimately, at the end of the day, the present condition of the voters is what they vote on, not the scary thing you project into the future. And unfortunately, that's the problem for the Republican Party," Duncan said. "It didn't matter if it was a DSA candidate or [Annie] Andrews in South Carolina. They all moved up in a wave together, irrespective of that." Trump did several interviews as the results rolled in, congratulating Democrats and saying he was willing to work with the party controlling Congress and also ready to use the veto. Trump said he believed he had support on the war with Iran but felt voters weren't willing to put up with the "short-term" pain of higher gas prices. He also said he didn't feel like it was a personal defeat since he wasn't on the ballot. "I think the Democrats did a good job," he told Fox News. "I really do. I think they did a good job. They fought hard. They've been fighting for a long time." Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0eb726b22deeb6ac2a0 Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds te 2026-11-04T06:30:03.643Z Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds AUSTIN, Texas — Democrats pulled off a spectacular drubbing of Republicans to reclaim power in the Senate Tuesday night, even without every race up for grabs across the map being decided. Democrats’ reclaiming of the upper chamber means that Republicans’ near two-year control of the federal government since President Donald Trump’s meteoric return to power will come to an end in January when the 120th Congress gavels into session. And they did so by carving a blue gash deep into Trump country, toppling several candidates that the president handpicked in many races that, until the waning weeks of the midterm election cycle, appeared out of reach for Democrats. The wave started in Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., easily beat Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., and continued rolling through North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, where Senator-elect Rep. James Talarico, currently a state senator, handed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a historic and decisive defeat in the Lone Star State. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY "We just took back Texas," Talarico told a roaring crowd of supporters Tuesday night. As Tuesday rolled into Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had clinched five pickups already, eviscerating Republicans’ thin, 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. The wave could still continue into Tuesday and roil through the GOP, with major races still outstanding that could swing Democrats’ way before the midterms are through. Contests in Michigan, Minnesota and Alaska were still outstanding, but even if Democrats lose those races, they’ll still claim power in the Senate. VETERAN DEM OPERATIVE SAYS SUBPAR GOP CANDIDATES POISED TO HAND OVER SENATE MAJORITY And coupled with a majority in the House, that means that Trump’s agenda in Congress will likely grind to a complete halt. Blame among Republicans was already flying as the dust continued to settle election night, with Trump, the quality of candidates running in tight races, and the top Republican running the Senate’s campaign arm, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., coming under an immediate and harsh microscope. VETERAN DEM OPERATIVE SAYS SUBPAR GOP CANDIDATES POISED TO HAND OVER SENATE MAJORITY "When the NRSC Chairman loses his home state of SOUTH CAROLINA…," a GOP operative told Fox News Digital. Whether Schumer will be the one to lead Senate Democrats, however, remains in the air. Many of the candidates that scored a ticket to Washington, D.C., have remained noncommittal, or outright refused, to support him, arguing that the Senate Democratic caucus needed generational change in leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0e9726b22deeb6ac28f How Ken Paxton Went From Republican Survivor to Republican Liability te 2026-11-04T06:30:01.963Z How Ken Paxton Went From Republican Survivor to Republican Liability For years, Ken Paxton turned scandal into a test of Republican loyalty, but his Senate defeat exposed the limits of a political strategy that helped reshape Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeace92726b22deeb6ac216 ‘We Hear You,’ Says Jeffries, Who Is Set to Break Barrier in House te 2026-11-04T06:20:02.624Z ‘We Hear You,’ Says Jeffries, Who Is Set to Break Barrier in House Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, would make history as the first Black speaker of the House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc40726b22deeb6ac1c2 Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns te 2026-11-04T06:10:08.755Z Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns The gubernatorial race between incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs remained officially undecided late Tuesday, but the early returns showed Hobbs with a commanding lead. As of 10 p.m., Hobbs led with about 58% of the vote to Biggs’ 40%, with 68% of the votes counted. If that lead holds, Arizonans will also have chosen former Mesa Mayor John Giles as the state’s first lieutenant governor. Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, joined Hobbs’ ticket in August after endorsing her 2022 bid for governor. Hobbs’ path to reelection was widely viewed as uncertain at the start of the 2026 election cycle, owing to her difficulties working with a Republican-controlled Legislature and the pay-to-play allegations that came to light in her first term. But the governor’s massive campaign war chest, coupled with Democratic tailwinds nationwide, created momentum Biggs never matched.  “The reality is, we’ve got a tough hill to climb,” Biggs told supporters Tuesday night. “We just didn’t get our turnout quite as full as we wanted to.” Hobbs outraised and outspent Biggs in every quarter of the cycle, while also boasting significant support from the Democratic Governors Association. Meanwhile, the Republican Governors Association declined to wade into the contest, even though Biggs missed most of his primary election victory party to court the group’s support.  Turning Point USA began pouring millions into the race in September, but some consultants argued it was too little, too late. Hobbs spent millions on advertising before Biggs even won the primary election, inundating the airwaves and social media from July 21 to Nov. 3.  Biggs also struggled to answer for his record in Congress and the state Legislature. Questions about a 2013 bill targeting FLDS leader Warren Jeffs’ influence over a northern Arizona police department dogged the congressman, who was accused of killing the bill as Senate president.  President Donald Trump’s negative approval rating also worked against Biggs, a staunch, longtime supporter of the president. Many of Hobbs’ campaign ads highlighted Biggs’ votes for the war in Iran, the One Big Beautiful Bill and against the release of the Epstein files.  Hobbs told supporters early Tuesday night that final results would likely take time and urged patience.  “We are feeling good about things we’re seeing across the country, and I know that we’re all excited to start seeing Arizona results coming in,” Hobbs said. The post Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3f726b22deeb6ac19b ‘LAWYER UP’: Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath te 2026-11-04T06:10:07.548Z ‘LAWYER UP’: Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath Democrats wasted little time putting the Trump administration on notice after their sweeping midterm victories, firing off blunt warnings of subpoenas and investigations as they prepared to wield newfound power on Capitol Hill. "LAWYER UP," Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, posted on X. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., offered an even more succinct preview of what could be ahead with the signle word post: "Subpoenas." As election results rolled in Tuesday night the picture for the next two years became increasingly bleak for Republicans and President Donald Trump's agenda.. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., rattled off a list of Trump administration officials and allies she appeared eager to haul before Congress. "Noem, Markwayne, Miller, Homan, Bovino, what’s up? Clear your schedule," Ramirez wrote. "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing," Sen. Ed Markey, D-Conn. , wrote on X. The warnings offered an early glimpse of the investigations that could consume Washington when the new Congress convenes in January. Democrats are preparing to use committee gavels and subpoena power to scrutinize Trump and his administration after two years in the minority and little ability to move the needle at all. Democrats have spent months laying the groundwork for this moment, mapping out investigations and sending document requests that could be followed by subpoenas once they take control of congressional committees. KATHY HOCHUL 'EXCITED' ABOUT PROSPECT OF DEMOCRATS TYING TRUMP UP IN INVESTIGATIONS Garcia, who is in line to chair the House Oversight Committee, has said his panel would move quickly on investigations spanning the Trump family's business dealings, immigration enforcement, alleged corporate corruption and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. "We’re not starting from scratch here," Garcia told Punchbowl News ahead of the election, saying his team had been quietly preparing for months. Garcia has also pointed to the tools that come with the majority — including subpoenas, contempt proceedings and the ability to take disputes to court — as Democrats prepare for likely resistance from the White House. The coming investigations are expected to extend well beyond the Oversight Committee. Democrats on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees have spent the past two years pressing the administration over immigration enforcement and other Trump policies, while Senate Democrats could use their newly won committee gavels to launch investigations of their own. War Secretary Pete Hegseth could face particularly intense scrutiny. Democrats had already introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth before taking the majority, accusing him of offenses ranging from waging an unauthorized war against Iran to obstructing congressional oversight. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries went further last month, declaring that "one of the first things" Democrats would do in the majority would be to "run Pete Hegseth out of town." Hegseth could face a reckoning even sooner considering Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has said he plans to force a vote on his own resolution to impeach the secretary when lawmakers return for the lame-duck session. He has accused Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution during the Iran war and acting unlawfully in U.S. military operations in Venezuela, Yemen and against suspected drug traffickers. Congressional committees have broad investigative powers, including the authority to subpoena administration officials and private citizens to testify under oath and compel them to turn over documents, communications and other records. Committee chairs can also wield significant power on their own. House rules allow committees to delegate subpoena authority to their chairs, meaning some incoming Democratic chairmen could issue demands for testimony or documents without first securing Republican support. Ignoring a congressional subpoena can trigger contempt proceedings, although forcing compliance — particularly from executive branch officials who invoke privilege — can lead to lengthy legal battles. Congress can pursue contempt of Congress or seek enforcement through the federal courts. Former Trump advisers Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were both convicted of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and each was sentenced to four months in prison. Congress can vote to hold a witness in criminal contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department, which retains a role in deciding whether to pursue prosecution, a significant hurdle when Congress is seeking information from officials serving in the executive branch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3e726b22deeb6ac192 Van Jones compares Republican midterm losses to mass murder-suicide at Jonestown te 2026-11-04T06:10:06.804Z Van Jones compares Republican midterm losses to mass murder-suicide at Jonestown CNN analyst Van Jones celebrated the Democrats’ midterm election victories Tuesday night by comparing the defeat for Republicans to the infamous 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide and calling the results a repudiation of President Donald Trump. "I'm happy, happy, happy," Jones said of the election results. "I'm so happy. Listen, this is way bigger. This is like Christmas and a birthday and the Easter bunny and Halloween. This is the repudiation of Trumpism that people have been hoping for, seeing American democracy — seeing that sometimes you have kleptocratic rulers that get in power and ensconce themselves for decades in America. Twenty-four months later, ‘Knock it off, we don’t want it.'" He then compared the GOP losses to the mass murder-suicide at the Peoples Temple commune in Jonestown, Guyana, where more than 900 people died after cult leader Jim Jones directed his followers to drink cyanide-laced beverages. "And by the way, if you join a cult at some point, the cult leader takes you to Jonestown and tries to get you to drink the Kool-aid. This is Jonestown for the Republican Party," he said. "They drank the Kool-aid, and they have candidates that are dropping like flies across the country because they did not stand up to this guy when he was doing things that were wrong, when he was violating the law, when he was running over our system, they didn‘t stand up to him, and they‘re paying the price." THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY "It's Jonestown tonight," Jones added. "You join a cult, at some point, you go to Jonestown. That's where you are tonight, Republicans." "Scott, I don't know if you want to check what's in your glass," CNN anchor Anderson Cooper then joked to Republican panelist Scott Jennings, who was sitting next to Jones.  "Do you realize I'm sitting right here? I can hear everything you're saying," Jennings said. "I've been here the entire time." Jennings, however, acknowledged that Republicans were facing significant election losses. "Well, look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. There's a political science term for what's happening. It's called a country a-- whooping," he said. "That's what's happening right now. Across the board." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: AS THE HOUSE FALLS, THE SENATE STAYS IN PLAY "There's a lot, a lot, a lot of reasons for what's happening right now," Jennings continued. "The most immediate issue is cost of living and gas prices. And that, that is the bottom line." "You could read into a lot of other things," he added. "You can be jubilant about this, that or the other. But at the end of the day, the American people have here and now concerns. And that's really the lesson you got to take away from this." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3e726b22deeb6ac189 Scandal-plagued Ilhan Omar easily secures 5th term in deep blue Minnesota despite immigration fraud probe te 2026-11-04T06:10:06.047Z Scandal-plagued Ilhan Omar easily secures 5th term in deep blue Minnesota despite immigration fraud probe MINNEAPOLIS — Despite an ongoing federal criminal probe that includes questions about her immigration status and another examining her financial disclosures, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., cruised to reelection Tuesday night. Omar has represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, one of America's bluest, since winning in the 2018 midterms and becoming one of the first two Muslim women elected to the House of Representatives. The embattled, Somali-born congresswoman is projected to defeat Republican 30-year state trooper John Nagel. But after her election night victory, a potential fight looms on another front. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Omar's Washington, D.C., home was raided on Oct. 12, 2026, by agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the chief investigative body of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Fox News Digital first reported in the wake of the search that Omar is facing an investigation into whether she or her father lied on her immigration paperwork when applying for U.S. citizenship. HSI confiscated Omar's phone, passport and computer in the raid — investigators also obtained her DNA. Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, voluntarily spoke to federal investigators in the days after the raid, as reported by Fox News Digital. Court filings from the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia referred to Omar as "Ilhan Omar Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Omar," suggesting that she shares a surname with the man she married in 2009. Ahmed Nur Said Elmi is a British citizen. Sources later told Fox News Digital that Ilhan Omar is not the Somali-born congresswoman's "real name." OBAMA ADMIN FIRST LAUNCHED THE INVESTIGATION INTO ILHAN OMAR'S ALLEGED BROTHER MARRIAGE That news renewed old claims that Ahmed Nur Said Elmi is the lawmaker's brother and that she married him in a potential immigration fraud scheme. A federal investigation into the matter was opened in 2016, and conducted by the FBI and DHS while former President Barack Obama was finishing out his second term. The investigation was eventually closed during former President Joe Biden's administration in 2021, a source told Fox News Digital. ILHAN OMAR FINALLY EMERGES AFTER DC RAID WITH VIDEO PLEADING FOR CASH TO FIGHT TRUMP Omar has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and she has not been charged with a crime. In several responses to inquiries about the investigation, she claimed President Donald Trump is orchestrating an attack against her for political purposes. "Trump has an unhealthy and creepy obsession with me," Omar told The Nation this week. "I represent everything Trump and today’s Republican Party seem to despise. I’m a woman, an immigrant, a refugee, a Muslim woman who wears a hijab, and someone who refuses to be intimidated into silence. I know who I am and why I do this work." "Rep. Omar has repeatedly and unequivocally denied this baseless, disgusting conspiracy theory," Omar's spokesperson Jackie Rogers told Fox News Digital upon the resurfacing of the alleged brother marriage claims. "This is a desperate political smear designed to distract from Trump’s failed presidency and two years of Republican failure in Congress. And it’s disgraceful that the media continues to give this lie oxygen." The raid on Omar's residence in the nation's capital that she shared with her current husband, political consultant Tim Mynett, took place in the final month of the midterm campaign. That didn't stop her from returning to her home state, reemerging to cast her ballot and convening with the Somali community at a Somali mall in Minneapolis. As the controversy built, Omar campaigned online and asked for donations from supporters to help her fight the costly battle she will likely face coming off of Tuesday's win. The week before the 2026 midterms, Omar embraced radical left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, who come to Minneapolis to campaign with the embattled lawmaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3d726b22deeb6ac180 Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government te 2026-11-04T06:10:05.310Z Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government TEL AVIV, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power in Israel will be tested Wednesday as President Isaac Herzog begins consultations with leaders of all parties elected to the 26th Knesset before deciding which lawmaker to task with forming the next government. The final vote count, published last Friday by Israel's Central Elections Committee, gave Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared with 48 for the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot — 61 seats are needed to form a government. On Monday, Netanyahu posted to X that "the public in Israel does not want a government that depends on Ra'am and the Joint List—parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state." NETANYAHU DEFIES EXIT POLLS AS VOTE SHIFTS IN HIS FAVOR, BUT MAJORITY REMAINS ELUSIVE "A clear majority in the Jewish public chose the Likud as the largest party and me, as prime minister, to lead the next government. We aspire to form a broad government with our partners and with any party that wishes to do so and does not support terrorism. I am open to holding discussions on the matter," he added. The two predominantly Arab parties he pointed his criticism at are the Joint List and Ra'am who secured a historic combined total of 19 seats, potentially positioning them as kingmakers in the government formation process. A Joint List source told Fox News Digital that the alliance is likely to endorse Eisenkot to be the first lawmaker tasked with forming a government. If both predominantly Arab parties were to back him, he would receive recommendations from parties representing more than the 61 seats needed. The lawmaker tasked with forming a government will have 28 days to do so, with the president authorized to grant an extension of up to 14 additional days. Consultations will be held in ascending order of seat count, beginning with Religious Zionism-Zehut and Shas, which each won six seats, followed by Yisrael Beiteinu, which secured seven. On Thursday, Herzog will meet with the leaders of United Torah Judaism and Otzma Yehudit, which each won seven seats, followed by The Democrats and Ra'am, which each won eight, the Joint List (11), BeYachad (12), Yashar (21) and Likud (27). Defense and government affairs commentator Amir Oren told Fox News Digital that while Herzog is formally free to choose whom to task with forming a government, he would be inclined to select the candidate whose nomination is backed by parties representing a majority of Knesset seats. FORMER ISRAELI PM EMERGES AS WILD CARD IN HIGH-STAKES ELECTION WITH MIDDLE EAST'S FUTURE AT STAKE "He must then task Eisenkot with forming the next government. That does not mean Eisenkot will succeed. If he fails, he will have to return the mandate to the president," Oren said. Eisenkot may, in fact, struggle to assemble a 61-seat governing coalition, given competing interests within the opposition bloc. BeYachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beiteinu chief Avigdor Liberman are unlikely to agree to serve in a government reliant on the Joint List, given the latter’s pro-Palestinian positions and opposition to Zionism. It is theoretically possible, however, that the opposition bloc could agree to form a minority government with the Arab parties providing support from outside the coalition. While Israel has no precedent for forming a minority government immediately following an election, such arrangements have occurred during a Knesset term. Most recently, during Netanyahu’s current term, one of the ultra-Orthodox parties withdrew from the coalition over a dispute related to military conscription but continued to support the government from outside. Religious Zionism-Zehut, Otzma Yehudit and Shas each confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday night that they would recommend Netanyahu to Herzog during consultations on forming a government. Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told Fox News Digital that Bennett and Liberman’s recent endorsement of Eisenkot suggests they are moving away from the prospect of a national unity government. "I think it would behoove Netanyahu, Eisenkot, former Prime Minister Bennett and former Defense Minister Liberman to find a way to work together now, given the imminent clash between the apocalyptic death cult known as the Iranian regime, Israel and, by extension, the rest of the Western world," he said. Complicating matters for Netanyahu, the 26th Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on Nov. 10. Its newly elected members are expected to begin forming committees and advancing legislation, while the current prime minister and ministers remain in office and continue carrying out their duties under the oversight of the new parliament, ensuring continuity of government. WHO IS ITAMAR BEN-GVIR, THE ISRAELI FIREBRAND RISING WITH THE POPULIST RIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE? "They are doing everything they can to push Netanyahu out of office, and we are seeing that now with discussions about replacing the Knesset speaker. They can then begin trying to advance legislation in a Knesset with 19 seats held by Arab parties that would be very uncomfortable for Netanyahu," Diker said. Oren highlighted another potential challenge, suggesting that the caretaker government's ability to launch military operations could face political constraints, potentially complicating any resumption of hostilities with Iran, even if U.S. President Donald Trump were to initiate such action. Former Knesset member Dov Lipman told Fox News Digital that Eisenkot appears likely to be the first lawmaker tasked with forming a government, but suggested that most Israelis favor a national unity government built around Likud, Yashar and BeYachad, with one or more smaller parties also joining. "As a first step, Eisenkot may approach Likud and ask it to join a government under his leadership, which Likud will reject. Eisenkot will then have to make a decision, as Liberman is unlikely to agree to serve in a government alongside Arab parties," Lipman said. "Eisenkot will likely fail to form a government, after which the mandate will pass to Netanyahu, who will also likely fail." That would trigger a 21-day period during which any Knesset member could attempt to form a government with the backing of at least 61 lawmakers. If the process reaches that stage, Eisenkot might agree to serve under Netanyahu for two years to avoid sending the country to another election, Lipman said. Prof. Gideon Rahat, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, told Fox News Digital that Netanyahu would need to make concessions to persuade opposition leaders that he would honor his commitments, given their experience with the 2020 power-sharing agreement with then-Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz. NETANYAHU REVEALS HE WANTS AMERICAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL TO 'DRAW DOWN TO ZERO' Under the agreement, Netanyahu was to serve as prime minister for the first 18 months, with Gantz serving as alternate prime minister and defense minister before taking over as premier on Nov. 17, 2021. However, the arrangement unraveled after the government failed to pass a state budget by the December 2020 deadline, triggering the Knesset's automatic dissolution and new elections. Gantz never assumed the premiership. Rahat pointed to Israel’s 1984-1988 national unity government as a precedent, saying a similar arrangement could work. "At the time, Israel was still embroiled in the Lebanon War, with IDF forces deployed in the country, while the economy was facing a severe crisis, with annual inflation exceeding 400%. Against that backdrop, Likud and Labor formed a national unity government under a rotation agreement, with Shimon Peres serving as prime minister for the first two years, followed by Yitzhak Shamir for the next two," he said. While large parts of the public would likely support it, Rahat said, there are still issues that may create tension. "They will have to freeze the judicial overhaul launched by Netanyahu’s government, find a way to investigate Oct. 7, as demanded by opposition parties and agree on a mechanism for Netanyahu to leave office when the time comes. But when it comes to major issues of security and the economy, unity governments can be quite effective," Rahat said. "Once they resolve the major challenges, however, they start fighting among themselves and the magic is over." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3b726b22deeb6ac173 Moderate Republican Loses Seat in Pennsylvania Swing District te 2026-11-04T06:10:03.669Z Moderate Republican Loses Seat in Pennsylvania Swing District Bob Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner, defeated Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, who had survived three previous elections in a district that voted against President Trump each time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3a726b22deeb6ac16a Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure te 2026-11-04T06:10:02.817Z Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure Senator Susan Collins, the sole Republican representing New England in Congress, acknowledged that her seat had been lost on a landslide night for Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac9e5726b22deeb6ac115 Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction te 2026-11-04T06:00:05.516Z Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction Key Points: Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz has a 10-point lead over Republican Kimberly Yee following early returns While sizable, this is one of the closer statewide races, and could get tight as Election Day votes come in Yee is the current state treasurer and ousted incumbent Tom Horne in the Republican primary Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz was leading the race for superintendent of public instruction Tuesday night, with a sizable lead over Republican Kimberly Yee.  