NY Rep. Mike Lawler loses re-election in blue wave — despite swell of support from large bloc of Orthodox Jewish voters

Republican New York Rep. Michael Lawler lost to Democratic rival Cait Conley in Tuesday’s blue tsunami despite carrying the large bloc of Orthodox Jewish voters in the Hudson Valley’s 17th district, sources said. The two-term congressman won 71% of election precincts in the Town of Ramapo, which has a large number of Orthodox and Hasidic voters. Still, Lawler did not perform well enough in traditional Republican strongholds to counter the tide of Democratic and anti-Trump voters who supported Conley in heavily blue precincts in the Westchester portion of the district. Follow for live updates on the 2026 Midterm Elections Lawler…

Far-left tees up AOC for 2028 presidential run after midterm blue wave

WASHINGTON — Lefty efforts to recruit “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for a 2028 presidential run are gaining steam on the heels of the Democrats’ blowout midterm victory. “Tuesday made the waters a lot warmer for AOC to run,” Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, told The…

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They’re not chicken-ing out. A Southern California Chick-fil-A location appeared poised to shut up shop by the end of the year — an untasty move that would have impacted nearly 100 employees. The outlet at 2040 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard was scheduled to close by Dec. 31, according to a…

Dems eye targets for sweeping investigations of the ‘Trump Crime Family’ after midterms blowout

WASHINGTON — Democrats are prepping aggressive investigations into the “Trump Crime Family” and will use their newfound subpoena power to attempt to drag President Trump’s inner circle before Congress. Hours after their party’s blowout victories in the 2026 midterms, incoming Democratic leaders of House investigative committees name-dropped their intended targets,…

Miami star Malachi Toney’s status in doubt for massive Notre Dame matchup

Miami’s Malachi Toney may miss Saturday’s massive game against Notre Dame.  ESPN reported Wednesday that the star wide receiver is “uncertain” to play with an injured ankle.  “Toney is expected to press and attempt to play, given the magnitude of the game,” college football insider Pete Thamel wrote on X. …

DOJ sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over granting illegal immigrants in-state college tuition rate

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is suing three blue states to challenge laws that let non-citizens benefit from college tuition rates offered to in-state residents and other financial assistance. The lawsuits against New York, Connecticut and Vermont alleged that state laws unconstitutionally discriminate against American citizens who don’t receive reduced fees, scholarships or…

Former NBA player throws Monta Ellis under the bus for ridiculous Steph Curry claim

Jeff Teague had the same reaction that probably every person on the planet had upon hearing Monta Ellis’ claim. Ellis, the former high-scoring Golden State Warriors guard, controversially declared on Sunday that the Warriors would’ve had the same success had he replaced Steph Curry. Teague, Ellis’ teammate with the Indiana Pacers in…

Darnell Mooney has chance to reset with Giants amid roster battle

Last summer, Darnell Mooney felt like he was on top of the world. He said he felt it was time to take over after a 2024 campaign with 992 receiving yards.  But on the first play of Falcons training camp, Mooney broke his collarbone. Then, after recovering and making his…

Steve Hilton unveils bold economic plan to stop spread of socialism in California

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced a sweeping new economic plan Monday that would controversially suspend some of California’s most stringent regulations for a decade to kickstart a building boom across the state. “For 10 years, California will have one overriding priority: build again,” Hilton said in a speech prepared…

Liberty turned season around after rock-bottom loss to Fever

INDIANAPOLIS — About 3 ½ weeks ago, the Liberty got rocked by the Indiana Fever, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back.  That 20-point loss was another disappointment amid a frustrating 2-8 stretch of the season.  The Fever defense stifled the Liberty as Caitlin Clark and Co.…

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