Voter ID laws pass in FOUR states despite devastating blue wave
One bright spot among the midterm devastation for Republicans is that voter ID laws were approved by voters in four states.
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Twitter founder's new talking bot nails human speech — but it's still pretty dumb
In the continuous bid to create consciousness through artificial general intelligence, a new AI giant may have cracked the code on cloning human speaking patterns with precise accuracy. The only problem is that this linguistically adept bot is kind of dumb when you get it to open its mouth.
Good news in Nebraska: Republican US senator re-elected
Amid the Democratic slaughter of Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, there was good news for the GOP in Nebraska, as U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projected .
Straight talk: JD Vance blames midterm loss on Iran conflict and US' relationship with Israel
Vice President JD Vance made his thoughts on the midterms clear Wednesday morning: The Iran conflict sank Republicans.
Mike Johnson's leadership days are behind him — and the race is on to replace him
In the three years that Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) has served as speaker of the House, he has seen his party enjoy a landslide victory and suffer a crushing defeat. Owing to the defeat on Tuesday, his tenure is up on Jan. 3.
Democrats didn’t win with better candidates. They won with a different electorate.
Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in a sweeping blue wave on Tuesday night, flipping seats even in red states like Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina in a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration.
US intelligence alleges this top tech CEO has a 'close relationship' with a female spying for China
The name Jensen Huang might not mean much to most readers, but it should. He is best known for his signature black leather jacket, an odd stylistic choice for a man who effectively controls the modern world's computational brainpower. As the chief executive of Nvidia, he presides over a multitrillion-dollar empire…
Hundreds arrested in massive Florida sex sting — including former Mickey Mouse performer, 13 Disney workers, school deputy
Hundreds were arrested in a recent multi-day undercover operation targeting child predators, prostitution , and human trafficking in Florida . The arrestees included 17 theme park employees, according to law enforcement.
Iran conflict was 'crucial' factor in Republican rout: Exit polls
The lengthy and unpopular conflict in Iran has evidently had an outsized impact on the midterm election.
Former Texas Rangers slugger Mark Teixeira replaces Chip Roy with big House win for Republicans
It turns out Texas' 21st Congressional District is a big fan of baseball. Running as a Republican to replace longtime Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira took home the easy victory over Democrat Kristin Hook, who lost for the second straight time.
Missouri cements abortion in state constitution, kills ban on trans surgeries for kids
Missouri has once again voted in favor of a constitutional amendment enshrining abortion "rights" in the formerly pro-life state's constitution. The amendment first passed narrowly in 2024.
Missouri voters limit Republican power by killing Proposition A
Redistricting has been a hot topic lately. Democrats generally support gerrymandering when it gives them more political power, yet they oppose the effort when Republicans do the same . This time, however, Democrats can’t stand in the way as a redistricting proposal made it onto the Missouri ballot for a vote. Here’s…
Mississippi Sen. Hyde-Smith's sure-thing re-election is now a dogfight too close to call
Recent polls suggested that Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi was going to cruise to victory in her re-election race against George Soros- backed Democratic prosecutor Scott Colom. Like many of her GOP colleagues, Hyde-Smith had a rude awakening on Election Day.
Let them eat capital gains: Trump’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ presidency
The Constitution is not a suicide pact. Donald Trump most certainly isn’t one. After Tuesday’s electoral massacre, the right faces a choice: Ride or die with this man through 2028, or declare independence and rebuild a movement capable of winning power and actually using it .
The $997 'sovereign baby' scheme that could leave your children fighting to prove they exist
Rebellion against the administrative state used to entail packing up, moving to a log cabin in Montana, and trying your best to survive off the land. Now all it takes is a Venmo account and decent internet.
Jason Whitlock believes American sports are under God’s judgment: ‘We’ve turned our back on this blessing’
Are American sports simply having a bad season — or is something much bigger happening? BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock believes the latter, explaining why he thinks the chaos plaguing professional and college sports could be a form of biblical judgment.
Trump’s 2024 coalition was a loan. The bill just came due.
Republicans lost more than just a midterm election on Tuesday night. They lost an essential part of the coalition that put them in power. And if they respond by blaming fraud, bad luck, or the usual midterm headwinds, you may as well start planning for another defeat in 2028.
Sen. Susan Collins falters after 5 terms in Senate
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who survived confirming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and a litany of other policy fights, was finally defeated Wednesday morning by Democrat Troy Jackson.