As of 10 p.m., Ruiz was leading Yee 55% to 45% with about 1.6 million votes counted. While still a double-digit lead, it wasn’t as large as those for other statewide Democratic candidates. Ruiz, a Democrat, is a math teacher and the former president of Glendale Community College. She promoted herself as an educator while criticizing Yee, the current state treasurer and a former lawmaker, as a career politician during the race. At an election night party hosted by Arizona Democrats, Ruiz said she would focus on students and schools and “bring back respect for this noble profession.”  Yee pledged to direct more money to classroom funding and support school choice.  The two clashed over accountability in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program — the state’s school choice program — and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.  Ruiz said Tuesday she doesn’t know what the future of the ESA program would look like if Democrats gain control of the Legislature, a possibility as of Tuesday night.  “What I will do as superintendent, if I’m elected, is make sure that our taxpayer resources are really focused on education,” Ruiz said. “So let’s hold the system accountable, so that for those parents who are using it the right way, they can continue.”  Yee did not have a public election night event, and her campaign had not issued any statement on the race as of 10 p.m.   A poll released last week by Noble Predictive Insights showed Yee with a likely two-point lead over Ruiz. A HighGround Public Affairs poll had Ruiz ahead by four points.  Fundraising has also been close. Yee raised $582,000 this election cycle while Ruiz raised $566,000. Both had spent around $320,000 as of Sept. 30, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Staff writer Carsten Oyer contributed to this report. The post Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac9e4726b22deeb6ac104 The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature te 2026-11-04T06:00:04.262Z The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) It took 60 years, but Democrats are poised to take control of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in generations after backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party spurred an outpouring of support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. “We are thrilled to announce that there will be a democratic majority,” Oscar De Los Santos, the Democratic leader in the state House of Representatives, told the crowd Tuesday night at the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night party, prompting a boisterous response from the party faithful packed into a downtown Phoenix hotel ballroom. “We are achieving this by kicking Turning Point’s ass,” he added, referring to the polarizing far-right advocacy group based in Phoenix that spent heavily to get Republicans elected to the legislature. Legislative races where Democrats are poised to flip seats Legislative District 2 Senate: Amelia Gallitano leads Sen. Shawnna Bolick by almost 9,000 votes Legislative District 4 Senate: Aaron Lieberman leads Sen. Carine Werner by almost 10,000 votes Legislative District 4 House: Tammy Caputi and Karen Gresham lead Rep. Matt Gress by more than 8,000 votes; Rep. Pamela Carter trails by almost 11,000 votes  Legislative District 13 Senate: Kristie O’Brien leads Rep. Julie Willoughby by nearly 9,000 votes Legislative District 13 House: Rockee Armstrong and Jacob Weinberg lead Kevin Hartke by 6,500 votes; Janet Weninger trails by more than 8,000 votes Legislative District 14 Senate: Stephanie Walsh leads Mylie Biggs, a Republican first-time candidate, by almost 6,000 votes Legislative District 14 House: Mary Rose is atop the three-way race, leading newcomer Tyler Farnsworth by more than 5,000 votes and Rep. Laurin Hendrix by about 5,500 votes Legislative District 16 Senate: Elaine Aldrete leads Sen. T.J. Shope by about 4,000 votes Legislative District 16 House: Julia Romero Gusse leads Rep. Teresa Martinez by more than 5,000 votes; Rep. Chris Lopez trails by nearly 7,000 Legislative District 17 Senate: Edgar Soto leads Christopher King by more than 15,000 votes Legislative District 17 House: Rep. Kevin Volk and Holly Lyon lead John Winchester by more than 13,000 votes; Rep. Rachel Keshel is about 15,000 votes behind Legislative District 23 House: Emilia Cortez and Rep. Mariana Sandoval lead Rep. Michele Peña by about 7,500 votes; Gary Garcia Snyder trails by almost 9,000 votes  Legislative District 27 Senate: Kyle Clayton leads Rep. Kevin Payne by about 5,000 votes Legislative District 27 House: Deborah Howard leads the three-person field and has a nearly 6,000-vote lead over both Reps. Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero Prior to 1966, Democrats controlled Arizona government, thanks to a legislative representation system that apportioned seats in the state House and Senate by county. Because there were more rural counties, which were populated largely by Democrats, the urban and Republican lawmakers were left in the minority. But that changed in 1964, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that such representation schemes fostered unequal treatment of voters. The one person, one vote ruling upended how Arizona and other states elected legislators. The result in the Grand Canyon State was carving the state up into 30 legislative districts with equal populations, granting power to voters in urban areas like Maricopa and Pima counties. Although hundreds of thousands of ballots have yet to be counted, De Los Santos and his state Senate counterpart, Priya Sundareshan, claimed victory — and were introduced as the next House speaker and Senate president when they were brought onto the stage. Sundareshan showed the crowd her bolo tie — the official neckwear of Arizona — featuring three blue gemstones. She called it her “trifecta bolo,” referring to Democratic control of the two legislative chambers and the Governor’s Office. Gov. Katie Hobbs was poised to easily win reelection over Republican Andy Biggs. As of 10 p.m., Democrats held large leads in seven Senate seats and nine House seats currently held by Republicans; many of those are based in Maricopa County, which had not yet tallied votes cased on Election Day or early ballots dropped off at polling places. If the early counts hold, then Democrats will go from being solidly in the minority in both chambers — 13 of 30 seats in the Senate and 27 of 60 House seats — to holding commanding majorities: 20 Senate seats and 36 in the House. The impact of Democrats flipping control of the Legislature will be seismic for Hobbs, who spent her first term warring with a GOP-controlled House and Senate that has sought to block her at every turn. That’s especially true in the Senate, which has turned consideration of Hobbs’ nominees to lead a host of state agencies into politically charged hearings that has left the governor largely unable to find permanent leaders for many of the agencies. And Hobbs has smashed a record for vetoes of bills sent to her by Republican lawmakers. But those partisan battles are likely to be a thing of the past if the Democratic leads in legislative races hold. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac78c726b22deeb6ac066 Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results te 2026-11-04T05:50:04.903Z Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results Key Points: Early returns gave Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes a 16-point lead over Senate President Warren Petersen Petersen did not concede the race Tuesday night, but did acknowledge the “big gap” to overcome The attorney general race hinged on Mayes’ record and her approach to the Trump administration Attorney General Kris Mayes appeared to be on her way to reelection Tuesday night, with early results showing her with a significant lead over Senate President Warren Petersen.  As of 10 p.m., Mayes had secured 58% of the vote, compared to 42% for Petersen. About 1.7 million ballots, or 68% of those cast, had been counted, the Associated Press reported.  Mayes ran on a platform that included holding corporations accountable, prosecuting fraud in social services and government programs, and fighting the Trump administration on issues such as voting by mail and birthright citizenship.  A Democrat, she pitched herself as a lawyer for everyday people. She has pledged to safeguard consumer protections and keep tackling major topics such as the proliferation of data centers.  Mayes said Tuesday night at an election party hosted by Arizona Democrats that she believes voters supported her because of her record during the past four years.  “Arizonans know that I don’t care how powerful you are or how big the corporation or how overbearing the federal government is, I’m not afraid to file a lawsuit against them,” she said. “If they’re harming Arizonans, I’m going to sue them and do everything I can to protect this state.” Petersen, a Republican who has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2012, painted Mayes as partisan and extreme during his campaign, and said he would focus on rooting out fraud and corruption while restoring trust in the attorney general’s office. He pledged to protect constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment and free speech.  Speaking at a Republican gathering hosted by gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Petersen said Tuesday night that he was “sad for Arizona” to see Republicans behind across the major state races. “There is a big gap for us to cover,” he said. “We’ll know later on tonight exactly where we’re at, but right now the leads against us are huge.”  Petersen boasted of numerous law enforcement endorsements during his campaign, but he consistently trailed Mayes in polling and fundraising. Polling released last week by Noble Predictive Insights and HighGround Public Affairs found Mayes to be up by four points and 11 points, respectively.  As of Sept. 30, she had raised nearly three times as much money as Petersen and spent $5.4 million to his $2.1 million, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Staff writer Carsten Oyer contributed to this report. The post Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac78b726b22deeb6ac03d GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset te 2026-11-04T05:50:03.554Z GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset Fifth-generation logger Troy Jackson has pulled off a major upset in Maine, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and giving the Democratic Party a major boost in the battle for the U.S. Senate, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. Jackson's victory will end Collins’ nearly three-decade career in the Senate. "Maine, I owe you everything," Jackson wrote on X. "I’m ready to get to work for Mainers in the U.S. Senate, and I promise you this: I’ll never forget where I came from or who I’m fighting for." The win gives Democrats a major pickup in one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm elections. The Maine contest was viewed as a critical test of whether Democrats could defeat a Republican incumbent in a state that has shifted increasingly toward the party in recent presidential elections. The result also could have major implications for control of the Senate. SCHUMER WARNS OF REPUBLICAN ADVANTAGE THAT COULD CHANGE THE BATTLE FOR SENATE CONTROL "It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years," Collins wrote in conceding the race to her Democrat challenger. "I called Troy Jackson tonight to congratulate him and to assure him that my staff and I will work to ensure a smooth transition." Jackson previously served as president of the Maine Senate and represented parts of Aroostook County in the state Legislature. He campaigned as a working-class Democrat and labor advocate who would challenge both Washington’s political establishment and wealthy interests after he replaced disgraced Senate nominee Graham Platner on the ballot. Platner dropped out of the race in July amid allegations of sexual assault, which prompted a vote within the Maine Democratic Party to install Jackson. Jackson's campaign was nearly knocked off its tracks early on when it was revealed his longtime partner and mother of his two children is also his second cousin — the two share great-grandparents, according to reports. But that scandal wasn't enough to stop him from toppling the political institution that is Senator Collins.  COLLINS INSISTS SOCIALIST RIVAL WON'T BEAT HER AS MAINE'S MONEY MACHINE: 'YOU'LL LOSE BIG TIME' Collins, who was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, was seeking a sixth term. She is Maine’s longest-serving member of Congress and chaired the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that gave her significant influence over federal spending and funding for Maine projects. Collins, one of the more moderate Republicans in the Senate, built her latest reelection campaign around her reputation for independence and bipartisan dealmaking. She highlighted her work on infrastructure, veterans’ issues, rural communities and federal assistance for Maine residents while arguing that her seniority and committee position gave the state an advantage in Washington. The race was shaped by Collins’ complicated relationship with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Democrats criticized Collins over her votes for Trump-backed policies and her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that her reputation as a moderate no longer matched her voting record. Collins countered by pointing to the times she opposed Trump and Senate Republicans. She emphasized her willingness to break with her party and argued that Maine voters valued her independence more than party loyalty. "Troy and Chuck Schumer and their allies run ads saying that I'm somehow a puppet of the president. Believe me, that would come as a huge surprise to President Trump," the senator said in an interview last month with Fox News Digital. Former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin campaigned with Collins in the closing weeks of the race, helping her make the case that she was a bipartisan senator who could work with lawmakers from both parties. Jackson’s victory marks a significant political shift in Maine and ends Collins’ run as one of the Republican Party’s most durable statewide candidates. Collins won reelection by nearly nine percentage points in 2020, but Democrats entered the 2026 contest with advantages driven by the state’s increasingly Democratic electorate and opposition to the Trump administration. Jackson will enter the Senate as a former state legislative leader with strong ties to organized labor and rural Maine. His election is likely to make him a prominent voice on economic issues as Democrats seek to appeal to working-class voters across the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac789726b22deeb6ac031 Bobby Pulido, a Tejano Music Star, Flips a House Seat in Texas for Democrats te 2026-11-04T05:50:01.832Z Bobby Pulido, a Tejano Music Star, Flips a House Seat in Texas for Democrats Mr. Pulido, a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and conservative Democrat, ousted a Republican incumbent in a district President Trump won by 18 percentage points in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac532726b22deeb6abe65 ‘An Earthquake’: A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas te 2026-11-04T05:40:02.522Z ‘An Earthquake’: A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas In a seismic shift that was once unthinkable, victories by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa upended decades of statewide dominance in what had been the nation’s most populous conservative state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2dd726b22deeb6ab957 DOUG SCHOEN: The biggest winner and the biggest loser in the 2026 midterms te 2026-11-04T05:30:05.651Z DOUG SCHOEN: The biggest winner and the biggest loser in the 2026 midterms The big winner in the midterms on Tuesday night was the Democratic Party. And the big loser of the 2026 midterms was President Donald J. Trump. It’s impossible not to draw that conclusion given the blowout victory the Democrats won in both the House and Senate on Tuesday. While some races remain to be called, it is clear that the Democrats will have solid majorities in both houses of Congress, including winning Senate seats in formerly deep-red states like South Carolina, Kansas and Texas, which were considered, earlier in the year, virtually unachievable for Democrats. But make no mistake, this is more of a collapse of the Republican Party than it is an affirmative vote for the Democrats. This is a vote against the war in Iran as it’s being conducted, against high gas prices — which are seen as a direct result of that war — and against the overall perception among voters that there are two sets of rules for how government works: one for the rich and elites and another for ordinary working people. POWER SHIFT: FOX NEWS DECISION DESK PROJECTS DEMOCRATS WIN BACK SENATE, ENDING GOP CONTROL What remains unknown is whether the Democrats, having elected a number of progressives like James Talarico in Texas, will be able to govern coherently and consistently in the Senate, and to a lesser extent in the House, with an agenda that is sympathetic to or actually aligned with the democratic socialists. Will these Democrats be able to coherently address the challenges that the Republicans and Trump have been unable to address in the last two years? The fear is great that the way Democrats will paper over these profound differences between their establishment wing and their far-left progressive wing will be not with policy but with investigations. And if that is the case, the degree of paralysis we’ve already seen in the last two years in Congress will only become a more stark reality. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The opportunity for the Republicans and the president to try to govern constructively with the Democrats is clear and obvious. Voters are making it abundantly clear that President Trump’s approach of simply demonizing the opposition is not an acceptable or appropriate way to govern. That is why he is the biggest loser of Tuesday night, and it’s also why the Democrats are the biggest winners. The message to both parties is clear: Govern constructively, and if you don’t, it’s at your peril. The same swing against the Republicans we’ve just witnessed can happen in two short years to Democrats if they do not heed this judgment. Republicans, too, need to govern with Democrats and respond responsibly to public concerns about the Iran war, corruption and inflation. And if they don’t, again, it’s at their peril. Many people in our country currently see politics as a bloodsport. What the American people said on Tuesday is that they are less concerned with partisan labels than with getting things done.  Hopefully, going forward, the big winner will be the American people. But that’s by no means certain. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2dc726b22deeb6ab94e Trump-backed ex-NFL reporter loses Senate race to progressive who vowed to 'rip ICE apart' te 2026-11-04T05:30:04.778Z Trump-backed ex-NFL reporter loses Senate race to progressive who vowed to 'rip ICE apart' Progressives scored a major victory in Minnesota, a state heavily targeted by the Trump administration in its immigration and anti-fraud crackdowns. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the Democratic nominee, toppled former NFL sideline reporter and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya, stifling the GOP’s hopes of flipping the Land of 10,000 Lakes. While her win over Tafoya, who was backed by President Donald Trump, is a positive for Democrats in their pursuit of power in the upper chamber, it's not necessarily a negative for Republicans, given that the seat was already blue. PEGGY FLANAGAN VOWS TO 'RIP ICE APART' AFTER TOPPLING MODERATE DEM IN KEY SENATE BATTLE Flanagan’s victory comes after the state of Minnesota and her former running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, were directly in the Trump administration’s crosshairs for the sprawling, multibillion-dollar daycare fraud scandal that erupted earlier this year. Given that several Somali immigrants were linked to the scandal, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) descended upon the state to enact Operation Metro Surge. That resulted in the deaths of two Minnesota residents, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, at the hands of federal immigration agents. ICE’s actions in the state led to yet another government shutdown in Washington, D.C., and became a pointed rallying cry for her campaign and ammunition she used on the trail. MN SENATE CANDIDATE RIPPED FOR BLAMING WALZ FOR FRAUD DESPITE BEING HIS #2: 'KNOWS SHE'S COOKED' "We need to rip ICE apart and stop them from terrorizing our communities," Flanagan said shortly after winning her primary earlier this year. "And I know this. I know that we can fix our broken immigration system, secure the border, and create a real pathway to citizenship that aligns with our values." Much of Tafoya’s campaign hinged on what role Flanagan played in the Minnesota fraud scheme and just how much she knew as a top official in the state. "My opponent has been second in command in this state for eight years, drawing a taxpayer-funded paycheck," Tafoya said at a debate last month. "And what do we have to show for that? We have massive fraud, historic fraud. We have test scores down. We have crime spiking. We have a massive surplus turned into a deficit." SLEEPER GOP CANDIDATE PUTS BLUE-LEANING STATE IN PLAY AS FRAUD SCANDAL SHADOWS DEMS Flanagan, however, has shifted much of the blame for the scandal onto Walz and countered that "he was the one who had oversight here." "The governor has been very clear that the buck stops with him," Flanagan said. Her win could also be a double-edged sword for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his ambition to stay on as leader of Senate Democrats. Flanagan, like other progressive Democratic candidates, has actively run away from and criticized Schumer, arguing that Democrats need change at the leadership level. "People want big, bold change," Flanagan told The New York Times. "They are sick of nibbling around the edges." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2db726b22deeb6ab930 Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran te 2026-11-04T05:30:03.073Z Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran The Maine U.S. Senate race was expected to be one of the closest of this year's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac083726b22deeb6ab8b8 Alaska’s map is complicated. Here’s what we’re watching for. te 2026-11-04T05:20:03.185Z Alaska’s map is complicated. Here’s what we’re watching for. The state’s political Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabe2b726b22deeb6ab844 Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor te 2026-11-04T05:10:03.165Z Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in battleground Wisconsin. With his victory, Crowley will succeed retiring two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and makes history as Wisconsin's first Black politician elected governor. Throughout his campaign for governor and during their single debate two weeks ago, Crowley frequently linked Tiffany to President Donald Trump and his policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tariffs, and the war in Iran. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Tiffany, a three-term congressman from a large agriculture-dominant district in northern Wisconsin, is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and a Trump ally on Capitol Hill. "When Congressman Tom Tiffany says he’s focusing on affordability, let’s be very clear: He voted for the big, ugly bill that [helped] some of the highest earners here in the state of Wisconsin," Crowley said during the debate, as he pointed to to the GOP's signature 2025 tax cut and spending bill that reduced funding for healthcare and food assistance programs in many states. "We don’t need what is happening in Washington, D.C., coming into the state of Wisconsin. It is very clear that he is working for Donald Trump and the billionaires who are funding his campaign," Crowley charged. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Tiffany responded by that while Crowley was "consistently focused on being against Donald Trump, I’m for Wisconsin — and rather than creating a bunch more programs that are going to end up taxing the people of Wisconsin more, I want to put more money in the taxpayers’ pockets." Crowley pulled off a major upset in the August Democratic gubernatorial primary, coming from behind to narrowly edge out state Rep. Francesca Hong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Tiffany, during his general election campaign, repeatedly claimed Crowley was sounding "like a socialist." "I think it’s really important to know that he said there’s very little difference between me and Francesca Hong," Tiffany argued during the debate. "That sounds like a socialist to me." Tiffany made national headlines in September when he survived an emergency water landing after the single-engine plane he was riding in lost power and crashed into a lake. Wisconsin is a key midwestern battleground state. Trump narrowly carried the state in his 2016 and 2024 presidential victories, while former President Joe Biden took the state by a razor-thin margin as he won the White House in 2020. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd6726b22deeb6ab7c9 Arizona voters back Prop 318, banning trans students from bathrooms matching their gender te 2026-11-04T05:00:06.399Z Arizona voters back Prop 318, banning trans students from bathrooms matching their gender (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Arizona voters appear all but certain excluding trans students from girls sports teams and the school bathrooms and locker rooms that reflect their gender identity.  Dubbed the “Protect Girls Sports in Arizona Act,” Proposition 318 threatens schools and athletic associations with lawsuits if they allow trans girls to join the sports teams consistent with their gender identity or let someone use a locker room, shower facility or bathroom intended to be for a person of the opposite biological sex. It is already illegal under Arizona law to permit trans girls to play on school sports teams designated for girls, but the initiative would extend that prohibition to private athletic organizations, like Little League.  Votes for Prop. 318 raced to a likely insurmountable lead of more than 200,000 votes when initial election results were released shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those votes came from early ballots that were returned prior to Election Day. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Republicans put the question to voters in a bid to avoid a veto from Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has consistently vetoed legislation that attacks LGBTQ Arizonans. Republican supporters framed the proposal as a “common-sense” measure intended not to discriminate but rather to protect cisgender women. Rep. Selina Bliss, R-Prescott, who sponsored the initiative’s underlying legislation, said during a news conference in January that it would keep girls safe.  “This is common-sense legislation that, in this political environment, sadly must go to the ballot for the voters to decide,” she said. “The voters will decide this fall if they want to give schools and athletic associations the opportunity for transparency and to set all children up for success.”  