Ted Cruz leads Beto O’Rourke in new poll by nine points

A new poll released Thursday morning showed Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has stabilized his lead over his Democrat challenger, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso. As for each candidate's images, 52 percent of Texans surveyed had a favorable view of Cruz, with 44 percent viewing him unfavorably.

Commissioner Adam Putnam Briefs Vice President Mike Pence and…

Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, and today Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam briefed Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on the initial agricultural damage assessment. "Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, and the safety of all Floridians is our top priority.

Gov. John Bel Edwards heading to Israel this month for economic development, cybersecurity meetings

Gov. John Bel Edwards will travel to Israel later this month as part of an economic development mission with a focus both on cyber security and business opportunities for Louisiana companies. Edwards, a Democrat who took office in January 2016, will leave Louisiana on Oct. 26 and return on Nov. 2. The trip schedule includes a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other government leaders in Jerusalem on Oct. 28, as well as meetings in Tel Aviv with businesses.

Republicans launch new attack ad on Phillips in House race

A new ad from Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen accuses Democratic challenger Dean Phillips of doing nothing about a sexual harassment case brought by seven female nurses against Allina Health clinic in 2007, when Phillips served on the Allina board. The commercial , which debuted on Twin Cities television Wednesday evening, cites a February 2007 lawsuit by the nurses, who alleged they were sexually harassed by a doctor at an Allina clinic in Richfield.

Congressman Brad Schneider Hosts Veteran’s Breakfast

Congressman Brad Schneider hosts the veteran's breakfast on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep School, 3106 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085. This breakfast is free and open to all veteran's in Illinois's Tenth Congressional District.

‘Chief Days’: Audit finds Manchester police gave out 466 extra days…

The report finds the practice of rewarding select officers with extra time off began in the early 1990s under former police chief Louie Craig, expanded "without authorization" by... The maker of a state-of-the-art system that measures the cleanliness of laboratory exhaust air won the state's Product of the Year Award from the New Hampshire Tech ... (more)

Dems tried to shame, slander, destroy a good man

As I write this, the despicable Democratic Party, along with their best friends in the media, continue their character assassination on Brett Kavanaugh. This debacle has become a disingenuous attempt by the left to shame, slander and destroy a good man and even his family through unsubstantiated claims and "I don't remembers" by his liberal Democratic accuser, Christine Ford.

Eric Holder says Michelle Obama was wrong: ‘When they go low, we kick them’

Former Attorney General Eric Holder says he thinks former first lady Michelle Obama was wrong in her signature line: "When they go low, we go high." "Michelle [Obama] always says 'When they go low, we go high,'" Holder told the crowd.

Michael offers exposure, and risk, to Gillum in gov’s race

Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, speaks during a briefing on Hurricane Michael in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. In the days before Hurricane Michael made landfall, Gillum blanketed the national airwaves, sounding much like the man he wants to replace, Gov. Rick Scott, who constantly urged residents to seek shelter and take the massive storm seriously.

Michelle Malkin: Investigate the Senate Democrat wrecking machine

How did we get here? The Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination circus didn't happen by accident. The emergence of incredible - and by "incredible," I mean the literal Merriam-Webster definition of "too extraordinary and improbable to be believed" - accusers in the 11th hour was no mistake.

HART Launches a New Era of the TECO Line Streetcar System at Ribbon Cutting Event

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 12, 2018, to commemorate a "New Era of Transit" for the TECO Line Streetcar System. "Our customers wanted a service that fits the changing regional patterns of development and population trends, and a foundation to grow ridership," said HART Interim CEO Jeff Seward.

Kanye and Trump talk Chicago, stop-and-frisk, Gangster Disciples,…

Declaring that his red "MAGA" hat makes him "feel like Superman," rapper Kanye West made a free-styling appearance in the Oval Office on Thursday. Ahead of a private lunch, President Donald Trump and West spoke with reporters as they sat across from each other at the Resolute Desk.

Tennessee Senate candidates exchange barbs in final debate

Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn repeatedly attempted to tie her Democratic opponent Phil Bredesen to national Democrats in their second and final debate. Meanwhile, the former Tennessee governor deflected the attacks by once again promising to improve bipartisanship in Congress.

Donald Trump promises sand for beaches in Erie, Pennsylvania

In his bid to stop Democrats from taking the House, President Trump promised Wednesday night to send tons of sand to the eroded beaches of Erie , Pennsylvania. At a campaign rally in Erie , Mr. Trump told thousands of supporters that he'd asked Republican Rep. Mike Kelly what the city on the shores of Lake Erie needs.