Dem Gov. Laura Kelly fends off GOP challenger, re-elected as Kansas governor

The Fox News Decision Desk can project that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, the Democrat, will defeat her GOP challenger, Derek Schmidt. The race between the two candidates, both of whom held elected positions in the state for more than 10 years, pitted Kelly, who has tried to portray herself as a moderate, against Schmidt, who … Continue reading Dem Gov. Laura Kelly fends off GOP challenger, re-elected as Kansas governor

Biden congratulates Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Ohio win in surprise phone call

President Biden made a surprise phone call to Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday, congratulating him on his re-election, Bloomberg reported. Biden has called a slew of Democrats who won their midterm races since Tuesday evening, but his call with DeWine may be the first he made to a Republican. DeWine cruised to victory … Continue reading Biden congratulates Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Ohio win in surprise phone call

Youngkin sends handwritten apology to Nancy Pelosi for dig over Paul Pelosi attack, House Speaker accepts

A spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed to Fox News that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent Pelosi a handwritten apology note regarding the assault on her husband, Paul Pelosi. The spokesman also confirmed the speaker has accepted the apology. Youngkin faced backlash for a remark he made at a Virginia campaign rally for GOP … Continue reading Youngkin sends handwritten apology to Nancy Pelosi for dig over Paul Pelosi attack, House Speaker accepts

GOP candidate unseats 30-year House veteran in historic upset: Dems ‘took it for granted’

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Sean Patrick Maloney was defeated by GOP nominee and State Assemblyman Mike Lawler in a historic House loss in Tuesday’s midterm election. Lawler, who ran heavily on crime and the economy, will unseat the longtime congressman who was first elected in 2013, The Associated Press projects. “I think he took … Continue reading GOP candidate unseats 30-year House veteran in historic upset: Dems ‘took it for granted’

Pro-life group celebrates Rubio as ‘hero,’ decries ‘ostrich strategy’ from other GOP candidates

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America is celebrating Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Sen.-elect JD Vance of Ohio and others for their “articulate” and “prepared” arguments against abortion. SBA Pro-Life America, one of the largest pro-life organizations in the U.S., championed Rubio during a press conference Wednesday as one of their “heroes” in the 2022 election … Continue reading Pro-life group celebrates Rubio as ‘hero,’ decries ‘ostrich strategy’ from other GOP candidates

Exclusive — Rep. Jim Jordan: Whistleblowers Tell Us ‘FBI Leadership’ Is ‘Rotted to Its Core,’ GOP Majority Will Investigate

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said on Wednesday’s edition of the Breitbart News Daily podcast with host Alex Marlow that investigating political corruption at the Department of Justice (DOJ) will be a top priority of House Republicans in the forthcoming 118th United States Congress. Jordan, who will likely become chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, identified … Continue reading Exclusive — Rep. Jim Jordan: Whistleblowers Tell Us ‘FBI Leadership’ Is ‘Rotted to Its Core,’ GOP Majority Will Investigate

Abortion Issue More Popular Than Democrat Candidates in Midterm Elections

The issue of abortion has shown to be more popular than the Democrat candidates themselves in elections that have taken place following the U.S. Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade this summer. Richard Hanania, president of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology (CSPI), pointed out in a Wednesday substack blog that since the Dobbs … Continue reading Abortion Issue More Popular Than Democrat Candidates in Midterm Elections

Georgia Senate election between Warnock and Walker headed to runoff, secretary of state’s office says

The Georgia Senate election between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is headed to a runoff election, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office confirmed to Fox News.  The runoff election will take place on December 6. Walker, who won a Heisman Trophy and helped steer the University of Georgia to a college football national … Continue reading Georgia Senate election between Warnock and Walker headed to runoff, secretary of state’s office says

Republicans’ New York upset may have been ‘Pyrrhic victory,’ Pelosi says

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement Wednesday that Republican state Assemblyman Mike Lawler’s victory over incumbent Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney was potentially “Pyrrhic” in nature.  “Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney has been an outstanding leader of the (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee). It is a credit to his vision, his strategic thinking and his leadership that … Continue reading Republicans’ New York upset may have been ‘Pyrrhic victory,’ Pelosi says

Hillary Clinton reacts after midterms: ‘It turns out women enjoy having human rights’