Supporters of the measure have billed it as a way to prevent girls from facing sexual harassment, but research shows there is no link between trans-inclusive policies and the harrassment of cisgender women. And critics argue that the focus on villainizing trans people is nonsensical, given how few trans Arizonans, particularly those who are athletes, call Arizona home. A 2022 population study by the Williams Institute found that just 3% of Arizona youth aged 13 through 17 identified as transgender. And between 2017 and 2022, when Arizona’s first trans athletic ban was passed, the Arizona Interscholastic Association — which oversees more than 170,000 student athletes across the state — approved just 16 applications from transgender students to play on teams that matched their gender identity. Half of them were from trans girls. Opponents of the ballot measure argued that the language is broad enough to loop in people who visit schools during sporting events. And they warned that schools and athletic association administrators will have no choice but to police the gender of their students and members, opening up the possibility of intrusive questions or policies being implemented. Prop. 318 makes athletic associations and schools vulnerable to lawsuits if another student feels uncomfortable sharing a space with a trans student, but it includes no explanation for how officials are expected to implement the prohibition.  Critics also argued that the initiative does the opposite of what it purports to do, by exposing cisgender girls to uncomfortable questions and discrimination based on what someone else perceives their gender identity to be.  “The negative impacts (this) would have, not only on trying to bully and shame transgender people of all ages back into closets, into the shadows, but also to enforce a stereotype of what girls are supposed to look and dress and act like,” Joel Edman, a spokesman for Progress Arizona said. “The real risk that this measure poses is having all girls potentially scrutinized for being too tall, or too strong, or too good at whatever sport they want to play with their friends.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd4726b22deeb6ab7a3 Luria Wins in Virginia, Flipping a Key House Seat for Democrats te 2026-11-04T05:00:04.340Z Luria Wins in Virginia, Flipping a Key House Seat for Democrats Former Representative Elaine Luria won back her seat in the state’s tidewater region from Representative Jen Kiggans, the Republican who beat her four years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd3726b22deeb6ab787 Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race te 2026-11-04T05:00:03.369Z Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race Iowa is among several key Senate races unfolding this year as Republicans seek to defend their House and Senate majorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97e726b22deeb6ab728 Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin te 2026-11-04T04:50:06.240Z Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin Democrats have seized the House majority and will control the lower chamber of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. An unprecedented blue wave saw Democrats pull off stunning upsets in both battleground House districts and areas considered safe red seats. The Fox News Decision Desk projects the GOP suffered major losses in four key groups: Hispanic voters, young voters, independents and rural Americans. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY Top Democrats did not hesitate in signaling they would be raring to go after various investigations targeting Trump and his administration. "Lawyer up," Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the likely next House Oversight Committee chairman, said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. The X account belonging to Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee posted at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, "Clear your calendar." This story is breaking and will be updated... Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97c726b22deeb6ab71d Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:50:04.551Z Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats Mr. Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, defeated Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, in one of this year’s top Senate races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97b726b22deeb6ab714 Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump te 2026-11-04T04:50:03.696Z Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97a726b22deeb6ab6e3 India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market te 2026-11-04T04:50:02.289Z India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market StoryTV has more than 33 million monthly active users according to Sensor Tower figures Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab729726b22deeb6ab696 Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor te 2026-11-04T04:40:09.002Z Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the showdown for governor. With her shocking upset victory, Hinojosa has brought the Democrats' 36-year losing streak in Texas gubernatorial elections to an end. Hinojosa also made history as the first Latina governor of the nation's second most populous state. DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Abbott, a conservative governor and major ally of President Donald Trump, meanwhile, fell short in his history-making bid to become the first person to win four elections as Texas governor. Abbott shared with his audience of supporters that he conceded to Hinojosa, congratulating her for winning the election. "It has been the joy of my life to be the governor of the state of Texas," Abbott said. Hinojosa, a former president of the Austin public school system and a civil rights lawyer, focused her campaign on public education funding, teacher pay, opposing school vouchers, data center moratoriums, and pocketbook relief. She framed her bid as a fight "against the billionaires and the corporations," who she accused of driving up prices, closing neighborhood schools and "cheating Texans out of basic healthcare." Abbott, during his tenure as Texas governor, has pushed a strict conservative platform, including tighter border security, strict abortion restrictions, school choice vouchers, expanded gun rights, and lower business regulations. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER But the governor primarily ran for re-election on economic issues with his "Keep Texas Affordable" agenda. He launched his re-election campaign with a promise to slash rising property taxes in Texas in the next legislative session. Later in the campaign he unveiled a plan which he said would also lower the cost of healthcare, housing, home and auto insurance, electricity, and even higher education. Abbott also framed his candidacy as a fight against the rising influence of socialism in American politics And while the governor is close to Trump, he walked a fine line by defying the president when it came to his stance on artificial intelligence data center expansion. But Hinojosa made linking Abbott to Trump by characterizing both men as participants in institutional corruption and anti-democratic "power grabs" a centerpiece of her gubernatorial campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab728726b22deeb6ab68d GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state te 2026-11-04T04:40:08.231Z GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has defeated Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington in New Hampshire's gubernatorial election. Defying a rough political climate facing the GOP as well as Democratic Party enthusiasm, Ayotte won re-election to a second two-year term as the Northern New England swing state's governor. Ayotte, who also served two decades ago as state attorney general, was first elected governor in 2024, succeeding fellow Republican Gov. Chris Sununu. New Hampshire and neighboring Vermont are the only states in the nation that elect their governors every two years. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Ayotte started the cycle as the favorite thanks in part to political history: Only twice in the past century - and not since 2004 - have first-term New Hampshire governors been ousted. The governor spotlighted affordable housing as her state's most pressing economic challenge, and she pointed to new laws on accessory dwelling units and permitting to help ease the crisis. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Warmington, a healthcare attorney and former member of New Hampshire's five-member elected executive council, which approves state contracts and the governor's judicial and executive branch nominations, highlighted the cost of living as she ran for governor. She called for a suspension of the state's gas tax. The Democratic nominee's past work as a lobbyist for drugmaker Purdue Pharma was a major line of attack by Ayotte, with the governor and her campaign labeling Warmington an "opioid lobbyist." "Kelly Ayotte is spending millions of dollars attacking me for work I did decades ago and regret. That’s so you won’t look at what Kelly’s doing right now as governor," Warmington said in response. And she blamed the governor for "doubling prescription drug costs, electric rates up 15%, record high housing costs." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab727726b22deeb6ab684 Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground te 2026-11-04T04:40:07.298Z Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is projected to win his bid to return to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio just two years after losing his seat to Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. Brown’s victory marks a remarkable political comeback for the longtime Ohio Democrat, who served in the Senate from 2007 until 2025 before Moreno ousted him in one of the most closely watched races of the 2024 election. The Democrat will return to Washington after defeating Husted in a special election to serve the remainder of the term originally won by Vice President JD Vance. Husted was appointed to the seat by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in January 2025 after Vance resigned from the Senate to serve as President Donald Trump's No. 2. Brown previously represented Ohio in the U.S. House and served as the state’s secretary of state and a member of the Ohio House. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND The timing of Brown’s return to Washington will depend on when Ohio certifies the election and when he is formally sworn in. Brown could be sworn in during the lame-duck session, potentially changing the Senate’s voting math before the new Congress convenes. The Ohio race was viewed as a key battleground because Democrats saw the state as one of their best opportunities to erode the GOP’s narrow Senate majority, while Republicans viewed Husted’s seat as critical to maintaining control of the chamber. FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC ANXIETY AND CANDIDATE CONCERNS DEFINE OHIO SENATE RACE Brown’s win came two years after he lost his Senate seat to Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, as Ohio continued its shift toward the GOP in presidential elections. Former President Donald Trump carried the state by 11 percentage points in 2024, and Republicans argued that Brown’s return would amount to a restoration of the Democratic establishment that Ohio voters had rejected. Brown sought to overcome those headwinds by emphasizing his record on manufacturing, organized labor, trade, consumer protections and economic issues. His campaign focused heavily on the cost of living, gas and diesel prices, health care and the impact of Republican policies on working-class Ohioans. The candidates also clashed over data centers and energy costs. Brown criticized Husted’s role in supporting major economic development projects involving data centers, arguing that Ohio taxpayers and consumers could be left responsible for the infrastructure and energy demands associated with the facilities. Husted defended the projects as a way to bring jobs and investment to Ohio. He also pointed to legislation aimed at preventing taxpayers from bearing the operating costs of large data centers which Democrats blocked in the Senate. Husted, a longtime figure in Ohio Republican politics, campaigned on his record as the state’s lieutenant governor, secretary of state and House speaker. He argued that Brown would return to Washington as a reliable vote for Senate Democrats and national party leaders. Brown's victory gives Democrats a huge boost in their bid to take back control of the United States Senate when the votes are all counted after Election Day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab725726b22deeb6ab679 Missouri Voters Reject Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans te 2026-11-04T04:40:05.606Z Missouri Voters Reject Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans The map, redrawn at President Trump’s behest, would have positioned Republicans to flip a Democratic-held congressional seat in the Kansas City area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab724726b22deeb6ab66b Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932 te 2026-11-04T04:40:04.745Z Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932 The Rev. Adam Hamilton, a centrist Democrat, ousted Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican who was bogged down by President Trump’s unpopularity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab723726b22deeb6ab662 Wisconsin Elects Its First Black Governor, a Democrat te 2026-11-04T04:40:03.910Z Wisconsin Elects Its First Black Governor, a Democrat Democrats will retain control of the governor’s mansion after voters elected David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab722726b22deeb6ab646 Exclusive: Andy Beshear on What Democratic Governor Wins Mean for 2028 te 2026-11-04T04:40:02.886Z Exclusive: Andy Beshear on What Democratic Governor Wins Mean for 2028 Under Beshear’s lead, Democrats secured a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. He said this changes 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4d1726b22deeb6ab5ec Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race te 2026-11-04T04:30:09.997Z Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race Attorney General Kris Mayes celebrates the initial batch of voting results at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Kris Mayes will likely remain Arizona’s attorney general for the next four years, as early results showed her with a lead of more than 200,000 votes over her Republican opponent, Warren Petersen.  Mayes narrowly won her first term in 2022 with a margin of difference of just 280 votes. Republicans hoped to close that gap, but Petersen, a longtime state lawmaker who has spent the past two years as president of the Arizona Senate, appeared to fall far short.  The race to be elected the state’s top prosecutor was colored by debate around how involved Arizona should be in federal immigration enforcement efforts. Mayes, a Democrat who has vocally opposed family detention centers, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to build a detention center in Surprise and made public statements vowing to fight for the rights of immigrants brought to the country as children.  Petersen, meanwhile, has built his political career as an immigration hawk, helping to craft a law that made it a state crime for migrants to cross Arizona’s southern border. And in response to Mayes’ comments made on social media defending the rights of recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Petersen vowed to help the Trump administration deport all immigrants, including, ostensibly, DACA recipients — despite the fact that they have a legal shield against deportation. Petersen later vehemently denied implying that he would help deport DACA recipients. Mayes frequently criticized Petersen for receiving support from organizations that she took to court for breaking the law, and only recently passing the bar exam in 2020. The Democrat also pulled in nearly five times the amount of donations that Petersen did. According to the latest campaign finance reports, Mayes raised more than $6 million, while Petersen raised about $2.1 million. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4d0726b22deeb6ab5cb Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset te 2026-11-04T04:30:08.924Z Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset Democrats just made history in Texas. President Donald Trump’s gamble on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a strong ally of the president’s, backfired on him after Texas state Rep. James Talarico pulled off an upset to score Democrats their first Senate seat from the Lone Star State in nearly four decades. The Fox News Decision Desk called the Texas Senate race in Talarico's favor shortly after 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday night. It comes after Trump opted to back Paxton over longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, earlier this year, who Republicans in Washington, D.C., believed would be a better candidate during a midterm cycle in which political headwinds, spurred by economic stress and war, pushed back against the party in power. TRUMP BACKS PAXTON IN TEXAS REPUBLICAN SENATE SHOWDOWN WITH CORNYN Trump made near-weekly visits and his deep-pocketed war chest, MAGA Inc., along with national Republicans, dumped hundreds of millions of dollars to support Paxton’s struggling campaign. But it was not enough to overcome the insurgent Talarico, who styled himself a moderate dedicated to representing Texans and not Democratic interests, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., in Washington. It was a bitter campaign from start to finish, with Talarico painting Paxton as unfit to serve following several allegations of corruption, including his impeachment for alleged corruption by the Texas House — he was later acquitted by the Texas Senate. REPUBLICAN CAVALRY ARRIVES FOR KEN PAXTON AS BIG-BUCKS TEXAS OFFENSIVE OPENS CASH FLOODGATES "This Senate seat has been held by some of the finest Texans," Talarico said. "Ken Paxton should be nowhere near Lyndon Johnson's Senate seat. Ken Paxton should be nowhere near Sam Houston's Senate seat." Paxton, Trump and national Republicans painted him as a "communist," a vegan in BBQ-loving Texas, and zeroed in on his support for the transgender community while in the Texas Legislature, most notably his floor speech on God being "non-binary." "I'm not asking you to imagine what I do as your U.S. senator," Paxton told voters at a rally ahead of Election Day. "I'm asking you to look at my record and then compare it to another guy, James Talarico, the most radical Democrat ever to run statewide, bar none." "And no matter how many commercials he runs lying about his record, James Talarico is a, simply put, a Democratic Socialist just like AOC. And just like the New York mayor, Mamdani," he continued. JAMES TALARICO BLAMES RISE IN GOP 'EXTREMISM' FOR PROMPTING HIS 'GOD IS NON-BINARY,' SIX SEXES REMARKS Talarico even scored a nickname from Trump. "The name happens to be ‘Talafreako’ because he is one of the worst candidates I have ever seen," Trump said ahead of the GOP’s midterm convention largely meant to bolster Paxton’s struggling campaign. Nonetheless, there was a schism within the GOP caused by Trump picking Paxton over Cornyn, and the longtime lawmaker made it clear that he would not be in Paxton’s corner campaigning for him after losing a bloody and bitter primary fight earlier this year. "I refuse to allow a flawed, self-centered and shameless candidate like Ken Paxton to risk everything we’ve worked so hard to build over these many years," Cornyn said after losing his primary earlier this year. "Judgment Day is coming for Ken Paxton," he continued. The news comes on a brutal midterm election night for Republicans on both the state and federal level. At the time of the race call, Democrats were already projected to win control of the House majority. And the Fox News Decision Desk projected Texas Gov. Greg Abbott losing to his Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa at the same time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cf726b22deeb6ab5be Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the Seat te 2026-11-04T04:30:07.132Z Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the Seat A hunter and former prosecutor, Mr. Sand avoided traditional Democratic labels and cast himself as dedicated to Iowans first. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4ce726b22deeb6ab5b5 Democrat Wins Race for Texas Governor in Tectonic Upset te 2026-11-04T04:30:06.291Z Democrat Wins Race for Texas Governor in Tectonic Upset State Representative Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term and becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected to lead the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cd726b22deeb6ab5ac Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on Abortions te 2026-11-04T04:30:05.382Z Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on Abortions Missourians established a right to abortion two years ago, overturning a near-total ban. Republican lawmakers asked them to reverse course this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cc726b22deeb6ab591 Adam Hamilton Beats Roger Marshall, Creating Earthquake in Kansas te 2026-11-04T04:30:04.473Z Adam Hamilton Beats Roger Marshall, Creating Earthquake in Kansas Kansas emerged as a surprisingly competitive race this year; the state hasn't elected a Democratic senator since 1932. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cb726b22deeb6ab588 Trump Refuses to Take Blame for Disastrous Midterms For GOP te 2026-11-04T04:30:03.384Z Trump Refuses to Take Blame for Disastrous Midterms For GOP Trump says the GOP would have won “IN A LANDSLIDE” if he’d been on the ballot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4c9726b22deeb6ab560 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more te 2026-11-04T04:30:01.424Z 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more Jennifer Eckstrom swayed on the El Casino Ballroom dance floor Tuesday night. Her husband, Tony, and her daughter came in for hugs and then a tap on the shoulder was followed by a big squeeze from Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.  Jennifer Eckstrom All those positive signs pointed to Eckstrom likely earning a second four-year term on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. Early results had Eckstrom up big among the five candidates running for two seats on the board. She had 31% of early votes according to unofficial results from Pima County elections.  The rest of the race was tight: The other incumbent, Val Romero, a businessman, was at 17.59% in the first results released Tuesday night. Challengers include Pilar Acosta Ruiz, a civic leader with a background in bookkeeping and non-profit work (18.49%), University of Arizona student Tre’Davon Rhodes (17.60%), and educator Skye Fernandez (15.19%). “I’m just really happy. Now, we’re right back to work. The school closures, consolidations. The work doesn’t stop,” Eckstrom told Arizona Luminaria in South Tucson Tuesday night. “We really have to focus on our students, our families. I have four more years. People can count on me.” Southern Arizona’s largest school district faces school closures, consolidations, a state financial-risk label as this election looms. The new terms will begin in January. TUSD Unofficial results as of 9:21 p.m. Jennifer Eckstrom – 50,738 – 31.12% Pilar Acosta Ruiz – 30,143 – 18.49% Tre’Davon Rhodes – 28,698 – 17.60% Val Romero – 28,673 – 17.59% Skye Fernandez – 24,769 – 15.19% Amphitheater 2-year term Results pending Amphitheater 4-year term Results pending Pima JTED – District 2 Results pending Sahuarita Unified School District Results pending Tanque Verde Unified School District Results pending The post 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab279726b22deeb6ab50b Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered te 2026-11-04T04:20:09.055Z Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered The Fox News Decision Desk predicts Democrat Amy Acton will defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's closely watched gubernatorial race, delivering a major upset in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 20 years. Acton successfully ran a campaign appealing to voters across the aisle by presenting herself as the candidate who could address issues of affordability and public education. On the campaign trail, she painted Ramaswamy as out-of-touch, wealthy and pushing policies that benefited people like himself. During the election's closing weeks, Ramaswamy lost droves of support and faced bipartisan backlash over a campaign ad featuring Acton's estranged mother calling her daughter a liar who could not lead Ohio until she held herself accountable.  The ad did not mention that Acton had been estranged from her mother since childhood or that her mother lost custody after Acton's stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping Acton when she was 12. RAMASWAMY OUTLINES KEY CONTRASTS WITH DEM OPPONENT LESS THAN 100 DAYS OUT FROM KEY GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION Still, Ramaswamy defended the ad amid the backlash, even as current Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called it "deeply troubling" and urged his campaign to take it down.  President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy's decision to air it. The ad ultimately went off the air days before Election Day, with Ramaswamy's campaign saying its planned run had ended. Though Ramaswamy’s controversies took center stage in the national press, Acton’s record was not unblemished. Ramaswamy and his Republican allies honed in on Acton's record as director of the Ohio Department of Health, where she led the state's early response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Conservatives pinned the state’s school and business closures, as well as a controversial decision to delay primary voting by closing polling stations, on Acton. This line of attack was complicated by DeWine. As criticism was being leveled against Acton, DeWine defended her by stating that "the buck stops with the governor," noting he had instructed her to go through with the voting delay. DeWine further complicated matters for the Ramaswamy campaign in April when he questioned whether the state could afford further tax cuts, casting doubt on a key plank of the Republican’s campaign pitch.  The governor also criticized Ramaswamy’s proposal to close or consolidate Ohio’s public universities, while Democrats framed the plans as a way to pay for his proposed tax cuts by reducing access to education. DeWine did, however, officially endorse Ramaswamy over Acton. DAVID MARCUS: IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, ONLY TRUMP CAN MEND MAGA-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIFT Ramaswamy also faced criticism from both the left and right over awkward moments on the campaign trail, including a batting cage video that drew ridicule on social media. A controversial social media post Ramaswamy made on Christmas Day 2024, where he lambasted American culture as having "venerated mediocrity over excellence" while discussing foreign-born engineers, angered those on the right, including fellow Indian American Nikki Haley.  