Democrats seize control of the US Senate
Democratic hopes to seize control of both chambers of Congress came to fruition on election night.
Democrat Kansas pastor — whom Trump reportedly called a 'pervert' — upsets Republican US Senate incumbent in historic win
Adam Hamilton — a Democrat Kansas pastor whom President Donald Trump reportedly called a " pervert " — has beaten his incumbent counterpart, Republican Roger Marshall, for U.S. Senate in a historic upset.
Gov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina Hinojosa
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was voted out of office on Tuesday, losing to Gina Hinojosa — an open-borders Democrat who has championed taxpayer-funded health care for illegal aliens and sanctuary cities in the Lone Star State.
Iowa picks a Democrat senator
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek have campaigned for a U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, and the results are in.
Iowa picks a Democrat for governor
With long-time Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds wrapping up nearly a full decade in office, the Midwest state was primed for new leadership. On the ballot, Republican Zach Lahn faced off against Democrat Rob Sand to see who would lead the state, and the results are in.
Trump takes DEFIANT tone after Democrats take the House: 'Buckle up'
President Donald Trump is not backing down despite Democrats taking the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections Tuesday.
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown picks up Senate seat over incumbent Jon Husted
Ohio’s closely watched U.S. Senate race has been called. The contest between incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted and Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown ended with Brown securing a Democratic pickup.
Paxton swept away by blue wave after most expensive Senate race on record
Texas has rejected Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton at the ballot box on Tuesday and voted to seat Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate.
Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's seat, beating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy
Results are in for one of the highest-profile gubernatorial elections in the country.
Blue tsunami officially crushes Republican control of US House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives fell relatively early to Democratic control on election night.
Darline Graham loses Lindsey Graham's South Carolina seat to pediatrician
Darline Graham has lost the U.S. Senate seat long held by her brother in South Carolina.
Black woman makes history in Georgia with governorship win
In a stunning upset, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson Tuesday to become the first black female governor in American history and Georgia's first Democrat governor since 1998.
Democrat Roy Cooper sails to victory in North Carolina
Roy Cooper has never lost an election, and his winning streak continued Tuesday.
Democrats have repackaged socialism to get it into the Senate — but the radical agenda hasn’t changed
Socialism is increasingly a political liability, but Democrats appear to have found a way around the label: Sell the same socialist ideas, but leave the label behind.
Last-minute dirty tricks: Michigan voters reportedly being told they can't split their ticket as Democrats defect for Rogers
The Republican National Committee's Election Integrity team warned poll workers not to break the law after reports that some told voters they weren't allowed to split their tickets.
Early exit polling shows very unhappy voters — but Democrats aren't popular either
Early exit polling results were released by many outlets on Election Day, and the results showed an unhappy electorate that wasn't terribly enthusiastic about voting for Democrats.
North Carolina extends voting hours in mostly liberal areas, denies extension to some pro-Trump counties
North Carolina’s State Board of Elections extended voting hours for three Democrat-heavy precincts and two that swung for President Donald Trump. The board also denied requests from three other counties, two of which swung hard for Trump in 2024.
WATCH: 2026 midterm election results — Nick Freitas, John Doyle, Steve Deace, Glenn Beck
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The difference between red and blue states is a winning message for Republicans
Affordability is consistently rated voters’ number one concern in the midterms, but you don’t hear much about it from Republicans.
Glenn Beck: Two blue states could CHANGE the women's sports debate
The fight to keep boys out of girls' sports is heading for a major test at the ballot box — and the results could change everything. Founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics Jennifer Sey is hopeful that the blue states potentially affected might be ready to finally draw a line.
The drama doesn't end on Election Day
I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I know we all want the election madness to end — at least those of us who are not political consultants, pollsters, potential candidates, and reporters — but it is not over on November 3.
Super Bowl champ Rob Gronkowski and other sports celebrities FIRE UP voters near TPUSA events
Republican voters in New Hampshire were thrilled on Tuesday to find four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski encouraging them to vote on Election Day.
The midterms could make homelessness the new bipartisan issue
As election returns roll in, political analysts will undoubtedly focus on the deep partisan divisions over the cost of energy, the Iran War, support for Israel, and immigration. Most of it will predict two more years of gridlock between Congress and the White House.
STUNNING REVERSAL: 9th Circuit greenlights Trump administration's efforts to isolate suspected noncitizen ballots
The Trump administration has been cleared Tuesday to demand that election workers set aside and wait on counting ballots cast by suspected noncitizens.