Hillary Clinton is reacting Wednesday after the midterm elections, writing on Twitter, “It turns out women enjoy having human rights, and we vote.”  The former secretary of state and presidential candidate made the remark after Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat, became the first woman to be elected governor of New York.  “Congratulations to Gov. Kathy … Continue reading Hillary Clinton reacts after midterms: ‘It turns out women enjoy having human rights’

NY election results: Republicans win two more House seats

Republicans in New York picked up two more House seats in the midterm elections with victories in the 4th and 19th congressional districts. In the Empire State’s 4th district, located on Long Island, Anthony D’Esposito defeated Democrat Laura Gillen. In the 19th district, which includes parts of the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, GOP candidate … Continue reading NY election results: Republicans win two more House seats

Congressional Republicans reckon with disappointing election results: ‘Knives are out,’ source says

“I THINK we get to 218.” Those were the words of one senior Republican who understands House elections at a granular level. Republicans still believe they will have the majority in the House. But it could be by a razor-thin margin. “It’s not going to be the majority everyone had hoped,” said one member of … Continue reading Congressional Republicans reckon with disappointing election results: ‘Knives are out,’ source says

Tragic Kingdom: Disney Shares Plummet to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade as Concerns Mount over Profitability

Shares of the Walt Disney Co. plummeted late Tuesday and into early Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly a decade as concerns mount over the company’s profitability and wild spending habits on Disney+ and other streaming services. Disney stock was down more than 13 percent on Wednesday following the company’s disappointing fourth quarter results … Continue reading Tragic Kingdom: Disney Shares Plummet to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade as Concerns Mount over Profitability

Republican Kris Kobach Wins Kansas Attorney General Race, Completes Political Comeback

Republican Kris Kobach has completed his political comeback after being declared the winner of the 2022 Kansas attorney general race over Democrat opponent Chris Mann. The Associated Press called the race for Kobach Wednesday as he led 51.2 percent to 48.8 percent with over 95 percent of the votes counted as of 1:15 p.m. Eastern. … Continue reading Republican Kris Kobach Wins Kansas Attorney General Race, Completes Political Comeback

Mitt Romney Offered Mike Lee Brief, Generic Congratulatory Text After Beating Evan McMullin

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) offered only a brief and generic congratulatory text to Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) after Romney refused to endorse Lee. Lee defeated Never Trumper and Utah independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin; now, Lee will be entering his third term in Congress’s upper chamber. The Utah Senate election was fraught with controversy as … Continue reading Mitt Romney Offered Mike Lee Brief, Generic Congratulatory Text After Beating Evan McMullin

Xi Jinping Tells Soldiers: Get Ready to ‘Fight and Win’

Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping visited Beijing’s Central Military Commission (CMC) command center on Tuesday, telling soldiers there to prepare to “fight and win” any future wars. Xi’s visit to the center was the first since last month’s Communist Party Congress, which cemented his stranglehold on power and resulted in an influx of Xi loyalists into … Continue reading Xi Jinping Tells Soldiers: Get Ready to ‘Fight and Win’

Gretchen Whitmer’s Audio Conveniently Malfunctions During Question on Coronavirus Policies

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is facing mockery after her audio conveniently cut out during a question on her coronavirus policies. The audio malfunction occurred during a Monday appearance on FOX 2 Detroit after being asked if she had any “regrets” over her handling of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. “Governor, when it comes to your handling … Continue reading Gretchen Whitmer’s Audio Conveniently Malfunctions During Question on Coronavirus Policies

Republican Jim Banks Announces Post-Election Leadership Run for Majority Whip

Republican Rep. Jim Banks (IN) announced Wednesday morning after the midterm elections that he is “running to be the majority whip” in the U.S. House of Representatives, starting the post-election leadership race. “I am running to be the majority whip for our entire conference. I’m asking for your support because I want to listen and … Continue reading Republican Jim Banks Announces Post-Election Leadership Run for Majority Whip

El Paso Halts Migrant Buses to NYC, Chicago Until FEMA Sends Money

Despite a recent Biden Administration policy to reduce the number of Venezuelan migrant crossings along the southwest border, shelters and federal detention facility overcrowding is forcing the new arrivals onto El Paso’s streets. Those with the financial means to travel freely are sent to a downtown commercial bus depot. Meanwhile, local officials have paused dedicated … Continue reading El Paso Halts Migrant Buses to NYC, Chicago Until FEMA Sends Money