Many right-wing commentators on X and other platforms still point to that post as a reason to distrust Ramaswamy. DAVID MARCUS: IN DAYTON, OHIO, BOTH PARTIES FACE BITTER POLITICAL DESPONDENCY Republicans sought throughout the campaign to tie Acton to unpopular pandemic-era restrictions she helped implement as Ohio's health director, while Acton sought to carve out a more moderate image on some issues. She broke with many in her party, for example, by opposing policies that allow biological males to compete in women's sports. Ramaswamy entered the race with deep ties to Trump's political movement. The former presidential candidate was initially tapped to help lead the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk before leaving the effort as Trump took office to pursue his gubernatorial bid. He was also a prominent Trump surrogate after ending his own 2024 presidential campaign. The last time Ohio elected a Democratic governor was in 2006, when Ted Strickland defeated Republican Ken Blackwell. Ramaswamy ran with no serious primary rivals and a significant financial advantage over Acton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab278726b22deeb6ab502 California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race te 2026-11-04T04:20:08.295Z California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Biden Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will defeat Republican Steve Hilton in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, keeping California's governorship in Democratic hands. Becerra has spent more than three decades in public office, beginning with his election to the California State Assembly in 1990 before serving over two decades in Congress. He left the House in 2017 after then-Gov. Jerry Brown appointed him California attorney general, won a full term in the post the following year and later served as President Joe Biden's HHS secretary from 2021 to 2025. Becerra and Hilton emerged from California's crowded nonpartisan top-two primary in June, when Becerra finished first with roughly 28% of the vote and Hilton advanced in second with about 25%. More than 9.4 million Californians cast ballots in the primary, according to certified results from the California secretary of state's office. CALIFORNIA FACES UNLIKELY TAX REVOLT AMID BILLIONS IN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE COSTS Becerra's victory extends Democrats' long-running dominance of statewide politics in California, where registered Democrats substantially outnumber Republicans. A Republican has not won a California gubernatorial election since Arnold Schwarzenegger's reelection in 2006, and has not occupied the governor's mansion since he left office in January 2011. Hilton, a former Fox News host and onetime policy advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron, campaigned as a change candidate, arguing that years of Democratic control in Sacramento had contributed to California's high cost of living, homelessness and other problems. He proposed cutting taxes and state spending, rolling back regulations and climate mandates and expanding energy production to lower housing, electricity and gasoline costs. Hilton also received President Donald Trump's endorsement but said during the general election that he would work with the administration while disagreeing with the president when necessary. Becerra will inherit a state confronting persistent challenges over housing and energy costs, homelessness and looming budget deficits. NEWSOM SPARS WITH TRUMP-APPOINTED PROSECUTOR OVER 20,000 SUSPECTED NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS Affordability was also a central theme of Becerra's campaign, with the Democrat arguing that rising costs threatened what he called the "California Dream." But he offered voters a markedly different prescription from Hilton, proposing a larger role for state programs and enforcement rather than broad cuts to taxes, spending and regulation. Becerra proposed accelerating housing construction, expanding childcare assistance and early education, strengthening Medi-Cal and cracking down on landlords he accused of gouging prices. He also pointed to his record as HHS secretary, including efforts to lower prescription drug costs and expand access to health coverage. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The candidates offered sharply different approaches to the Trump administration as well. Becerra campaigned on protecting California policies and programs from federal challenges, drawing on his record of repeatedly taking the first Trump administration to court during his tenure as state attorney general. Becerra also reaffirmed during the campaign his support for protecting access to transgender medical procedures, including for transgender youth. He previously championed the issue as HHS secretary, when he defended leaving treatment decisions involving transgender minors to families and medical providers rather than politicians. Hilton previously told Fox News Digital that Californians are growing fed up with years of Democratic leadership, pointing to homelessness, high taxes and the soaring cost of living as reasons voters may be ready for a change. "I know everyone says, well, it's California, Republicans can't win. I don't know. I think people are sick of all this," Hilton said. "And they're sick of Becerra just taking them for granted, and I think we can win this election." Newsom was barred from seeking a third consecutive term after winning the governorship in 2018 and reelection in 2022. His departure comes amid continued speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid. Becerra will be sworn in as California's 41st governor in January 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab276726b22deeb6ab4f7 Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley te 2026-11-04T04:20:06.587Z Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley Nancy Pelosi’s husband was charged with a misdemeanor after he hit a parked car and drove away. He will not be allowed to drive for six months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab275726b22deeb6ab4ee Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:20:05.739Z Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for Democrats Ousted two years ago by a Republican challenger, Mr. Brown returns to Washington in the seat once held by Vice President JD Vance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab274726b22deeb6ab4d3 Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream te 2026-11-04T04:20:04.724Z Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls a huge upset with a win over Republican Greg Abbott. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab273726b22deeb6ab4ca Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted, Boosting Democrats’ Senate Chances te 2026-11-04T04:20:03.673Z Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted, Boosting Democrats’ Senate Chances Ohio voters have chosen whether Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate or Jon Husted secures the final two years of JD Vance’s term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab020726b22deeb6ab482 Crane and Nez in tight race early on for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District te 2026-11-04T04:10:08.707Z Crane and Nez in tight race early on for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District The first batch of results from Tuesday's midterm election have former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez slightly leading current Republican Rep. Eli Crane. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01e726b22deeb6ab455 Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor te 2026-11-04T04:10:06.408Z Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who has served in various roles at the state and federal level, will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01d726b22deeb6ab44c Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:10:05.574Z Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats James Talarico, a state lawmaker, beat Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general, after a bruising and costly campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01c726b22deeb6ab431 James Talarico Beats Ken Paxton, Landing Democrats Their Texas Breakthrough te 2026-11-04T04:10:04.378Z James Talarico Beats Ken Paxton, Landing Democrats Their Texas Breakthrough James Talarico upsets Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate in three decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01b726b22deeb6ab428 Timberwolves Sign G League Star After Impressive Season te 2026-11-04T04:10:03.225Z Timberwolves Sign G League Star After Impressive Season The Minnesota Timberwolves agree to sign G League standout Norchad Omier to a two-way contract following an impressive season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc9726b22deeb6ab321 Adrian Fontes races out to large lead over Alexander Kolodin in secretary of state race te 2026-11-04T04:00:09.657Z Adrian Fontes races out to large lead over Alexander Kolodin in secretary of state race Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (left) and Alexander Kolodin debate in the Arizona Clean Elections Secretary of State on Sept. 30, 2026. (Photo by Megan Mendoza/The Arizona Republic/pool) Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is trouncing Republican challenger and election denier Alexander Kolodin in early election night returns.  After the first batch of election night results were posted, Fontes was leading Kolodin by 17 points with 58% of votes to Kolodin’s 41%. Those votes are early ballots that were delivered to election officials before Election Day. Early on election night, Kolodin was one of many candidates aligned with President Donald Trump and endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA who were faring poorly, according to results posted by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. A poll last week from HighGround Public Affairs showed Fontes with an 11-point lead.  Fontes handily beat Republican election denier Mark Finchem to take the office in 2022. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In the GOP primary, Kolodin beat Gina Swoboda, the former Arizona Republican Party chairwoman and a veteran election administrator who avoided backing the unfounded election conspiracy theories that have become a tenet of faith among many Republicans.  After the primary results were announced, former Republican Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer congratulated Fontes on winning the general election, echoing comments from Swoboda that Kolodin was “unelectable.”  Kolodin, a state representative member of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus, ran on a platform of “election integrity” saying that he would “restore lawfulness, stability, and common sense to the office of Arizona Secretary of State.” But he has been a prominent purveyor of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, during his time as an Arizona legislator, and as an election attorney.  Kolodin was sanctioned by the Arizona State Bar in 2023 for his part in lawsuits challenging the 2020 election that made implausible and evidence-free claims of massive election fraud. He represented Trump’s campaign in the so-called “kraken” lawsuit in Arizona that was based on claims made by people with no actual knowledge of the elections. During the campaign, Fontes, a former Maricopa County recorder, said he was the only candidate who would run the office in a professional, nonpartisan manner.  Fontes far outstripped Kolodin in campaign contributions, raising more than $2.6 million to Kolodin’s $605,000. The race for secretary of state was full of mud-slinging from both sides, with Kolodin accusing Fontes of failing to properly maintain voter rolls and running elections that aren’t secure. He also accused Fontes of working for the Sinaloa drug cartel and “representing pedophiles” when he was a public defender.  Fontes denied that, calling Kolodin a “wild-eyed fanatic” running a campaign on restoring election integrity after he spent years stoking doubt in the state’s elections.  Kolodin authored the legislation that became Proposition 144, a ballot question that asks voters to make numerous changes to Arizona elections, including requiring voters to show ID every time they cast a ballot, even if they vote by mail. The proposition doesn’t say how mail-in voters would do that, leaving the details up to the legislature to figure out later. Critics say that could mean the end of no-excuse vote by mail.  Although Kolodin has tried to distance himself during this campaign from some of his more extreme past positions, as a legislator, he’s backed numerous extreme changes to the state’s elections, including a bill that sought to abolish no-excuse mail-in voting.  Republicans implemented no-excuse vote-by-mail in Arizona in 1991. It is wildly popular, with about 80% of voters casting their ballots that way in each election. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc7726b22deeb6ab2fc Acton Wins Governor’s Race in Ohio te 2026-11-04T04:00:07.461Z Acton Wins Governor’s Race in Ohio Dr. Amy Acton’s candidacy had initially seemed a long shot, given Ohio’s longtime Republican lean and the deep pockets of her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc6726b22deeb6ab2e3 Amy Acton Beats Vivek Ramaswamy, Defying GOP Attack Ad te 2026-11-04T04:00:06.476Z Amy Acton Beats Vivek Ramaswamy, Defying GOP Attack Ad Ohio emerged as a closely watched battleground this midterm cycle despite its steady shift to the right over the past decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc5726b22deeb6ab2da Ohio State Fans Have the Same Complaint About Buckeyes’ CFP Ranking te 2026-11-04T04:00:05.467Z Ohio State Fans Have the Same Complaint About Buckeyes’ CFP Ranking Ohio State fans criticized the first College Football Playoff rankings, claiming the committee punished them for one reason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc4726b22deeb6ab2d1 Florida Votes to Slash Property Taxes as Amendment 3 Passes te 2026-11-04T04:00:04.338Z Florida Votes to Slash Property Taxes as Amendment 3 Passes DeSantis and the Republican Party in the Sunshine State celebrated the amendment's passage, calling it a "big win." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc3726b22deeb6ab2c8 Analyst Convinced Lamar Jackson Has Played His Last Snap for the Ravens te 2026-11-04T04:00:03.143Z Analyst Convinced Lamar Jackson Has Played His Last Snap for the Ravens CBS NFL analyst Bryant McFadden predicts that Lamar Jackson will never play for the Ravens again after his thumb injury in Week 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaab6a726b22deeb6ab25e Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory te 2026-11-04T03:50:02.423Z Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory The former congresswoman and interior secretary pledged to resist the Trump administration. She will be the nation’s first female Native American governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c5726b22deeb6ab171 Katie Hobbs surges to giant early lead over Andy Biggs te 2026-11-04T03:30:13.194Z Katie Hobbs surges to giant early lead over Andy Biggs Gov. Katie Hobbs and John Giles, her lieutenant governor nominee, celebrate the initial batch of voting results at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who outspent her Republican opponent Andy Biggs by 2.5 times, was leading the Arizona gubernatorial race by 18 points when the secretary of state posted initial election night results Tuesday night.  Unofficial election night results show the incumbent Hobbs with 58% of votes counted to Biggs’ 40%. Those votes are all early ballots that were returned prior to Election Day. Hundreds of thousands of voters cast ballots or turned in early ballots on Tuesday, and those have yet to be counted. “You smell that? Smells like victory!” U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego told the crowd at the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night watch party after the first round of results highly favored Democrats.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE That should be no surprise to those who followed the race, with Hobbs, the former Arizona Secretary of State, consistently polling ahead of her veteran Republican congressman opponent. Biggs made up some ground in the weeks leading up to the election, but a HighGround poll released Oct. 27 still showed the governor with a 12 point lead.  Hobbs raised a whopping $15 million this election cycle to Biggs’ nearly $5.8 million, blanketing the internet and airwaves in attack ads, while Biggs’ campaign lacked the funds to keep up.  Biggs, the former leader of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, was backed by Turning Point USA, the far-right organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk.  Turning Point PAC spent $18 million over the past two years to try to reelect Biggs, including by erecting “Democrats for Biggs” signs all over the Valley, in some neighborhoods at all four corners of every intersection.  Biggs is an election denier who was front and center in efforts to “Stop the Steal” after President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. He joined fellow Arizona GOP Congressman Paul Gosar in spreading doubt about the results of the 2020 election and made claims of voter disenfranchisement that were not backed up by evidence.  Former Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Rusty Bowers said Biggs called him the morning of January 6 asking him to sign onto a letter calling for the decertification of Arizona electors. Biggs, who voted to reject electoral votes for Biden from Arizona and other battleground states, later allegedly sought a pardon from Trump for his involvement; he denied ever doing so.  Like other MAGA candidates this election cycle, Biggs suffered from his loyalty to Trump, whose approval rating is at 37% amid high gas and grocery prices, an unpopular war in Iran and a shockingly violent mass deportation agenda.  Alongside her campaign’s spending, Hobbs got about $10 million in support from the Democratic Governors Association. The Republican Governors Association stayed out of the race and did not spend to back Biggs.  The nasty campaign saw both sides accusing the other of supporting pedophiles over their victims.  The Hobbs campaign pointed to Biggs’ blocking of legislation in 2013, when he was president of the Arizona Senate, that was meant to protect young girls who were part of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a polygamous and insular religious sect that split from the mainstream LDS church. In addition to polygamy, the splinter sect also practices child marriage, with girls as young as nine years old being forced into marriages with older men and church leaders. Biggs said he voted against the measure because it was poorly drafted and law enforcement didn’t support it.  The Biggs campaign went after Hobbs for vetoing legislation that would have increased penalties for sex offenders. Hobbs said the laws on the books were already sufficient and that the legislation was written too broadly.  Since she beat Republican Kari Lake by 17,000 votes in 2022, Hobbs has blocked some of the most extreme legislation passed by the Republicans who controlled both chambers of the Arizona Legislature during that time.  Since she took office in 2023, Hobbs has vetoed a record 541 pieces of legislation, almost all of it backed by only Republicans. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c3726b22deeb6ab153 Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina te 2026-11-04T03:30:11.921Z Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic challenger Annie Andrews has defeated appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, to win a six-year term representing South Carolina in the Senate. With her major upset, Andrews, a pediatrician who ran as an outsider, becomes the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win a Senate election in South Carolina. Having a very familiar name in South Carolina and receiving two 11th-hour campaign trail stops by President Donald Trump weren't enough to help push Graham over the finish line in the ruby-red southeastern state. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The race became increasingly competitive in the final weeks of the campaign. And outside groups aligned with Republicans and Democrats poured cash and resources into the ballot box showdown at the 11th hour. With some of the top nonpartisan political handicappers shifting the contest in the direction of the Democrats, Trump traveled to South Carolina with less than two weeks until Election Day to rally with Graham. "She’s smart and incredible. She’ll never let you down," Trump said as he praised Graham at an Oct. 21 stop in Upstate South Carolina. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that "South Carolina bows to no king." "President Trump tried to hand-pick his successor in South Carolina, and the voters emphatically rejected his choice. Americans are sick of electing MAGA puppets to higher office who enable Trump’s erratic behavior and blatant corruption," said Smith. During the general election campaign, Graham emphasized her support for Trump’s agenda, continuing her brother’s work in the Senate, and spotlighting cost of living issues. "I know how it feels to live paycheck to paycheck. There's been many years in my life that I've lived paycheck to paycheck like a lot of South Carolinians. So I know they're feeling it at the gas pumps," Graham said in a recent interview on Fox News' "America Reports." "Suspending the gas tax, that's a temporary solution. I'm all for that. I'm glad that President Trump eased regulations on red-dyed diesel. I think that helps farmers. But the long-term solution is easing regulations on drilling and oil refineries." Andrews also made affordability, along with healthcare costs, a centerpiece of her Senate campaign, and highlighted her experience as a pediatrician working with children and families. "I never in a million years thought I would be running for federal office, let alone a US Senate seat, but I have 20 years of experience working inside America's broken healthcare system, coming face to face with all of Washington's failures in my hospital exam rooms. And I take that experience and I bring it to the campaign trail," Andrews emphasized in a recent Fox News Digital interview. After her brother's sudden death in July, GOP Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to fill the remainder of the late senator's current term, which concludes at the end of this year. At the time of his death, Lindsey Graham had won renomination in South Carolina's June primary. With Trump's urging and support, Graham ran in a special Republican Senate nomination primary to succeed her brother. She defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in a late August runoff election after the two advanced two weeks earlier from a crowded 10-candidate primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c2726b22deeb6ab14a Trump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seat te 2026-11-04T03:30:10.904Z Trump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seat A key New Jersey swing district is falling out of Republicans' grasp on Tuesday night in a critical victory for House Democrats. New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which is where President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course is located, is projected to be represented next year by former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett after she is projected to defeat Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J. Kean, the son of former Garden State Gov. Tom Kean Sr., was seeking a third term representing the affluent area encompassing suburbs and exurbs of New York City. DEMS PICK CHALLENGER FOR GOP CONGRESSMAN WHO VANISHED FROM PUBLIC VIEW AMID HEALTH MYSTERY Multiple election forecasts, including Fox News Power Rankings, projected that he would lose to Bennett in what was expected to be an overall difficult year for Republicans trying to keep their congressional majorities. Kean is known to keep a low profile on Capitol Hill. But he was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year over a four-month absence from Congress that he later revealed was due to his getting treatment for depression. He received some blowback, however, for not revealing the specifics of his issue until his return. REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN WILL END MONTHSLONG ABSENCE FROM DC AFTER MISSING 135 ROLL CALL VOTES "When I first informed the public that I was dealing with a medical issue, I was still trying to understand what was happening myself. When I said I hoped to return in a matter of weeks, I believed it. Those were the best estimates the doctors could provide. But, as the over 48 million of my fellow Americans being treated for this illness have come to discover, there is no timeline for healing. There is no timeline for recovery. Only the work of getting better one day at a time," Kean said on the House floor when he returned. He defended Trump's economic record and war in Iran during his and Bennett's first and only debate, while she criticized the president's tariffs and blamed the Middle East conflict for the high gas prices Americans are grappling with. Kean told Fox News Digital of his own record in August, "I've been a really effective legislator who's brought things back to the district, who's listened to my constituents on their needs and their concerns, in contrast to my opponent, who has really been a very abject partisan." Republicans across the U.S. have been sandbagged by Trump's low approval numbers, despite the president crisscrossing the country in the weeks before the election in a bid to turn out the base. FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH Several House Republicans told Fox News Digital as of early Tuesday night that they had given up hope of keeping the majority. "It's a bloodbath," one senior House GOP aide said. And Kean's district was one of the earliest ones where GOP groups waved the white flag. Fox News Digital was told by multiple sources last month that the House GOP leadeship-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund and Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. were pulling their investments out of the district to triage races in other parts of the country. A source close to Kean's campaign brushed it off at the time, telling Fox News Digital they were set for cash.  Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told attendees at a fundraiser for Kean that Fox News Digital attended in August, "We consider this a top three race, not just a top 10. That's how important it is to us. It has a target on its back." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c1726b22deeb6ab141 Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years te 2026-11-04T03:30:09.913Z Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Rick Jackson — flipping the governor's mansion blue for the first time in more than two decades. Fox News Decision Des projects the former Atlanta mayor will become the Peach State's first female governor and the first Black woman elected governor in American history. The victory marks a major breakthrough for Democrats in one of the nation's most closely contested swing states. Georgia voters had not elected a Democratic governor since Roy Barnes won the 1998 election and took office in 1999, with Republicans capturing the governor's mansion in 2002 and holding it ever since. GOP GOVERNOR CANDIDATE SKIPS DEBATE AGAINST FORMER BIDEN ADVISOR, REPLACED BY EMPTY PODIUM Fellow Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff also won his race for reelection, Fox News Decision Desk projects. Bottoms, who served as Atlanta's mayor from 2018 to 2022, later joined former President Joe Biden's White House as a senior advisor and director of the Office of Public Engagement. She emerged from the Democratic primary to face Jackson in the open-seat race to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson, a wealthy healthcare executive and first-time candidate, poured more than $200 million of his personal fortune into his campaign. He defeated Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican primary runoff , setting up the general election against Bottoms. The race drew national attention in a state that has shifted from a longtime Republican stronghold into a presidential battleground. Biden narrowly carried Georgia in 2020, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the state since Bill Clinton in 1992, before President Donald Trump returned it to the Republican column in 2024. GIANNO CALDWELL: BOTTOMS RAN ATLANTA INTO THE GROUND. WE CAN’T LET HER DO IT TO GEORGIA Bottoms campaigned on expanding Medicaid, raising the state's minimum wage and increasing pay for public employees, while Jackson called for phasing out Georgia's income tax and pitched himself as a political outsider who would bring a businessman's approach to state government. Jackson repeatedly targeted Bottoms' record as Atlanta mayor, while Bottoms attacked the Republican's massive self-funding and sought to tie him to Trump. Bottoms' victory ends a Republican run in the governor's office that began with Sonny Perdue's election in 2002 and continued through the administrations of Nathan Deal and Kemp. Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c0726b22deeb6ab138 Hillary Clinton warns Dems may squander midterm victory if they fail to stay focused after election te 2026-11-04T03:30:08.873Z Hillary Clinton warns Dems may squander midterm victory if they fail to stay focused after election Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on the "Pivot" podcast that even if Democrats score major victories in the midterms, they could squander their gains if they fail to focus on the issues that matter to voters most. Clinton spoke with "Pivot" podcast co-hosts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway at a live Election Night event and predicted a Democratic wave. "I think we're going to wake up to a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate," she told the co-hosts. Galloway agreed with Clinton's prediction but warned that it may be a short-term victory if Democrats do not respond to voter concerns. BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON MAKE ELEVENTH-HOUR MIDTERM MOVES AS PARTY'S OLD GUARD FACES NEW REALITY "Let's count our chickens and assume we take the House and the Senate and it's Nov. 4. I would argue it's a lease, not a mortgage, dating, not a relationship," he said. "I think that it'll be a function of not them loving Democrats, but hating us less." "What do you think the Democratic Party needs to do or Democratic leadership — what are two or three things you think they need to do immediately such that we can turn this into something enduring going into ‘28 instead of just them flipping back in 24 months," he asked. Clinton agreed, warning that Democrats would need to capitalize on any midterm victories and follow through on their agenda if they want to win in 2028 as well. "You're absolutely right, Scott. If the Democrats don't go in with an agenda and have the discipline to enact that agenda, then they're going to lose the kind of support that they're going to gain in this election," she said. TIM WALZ WARNS DEMOCRATS WILL FACE RECKONING IF THEY WIN POWER AND FAIL TO DELIVER CHANGE Clinton said Democrats could capitalize on potential midterm victories by focusing on affordability, corruption and investigations into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "Number one, they ought to look at the affordability agenda. What's going to be in that? I think there are several things, one of which is healthcare costs, but there also can be even more fast tracking of, you know, housing starts, taking a hard look at how we can, you know, shift the burden on fossil fuel costs from consumers to the oil and gas companies which have recorded record profits," she said. "So I think that there's a lot of good work being done right now to put together an affordability package." "Secondly, an anti-corruption package. You know, people have to feel that this issue of corruption is going to be front and center, because it has been costing money," she said. "People have been benefiting at the expense of, you know, everyday Americans, consumers, people who get up every day and try to make a living." The final step, she said, would be to do some investigations into DOGE's impact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We still don't even know the damage that Elon Musk did through DOGE," Clinton remarked. "We don't know what data was illegally taken, your social security data, your Medicare data … where is it? What's it being used for? We need to get to the bottom of this." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6be726b22deeb6ab12d 5 Things to Know About South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews te 2026-11-04T03:30:06.785Z 5 Things to Know About South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews Dr. Andrews, who won a major upset in a conservative state, is a pediatrician who distanced herself from her party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6bd726b22deeb6ab112 Map of States With Official State Guns as Idaho Voters Choose Theirs te 2026-11-04T03:30:05.216Z Map of States With Official State Guns as Idaho Voters Choose Theirs Idaho voters are picking from six firearms to become the state's official gun, joining 11 states that have already named one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6bb726b22deeb6ab109 Jaguars Lose DaVon Hamilton, Eric Murray for Season Ahead of Ravens Game te 2026-11-04T03:30:03.388Z Jaguars Lose DaVon Hamilton, Eric Murray for Season Ahead of Ravens Game Jacksonville must replace two defensive starters on a short week before Thursday’s trip to Baltimore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa465726b22deeb6ab09f Mamdani-backed socialist wins NYC House seat as DSA expands its reach in Congress te 2026-11-04T03:20:05.443Z Mamdani-backed socialist wins NYC House seat as DSA expands its reach in Congress Claire Valdez, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 7th Congressional District, is projected to win her congressional race against Republican challenger Melvin Rivera, a community activist, on Tuesday evening in the race to fill the seat of outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y. Velázquez, who has held the seat since 2013 and has been a member of Congress since 1993, is retiring. The district’s strong Democratic lean made Valdez the favorite, and her victory marks another noteworthy win for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in the 2026 midterms. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALISTS LOOK TO TAKE NEW YORK PLAYBOOK NATIONWIDE AFTER PRIMARY VICTORIES In the June primary, New York’s 7th District was seen as a proxy for the direction of the party. During that race, Valdez faced off against a crowded field of other congressional hopefuls. Among them was Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president. While Valdez enjoyed the backing of the DSA and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, Reynoso received support from more established Democrats — including the outgoing Velázquez. "It’s very nice to get to New York for a few years and to have opinions about other elected officials without knowing the history and the struggle and who was there fighting corrupt government," Velázquez told the New York Times ahead of the primary. JEFFRIES' SOCIALISM DILEMMA: NEW YORK VICTORIES EXPOSE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIVIDE "Now, all of the sudden, people want to come in and decide who is the best candidate with total disregard to the history, the background." U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries didn’t endorse in the race, but surmised the divides at play in the race, noting the DSA’s break with many other New York Democratic figures, including Letitia James, the state’s attorney general. "Nydia Velázquez and a coalition of very progressive Democrats, including Tish James… along with the Working Families Party and many of the unions… are on one side of that race, with DSA on the other," Jeffries told reporters in June. Valdez based her primary platform on promises to abolish ICE and implement a Green New Deal-style approach to climate change. She also supports universal rent control and Medicare for All. Her platform attracted the backing of the DSA in January. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN WARNS OF 'DANGEROUS' SOCIALIST AGENDA AFTER FAR-LEFT PRIMARY WINS "With this endorsement, Valdez’s campaign will be powered by the same volunteer army that propelled Mayor Zohran Mamdani to victory in 2025… Valdez is the only candidate running in NY-7 who has committed to not taking money from the real estate industry," the group stated in a press release. Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital, "It is not surprising she won given how blue that district is." "We are a big tent party and that means there are going to be some folks on the far left who win. But for us to win in competitive red or swing states we should nominate candidates like Roy Cooper and James Talarico," Smith added. Valdez isn’t the only DSA-backed candidate in New York to prompt considerations about the future of the Democratic Party. In a very similar primary race, Darializa Avila Chevalier, another DSA candidate, beat out incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., a high-ranking Democrat and the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The wins have captured national attention and drawn criticism from some Democrats who have criticized the DSA’s growth in the party. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who has not shied away from confrontations, has been one of the few Democrats to express alarm about the kind of candidates carrying the party’s banner. "I mean, you look at some of the things that people have said. Abolish prison, abolish the border, abolish ICE, I mean these crazy people — I have colleagues in my caucus that refuse to even call this out," Fetterman told Fox News Digital earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa463726b22deeb6ab07e Where Russell Wilson Shockingly Ranks Caleb Williams Among NFL QBs After Week 8 te 2026-11-04T03:20:03.370Z Where Russell Wilson Shockingly Ranks Caleb Williams Among NFL QBs After Week 8 Russell Wilson confidently proclaims that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the best QBS in the NFL after his Week 8 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa20d726b22deeb6aaf60 Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job te 2026-11-04T03:10:05.086Z Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job Russell Wilson could be trading a TV studio for a Saturday sideline. Reports surfaced Tuesday, via NFL insider Adam Schefter, that the 37-year-old former Super Bowl champion interviewed for the open NC State head coaching job. The Wolfpack fired Dave Doeren on Oct. 24 after a 3-4 start. Athletic director Boo Corrigan is reportedly targeting two program icons in the search, Wilson and Philip Rivers. After retiring from the NFL in June following 14 seasons, 10 Pro Bowls, and a ring in Seattle, Wilson is barely two months into his CBS studio role and already eyeing a return to college football. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Wilson started in Raleigh in 2008 and played through 2010, until then-coach Tom O'Brien picked Mike Glennon when Wilson refused to give up baseball. He transferred to Wisconsin, won a Big Ten title, went in the third round to Seattle, and built a Hall of Fame career. Today, the program that pushed him out wants him back in charge. FORMER NFL QB PHILIP RIVERS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS OPTION FOR NC STATE OPENING AMID COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAROUSEL Then there is Rivers. The 44-year-old has spent the last six seasons coaching St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama to consecutive state semifinals. Rivers reportedly told NC State he wants to finish his high school season first. Though Wilson is a hot name to target, he has never coached a single snap at any level. Hiring a first-time coach is a wild roll of the dice, but the modern game is driven by NIL money and roster management. Wilson has the name recognition to lock down booster support. Before transferring to Wisconsin, Wilson accounted for 93 total touchdowns in Raleigh. In the pros, he piled up nearly 47,000 career passing yards, 353 touchdown passes, a Super Bowl ring and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award. RUSSELL WILSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM NFL AFTER 14 SEASONS Targeting Wilson proves NC State wants national attention and booster money above all else, leaving the question of whether he can actually run a sideline to be answered later. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa20a726b22deeb6aaf3f A Midterm Verdict on Trumpism: A Presidency Unmoored or Unleashed? te 2026-11-04T03:10:02.595Z A Midterm Verdict on Trumpism: A Presidency Unmoored or Unleashed? Trump entered his second term with a cloak of invincibility that has been tested in elections in Brazil, Israel and now at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9fb5726b22deeb6aaec6 Hall of Famer Pleads With Lamar Jackson to Ditch Ravens, Save Struggling AFC Team te 2026-11-04T03:00:05.013Z Hall of Famer Pleads With Lamar Jackson to Ditch Ravens, Save Struggling AFC Team Hall of Famer Michael Irvin urges Lamar Jackson to leave the Baltimore Ravens and join the Miami Dolphins when his contract ends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9fb3726b22deeb6aaebd Russell Wilson Lands Surprise Interview for College Head Coaching Job te 2026-11-04T03:00:03.505Z Russell Wilson Lands Surprise Interview for College Head Coaching Job Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson could be a college football head coach in the near future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9d5f726b22deeb6aae37 Paul Pelosi hit with 6-month driving ban after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run te 2026-11-04T02:50:07.694Z Paul Pelosi hit with 6-month driving ban after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run Paul Pelosi is banned from getting behind the wheel for six months after crashing into a parked car and leaving the scene in California wine country, landing the former House speaker’s husband back in court four years after his DUI conviction. Pelosi, 86, struck an unoccupied parked vehicle in Yountville on July 3 and left the scene, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Tuesday. The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run and a traffic infraction for making an unlawful turn. PAUL PELOSI ABSENT FROM FIRST COURT APPEARANCE ON HIT-AND-RUN CHARGE IN NAPA COUNTY CRASH CASE Napa County Superior Court Judge Scott R.L. Young placed Pelosi on one year of probation and prohibited him from driving for six months, the maximum period allowed under the California Vehicle Code provisions cited by prosecutors. Young also ordered Pelosi to complete a 10-day work program and report to the Napa County Department of Corrections for booking only by Nov. 20. WATCH: PELOSI DODGES QUESTIONS ON HUSBAND'S NEW HIT-AND-RUN CHARGE Pelosi paid $11,191.14 in restitution to the vehicle’s owner as part of the plea agreement, according to the district attorney’s office. He was also ordered to pay court fines and fees. The July collision involved a parked Tesla, according to the criminal complaint previously reported by Fox News Digital. Pelosi was allegedly driving a burgundy Maserati convertible and left without attempting to identify the owner or leaving the information required under California law. PELOSI STAFFER PUMPS THE BRAKES WHEN PRESSED ON HUSBAND'S HIT-AND-RUN: 'THAT'S ENOUGH' Deputies later located Pelosi about a half-mile away. He allegedly told officers he had intended to return to the scene. Pelosi previously faced criminal charges over a different Napa County crash in 2022, when he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI. TIGER WOODS SET FOR PLEA CHANGE HEARING AFTER DUI ARREST FOLLOWING FLORIDA ROLLOVER CRASH That conviction required him to attend a DUI education program and use an ignition interlock device, along with probation, restitution and fines. His driving history also includes a 1957 crash in San Mateo County that killed his 19-year-old brother, The New York Times reported. Pelosi was behind the wheel, but a jury cleared him of wrongdoing. More recently, Pelosi accumulated traffic infractions across four Bay Area counties, according to the Times. The outlet reported violations in Napa, San Mateo, Marin and San Francisco involving speeding, running a red light, driving against traffic on a one-way street and cellphone use without a hands-free device. Prosecutors said the public attention surrounding Pelosi’s case prompted the announcement, noting that misdemeanor hit-and-run cases involving only property damage generally do not receive a news release. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9d5d726b22deeb6aae16 Donald Trump’s Home County Shifts Massively Towards Democrats te 2026-11-04T02:50:05.311Z Donald Trump’s Home County Shifts Massively Towards Democrats Trump’s home county swung about 10 points toward Democrats from 2024 even as Republicans kept their hold on Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b0b726b22deeb6aadb5 Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween te 2026-11-04T02:40:11.510Z Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween A California teen released after a prior shooting arrest is now accused of gunning down a pregnant mother of four at a Spirit Halloween store, prompting prosecutors to push to try the 17-year-old as an adult. Monte Smith was arrested Nov. 2 after the attack at Fairfield’s Solano Town Center left Constance Hages, 31, dead and six others wounded, according to Fairfield police. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office has also charged him with two counts of murder and asked a judge to move his case to adult court. CALIFORNIA GUNMAN REPEATEDLY RELEASED BEFORE DEADLY RAMPAGE, FIERY SHOOTOUT WITH DEPUTIES Smith had already been arrested in another shooting before the deadly attack at Spirit Halloween, according to Fairfield police. That case involved gunfire in a local high school parking lot after school hours in 2025. He received a sentence and was later released, the department said. "It’s time for change in California," Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said, according to KTVU. "I don’t know how many more people have to die at the hands of youth. Hopefully we’ve had plenty enough." MARYLAND MAN ACCUSED OF GIRL'S FATAL SHOOTING RELEASED FROM PRISON DAYS BEFORE Prosecutors also pointed to Smith’s record in explaining why they want him kept in custody. "Due to the seriousness of these crimes, the Minor’s criminal record, and the threat to public safety, the People will argue that Smith remain detained," the DA’s office said. TWO TEEN SUSPECTS HELD AFTER 5 FAMILY MEMBERS KILLED IN 'TARGETED MASS SHOOTING' The filing also alleges a prior violent-offense conviction, described as a strike, though the DA’s announcement did not specify the underlying offense. Hages’ death has left four children without their mother, according to a GoFundMe organized by her aunt, Clanisha Morton. Police confirmed Hages was pregnant when she was killed. "Constance was deeply loved, and her absence has created an overwhelming void in the lives of everyone who knew and cherished her," Morton wrote. The family is raising money for funeral expenses and care for her children. 15-YEAR-OLD ACCUSED OF FIRING INTO CROWD DURING DEADLY SEATTLE MASS SHOOTING CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE The gunfire erupted around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, after Smith allegedly walked into the store and spotted another customer whom investigators believe he intended to target, police said. He pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking that person and six others, according to police. Hages died at the scene. Investigators have not identified the intended target or said what led to the shooting. Smith fled within minutes, just as officers arrived, police said. As first responders treated the wounded, a school resource officer helped investigators identify the suspect. The officer recognized Smith as a former student while reviewing surveillance video from the store and immediately alerted detectives, according to police. That recognition helped identify him within hours of the initial 911 call, and detectives ultimately located him at a residence in neighboring Suisun City. Police initially withheld Smith’s name because of his age. The DA’s office later publicly identified him in its charging announcement. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SHOOTING KILLS TEEN, INJURES CHILD AND TWO OTHERS The FBI also assisted with the investigation, confirming to Fox News Digital that its Evidence Response Team helped Fairfield police process a portion of the crime scene. Along with the two murder counts, Smith faces three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon and multiple gun enhancements, according to the DA’s office. Prosecutors also filed a multiple-murder special circumstance allegation. The office announced that Smith’s arraignment and detention hearing was scheduled for Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. Its request to prosecute him as an adult requires a judge’s approval. Police have not identified the school involved in the earlier shooting or said when Smith was released in that case. In a Saturday update on the surviving victims, police said a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man and a 32-year-old man were in critical condition, while a 23-year-old man was in critical but stable condition. Two other men, ages 19 and 43, had been treated for gunshot wounds and released. The department’s arrest announcement did not provide updated conditions. "Although an arrest has been made, our work is not over," Fairfield police said. "The criminal justice process will now move forward, and we remain committed to ensuring accountability for the lives impacted by this senseless act of violence." Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Fairfield police at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b09726b22deeb6aada8 Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins in Georgia to Become First Black Woman Elected U.S. Governor te 2026-11-04T02:40:09.588Z Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins in Georgia to Become First Black Woman Elected U.S. Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, is the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state and the first Democrat to win the office in Georgia in decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b08726b22deeb6aad8f Democrats Score Early Win With Jon Ossoff Over Mike Collins in Georgia te 2026-11-04T02:40:08.511Z Democrats Score Early Win With Jon Ossoff Over Mike Collins in Georgia Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Representative Mike Collins in Georgia on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b07726b22deeb6aad86 Byron Donalds Beats David Jolly, Becoming Florida's First Black Governor te 2026-11-04T02:40:07.288Z Byron Donalds Beats David Jolly, Becoming Florida's First Black Governor The contest was shaped by local concerns, like data centers, but also nationwide feelings about Trump and his agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b06726b22deeb6aad7d Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws Record-Breaking TV Ratings te 2026-11-04T02:40:06.084Z Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws Record-Breaking TV Ratings Game 7 of the Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals draws over 3.3 million viewers, potentially setting a historic ratings record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b04726b22deeb6aad74 Fans Have Strong Reaction to Notre Dame’s Shocking CFP Ranking te 2026-11-04T02:40:04.723Z Fans Have Strong Reaction to Notre Dame’s Shocking CFP Ranking The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a surprising ranking in the first CFP poll of the 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b01726b22deeb6aad4d Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days te 2026-11-04T02:40:01.971Z Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days Southern Arizona voters cast ballots Tuesday in the race for the 6th Congressional District, a seat national forecasters rate among the most competitive in the country.  GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani is defending his seat from Democratic challenger JoAnna Mendoza in the district which covers parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties and includes much of eastern Tucson, as well as communities in southeastern Arizona. .  Next door, Rep. Adelita Grijalva was expected to cruise to reelection in Congressional District 7, which spans the southwestern corner of Arizona, in a rematch with Republican challenger Daniel Butierez.  In the closely watched District 6 race, Ciscomani and Mendoza made a final push to voters on Tuesday. They spent the day canvassing and speaking to voters at poll sites around metro Tucson. JoAnna Mendoza, left, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District, talks with supporter Brenda Robbins in Casa Grande, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Ciscomani visited several polling sites around the district and cast his ballot on Tuesday afternoon in Marana, joined by his parents, wife and other relatives, making his case to voters. “At the end of the day, what you want from a government elected official is to have results,” he told reporters outside the polls. “For four years I have been demonstrating and bringing in results, the role in the Appropriations Committee, these are things that add up and that actually make a difference for our community.” Mendoza, who voted early by mail, began her day in her hometown of Eloy, and then made her way to the Tucson metro area, campaigning with fellow Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly. She canvassed with supporters well into Tuesday afternoon.  “What we need to do is elect people who actually care about the people in their district,” she told Arizona Luminaria, “Who are actually going to take action, who are going to protect the Constitution and who are going to put a check on this administration.” Both candidates acknowledged the possibility that the race would not be decided by Tuesday night.  Ciscomani is seeking his third term But his victory margins illustrate how competitive the district has been since it was redrawn in 2022: Republicans, Democrats and independent voters each make up about a third of the electorate.  That year, Ciscomani beat Democrat Kirsten Engel by over 5,200 votes. He won their 2024 rematch by just under 11,000 votes.  “I feel like when the district is as tight as ours, it forces everyone to get out there and try to make sense of their positions,” Ciscomani said. “Which is what we’ve done to go out there and not only earn Republican votes, but definitely earn independent votes, and even some Democrat votes.” Mendoza is running for office for the first time, and said she was trying to stay in the moment and not think too far ahead.  “I don’t think there’s anything that could really prepare you for this,” she said. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. The closest I would say is deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan.” For many voters casting a ballot on Tuesday, deciding who to support in the congressional election was just as important as casting a vote against the opposing candidate or party.  Susan Shoemaker, an Oro Valley resident voted Tuesday morning at the town’s public library. The registered Republican said she was motivated to vote in order to show her opposition to Democrats like Mendoza, who she felt were moving too far to the left. She voted for Ciscomani.  “I’ve met him before, I like what he stands for,” she said. “Everybody wants to lie about everybody, I feel he’s upfront.” Michael Prochnau of Tucson said the current administration’s handling of the economy, the war in Iran, and concerns over corruption, convinced him to vote down ballot for Democrats, including Mendoza. “Ciscomani really marches in step with the current administration, regardless of the issues,” he said. “I feel like Mendoza, while not bringing a ton of experience, I like her background, her stance on taxation and some of the immigration issues.” In 2022, the District 6 race was called after six days. In 2024, the race was called after eight days. District 7, which includes heavily Latino areas of the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas, is considered to be a safe Democrat district.  The post Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98b0726b22deeb6aad02 Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor te 2026-11-04T02:30:08.127Z Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor Rep. Byron Donalds just made history as the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida as Fox News Decision Desk projected the congressman winning Tuesday's election.  He is also the first Black Republican in the nation's history elected governor. Donalds, a three-term congressman from southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep. David Jolly in a close race to win the Sunshine State's gubernatorial election, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. With his victory, the top House ally of President Donald Trump and MAGA champion with a growing national profile will succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in steering the nation's third most populous state. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Continuing and building upon DeSantis' conservative agenda was a key part of Donalds' campaign for governor. "The people of Florida love the trajectory set by Governor DeSantis. We're going to maintain that trajectory, and we're going to build it and take Florida to a whole new level," Donalds told Fox News Digital earlier this year. Donalds was endorsed by Trump in February of last year, before he even formally launched his campaign for governor. Donalds declared his candidacy for governor during an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Backed by Trump, Donalds won nearly half the vote in Florida's August GOP gubernatorial primary. He topped a crowded field of rivals that included Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, and business executive James Fishback. Donalds made headlines in late September when some references to Trump, whose approval ratings have continued to decline, were scrubbed from his campaign website. A New York City native, Donalds moved to Florida to attend college. He worked in the finance, insurance, and banking fields before entering politics. A one-time Democrat, he became a Republican in 2010 amid the Tea Party movement. Donalds was elected to the Florida House in 2016, serving two terms before winning a seat in Congress. Jolly, a Florida native who served as a top advisor to then-Rep. Bill Young, also worked as a lawyer and a lobbyist before winning a special congressional election in March of 2014. He won a full two-year term to the House later that year before losing re-election in 2016. After leaving office he became a vocal Trump critic and a cable news political commentator. Jolly left the GOP in 2018 and became a Democrat last year before launching his gubernatorial campaign. During their showdown for governor, Donalds showcased anti-socialism messaging, repeatedly claiming that Jolly embraced "radical socialism." Firing back, Jolly told Fox News two weeks ago, "Byron Donalds is a liar. I've condemned socialism in the DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] hundreds of times, and he knows that." Florida was once the largest of the general election battlegrounds, but the state has shifted to the right over the past decade. DeSantis won his 2022 re-election by nearly 20 points and Trump carried the state by 13 points in his 2024 White House re-election victory. But despite Republicans enjoying a roughly 1.5 million registered voter advantage over the Democrats in the Sunshine State, Democrats are competitive again in Florida thanks to a rough political climate facing the GOP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ae726b22deeb6aacf6 Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida te 2026-11-04T02:30:06.014Z Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, is set to become Florida’s first South Asian member of Congress after winning a district Republicans had gerrymandered in their favor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ac726b22deeb6aacdb Keisha Lance Bottoms Beats Rick Jackson, Becomes First Black Woman Governor te 2026-11-04T02:30:04.774Z Keisha Lance Bottoms Beats Rick Jackson, Becomes First Black Woman Governor Democrats flipped the governor’s mansion that had been held by Republicans for over two decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ab726b22deeb6aacd2 Giants' John Harbaugh Has Blunt Message for Critics of Aggressive Trade Tactics te 2026-11-04T02:30:03.494Z Giants' John Harbaugh Has Blunt Message for Critics of Aggressive Trade Tactics Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn’t backing down after calling a Titans owner in the Jeffery Simmons chase. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9661726b22deeb6aac5c Byron Donalds, Staunch Trump Supporter, Wins Florida Governor’s Race Against David Jolly te 2026-11-04T02:20:17.835Z Byron Donalds, Staunch Trump Supporter, Wins Florida Governor’s Race Against David Jolly Mr. Donalds will become Florida’s first Black governor, maintaining his party’s hold on a state that has not put a Democrat in the job since the 1990s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9656726b22deeb6aac41 Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Reveals True Feelings About Jeffery Simmons Trade te 2026-11-04T02:20:06.813Z Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Reveals True Feelings About Jeffery Simmons Trade Bears legend Brian Urlacher claims that the team trading two first-round picks for Jeffery Simmons was "a steal". Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9655726b22deeb6aac38 Adam Schefter Names the 2 QBs Most Likely to be Moved Before NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T02:20:05.239Z Adam Schefter Names the 2 QBs Most Likely to be Moved Before NFL Trade Deadline The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and Adam Schefter has named two quarterbacks who could be moved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9652726b22deeb6aac12 Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures te 2026-11-04T02:20:02.842Z Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures In addition to eight statewide ballot questions, Tucson-area voters made decisions ranging from electricity to how we fund our zoo. And depending on where you live, you might have additional questions, including proposals about schools and local taxes. Local ballot measures Prop. 421: Tucson Electric Power franchise Prop. 422: Reid Park Zoo sales tax Prop. 424: Northwest Fire District bonds Prop. 425: Pima County spending limit Prop. 431: Oro Valley general plan Education questions Prop. 430: Pima Community College bond Prop. 423: Extending Vail Unified School District’s override Prop. 426: Amphitheater Public Schools sale or long-term lease of six school sites Prop. 427: Pima Joint Technical Education District bond Prop. 428: Extending Sahuarita Unified School District’s override Prop. 429: Extending Tanque Verde Unified School District’s override Statewide propositions The post Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9403726b22deeb6aabdf Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live te 2026-11-04T02:10:11.124Z Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live The signs are coming down and the votes are going up. Months of campaign signs, candidate forums, mailers and door knocking came down to one moment Tuesday night: 7 p.m., when polls closed across Maricopa and the vote-counting began. The first unofficial results are expected shortly after 8 p.m., giving voters an early look at where the races stand. Those numbers will largely reflect early ballots returned before Election Day. Ballots cast today at polling places across Pinal County will be processed overnight, with more results expected through the week. But before the county starts crunching the numbers, InMaricopa readers already had their say. In our informal reader poll, challenger Tena Dugan led the field for Maricopa City Council with 36% of the popular vote, followed by Councilmember Henry Wade at 26%. Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi garnered 24% of the support, while challenger Chrystal O’Jon received 14%. Nicolas Yendrzeski took the top spot in the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board race with 30% of votes, closely followed by Board President Patti Coutre at 28%. Loraine Conely trailed at 15%, followed by Latrinda Williams (14%) and Lisa Garcia (13%). The political crystal ball extended beyond City Hall and the school board, showing readers favored incumbents in most district and state races. Rep. Teresa Martinez led reader polling for the Arizona House of Representatives with 40% of votes, closely followed by Rep. Chris Lopez (33%) and Julia Gusse (24%). Sen. T.J. Shope topped the state Senate race over challenger Elaine Aldrete by 21 percentage points. Rep. Eli Crane came out 12 percentage points ahead in the race for U.S. House District 2 over former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, and challenger Andy Biggs narrowly led Gov. Katie Hobbs by a mere 3 percentage points. Of course, a reader poll isn’t a ballot box. The real verdict is still being counted. Meanwhile, we’ll be making a late-night coffee while tracking the numbers, checking in with candidates and watching to see which campaigns will have reason to celebrate in the coming days. – Monica D. Spencer Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa.  The post Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea93ff726b22deeb6aabb9 Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says te 2026-11-04T02:10:07.605Z Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says It’s time for rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano to take center stage. On Thursday night, the undrafted UConn product will go from simulating plays in his living room with his wife to making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars. First-year Baltimore Ravens coach Jessie Minter confirmed that Fagnano, who has spent most of the season as the team’s No. 3 quarterback, will start Thursday night. It is unclear whether Tyler Huntley will serve as his backup after the veteran quarterback sustained an injury in the Ravens’ Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With his start in Week 9, Fagnano will become only the second undrafted rookie to start a regular-season game for the Ravens. "It's special," Fagnano said. "It's really the only way I can think about it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Fagnano is moving to the top of Baltimore’s depth chart after Lamar Jackson’s return from a three-game absence was cut short by a thumb injury early in Sunday’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jackson had missed those games because of a high left ankle sprain. Fagnano has also dealt with injury concerns after stepping in for the injured Jackson and Huntley. He practiced with a brace on his right ankle on Tuesday. "Every game you got bumps and bruises," Fagnano said. "It's just football, a physical game we play. It feels good, though." Fagnano earned one of the Ravens roster spots after he put together what was widely considered a strong preseason. The 25-year-old threw for 91 yards in his NFL debut. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! LAMAR JACKSON GOES FROM BEING A PROBLEM FOR 31 NFL TEAMS TO BECOMING A PROBLEM FOR THE RAVENS "He's cool, calm and collected," Minter said about Fagnano. "He doesn't really get rattled." Baltimore has dropped three consecutive games and enters Week 9 in the cellar of the AFC North. GIANTS BENCH JAMEIS WINSTON, WILL START JJ MCCARTHY WEEKS AFTER TRADING FOR HIM: REPORT The Ravens recently added quarterbacks Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis to the roster as injuries depleted the position. Only one undrafted quarterback, Cooper Rush, has made his first regular-season start in a prime-time game. That number will rise to two Thursday when Fagnano takes the first snap for the Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91ab726b22deeb6aab39 Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally te 2026-11-04T02:00:11.946Z Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina defeating former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump. The high-profile and expensive ballot box showdown gives Democrats another seat in the Senate as Cooper prepares to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. The race was projected as a victory for Cooper with 57.63 votes counted, with 66.40% going to the former Democratic governor and 31.96% going to Whatley. "North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust," Cooper posted on X. "We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!" Cooper's flipping of a GOP-controlled seat in the crucial southeastern battleground state boosts his party as Democrats aim to recapture the Senate majority in the midterm elections. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee applauded Cooper's victory. "In the Senate, he’ll carry on the fight to expand health care access, make stuff cost less, and ensure the American Dream is achievable for every North Carolina," the DSCC posted on X. Cooper's triumph in the Senate race was his seventh straight statewide victory, after winning four elections for attorney general and two for governor. His continued solid lead over Whatley in public opinion polling spurred top GOP-aligned outside groups a month ago to pull the plug on spending in the North Carolina race. It was seen as a signal that Republicans no longer saw a path to victory in the southeastern battleground state. Trump, during a rally two weeks ago in North Carolina to try and rescue Whatley, appeared to acknowledge the dire situation, remarking to the crowd that Cooper is "going to become your senator... It’s crazy, you’re going to send him to Washington to represent you." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Cooper, the first Democrat to win a Senate election in North Carolina in nearly two decades, touted that he would be a "strong, independent senator" who would work with Trump when he could and stand up to him when needed. He focused on cost of living and health care issues as he campaigned for the Senate. Whatley, a North Carolina native who served as the state's GOP chair for five years before Trump picked him in March 2024 to serve as RNC chair, was a first-time candidate. He pledged to create jobs, raise wages, lower costs and keep communities safe. Whatley also said he would be a Trump ally in the Senate. Tillis, a vocal Republican Trump critic, announced in June of last year that he wouldn't seek re-election, which the president called "great news." After Tillis' announcement, Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, was at the top of the president's list for the open seat in the Tar Heel State. But Lara Trump, a North Carolina native who served as RNC co-chair alongside Whatley in 2024, announced that "after much consideration and heartfelt discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I have decided not to pursue the United States Senate seat in North Carolina at this time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91aa726b22deeb6aab30 Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted te 2026-11-04T02:00:10.669Z Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted Spencer Pratt is explaining why his controversial stay at the Hotel Bel-Air was actually the cheaper option as he faced death threats while running for mayor of Los Angeles. The 43-year-old reality star faced scrutiny in May after TMZ reported that he had been staying at the luxury hotel despite appearing to suggest in a campaign ad that he was living in an Airstream trailer on the site of his California home, which was destroyed in the devastating Pacific Palisades fire. At the time, the outlet reported that Pratt had been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for more than a month, though "The Hills" alum disputed that characterization, saying that he had spent no more than six days there during the previous month. SPENCER PRATT’S MAYORAL RUN BACKED BY PARIS HILTON, KRISTIN CAVALLARI AS CELEBRITY DIVIDE DEEPENS In a lengthy X post that he shared Tuesday, Pratt, who lost in the June primary election, defended his choice to stay at the pricey hotel during the race. "Why is he spending $1,200 a night? Why couldn’t he stay somewhere for $300 a night? Well, the answer to that question is not as pretty as any of us may like to hear," Pratt wrote. REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AFTER FIERY DEBATE "Most people simply presumed that I was being a bougie spoiled brat, and that I was abusing campaign funds," he continued. "They expected me to stay at a cheaper hotel, but what they don’t realize is…the Hotel Bel Air was the cheapest hotel in all of LA." "At the time, I couldn’t explain the math to people, and my campaign staff told me I wasn’t allowed to divulge the real reason I had to stay there, but now that the election is coming to a close, I don’t need to listen to anyone anymore," he added. 'ENTOURAGE' CREATOR BACKS SPENCER PRATT FOR LA MAYOR, SAYS CITY 'HAS COLLAPSED' UNDER CURRENT LEADERSHIP Pratt had previously told TMZ in May that Airstream had become unsafe, saying that the Bel Air Hotel's "armed security" made it "the only option." He claimed that supporters of his opponents, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman were "getting increasingly desperate and hostile" due to his performance at the May debate and strong polling numbers. "I can't talk about specific threats, but that lot is ... unsafe now," he said at the time. JIMMY KIMMEL ATTACKS FIRE VICTIM SPENCER PRATT AS 'SCREAMING JERK,' LECTURES LA VOTERS ABOUT MAYORAL ELECTION In his X post, Pratt, who ran as a Republican, elaborated on the threats that he received, which he attributed to political violence. "Throughout the campaign, I endured numerous death threats, to the point where I had to hire full-time security," he wrote. "Anyone who’s had to hire security knows that they will always tell you to not discuss your death threats; they find that it often has the opposite effect you would expect; normal people should hear it and think ‘whoa, we need to dial back the temperature, this isn’t acceptable’, but the reality is that commie street animals get inspired, and you will end up getting copycats if you advertise your threats." SPENCER PRATT VOWS TO LEAVE LA AND FIND 'LAST AMERICAN DREAM' IN ANOTHER CITY IF MAYORAL BID FAILS Pratt went on to detail specific incidents that he said led him to fear for his safety and that of his family. "People were breaking into my lot in the Palisades and leaving notes on the airstream with white powder in them," he wrote. DEM MAYOR FACES REALITY CHECK AFTER ACCUSING RIVAL OF 'EXPLOITING' PALISADES FIRE: 'ABSOLUTE TONE DEAFNESS' The TV personality also claimed that a "lunatic" who was "hellbent on tracking me down" charged at his young son while he was boogie-boarding in the ocean. Pratt shares sons Gunner, 8, and Ryker, 3, with his wife and former "The Hills" co-star Heidi Montag, 40. "So, I had to hire a second security detail for my family while I was away campaigning," he wrote. "I don’t know if you’ve ever had to hire 4-5 armed security professionals with blacked out SUVs, but…it’s not cheap. One of the first things they told me was that my lot in the Palisades was a security nightmare; perched mid-slope on a hill, totally exposed in a bowl, surrounded by elevated positions where a shooter could easily traipse through the wilderness of the State Park, and have a clear line of sight to every inch of my property." SPENCER PRATT: LOS ANGELES ANGRY WITH KAREN BASS’ MISMANAGEMENT "I wasn’t allowed to stay on that property, even if I wanted to," he added. "Enter the Hotel Bel Air." Pratt explained that the famed LA hotel, which has hosted celebrities, presidents and royalty, is an unusually secure property due to its design. PRATT CONCEDES LA MAYOR RACE WITH SCATHING VIDEO TEASING NEXT MOVE, BOMBSHELL INFO HE HOLDS: 'COMMIE ANIMALS' "While $1,200 a night isn’t very unique for a decent hotel in a major city, there’s something else about the hotel that is unique," Pratt wrote. "Unlike my turkey shoot of a lot in the Palisades, the Hotel Bel Air is surrounded with a fortress wall, with a single point of ingress, a fatal funnel that takes you over a moat, just to enter the property. You then must navigate a labyrinth of walled off bungalows, and it is very easy to get lost. Unlike normal hotels, it is a very secure facility." "When my security team dropped me off behind the walls of the Bel Air, they felt good about leaving me alone in the secure facility," he continued. "Had I stayed anywhere else, I would have needed to book out 3 rooms for my team to maintain overnight security, which would’ve cost an additional $3,000 per night. Paradoxically, by this calculation, I was actually saving a ton of money by staying at the secure Bel Air; even staying at a Motel 6 would’ve cost me more money, and in a campaign…money is everything." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Pratt claimed that threats of political violence disproportionately affect Republican candidates, arguing that the cost of protecting himself forced his campaign to spend money on security that his Democratic rivals could devote elsewhere. The reality star recalled that Raman appeared at a debate preparation event without visible security while he was accompanied by several armed officers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We have an epidemic of left wing violence that puts republicans at a permanent fundraising disadvantage," he wrote. "I knew that I needed armed security, and even though it severely crippled our campaign by siphoning off an insane amount of our fundraising dollars, we had to do it, because we knew that nobody else was going to protect us." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Pratt said that while his campaign has ended, the security concerns that prompted him to hire armed protection have continued.  "Now that there’s no campaign, I can’t afford that level of protection, even though I still deal with death threats and trespassers at my property, routinely," he wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a9726b22deeb6aab27 Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag te 2026-11-04T02:00:09.474Z Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag The president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) received a reported $70,000 annual pay raise while many Illinois students continue to struggle with reading proficiency.  The IFT Executive Board approved a pay increase for IFT President Stacy Davis Gates, raising her compensation for that role from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, according to an Oct. 29 report from NBC Chicago. The state-level raise comes on top of her existing salary as president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), where public records show she earned just under $195,000, based on that figure and her newly reported IFT salary, her combined annual pay would total approximately $445,000. HOUSE GOP LAUNCHES PROBE INTO 5 MAJOR LABOR UNIONS OVER DEM SPENDING DESPITE MAGA MEMBERSHIP BASE The nearly 39% pay increase drew criticism from the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think tank. "The Chicago Teachers Union spends more money running itself than it does representing teachers. According to its own reporting, less than 19% of CTU’s spending went toward representation," Mailee Smith, vice president of policy and litigation at the Illinois Policy Institute, told Fox News Digital.  "Davis Gates’ raise reflects the same misplaced priorities seeping into the Illinois Federation of Teachers: more dues money going toward leadership compensation instead of serving members," she continued. Smith also criticized the disparity between Davis Gates' reported compensation and the salaries of classroom teachers. "Teachers look for support in their classrooms and representation at the bargaining table," Smith added. "A nearly 39% raise for a leader does not help with either of those, especially when the average Illinois teacher only makes a fraction of Davis Gates’ total combined annual salary of $445,000." Neither Davis Gates, the CTU nor the IFT responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. WATCHDOG REPORT EXPOSES TEACHERS UNION 'POLITICAL MACHINE' FUNNELING MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO LIBERAL CAUSES The compensation boost comes as Illinois schools face questions about student reading and math proficiency. According to 2024 results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — often referred to as the Nation's Report Card — only 30% of Illinois fourth graders scored at or above the proficient level in reading. Among eighth graders, 33% scored at or above that benchmark. Chicago Public Schools' results also show significant proficiency gaps. In Chicago, 23% of fourth graders performed at or above the NAEP Proficient level in reading in 2024. Meanwhile, 60% of fourth graders scored at or above the NAEP Basic level in math, a slight increase from 59% in 2022 and up from 50% in 2003. The Illinois Policy Institute reported that 46% of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in grades three through eight met reading proficiency standards during the 2025-26 school year, according to data from the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Among CPS 11th graders taking the ACT, 44% scored proficient in reading and 28% in math, the institute reported. COREY BROOKS: CHICAGO SCHOOLS ARE FAILING KIDS AT THE ONE SKILL THAT CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES The CTU has also drawn criticism over its political and social activism. The Washington Post editorial board previously criticized the union's emphasis on progressive social justice initiatives as Chicago students struggled with reading and math proficiency. Internal union documents previously reported by Fox News Digital also showed spending on progressive political causes. Smith said Illinois state and local leaders should prioritize classroom needs. "Illinois needs to put students and teachers first, while current leadership seems more focused on radical agendas and elevating their leaders," Smith told Fox News Digital. "It also follows a record of double standards: Davis Gates has demanded others pay their ‘fair share,’ but let her own utility bills pile up," Smith continued. "She chose private school for her own child while opposing scholarships for low-income families. Now she’s receiving a large raise right after local teachers rejected a dues hike to protect their paychecks." Chicago Public Schools also did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the district's testing results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a8726b22deeb6aaaf8 Representative Chris Pappas Will Become the Senate’s First Openly Gay Male Senator te 2026-11-04T02:00:08.162Z Representative Chris Pappas Will Become the Senate’s First Openly Gay Male Senator Chris Pappas, Democrat of New Hampshire and a congressman, will move to the upper chamber at a time when L.G.B.T.Q. rights have faced pushback in some states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a6726b22deeb6aaaef ‘We Will Find You’: Trump Officials Pledge to Arrest Noncitizen Voters te 2026-11-04T02:00:06.899Z ‘We Will Find You’: Trump Officials Pledge to Arrest Noncitizen Voters Immigration agents did not show up in large numbers at polling places. But Trump administration officials repeatedly warned on Election Day that noncitizen voters would face consequences. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a5726b22deeb6aaad4 Rob Gronkowski Past Political Comments as Athletes, Celebs Rally NH Voters te 2026-11-04T02:00:05.427Z Rob Gronkowski Past Political Comments as Athletes, Celebs Rally NH Voters Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski joined Turning Point USA organization to rally voters in New Hampshire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a3726b22deeb6aaacb SEC Considering Big Changes That Could Include Salary Cap, Financial Penalties te 2026-11-04T02:00:03.700Z SEC Considering Big Changes That Could Include Salary Cap, Financial Penalties The SEC is exploring drastic changes that could reshape college football, including spending limits and penalties for violations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f52726b22deeb6aaa66 Bills release Super Bowl champion safety after serving suspension for spitting incident te 2026-11-04T01:50:10.711Z Bills release Super Bowl champion safety after serving suspension for spitting incident The Buffalo Bills released Super Bowl champion safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday following his suspension for spitting at an opponent. Gardner-Johnson's last moment in a Bills uniform came in the first half of their Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders when he spat at center Tyler Linderbaum and tight end Brock Bowers just before halftime. The 28-year-old was ejected from the game. The Bills had their bye week in Week 7, and Gardner-Johnson served his suspension during the Bills' 36-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. During the bye week, head coach Joe Brady initially said Gardner-Johnson would remain in the starting lineup upon his return in Week 9. However, that changed, as Gardner-Johnson is no longer on the team, much less in the starting lineup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It’s hard enough to win enough in this league with 48 guys, much less 47. He knows that that can’t happen, it’s inexcusable, that’s not the standard that we’re going to have and play with. He’s addressed it, it’s been addressed," Brady told reporters a couple of weeks ago about Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident. "Those are the things that can’t happen on a football field. We want to toe the line in everything we do, but we can’t cross the line." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In six games, all starts, for the Bills this season, Gardner-Johnson recorded 26 tackles and one interception. The Bills used Gardner-Johnson's roster spot to sign defensive back Te'Cory Couch to the active roster on Oct. 31. For Gardner-Johnson, the Bills were the sixth team he played for in his eight-year career. He won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, starting all four games in their playoff run. In his eight-year career, Gardner-Johnson has registered 396 tackles, seven sacks and 21 interceptions in 93 career games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f51726b22deeb6aaa5d Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate te 2026-11-04T01:50:09.563Z Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation when needed if Republicans lose control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency. As Americans flock to decide control of Congress as well as key gubernatorial and state legislative races on Election Day, Trump made it clear he remains confident in his ability to pursue the MAGA agenda even if his party loses legislative majorities. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" Trump told CBS News during a phone interview. TRUMP TAKES MIDTERM CAMPAIGN BLITZ TO HISTORIC STAGE FOR GRAND FINALE BEFORE ELECTION DAY Trump also cited Slaughter v. Trump, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed him to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, earlier this year before her term ended. "We won the Slaughter case, and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before," Trump told CBS News. "The presidency, our presidency, is considered a strong presidency," Trump continued. "You can do a lot." SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Trump suggested that his veto power could force Democrats to come to the bargaining table. "Historically, you veto for a couple of months, and then they come and say, 'We've got to make a deal,'" Trump said. Trump, fresh off a weeks-long campaign blitz that took him across more than 20 states, remains optimistic that the GOP will outperform expectations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "If you remember, about 30, 40 days ago, people were saying it's going to be a big loss, and now people are talking about, like we could even win it," Trump told CBS. "I think the tour made a big difference. I did 29 days, 33 of these things, and they were all massive rallies, they were big rallies," he added. "No one has ever done anything like it. And I think we got the word out. I think we got the enthusiasm out, too." Trump has made 30 in-person political appearances since August, including more than 27 rallies in October. He has also participated in several tele-rallies in the lead-up to Election Day. Fox News Digital’s Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f50726b22deeb6aaa54 Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally te 2026-11-04T01:50:08.556Z Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina defeating former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump. The high-profile and expensive ballot box showdown gives Democrats another seat in the Senate as Cooper prepares to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. The race was projected as a victory for Cooper with 57.63 votes counted, with 66.40% going to the former Democratic governor and 31.96% going to Whatley. "North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust," Cooper posted on X. "We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!" DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Cooper's flipping of a GOP-controlled seat in the crucial southeastern battleground state boosts his party as Democrats aim to recapture the Senate majority in the midterm elections. Cooper's triumph in the Senate race was his seventh straight statewide victory, after winning four elections for attorney general and two for governor. His continued solid lead over Whatley in public opinion polling spurred top GOP-aligned outside groups a month ago to pull the plug on spending in the North Carolina race. It was seen as a signal that Republicans no longer saw a path to victory in the southeastern battleground state. Trump, during a rally two weeks ago in North Carolina to try and rescue Whatley, appeared to acknowledge the dire situation, remarking to the crowd that Cooper is "going to become your senator... It’s crazy, you’re going to send him to Washington to represent you." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Cooper, the first Democrat to win a Senate election in North Carolina in nearly two decades, touted that he would be a "strong, independent senator" who would work with Trump when he could and stand up to him when needed. He focused on cost of living and health care issues as he campaigned for the Senate. Whatley, a North Carolina native who served as the state's GOP chair for five years before Trump picked him in March 2024 to serve as RNC chair, was a first-time candidate. He pledged to create jobs, raise wages, lower costs and keep communities safe. Whatley also said he would be a Trump ally in the Senate. Tillis, a vocal Republican Trump critic, announced in June of last year that he wouldn't seek re-election, which the president called "great news." After Tillis' announcement, Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, was at the top of the president's list for the open seat in the Tar Heel State. But Lara Trump, a North Carolina native who served as RNC co-chair alongside Whatley in 2024, announced that "after much consideration and heartfelt discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I have decided not to pursue the United States Senate seat in North Carolina at this time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4f726b22deeb6aaa23 Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon te 2026-11-04T01:50:07.146Z Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon Ms. Moody, who had been appointed to the position to replace Marco Rubio, won a special election to finish his term, defeating a strong, grass-roots challenge from Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4d726b22deeb6aaa09 Florida Democrats Pull Off Shock Wins as Republican Redistricting Backfires te 2026-11-04T01:50:05.942Z Florida Democrats Pull Off Shock Wins as Republican Redistricting Backfires The wins come as Gov. DeSantis' map was passed by the Florida Legislature and thought to help GOP odds at holding on to the House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4c726b22deeb6aaa00 Paul Finebaum Puts Notre Dame on Notice Ahead of Miami Clash te 2026-11-04T01:50:04.748Z Paul Finebaum Puts Notre Dame on Notice Ahead of Miami Clash Notre Dame faces a major test against Miami, and Paul Finebaum has made his expectations for the Fighting Irish clear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4b726b22deeb6aa9f7 Oklahoma Suffers Historic Upset to 28.5 Point Underdog te 2026-11-04T01:50:03.504Z Oklahoma Suffers Historic Upset to 28.5 Point Underdog East Texas A&M shocks Oklahoma 68-64, pulling off a historic upset as a 28.5-point underdog in the season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf7726b22deeb6aa970 Democrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground te 2026-11-04T01:40:07.421Z Democrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire will defeat former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu in a competitive and expensive swing state race. With 19.18% of the votes reported, Papas captured 60.6% compared to Sununu receiving 37.61% of the votes, according to Fox News Decision Desk. He will succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The victory by Pappas, a four-term congressman, is a boost for his party as the race was viewed as a must-hold for the Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from the GOP in the midterm elections. Sununu, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump but kept his distance from the president, was aiming to return to the U.S. Senate after 18 years away. Sununu repeatedly argued that Pappas had "been in Washington for 8 years and hasn't delivered for New Hampshire." "He has attempted very little in Congress. He's accomplished even less," Sununu told Fox News Digital recently. And he charged that Pappas would be "a rubber stamp for the far left." DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB But Pappas, noting that he's "been reelected three times in one of the toughest congressional districts in the country," told Fox News Digital "I work with people across the aisle, and I've been rated as one of the most bipartisan Democrats in the House." "I've worked across the aisle on fentanyl scheduling to make sure that fentanyl analogs are Schedule One and that we're able to stay ahead of the cartels and the drugs that they're pushing into this country. I challenged Joe Biden on the border." Pappas, a co-owner of the famed Puritan Backroom restaurant, which has been a family run business for over a century and is known for its chicken tenders and as a must-stop in Manchester for politicians, was elected to New Hampshire's five-member Executive Council before winning a seat in Congress. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER He defeated a far-left socialist rival by double-digits in the state's early September primary to capture the Democratic Senate nomination. Pappas and Democrats repeatedly anchored Sununu to Trump, whose approval ratings are well underwater in New Hampshire and around the country. But Sununu told Fox News Digital, "This election is about New Hampshire. It's about who's going to give New Hampshire the strong independent voice we need in Washington, and that will be me...this is a six-year term. Donald Trump will be out of office in two years, and the question I have for voters is who's going to lead the country and the Senate in the right direction for New Hampshire." Sununu spent six years in the U.S. House before winning election to the Senate in 2002, defeating then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen. But he lost his 2008 rematch with Shaheen. Sununu enjoyed plenty of name recognition in New Hampshire as he bid to return to the Senate. His father, John E. Sununu, served six years as governor before heading to Washington, D.C., as then-President George H.W. Bush's White House chief of staff. And one of his younger brothers, Chris Sununu, recently served eight years as governor before taking a break from politics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf5726b22deeb6aa92d Luka Doncic Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Damian Lillard te 2026-11-04T01:40:05.966Z Luka Doncic Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Damian Lillard Luka Doncic joins Damian Lillard in NBA history after another dominant performance in the Lakers' win over Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf4726b22deeb6aa924 'I Voted' Stickers Spotted at ICE Memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti te 2026-11-04T01:40:04.558Z 'I Voted' Stickers Spotted at ICE Memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti Voters in Minneapolis and Houston left "I Voted" stickers at memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf3726b22deeb6aa91b 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Ravens’ Potential Lamar Jackson Replacement te 2026-11-04T01:40:03.163Z 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Ravens’ Potential Lamar Jackson Replacement Lamar Jackson is on injured reserve, and Mike Tannenbaum says the Ravens should trade for a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8aa1726b22deeb6aa866 Chris Pappas Defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race te 2026-11-04T01:30:09.614Z Chris Pappas Defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race Representative Chris Pappas beat a former Republican senator, John E. Sununu. He will succeed the Democratic incumbent, Jeanne Shaheen, who did not run for re-election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8aa0726b22deeb6aa85d Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat to Democrats by Defeating Michael Whatley te 2026-11-04T01:30:08.405Z Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat to Democrats by Defeating Michael Whatley The popular former governor defeated President Trump’s handpicked choice to replace the retiring Thom Tillis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9f726b22deeb6aa843 Broncos' Bo Nix Makes NFL History in Win Over Chiefs te 2026-11-04T01:30:07.219Z Broncos' Bo Nix Makes NFL History in Win Over Chiefs The Denver Broncos have something special in quarterback Bo Nix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9d726b22deeb6aa83a Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit te 2026-11-04T01:30:05.667Z Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit Critics want a Republican poll worker arrested over her “Problem Solved” shirt. The city says it was a Halloween costume. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9b726b22deeb6aa831 Colts Hand Rising Star $35 Million Deal Amid Major Roster Overhaul te 2026-11-04T01:30:03.983Z Colts Hand Rising Star $35 Million Deal Amid Major Roster Overhaul The Colts have committed $35 million to a young defensive talent despite making sweeping changes to their roster and front office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8848726b22deeb6aa7d2 College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release te 2026-11-04T01:20:08.387Z College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and despite a scare at Chapel Hill this past weekend, it’s the Miami Hurricanes taking the top spot at No. 1 overall. It was widely expected that would be the case, though, as the official top 25 rankings for the playoffs were released on Tuesday night. Of course, only 12 teams will be playing for the chance to win the national title when the rankings see its final call later this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Hurricanes remain undefeated thanks to quarterback Darian Mensah, wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. getting the job done against Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels on Saturday night. It was no easy feat, though, as UNC gave their best shot in a back-and-forth second half until Miami finished the job. Behind Miami in the first rankings are No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Utah, No. 4 Indiana and No. 5 Alabama, as the committee felt confident with its top five. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It was a true roller-coaster for the reigning national-champion Hoosiers and head coach Curt Cignetti, who saw some miracles take place to keep them from getting upset by Minnesota at home on Halloween. The Golden Gopher’s Luke Drzewiecki shocked everyone in Bloomington when he drilled a 60-yard field goal to take a 16-13 lead with just 19 seconds to play in the fourth quarter. But Indiana had its own kicker, Paddy McAteer, match him with his own 60-yarder at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime, where the Hoosier escaped to move their record to 8-1. It was an interesting choice to have the Hoosiers in the top five considering its loss to Ohio State earlier this season, and struggling to get back to dominant wins, though their record indicates just one loss. Rounding out the top 12 teams are No. 6 Kentucky, No. 7 Texas, No. 8 UCLA, No. 9 BYU, No. 10 Ole Miss, No. 11 Notre Dame, and Ohio State is the 12th. However, they would fall out of the CFP if the season ended today, considering No. 25 Boise State, a Group of 6 team, would replace them with five conference champions guaranteed in the 12-team bracket. The Buckeyes especially were a team to watch how the committee viewed them. With backup quarterback Luke Fahey under center now as Julian Sayin is sidelined indefinitely with a serious throwing-arm injury, they fell to USC over the weekend, 30-18. USC came in at No. 20 in the initial rankings. These rankings will be changing in coming weeks, and all eyes will be on the Hurricanes facing Notre Dame on Saturday to see if that has any impact. The Fighting Irish are on the cusp at the moment, but a massive win over Miami would change their season trajectory. However, Notre Dame doesn’t have a win against a currently-ranked team, and there are no ranked teams in their remaining games after Miami, making this matchup a pivotal moment for the program. "They are a very good football team," CFP committee chair Hunter Yurachek, who serves as athletic director for Arkansas, said during ESPN’s rankings show. "But when you look at Notre Dame’s schedule, and the wins that they have versus the teams that are ahead of them, they don’t have that signature win right now." Teams on the bubble who are looking to improve their stock moving forward are No. 13 Tennessee, No. 14 LSU, No. 15 Texas Tech and No. 16 Wake Forest. Houston, Missouri, Iowa and USC round out the top 20, respectively, followed by No. 21 South Carolina, No. 22 Arizona, No. 23 Oregon, No. 24 Florida and No. 25 Boise State. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8845726b22deeb6aa78c Giants CB Greg Newsome Reacts to Contract News With Strong Statement te 2026-11-04T01:20:05.559Z Giants CB Greg Newsome Reacts to Contract News With Strong Statement Cornerback Greg Newsome II agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with the New York Giants on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8844726b22deeb6aa783 Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games te 2026-11-04T01:20:04.159Z Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games The last three BYU games has had officiating issues. It has led to the Big 12 taking serious action. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85f5726b22deeb6aa6e6 Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat te 2026-11-04T01:10:13.921Z Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia has defeated Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff, once considered by the GOP as the most vulnerable Democratic senator seeking re-election in the 2026 midterms, will now keep his job representing the southeastern battleground state in the U.S. Senate. He took an early lead in the race when polls closed on Tuesday night, which only expanded as the hours wore on. His victory means Georgia, a one-time red bastion that swung to the center in recent years, will continue to have two Democrats representing the state in the Senate. He's the second Democratic senator to hold his seat on Tuesday night after Sen. Mark Warning, D-Va., was also projected to win re-election. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Senate Democrats' campaign arm said in a statement upon his victory, "A workhorse for the people of Georgia, Senator Ossoff has spent the last six years in the U.S. Senate providing outstanding constituent services, standing up for children, and fighting to make life better. Georgians sent him back to the Senate because they know he will always show up for them – and now he’ll continue putting Georgia families first." Ossoff and fellow Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock were both elected in runoff elections at the end of the 2020 cycle, ending a decade and a half of Georgia's all Republican representation in the Senate. Weeks earlier, former President Joe Biden became the first Democrat to carry the state in nearly three decades. But Georgia shifted back to the right in 2024, with President Donald Trump reclaiming the state as he won re-election to the White House. At the start of the 2026 cycle, Georgia was atop the GOP's target list of seats to flip, as Republicans aimed to hold their 53-47 Senate majority. But while Ossoff built a massive campaign war chest as he cruised unopposed to renomination, Collins was part of a combustible three-way GOP primary Senate battle with Rep. Buddy Carter and former college football coach Derek Dooley, who was strongly supported by popular term-limited conservative Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins and Dooley advanced to a June runoff, which Collins won thanks in part to an 11th-hour Trump endorsement. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In the general election showdown, Collins made illegal immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, spotlighting the Laken Riley Act, which he authored. The law requires the detention of certain illegal immigrants who are arrested for, charged with, convicted of or admit to committing specified offenses. Ossoff voted for the measure but has criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Collins also accused Ossoff of supporting policies that drove up inflation and taxes, while the senator targeted Collins over his backing of Trump's tariffs and the war in Iran, which triggered a surge in gas and diesel prices and an overall rise in the cost of living. During their debates, Ossoff also put Collins on defense over a House ethics investigation into whether the congressman abused taxpayer funds by hiring the girlfriend of his former chief of staff for work she allegedly did not perform. Collins has insisted the issue is simply a "complaint" with no merit. Collins also faced heat over social media posts by his son-in-law — a social media influencer on the far right — that shared Nazi imagery and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Ossoff, meanwhile, faced questions over receiving campaign funds from Reid Hoffman, a venture capitalist whose name appeared in the Epstein files. While GOP-aligned outside groups initially spent big bucks to back Collins and make up for his massive fundraising deficit in his battle against Ossoff, the Republican spigot was cut back substantially in the final weeks leading up to Election Day. The move was a sign that many Republicans were giving up on their hopes of flipping the Senate seat in Georgia. Ossoff, whom pundits view as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has repeatedly said he has "zero interest" in running for the White House next cycle. And in a debate with Collins last month he pledged to serve out his full six-year Senate term if re-elected. The senator, a Georgia native, served as a national security staffer and legislative assistant for Rep. Hank Johnson before working as managing director of an investigative documentary production company. He first grabbed national attention in 2017, when he narrowly lost a special congressional election for a House seat that had long been a GOP stronghold. Collins, who is also a Georgia native, is the son of the late Rep. Mac Collins. A businessman and the co-founder along with his wife of a trucking company, he was first elected to Congress in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85f4726b22deeb6aa6dd TV host who proposed to Tom Brady in a wedding dress arrested by ICE after years on the run te 2026-11-04T01:10:12.813Z TV host who proposed to Tom Brady in a wedding dress arrested by ICE after years on the run Tom Brady took plenty of hits against the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, but dodging Ines Gomez Mont at Media Day was his cleanest escape of his career. Gomez Mont, the former Mexican TV host, now finds herself sitting in a Florida detention center after ICE picked her up in Miami last month over an immigration violation. EX-CIA OFFICER FOUND WITH OVER $40M IN GOLD BARS PLEADS GUILTY TO $194M FRAUD That arrest capped years on the run from a separate $160 million fraud and money laundering case back home, which originally kicked off when Mexican prosecutors obtained arrest warrants for Gomez Mont and her husband, attorney Victor Manuel Alvarez Puga, back in 2021. Longtime NFL fans will undoubtedly remember Gomez Mont from Super Bowl week in 2008, right before the Giants famously wrecked New England’s perfect season. She showed up at Media Day in a wedding dress and veil, then proposed to Brady on live TV. He laughed it off and reminded her he was already with Gisele Bündchen. CANDICE SWANEPOEL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TOM BRADY'S VICTORIA'S SECRET MODEL GIRLFRIEND Fast-forward nearly two decades. Mexican prosecutors allege the couple ran a sprawling shell-company network tied to government contracts worth roughly $160 million, including prison system funds. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering and tax fraud. Once the warrants were issued, the couple left Mexico, with Gomez Mont hopping on social media to claim her innocence before the pair was eventually tracked down in South Florida. Mexican authorities kept up the chase. Officials say they requested her provisional detention for extradition in late 2025 and prepped a formal request with the Department of Justice. Alvarez Puga had already been picked up by ICE on immigration violations before posting bail, and his current location has been kept quiet. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As for Gomez Mont, she remains held at the Broward Transitional Center while her legal team fights back with a sealed habeas petition. A federal judge recently shot down her emergency request to block a transfer out of South Florida, though the court did order the government to explain why her petition shouldn't be granted. That leaves her balancing two separate legal tracks: her ongoing U.S. immigration detention and Mexico’s extradition request. Sidestepping that wedding proposal turned out to be Brady's easiest read of the week, and seven rings later, things worked out just fine. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ef726b22deeb6aa6aa Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race Against Mike Collins te 2026-11-04T01:10:07.546Z Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race Against Mike Collins Mr. Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, was an aggressive anti-Trump campaigner. He beat Representative Mike Collins, a Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ee726b22deeb6aa690 Big Ten Coach Bashes ESPN, CFP Committee Before Rankings Release te 2026-11-04T01:10:06.285Z Big Ten Coach Bashes ESPN, CFP Committee Before Rankings Release Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz unloaded on the CFP committee and ESPN during his news conference on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ec726b22deeb6aa687 Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know te 2026-11-04T01:10:04.843Z Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know The average monthly premium for a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan is projected to rise from $34 in 2026 to $51 in 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85eb726b22deeb6aa67e JJ Watt Urges Chiefs to Trade for 4,000-Yard WR at NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T01:10:03.303Z JJ Watt Urges Chiefs to Trade for 4,000-Yard WR at NFL Trade Deadline JJ Watt urges the Kansas City Chiefs to trade for star wide receiver Garrett Wilson at the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea839c726b22deeb6aa61f Wild video shows military helicopters nearly being hit by pregame fireworks te 2026-11-04T01:00:12.106Z Wild video shows military helicopters nearly being hit by pregame fireworks Whether it was on the field or during the pregame ceremonies, the Seattle Seahawks had a rough night on Monday. Before the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flew over the stadium. The only problem? The helicopters were nearly struck by some fireworks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The timing of the fireworks was off, as the fourth helicopter had not yet cleared the stadium when the fireworks went off. Video showed the fireworks nearly hitting the last helicopter of the four. The close call with the helicopters foreshadowed what turned into a rough night for the Seahawks. The 34 points the Seattle defense allowed were the most it had allowed all season. Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 237 yards despite the Seahawks not allowing a 200-yard passer in their first seven weeks. The Bears had 363 yards of offense, 62 more than their previous season high. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Just eight games after winning the Super Bowl, the Seahawks find themselves at 4-4. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t make the playoffs. In the loss to Chicago, the defense wasn’t the only unit to struggle. The Bears blocked a field goal on special teams and held the Seahawks to just 252 yards of offense, the second-lowest total for Seattle this season. In addition to all of that, Seattle botched its pregame fireworks, too. Overall, it was a Monday to forget for Seahawks fans. The Seahawks will look to bounce back when they play the Arizona Cardinals (3-5) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8399726b22deeb6aa5ef We’re watching several areas in Texas as polls close there. te 2026-11-04T01:00:09.120Z We’re watching several areas in Texas as polls close there. Texas has 254 counties. Here’s a guide to six crucial regions in the Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8397726b22deeb6aa5e6 We’re watching a few key areas as polls close in Maine and Michigan. te 2026-11-04T01:00:07.710Z We’re watching a few key areas as polls close in Maine and Michigan. Both states will test the electability of Democratic progressives in Senate battleground states — and it could take a while to count the ballots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8395726b22deeb6aa5dd More Federal Election Monitors Than Ever Fanned Out to Polling Places te 2026-11-04T01:00:05.920Z More Federal Election Monitors Than Ever Fanned Out to Polling Places The presence caused jitters for some voters and election officials, but no major disruptions were reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8394726b22deeb6aa5c1 Joe Buck Takes Subtle Shot at Troy Aikman Amid Rumored ‘MNF’ Shakeup te 2026-11-04T01:00:04.244Z Joe Buck Takes Subtle Shot at Troy Aikman Amid Rumored ‘MNF’ Shakeup Joe Buck seems to be ready to move on from Troy Aikman if he doesn't sign a new contract with ESPN. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8143726b22deeb6aa51b Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice te 2026-11-04T00:50:11.277Z Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said during an interview Sunday that only a "spiritually sick" country would elect President Donald Trump twice, calling the president a symptom of a larger problem. Politico's Jonathan Martin asked Warnock if America needed a "spiritual rebirth" and Warnock said, "Absolutely." "I think Donald Trump is a problem. He's a serious problem for our country. He's a danger," the Georgia senator added. "He's symptomatic of a deeper problem. We — only a nation that is spiritually sick could elect Donald Trump twice. There is a brokenness." WARNOCK WARNS DEMS TO CUT THE 'JARGON' AND SPEAK 'PLAIN ENGLISH' WITH YOUNG MEN WHO FEEL LEFT BEHIND "And for people who think we just need to get through this moment so that we can get back to normalcy, if that is your diagnosis of where you are, you have missed where we really are," Warnock added. "It's only because so many people were being left behind in the first place that somebody like Trump could even get a hand on them." Warnock called the 2026 midterm elections an "inflection point," warning that if Democrats do not win, the 2028 election could be "theoretical." He declined to say whether he planned to run for president but called for a "robust debate" and a "real primary in 2028." The White House did not immediately return a request for comment. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL, BALLOT MEASURES AND 2026 ELECTION DAY POLL CLOSING RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall told Fox News Digital in a statement, "No one cares what this radical left-wing warrior has to say," adding that Warnock "supports abolishing prisons, police, and borders, and thinks Republicans are like dying snakes who should repent." During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper in April, Warnock, who serves as the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was asked several questions about pastors who support Trump and argue he was put in office with a divine purpose. Warnock called the Trump administration "ungodly" and likened those leaders to Christians who used the Bible to defend slavery. "Yeah, they're wrong," he said, arguing the Black Church emerged to correct the "American heresy that somehow tried to reconcile the faith of Jesus to slavery." 'I PUT UP WITH POLITICS': SEN RAPHAEL WARNOCK CONFESSES TO JON STEWART HE IS 'NOT IN LOVE' WITH THE SYSTEM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8140726b22deeb6aa4ec Americans Cast Their Votes, From Sea to Shining Sea te 2026-11-04T00:50:08.864Z Americans Cast Their Votes, From Sea to Shining Sea In gymnasiums, town halls, classrooms and even restaurants, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide control of the Senate, House and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813f726b22deeb6aa4d3 Sophie Cunningham Makes Concerning Admission About Her Personal Safety te 2026-11-04T00:50:07.589Z Sophie Cunningham Makes Concerning Admission About Her Personal Safety WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has become a lightning rod of sorts, which is why she's taking no risks with her personal security. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813e726b22deeb6aa4ca No 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Reaches Major NBA Milestone in Wizards Win te 2026-11-04T00:50:06.369Z No 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Reaches Major NBA Milestone in Wizards Win AJ Dybantsa scores a career-high 21 points in his third NBA game, helping the Wizards defeat the Magic 103-94. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813d726b22deeb6aa4c1 Johannesburg Water Crisis: Is City of Millions Really Running Out? te 2026-11-04T00:50:05.043Z Johannesburg Water Crisis: Is City of Millions Really Running Out? The major city is struggling with “severely constrained systems” for its water, with authorities recently proposing restrictions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813b726b22deeb6aa4b8 Zay Flowers Responds to Rumors About Lamar Jackson's Future in Baltimore te 2026-11-04T00:50:03.657Z Zay Flowers Responds to Rumors About Lamar Jackson's Future in Baltimore Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers responded to speculation about Lamar Jackson's future with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee9726b22deeb6aa3d4 Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months te 2026-11-04T00:40:09.793Z Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months An 86-year-old man and his dog were rescued from a disabled sailboat drifting hundreds of miles off the California coast after he had not been heard from for more than two months. The man was sailing from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa, when contact with him was lost Aug. 20, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday. Authorities were alerted Oct. 24 that he was overdue, launching a search for him and his sailboat, the Willow Wind. TRAGEDY AT SEA LEAVES TEEN STRANDED ON OVERTURNED BOAT FOR NEARLY 3 DAYS IN FRIGID WATERS Three days later, the Coast Guard received an emergency beacon alert from the boat and sent aircraft and a cutter to search the area. Nearby ships were also asked to assist. "Watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew and diverted an HC-130 Hercules aircrew and the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130), and requested assistance from nearby vessels," the Coast Guard said. A Coast Guard aircrew spotted the Willow Wind that evening about 460 miles off San Diego. The motor vessel Grand Orion reached the sailboat early the next morning, but rough seas initially made it too dangerous to rescue the man and his dog. TEEN BOATER FOUND CLINGING TO CAPSIZED VESSEL AFTER 3 GO MISSING; 2 BODIES RECOVERED Later that day, the Grand Orion crew was able to safely bring them aboard. The Willow Wind had damaged sails and was left drifting at sea. The following morning, a Coast Guard helicopter crew picked up the man and his dog from the Grand Orion about 170 miles west of Ventura, California. They were flown to San Diego, where the man was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital for further evaluation.  The Coast Guard did not provide additional details about his condition. CRUISE VACATION TAKES FRIGHTENING TURN AS PASSENGER IS AIRLIFTED FROM SHIP "We are grateful to the merchant mariners and Coast Guard crews whose coordinated efforts brought this search to a successful conclusion," Coast Guard Cmdr. Jason Nguyen said in a statement. "This case highlights the importance of carrying emergency communication equipment and creating a float plan, so someone ashore knows your voyage plans." The Coast Guard could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee8726b22deeb6aa3cb Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe te 2026-11-04T00:40:08.671Z Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe The Justice Department sent out more than 20 target and preservation letters as part of its investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan’s campaign for U.S. Senate in Alaska, two sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital. President Donald Trump's DOJ launched in July its investigation into the retired schoolteacher suspected of being recruited as a spoiler candidate in the race against Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, earning him the nickname "Decoy Dan." A source familiar with the investigation said more than 120 subpoenas have been issued since the probe began this summer. The investigation initially focused on whether Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy was intended to confuse voters and undermine the fairness of the election. "This is a situation where everybody agrees that there is a FRAUD on the ballot," Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News Digital. "Everybody agrees that there is a man running that doesn't want to run, that doesn't expect to be senator, that is only running to confuse Alaskan voters." TIM SCOTT DECLARES ALLEGED 'DECOY DAN' PLOT A 'CRIMINAL OFFENSE' AS DOJ INVESTIGATION ROCKS ALASKA Last Thursday, the Trump administration issued more than 30 subpoenas in a 24-hour period following a New York Times report detailing alleged coordination between the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic operatives and people connected to Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit Sullivan, a source familiar told Fox News Digital. The New York Times first reported on Election Day that the Justice Department had issued the letter notifying individuals that they were under investigation and letters notifying individuals to preserve their communications and documentations. The report named Marc Elias, an election lawyer whose firm Elias Law Group has represented Peltola, and an official from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, as recipients of those notices. It is not clear who else has received comment preservation or target letters. TRUMP PROSECUTIONS UNDER BIDEN SET PRECEDENT FOR DOJ’S ALASKA ‘DECOY DAN’ PROBE, EX-FEC CHAIR SAYS President Trump has been highly critical of the alleged efforts of the Democratic Party to siphon voters away from Sen. Sullivan. His administration previously filed a lawsuit against Alaska officials to prevent them from certifying election results if it was deemed Daniel J. Sullivan may have cost Sen. Sullivan the election. That that lawsuit was tossed out by a federal judge Sunday. DOJ FACES ‘HEAVY LIFT’ IN ALASKA ELECTION APPEAL AS SEPARATE CRIMINAL PROBE CONTINUES "You had the Democrat Party headed up by Elias, their lawyer, who was a bad guy, very bad guy — should go to jail, in my opinion," Trump shared on "Fox & Friends Tuesday." "But you had the Democrat Party look all over Alaska for somebody named Sullivan." Trump also suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should be held "criminally responsible," as well. Sources familiar with the investigation shared with Fox News Digital that the letters were not sent exclusively to Democratic officials, but they would not give more information or provide specifics about who the recipients were or how many received target versus preservation letters. The letters were not sent out on Election Day. Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy argued this the state's nonpartisan primary system is to blame for allowing Daniel J. Sullivan to advance to the general election. Under Alaskan's election system, the top four finishers regardless of their party will advance. Daniel J. Sullivan did not run under any political party. "If this was a historical primary, a primary that our fathers and grandfathers had, this individual [retired schoolteacher Dan Sullivan of Petersburg] would not have gotten out of the primary," Dunleavy told Fox News Digital. The heightened focus in the Alaskan Senate race comes after the New York Times investigation last week, which followed with Alaska U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman officially announcing at a news conference Friday the investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan's campaign. Heyman did not say at the news conference what criminal charges are being pursued. "I'm not making any assumptions on whether a crime has been committed or not," Heyman said. "That's why we are conducting that thorough investigation." The Justice Department declined to comment on the ongoing investigation when reached by Fox News Digital. Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee7726b22deeb6aa3c2 Paper ballot shortages spark Election Day scramble at polling places in several states te 2026-11-04T00:40:07.649Z Paper ballot shortages spark Election Day scramble at polling places in several states Voters in multiple states encountered paper ballot shortages on Election Day Tuesday, with some leaving polling places without casting ballots as election officials scrambled to address disruptions during the high-stakes 2026 midterms. Ballot shortages were reported at polling locations in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland as voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where voters were casting ballots in a closely watched Senate race as Republicans fight to maintain control of the chamber, a ballot shortage forced some voters to leave their polling place without casting a ballot after election officials failed to provide enough ballots to meet demand. TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS One voter told the Kansas Reflector that her 18-year-old son left without voting after officials ran out of paper ballots. She said she saw another 10 to 15 people leave without casting ballots. Leavenworth County said in a press release the ballot shortage occurred due to an error in the number of ballots ordered. "The shortage was discovered early, and efforts to correct the mistake began immediately. We recognize the importance of ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and any inconvenience or concern it may have caused," said the release. FLORIDA POLLING PLACES IN 7 COUNTIES ARE MOVING LOCATIONS DUE TO FLOODING "The number of ballots needed was 1,000, the polling station received only 100. The situation has since been remedied since early this morning and voters are able to vote," Kansas Secretary of State communications spokesperson told Fox News Digital. In Chicago, voters encountered ballot shortages at several polling locations, prompting election officials to deliver additional ballots and direct voters to alternative voting centers, according to ABC7 Chicago. "There are several precincts for which the Board is printing and delivering extra paper ballots, and possible extra touch-screen voting machines. As far as we know, no voters have been turned away or unable to vote," the Chicago Board of Elections told the outlet. "It's not unusual for an election authority to have to supply additional ballots to a polling place if turnout is higher than anticipated," Illinois State Board of Elections Public Information Officer Matt Dietrich told Fox News Digital. "We've heard from voters that there are lines at some Chicago polling places but, again, that's not out of the ordinary in a general election," Dietrich added. In Brandywine, Maryland, voters faced long lines and delays Tuesday after Brandywine Elementary School, a polling location in Prince George’s County, ran out of paper ballots, according to local outlet WJLA. The school did not have correct ballots, which were later corrected, Prince George’s County Board of Elections administrator Wendy Honesty-Bey told local outlet The Banner. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY "The State Board of Election's (SBE) mission is to ensure voting occurs. We, of course, conduct lessons learned after every election and will do so after this election. Once made aware of this situation, more ballots and supplies were deployed to the polling place," an SBE spokesperson told Fox News Digital. While ballot shortages may be gripping some polling precincts, voting machines in Westchester County, New York are rejecting paper ballots at polling locations throughout the county. "A change affecting a contest in one municipality required updated election programming, which was subsequently tested and deployed for early voting and for Election Day machines in that municipality," the county’s Board of Elections said in a statement. "However, Election Day machines elsewhere in the county continued to use the original programming and therefore could not recognize and accept the ballots being used for Election Day," the statement continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee4726b22deeb6aa381 Commanders Make RB Move Following Tuesday's Injury News te 2026-11-04T00:40:04.735Z Commanders Make RB Move Following Tuesday's Injury News The Washington Commanders added a new running back option following the decision to place Jeremy McNichols on IR. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee3726b22deeb6aa378 LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record Previously Held by Duncan Robinson te 2026-11-04T00:40:03.325Z LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record Previously Held by Duncan Robinson LaMelo Ball makes NBA history, reaching 1,000 career 3-pointers faster than any player in league history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7c8e726b22deeb6aa2de Saints Claim Recently Released Running Back te 2026-11-04T00:30:06.920Z Saints Claim Recently Released Running Back The New Orleans Saints are bolstering their running back room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a3d726b22deeb6aa289 Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 te 2026-11-04T00:20:13.747Z Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 A two-vehicle crash caused minor injuries around 4:30 p.m. today on southbound State Route 347 near Casa Blanca Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The Arizona Department of Transportation also confirmed a report of a crash in the area but said no lanes were blocked. Neither department confirmed the number of injuries.  Karen Bartunek contributed to this report.  The post Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a3b726b22deeb6aa27b Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks second in Arizona for deadly winter crashes te 2026-11-04T00:20:11.081Z Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks second in Arizona for deadly winter crashes The Lake Havasu City-Kingman area has the second-highest winter traffic fatality rate among Arizona’s metropolitan areas, according to a new study of federal crash records. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a39726b22deeb6aa255 Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms te 2026-11-04T00:20:09.384Z Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms Tuesday morning, far-left sports blogger Mike Florio announced that he planned not to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Florio described his decision as a "conscious protest against a system that is corrupt, ugly, and broken." The midterm elections will determine control of Congress, with voters also deciding a series of gubernatorial, state legislative, and local races. Apparently, Florio concluded that his most meaningful contribution would be staying home. That lasted a few hours. Despite the lack of reaction to his announcement, Florio changed his mind Tuesday afternoon and said he would vote after all. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I've decided it's more important to exercise the right, and to hope that those who are elected will behave differently," he explained on X. While Election Day has been full of self-righteous posts, Florio at least put himself in the conversation for the most self-important. He was rightfully mocked for working through his voting-day plans online. "Thanks for letting us know, Mike. I was waiting with bated breath to hear whether you were going to vote for far left wingers again," OutKick founder Clay Travis joked. OutKick Senior Editor of Content Development Joe Kinsey also thanked Florio for his efforts. "This is a brave stance, Mike," Kinsey said. "Thank God," Barstool Sports host Kirk Minihane joked. "Wow. You're so brave, Mike. Truly stunning," added OutKick's Jon Root. For context, Florio is the founder and editor of Pro Football Talk and a longtime NBC Sports NFL analyst. He has spent years using his platform to comment on politics and social issues in addition to football. MIKE FLORIO THINKS THE NEW YORK GIANTS SHOULD CONSIDER REPLACING JAXSON DART WITH–WAIT FOR IT–COLIN KAEPERNICK He is also one of the furthest-left figures in sports media. Florio remains a card-carrying member of the Colin Kaepernick fan club and has long positioned himself as an activist for progressive causes. He recently suggested the New York Giants should sign Kaepernick to be their starter – in 2026, 10 years after he last played. If Jemele Hill were a white male, she'd be Mike Florio. As for the impact of his change of heart, the state of West Virginia undoubtedly gained one extra straight-ticket Democrat vote. Rachel Fetty Anderson will appreciate it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a37726b22deeb6aa215 Senate Election Results: Live Updates as First Race Called te 2026-11-04T00:20:07.112Z Senate Election Results: Live Updates as First Race Called Senate control hangs in the balance as Americans head to the polls in one of the most closely watched midterm elections in years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a35726b22deeb6aa20c Caitlin Clark Names Favorite Chiefs Player of All Time Without Hesitation te 2026-11-04T00:20:05.774Z Caitlin Clark Names Favorite Chiefs Player of All Time Without Hesitation Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't even need to think before revealing who is her favorite Kansas City Chiefs player ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a34726b22deeb6aa203 Christian Yelich Reveals Biggest Key to Brewers' World Series Run te 2026-11-04T00:20:04.185Z Christian Yelich Reveals Biggest Key to Brewers' World Series Run Christian Yelich knew if the Brewers did the same thing they've doing the whole year, they'd be World Series champions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea759b726b22deeb6a9f5e Stephanie Lueras: Cortisol is not the villain te 2026-11-04T00:00:27.404Z Stephanie Lueras: Cortisol is not the villain If you've spent more than five minutes scrolling through wellness content lately, you've probably been told your cortisol is too high. Belly fat? Cortisol. Trouble sleeping? Cortisol. Craving something sweet at 3 p.m.? You guessed it—cortisol. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea759a726b22deeb6a9f55 Arizona lottery results for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 te 2026-11-04T00:00:26.057Z Arizona lottery results for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Powerball - Oct. 31 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7598726b22deeb6a9f4c Local issues? What local issues? te 2026-11-04T00:00:24.724Z Local issues? What local issues? BULLHEAD CITY — State and federal issues seemed to be foremost on the mind of Bullhead City voters exiting polling places during Tuesday's general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7595726b22deeb6a9f38 FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid te 2026-11-04T00:00:21.475Z FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid By Frank Lasee | In the insurance business, they price the loss before they sell the policy. Nobody writes coverage, leaves the deductible blank and doesn’t account for possible losses. Yet that is how Democrats’ climate policies plan the grid. Every wind-and-solar plan prices building wind and solar, not the other costs they create: battery backup, transmission wires, substations, infrastructure and dispatchable power to keep the lights on when they don’t. They also don’t price what happens when our grids fail. Economists do have a number. It is called the value of lost load: the cost to families and businesses of power that isn’t there when they need it. A 2024 study for the Texas grid operator put it at roughly $35,000 per megawatt-hour for a one-hour outage. Wind can sell power for around $30 a megawatt-hour. Failing to deliver it can cost more than a thousand times that. Texas learned the lesson in February 2021. Winter Storm Uri caused at least 246 deaths and the state comptroller estimated the economic loss at $80 billion to $130 billion. Civil engineers put it as high as $300 billion. Uri was not just a wind and solar failure; their output dropped dramatically. The storm froze gas fields and coal plants, which increased their output by 500% because wind and solar weren’t there before tripping off. The more a grid leans on weather, the less room it has when the weather turns. Now run the numbers on a real project. Microsoft says the first phase of its Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, data center needs about 450 megawatts around the clock. The nearby Paris Solar-Battery Park has a battery that holds 440 megawatt-hours, less than one hour of that load. At the Texas figure, one hour of 450 megawatts going unserved is about $15.8 million. That is an illustration, not a forecast and the value per megawatt-hour falls as outages lengthen. But it shows the scale of what a plan leaves off the ledger. Carrying that load through five gray January days on batteries would take roughly 54,000 megawatt-hours, more than 120 Paris-sized batteries. The federal energy laboratory puts a four-hour battery system at $334 per kilowatt-hour in 2024 and $366 in 2026 in its high case. At those prices, the batteries alone total nearly $20 billion, before transmission, charging losses and replacement. The estimate predates the 2025 tariff changes. Germany shows how a dry spell plays out. A week-long Dunkelflaute, German for dark doldrums, hit in November 2024. Renewables fell to about 30 percent of supply and baseload power reached 145 euros per megawatt-hour, up from a typical 40, because electricity was in short supply. Germany kept the lights on by firing up natural gas and coal plants and importing an average of 10.5 gigawatts. The Midwest grid won’t get the same relief. When a cold, still week depresses wind and solar output across the region, its neighbors will be just as short of power. Because of climate ideology, we have been closing reliable, on-demand coal plants before their useful lives end and replacing them with intermittent wind and solar. This is leaving us short of electricity and driving up prices for everyone. This is the Democrats’ policies and they want to impose more climate policies on us forever. Then there are the wires. A Texas Public Policy Foundation analysis estimates Texans pay about $1 billion a year for transmission built to support wind and solar, nearly $15 billion since 2010. In the Midwest, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) approved a $21.8 billion transmission package with regional cost sharing (socialization) to move wind power. Five state utility commissions challenged it in a federal complaint and their consultant put the benefits at $4.3 billion to $7.2 billion, well below MISO’s claim of up to $72 billion. The fix starts with a simple rule. Any plan that mandates a share of wind and solar, or retires a dispatchable plant, should show the cost of the whole system, not just the new wind and solar generation. It should also show the cost of failure when wind and solar don’t deliver, alongside the cost of building. A plan that prices the build without all the costs and the grid failures that become more likely with intermittency, is not a plan. It is a policy with a blank deductible and very high costs. Price the outage and the true costs first. Then build. Democrats complain about the “very high costs of gas,” but building out wind and solar won’t lower the price at the pump or reduce your electricity bills. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Frank Lasee is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation and a senior policy analyst for the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that champions free markets, property rights and innovation as the keys to protecting both people and the environment. The post FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea758b726b22deeb6a9f1d London Zoo: The DMZ is an accidental wildlife sanctuary te 2026-11-04T00:00:11.005Z London Zoo: The DMZ is an accidental wildlife sanctuary This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7589726b22deeb6a9f0f Backup Air Force One makes unexpected trip to Arizona on Election Day te 2026-11-04T00:00:09.137Z Backup Air Force One makes unexpected trip to Arizona on Election Day The aircraft formerly used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump landed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale on Nov. 3, 2026, for a two-day training. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The aircraft formerly used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump is currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale for a two-day training.  The Boeing VC-25A has long served as the aircraft used by presidents when traveling, until Trump recently unveiled a new aircraft gifted to him by Qatar. This plane currently serves as one of the backup planes in the president’s fleet. The former Air Force One made a lengthy trip from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Arizona to land at the Glendale Air Force base. Flight trackers show that, before the plane arrived in Arizona, it traveled first to Los Angeles, where it circled the city briefly.  A spokesperson for Luke Air Force Base said the trip and training had nothing to do with election day, citing the timing as a “coincidence.”  The aircraft is scheduled to depart on Wednesday after the crew conducts a “proficiency and currency training” at the base, according to Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher.  Usher said that the aircraft is not carrying any “distinguished visitors” or VIPs during this time.  He also said he could not elaborate further on what all the training will entail. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7585726b22deeb6a9ec8 The areas we are watching as polls close in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. te 2026-11-04T00:00:05.477Z The areas we are watching as polls close in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. This batch of key Southern states will offer early insight into the battle for Senate control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7583726b22deeb6a9eac Trump Texts in to Fox News, Says He Wont Watch Until ‘Loser’ Is Off Air te 2026-11-04T00:00:03.685Z Trump Texts in to Fox News, Says He Wont Watch Until ‘Loser’ Is Off Air Trump said he changed the channel over Jessica Tarlov, then texted Fox News to criticize the liberal commentator on air. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home