Lindsay Clancy prosecutors say they want her to stand trial again for murders of her 3 children — but on what charges?
Lindsay Clancy's prosecutors said Monday they want her to stand trial again for the murders of her three young children — but it isn't yet clear what charges Clancy would face at a retrial, WBZ-TV reported .
Abdul El-Sayed is so radical that even Democrats are turning on him
It takes a pretty radical candidate to make a Democrat cross party lines and endorse a Republican whom she recently accused of being a “racist.”
Scanners down, ballots 'already submitted': RNC plays whack-a-mole on Election Day to protect the vote
The Republican National Committee’s Election Integrity team is fighting back against chaotic polling place disruptions.
Republicans FLIP governor's seat in Guam — but Democrats pick up island's House seat
The first results of the midterm elections are a mixed bag for Republicans and Democrats.
'Monster': Ex-PhD student learns fate for killing best friend's 6-week-old baby after revealing disturbing lifelong urge
A former University of California San Diego doctoral student pleaded guilty to murdering her best friend’s 6-week-old baby and injuring his twin brother. The woman previously made a chilling admission that "from a very, very young age" she had a compulsion to "hurt kids."
European grocery freezers heat up AGAIN — as another likely cyberattack hits the food supply
European countries are facing another suspected cyberattack — this time affecting dozens of grocery stores in a hit to the EU's food supply.
'Make guys yearn again': Why young conservative men are reclaiming 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars'
A growing number of young conservative men are taking beloved pop-culture characters and reclaiming them on their own terms — and unsurprisingly liberals are not taking it well.
This semi-secret feature turns iPhones into the ultimate conversation spies
Someone could use their iPhone to eavesdrop on your real-life conversations. A little-known feature called Live Listen makes it possible for anyone to leave their phone in a room and stream whatever you say to a pair of AirPods. You can disable this feature on your iPhone now, but thwarting others is more complicated.
Trump to axe $4 billion in funding to Israel by year-end
President Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that the U.S. will end roughly $4 billion in aid to Israel by year-end.
When Congress comes hunting CEOs, don’t be the slowest runner
Companies that worked with the Trump administration may soon find themselves squeezed between Congress and the White House. Democrats preparing for possible control of the House have discussed investigations into businesses and other organizations connected to the administration. A lawful contract, permit, or grant…
Washington blocked Polestar. So why are Chinese-built robotaxis on American streets?
On the latest episode of “The Drive,” my co-host Karl Brauer and I discussed something that should concern anyone who has ever climbed into a driverless car.
Internet prankster tries to humiliate struggling dad — but the internet has the last laugh with $500K GoFundMe
A young internet prankster thought it would be funny to trick a hardworking father into believing he'd stolen money from him. Instead the stunt backfired — and the father, who was in his Red Baron employee uniform, won.
Florida voters: Has your polling station moved?
H eavy rain and severe flash flooding have prompted changes to numerous polling locations in the Sunshine State.
Why JD Vance’s Catholic faith poses a big test for his politics
An awkward moment in the Oval Office on October 20 illustrated an unresolved question about the political right. President Donald Trump declined a reporter’s invitation to endorse Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination while Vance stood behind him.
What is culture? Look around your dinner table.
What is culture? That is a big question. It trips up a lot of people. Often, we tend to think of high culture when attempting to answer. Art, literature, and the stuff of the academy are what comes to mind. Yes, of course, that is culture and very important culture. But it is not all of culture. There is also folk…
Death comes for us all. Must it come with an audience, too?
It was after church Sunday when I saw the news alert about a plane crash in South Florida . Nine people had died. For a moment, even the election predictions dominating the news gave way to the tragedy.
AI just reported a murder to police — but it made the whole thing up
Apparently artificial intelligence has officially entered the crime-reporting business — but it apparently doesn't need an actual crime to do it.
If Republicans can’t get Wyoming right, what are they fighting for?
Donald Trump carried Wyoming by 46 points in 2024. If conservatives cannot get the governor they want in the reddest state in America, what exactly is the conservative movement for?
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in fight over 20,000 'likely noncitizen' voters in California
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the request from the Department of Justice to force California officials to segregate ballots from people on a list of "likely noncitizens."
'Fire will rise': Muslim pundit promises 'reckoning' if Abdul El-Sayed loses — and also if he wins
A former New York Times op-ed contributor is getting mocked and ridiculed after he threatened a "reckoning" if Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed doesn't win.
