Josh Shapiro’s second-term push for PA governor: Key issues, background, polling

With Election Day less than three weeks away, Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking Pennsylvania voters for a second term as he faces Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Trump slams LeBron James over National Anthem video: 'TOTAL DISGRACE'

President Donald Trump has reignited his long-standing feud with NBA superstar LeBron James, taking to Truth Social to call out the Sixers star and demand an apology over his behavior during the national anthem.

SpaceX profit soars as Elon Musk weighs potential merger with Tesla

SpaceX reported a $4.4 billion third-quarter profit as revenue surged 161% to $14.6 billion, driven by growth in its Starlink satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses.

Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes

President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride.

Trump rally threats: Kansas man charged after assassination threat claims "already mapped roofs"

A Kansas man was arrested after repeated threats to assassinate President Donald Trump were posted on local television news stations’ social media pages, including a claim to have scouted locations where he could shoot the commander in chief during Monday’s rally near Wichita. 

Trump mocks the name Mohammad in campaign speech

While speaking in Dalton, Georgia on Friday, President Donald Trump mocked Iran and joked about the popularity of the name Mohammad in the Muslim world.

Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.

Social Security boss predicts 'another 90 years' for program ahead of expected COLA boost

An expected Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is part of a broader effort to secure the program's future, according to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano.

Oil prices rise amid Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel

Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.

Judge orders Trump administration to stop airing controversial ads

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end an advertisement campaign that spent millions of taxpayer dollars on messaging that critics argued was political.

Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it

Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.

Republicans, evangelicals oppose livestreamed execution: What does Trump say?

A growing number of GOP lawmakers and religious leaders are speaking out about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan.

Vance casts doubt on livestreaming Hasan execution: ‘I’m not going to be watching it’

Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.

New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs

A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.

Former President Barack Obama endorses Josh Shapiro for reelection

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro earned the endorsement of former President Barack Obama for reelection in the state's gubernatorial race.