Miami-Dade Goes Red: Tips for DeSantis, Rubio

Florida’s traditionally blue Miami-Dade County went red Tuesday evening as Republicans celebrated victories statewide, representing a significant political shift in the Sunshine State. Tuesday’s election marked a massive shift in favor of Republicans in Florida, who have made significant gains in the state over the past four years. In late 2021, for the first time … Continue reading Miami-Dade Goes Red: Tips for DeSantis, Rubio

GOP House candidates win several New York City suburb races

Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives notched several wins in New York City’s suburbs, seizing a seat in an area once considered safely Democratic, defending others and appearing on the verge of picking up additional wins in districts the party hasn’t won in years. The strong showing by Republicans on Long Island came … Continue reading GOP House candidates win several New York City suburb races

Republicans pointing fingers after weak midterm results, direction of party in question: ‘Something was off’

Republicans Wednesday are struggling to make sense of lackluster election returns after months of predictions about a “red wave,” while finger-pointing and questions about the party’s future abound.   The blame game is already erupting between the pro-Trump and anti-Trump wings of the party. Other Republicans, meanwhile, say they’re simply confused about what happened at … Continue reading Republicans pointing fingers after weak midterm results, direction of party in question: ‘Something was off’

Ron DeSantis: 16K Linemen Ready for Action as Tropical Storm Nicole Approaches Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said the state has 16,000 linemen staged as it braces for a late-season storm, over a month after the landfall of Hurricane Ian on Florida’s west coast. “On Monday, I declared a state of emergency for 34 counties to ensure Floridians had time to get ready. The state is prepared to … Continue reading Ron DeSantis: 16K Linemen Ready for Action as Tropical Storm Nicole Approaches Florida

North Korea Missile Tantrum Continues with Another Ballistic Launch at Japan

North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile in the direction of Japan on Wednesday, drawing a formal protest lodged by Japan via China.  Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu said the North Korean missile reached a peak altitude of about 31 miles and flew about 180 miles toward the Sea of Japan before crashing into … Continue reading North Korea Missile Tantrum Continues with Another Ballistic Launch at Japan

Ron Johnson Slams Radical Democrat Mandela Barnes for Refusing to Concede 

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday ripped radical Democrat Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) for refusing to admit defeat. “The votes are in. In all Democrat strongholds, municipalities are reporting 100% of wards are in and counted,” Johnson said in a press release. “There is no path mathematically for Lt. Gov. Barnes to overcome his 27,374 … Continue reading Ron Johnson Slams Radical Democrat Mandela Barnes for Refusing to Concede 

Dr. Oz concedes to Fetterman

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, waves to supporters after addressing an election night party in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 9:50 AM PT – Wednesday, November 9, 2022 John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s Senate seat. It’s official. I will be the next U.S. … Continue reading Dr. Oz concedes to Fetterman

U.S. hosts peace talks between Armenia, Azerbaijan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) speaks during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at Blair House, November 7, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 10:00 AM PT – Wednesday, November … Continue reading U.S. hosts peace talks between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson survives challenge from Democrat Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin

The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that Republican Senator Ron Johnson will defeat Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Johnson has represented Wisconsin since 2011. With this win, he will serve a third term. Johnson, one of the most vulnerable Senate incumbents up for re-election this cycle, was first elected to his seat in … Continue reading Republican Sen. Ron Johnson survives challenge from Democrat Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, “Are you ready to fight?” in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s “treasonous insurrection,” which he said too many Republicans embrace. “The billionaire progressive Democrat and Hyatt Hotel … Continue reading Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

‘Squad’-backed Summer Lee projected winner in Pennsylvania contest

The Associated Press projects that Democratic state Rep. Summer Lee will defeat GOP challenger Mike Doyle in the race for Pennsylvania’s newly created 12th District, becoming the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress. Lee is a former civil rights attorney currently serving as a state representative for Pennsylvania’s 34th House District. She was … Continue reading ‘Squad’-backed Summer Lee projected winner in Pennsylvania contest