President Donald Trump has increasingly amplified his pro-family policies, parts of which have garnered unlikely cross-party support, in a midterm push, but voter concern over the economy may thwart Republican chances in the midterm elections. Trump, alongside Education Secretary Linda McMahon, on Monday used the start of the school year to underscore the administration’s expansion […]

A recent New Jersey law is raising free speech concerns among anti-abortion advocates over its increased penalties for interfering with “reproductive health care” clinics, with some activists worrying it could discourage peaceful prayer and sidewalk counseling outside abortion clinics. Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed S2260 on Friday, describing it as a safeguard for patients and […]

RENO, Nevada (AP) — Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada, that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to dense neighborhoods, officials said Monday. Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the Hawk Fire, which has held steady at about 23 square miles […]

MyPillow founder-turned-political activist Mike Lindell announced he was withholding his $825,000 payment for a recount in the recent Minnesota gubernatorial primary. He accused Minnesota’s secretary of state of engaging in a last-minute “bait and switch” on the “scope of the recount.” Lindell was told the recount would apply only to votes cast for the two […]