DeSantis 2028 buzz builds after Florida withstands blue wave: ‘Only reason Florida didn’t fall’

Republicans are crediting Gov. Ron DeSantis with keeping Florida red – sparking buzz about his 2028 prospects after the Sunshine State bucked a Democratic blue wave that swept the GOP out of power across much of the country. “Let’s be clear about what happened last night,” DeSantis said at press conference Wednesday. “This is as close to an extinction-level event for Republicans in many parts of the country as we’ve seen probably in the last 100 years.”  Democrats flipped numerous House seats, at least seven Senate seats and five governorships on election night, including in the formerly GOP strongholds of…

Private sector added 86,000 jobs in October, exceeded expectations: ADP

Companies in the private sector added 86,000 jobs in October, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday. The figure is above economists’ estimates of a gain of 69,000 jobs and up from the prior month’s revised 86,000 payrolls. “Employers of all sizes were hiring last month,…

UCLA women’s basketball wants to see you in leather

College sports are known for their unusual promotional nights, but UCLA’s women’s basketball team is taking it to another level. As the Bruins are set to host UC Irvine on Thursday night, the team is having “Leather Pants Night.” The team announced the promotion on social media on Wednesday night…

Lakers rookie in awe of franchise superstar’s scoring ability

SACRAMENTO — Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made his feelings on Luka Dončić clear when he referred to the Lakers superstar as possibly the greatest scorer in NBA history. And consider the Lakers’ youngest player just as impressed with how his teammate has opened the 2026-27 season.  Cameron Carr watched Dončić…

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,…

Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claim against ex-Olympian David Hearn, admits ‘some contractor error’

President Trump insisted Sunday evening that former Olympian David Hearn vandalized the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool earlier this summer, days after castigating DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping the case. “A National Park Service career employee, a highly credible witness, saw David Hearn (ActBlue) in broad daylight…

Dodgers offense stalls again; Dave Roberts demands more production

PHOENIX — So much for that. A day after the Dodgers snapped their season-worst seven-game losing streak, they picked up another “L” on Sunday, losing 4-2 to the Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts challenged his hitters to play up to their talent level, but what he got was more of the…

Bo Bichette leads revived Mets offense with five-hit effort

PITTSBURGH — Bo Bichette drew a fifth inning walk for his only plate appearance Sunday without a hit. “We’ll give him one more,” interim manager Andy Green joked after the 11-1 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park. “He had five and I think he shouldn’t have walked and set…

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