Vietnam POW and Michigan native Donald 'Digger' Odell dies at 86

Donald E. “Digger” Odell, an Air Force fighter pilot who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for more than five years after he was shot down near Hanoi in 1967, died on Thursday in Michigan. He was 86.

Trump rallies North Carolina on jam-packed Saturday

President Trump rallied the critical swing state of North Carolina and made the pitch that he's the person who will lead the comeback of the economy and stand with American workers, whereas Joe Biden would hold back progress. 

Lisa Murkowski announces support for Amy Coney Barrett during rare Saturday Senate session

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced her support for Amy Coney Barrett Saturday during a floor speech in the Senate, strengthening the Republican votes to confirm the judge on Monday.

Trump casts his ballot in Florida, braces for marathon weekend of rallies 10 days before election

President Trump cast his ballot early in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, telling a group of supporters: "I voted for a guy named Trump."

FBI, Mueller received Trump transition records from GSA in secret: Senate report

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the FBI gained access to Trump transition team records during their Russia investigation through the General Services Administration, according to a report from Senate Republicans.

New conservative PAC launches satirical campaign ad: ‘Weekend at Biden’s’

A new satirical ad is spoofing the hit 1980s movie “Weekend at Bernie’s” at the expense of former Vice President Joe Biden, the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.

Trump calls Biden's 'transition from' oil comments 'perhaps most shocking admission ever made'

President Trump said Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s remarks on transitioning away from the oil industry were “perhaps the most shocking admission ever made during a debate.”

Washington state bug hunters find first ever Asian giant 'murder hornets' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S., it was reported Friday.

The Squad and other Democrats ask UN to investigate alleged human rights abuses by DHS

A group of House Democrats has requested that the United Nations open an investigation into various allegations of abuse by the Homeland Security Department, arguing that the nature and "sheer number" of complaints "necessitates and international response."

Flynn case judge issues unusual order telling government to certify evidence is ‘true and correct’

The federal judge in the case of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn told the Justice Department to file a declaration -- under penalty of perjury -- by Monday that evidence in the case is “true and correct.”

Facebook's Zuckerberg, Twitter's Dorsey to voluntarily testify before Senate on alleged censorship

Social media platforms faced criticism over their handling of the New York Post's report on emails taken from a laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden.

Senate Republicans produce documentary film on their behind-the-scenes handling of coronavirus

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans have produced a mini-documentary film about the coronavirus pandemic and how they worked to pass swift, bipartisan legislation to combat the virus and deliver economic relief.  

Ted Cruz releases dramatic video calling on 'Silicon Valley oligarchs' to testify on Capitol Hill

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is leading the charge against Big Tech with a dramatic new video calling on the "Silicon Valley Oligarchs" to testify on Capitol Hill.

Debate pays off for Trump as campaign hauls in $26M

President Trump's re-election campaign is showcasing a fundraising record they set around Thursday’s second debate between the president and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

Biden's claim Americans didn't lose private health insurance under ObamaCare debunked by fact-checkers

Fact-checkers described Biden's debate remarks “a variation of a claim that earned President Barack Obama our Lie of the Year in 2013.”

McConnell tees up floor vote on Amy Coney Barrett nomination after Schumer attempts delay tactic

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took the first steps Friday to advance Amy Coney Barrett for a Supreme Court confirmation vote despite delay tactics from Democrats, including forcing a rare closed-door session that's typically reserved for national security matters. 

New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks

New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant refuses to comply with state mask-wearing policy during COVID-19, and the owner would rather shut down the business.

Alice Marie Johnson on why Trump will get 'larger percentage' of Black vote than expected

Alice Marie Johnson praised President Trump for criminal justice reform action and said Joe Biden cannot 'undo' the harm caused to Black families by the 1994 crime bill he championed.

FBI to interview Hunter Biden's ex-associate Bobulinski, Senate committee says

The FBI has agreed to interview former Hunter Biden business associate Tony Bobulinski, Bobulinski's lawyers told the Senate Homeland Security Committee, which released a statement Friday.

Trump heads to Florida as Biden stumps in Delaware following final presidential debate

With the November election just 11 days away and the final presidential debate over, President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have entered the final stretch of the 2020 campaign.

Final Trump-Biden presidential debate: Top 5 moments

The final debate of the 2020 presidential election between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden involved heated but substantive exchanges between the bitter rivals on issues from the coronavirus to the economy.

Cruz blasts media for not 'even pretending to do their job' on Hunter Biden story

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas slammed the mainstream media on Thursday for ignoring the ongoing scandal surrounding Hunter Biden’s overseas business interests, saying they were "not even pretending to do their job" to address the story. 

Trump says 'good chance' coronavirus vaccine ready in weeks, as Biden predicts 'dark winter'

President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden met for their second and final presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election, immediately jumping into the impact of the coronavirus.

NBC's Kristen Welker breaks media's silence, asks Biden if Hunter's foreign business ties were 'unethical'

NBC News correspondent and presidential debate moderator Kristen Welker did what the vast majority of the mainstream media was hesitant to do, ask Joe Biden a question about his son's foreign business dealings while the former vice president was in office. 

Trump, Biden clash over reopening plans, former VP won't rule out more shutdowns

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden indicated on Thursday that he was open to implementing more economic shutdowns to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump, Biden clash again over fracking, oil industry at final debate

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden clashed again Thursday night over energy policy and how reform would impact American workers.

Trump, Biden clash over Hunter Biden business questions at final presidential debate

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden clashed over alleged foreign financial entanglements in the final presidential debate on Thursday night amid new questions over Hunter Biden's overseas business ventures.

Rep. Duncan blasts NPR in scathing letter over Hunter Biden blackout

Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., sent a scathing letter to NPR president and CEO John Lansing on Friday, condemning the nonprofit media organization for admitting it wouldn’t cover the ongoing scandal surrounding a laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden. 

Hunter's ex-partner recounts meeting Joe Biden, claims family 'paranoid' about hiding former VP's involvement

Hunter Biden's ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski confirmed on Thursday that he met with former Vice President Joe Biden regarding his son's business dealings and alleged that someone involved with the controversy had warned him about coming forward.