Day: October 8, 2025
Democrat Aftyn Behn advances to special election in battle for vacant congressional seat in deep-red district
Democrat Aftyn Behn advances to special election in battle for vacant congressional seat in deep-red district, Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominee in a special congressional election for a vacant seat in Tennessee. Aftyn Behn, a former healthcare community organizer and current Democrat state representative, captured her party’s nomination, according to The Associated Press. The Dickson
Oklahoma to add padding to football stadium’s brick wall after Keontez Lewis’ headfirst collision
Oklahoma to add padding to football stadium’s brick wall after Keontez Lewis’ headfirst collision, Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Keontez Lewis left Saturday’s game against Kent State early after suffering a scary injury while attempting to make a catch. Lewis attempted to track a ball from quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. that was thrown over his head
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell roasts CNN’s Jake Tapper over Trump text message ‘so-called interview’
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell roasts CNN’s Jake Tapper over Trump text message ‘so-called interview’, MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell roasted CNN’s Jake Tapper on Monday in a rare instance of mainstream anchors shooting inside the tent. Tapper on Sunday touted an “exclusive interview with President Donald Trump” that was conducted through text messaging. CNN’s “State of the Union” anchor
FBI, LAPD bust violent Mexican Mafia-linked gang: ‘The era of cartels is over,’ Kash Patel says
FBI, LAPD bust violent Mexican Mafia-linked gang: ‘The era of cartels is over,’ Kash Patel says, EXCLUSIVE: Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested 14 suspected leaders of the Rancho San Pedro gang Tuesday in Los Angeles, capping a yearslong investigation into what the FBI called one of the most violent street crews in Southern
Staten Island teen charged with murder after allegedly beheading mother’s boyfriend: report
Staten Island teen charged with murder after allegedly beheading mother’s boyfriend: report, A teenager was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing and decapitating his mother’s boyfriend in Staten Island, New York. Damien Hurstel, 19, of Staten Island, is charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in battle for vacant House seat
Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in battle for vacant House seat, President Donald Trump’s political muscle in Republican nomination races was on full display Tuesday as a candidate he endorsed last week won a crowded and competitive GOP special election primary for a vacant congressional seat in Tennessee. Trump-backed Matt Van Epps, a former
Patel, FBI ‘flex resources’ for Windy City crime crackdown as part of Trump administration’s ‘focused effort’
Patel, FBI ‘flex resources’ for Windy City crime crackdown as part of Trump administration’s ‘focused effort’, EXCLUSIVE: As the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts are met with continued resistance in Chicago, FBI Director Kash Patel passionately defended the bureau’s supporting role in the Windy City, telling Fox News Digital that agents are “just doing their
Texas National Guard deploys 200 troops to Illinois for federal protection mission amid protests
Texas National Guard deploys 200 troops to Illinois for federal protection mission amid protests, Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Tuesday to protect federal personnel and property amid anti-immigration protests, the Pentagon confirmed. A Pentagon official said 200 guardsmen were mobilized for an initial 60-day period. Troops arrived in Illinois “in support of
Virginia AG candidate embroiled in violent text message scandal cancels latest fundraiser amid backlash
Virginia AG candidate embroiled in violent text message scandal cancels latest fundraiser amid backlash, Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones canceled a fundraiser scheduled for Thursday night in the wake of backlash he has faced over past text messages in which he fantasized about putting “two bullets” in the head of a Republican
Netanyahu, on 2-year mark of Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, says Israel ‘not broken,’ vows to bring hostages home
Netanyahu, on 2-year mark of Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, says Israel ‘not broken,’ vows to bring hostages home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked the second year since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack in a statement shared on social media Tuesday, calling it “a fateful war for our existence” and declaring that