Melania Trump addresses assassination bids on husband exclusively on ‘FOX & Friends’ and more top headlines

September 26, 2024

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Top 3

1. Early voting begins in Illinois, North Dakota, Florida and Michigan.

2. Crime data experts express “frustration” with media claims that crime is declining under the Biden-Harris administration.

3. A fried chicken sandwich with the claws still intact sparks a food frenzy on social media.

Main News

Wife's perspective – Melania Trump used one word to describe the plot to assassinate her husband. read more…

Very close – The Republican Party will shift its “political combat” strategy and intensify the ground battle in battleground states. read more…

“We just…” – Vice President Harris is mocked on social media after accidentally helping Trump at a campaign event. read more…

A personal story – J.D. Vance used one of Harris’ biggest talking points against her at a campaign event. read more…

Potentially devastating – Hurricane Helen is expected to make landfall with an “unsurvivable” 20-foot storm surge. read more…

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Politics

The power of the pen – President Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence and eliminating controversial gun modification devices. read more…

The looming strike – How Biden would step in if a port strike occurred. read more…

Nothing special?While the vice presidential debate is unlikely to sway the race, experts say it could still have an “indirect” effect. read more…

Searching for answers – The Select Committee on the Assassination Attempt to Kill President Trump will hold its first hearing in the House of Representatives on Thursday. read more…

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media

“Welcome to Washington” – Biden made a gaffe during a speech in New York City by telling the audience the wrong city. read more…

“Soul Quest” – I asked journalists from the NYT, MSNBC and PBS how much detail they had given to Biden’s age. read more…

“Deserving of the prize” – A mother of four launches a viral campaign to support struggling mothers. read more…

Is it all her fault? Biden said Harris would handle “everything from foreign policy to domestic policy” during his administration. read more…

opinion

Hugh Hewitt – Morning Glory: Why is Kamala Harris skipping the Al Smith dinner in New York City? read more…

Dan Gaynor – Elon Musk haters pretend to celebrate an entire week against censorship. read more…

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In other news

I was saved “for a reason” – Netflix Staffer Nearly Died in 33-Foot Fall, Lawsuit Demands Changes. read more…

“Digital Nomad” – Rural tourist destinations are paying people $16,000 to move and work remotely. read more…

American Culture Quiz – Test yourself at special events, delicious food and state fairs. Take the quiz here…

Talking at the bedside – Studies show that more than half of Americans with a sexually transmitted disease contracted it from an affair partner. read more…

Lessons learned – Hungry kittens can learn proper kitchen etiquette from older cats. Watch the video…