‘Princess Bride’ star makes a ‘hostage video’ for Abdul El-Sayed: ‘It’s like they have his wife’
Actor Mandy Patinkin may have once commanded the screen as Inigo Montoya in “The Princess Bride,” but these days, his delivery seems considerably less commanding — and a whole lot more like a hostage reading a script.
Judge Boasberg sides against Trump administration over 20,000 'likely noncitizen' voters in California
California officials got a boost from a Washington, D.C., judge in their fight against the Trump administration over 20,000 " likely noncitizen " voters.
Anti-Trump protesters are raking in cash after disrupting rallies
Protesters at President Donald Trump’s midterm rallies have found innovative ways to get paid and grab clout.
Nick Freitas: Why doesn't Africa have a word for 'maintenance'?
What if one of the biggest obstacles to economic development isn't politics, natural resources, or government institutions, but something much more fundamental? Franck Zanu of Zanu Project Rethink joins Nick Freitas to examine an unusual observation about African languages: the apparent absence of a word for…
NBC polling analyst finds MASSIVE problem for Democrats ahead of Election Day
NBC chief data analyst Steve Kornacki outlined the latest polling ahead of the pivotal midterm elections.
Matthew Perry, child of divorce
Editor's note: This article was first published in November 2023. Chandler Bing, like many of his Gen X cohort, was the product of divorce. His wealthy parents casually announced their split to him, their only child, at Thanksgiving dinner when he was 9 years old. Chandler’s resultant lifelong hatred of the holiday…
3 armed, masked thugs threaten homeowner on Halloween night, cops say — but victim has a deadly treat for them
A trio of armed, masked males threatened a Maryland homeowner in his driveway on Halloween night, police said — but it turns out the victim had a deadly treat for them at the ready.
Trump bashes 'radical left' group accused of handing gift cards to voters: 'This is a criminal offense!'
The president has blasted a liberal political action committee in Kansas for allegedly handing out "monetary incentives" to voters just ahead of Election Day.
Norm Macdonald turned his darkest moments into comedy: 'I loved everything he did'
There will never be another Norm Macdonald, which is why Netflix's new documentary, "Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald," has been received so well — especially by BlazeTV hosts Dave Landau and Stu Burguiere.
'F**king rabid' leftist female physically attacks conservative Jewish influencer during free-speech event at U. of Michigan: Video
A leftist female University of Michigan student was caught on video physically attacking a conservative Jewish influencer Sunday during a reported free-speech event on campus.
These hackers just pulled off history's biggest heist. Here's what you need to do now.
In a historically bad month for cybersecurity, Black October ended with a grand finale of epic proportions. Friday brought the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, with hackers stealing billions of dollars from a major crypto platform. Here’s what happened, what changed over the weekend, and what you need to do if…
Judge TOSSES OUT charges against ex-FBI officials accused of LYING about Hunter Biden laptop — but there's a catch
A federal judge has tossed out the cases against two former Federal Bureau of Investigation officials, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the power of government in order to prosecute them.
John Doyle warns of 'third-world mindset' as influencer humiliates working dad for clicks
He was just trying to finish his workday and get home to his kids. Instead, a Michigan father of four found himself the target of a viral Instagram prank in which a young content creator pretended to steal $10 from him — all while recording his increasingly frustrated reaction for clicks.
9 killed in 'cataclysmic plane crash,' including 20-year-old female co-pilot
A Learjet 60 traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas to the Bahamas crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Everyone on board was killed.
Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy's team gives hopeful update after stroke
Democrat Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is in the hospital after suffering a stroke.
Hugh Hefner’s widow alleges disturbing abuse: 'Not a good guy, was he?'
Recent allegations against Hugh Hefner are stomach turning, as his widow claims the reality behind the Playboy empire was far darker than its glamorous image.
Democrat falls behind household-name Republican amid Somali fraud scandal in Maine
Paul LePage is closing strong in Maine amid a torrent of fraud cases that festered under the state’s Democrat trifecta.
The US banned this Chinese tech — it just showed up in more American products
The FCC has been on a ban spree lately, shutting out new Chinese-made robot vacuums , humanoid robots , and Wi-Fi routers from sale on U.S. soil. Now two new devices are on the list — dashboard cameras and wireless video transmitters — both with ties to a previously banned brand.
2 Dan Sullivans, 1 Alaska ballot, and a very dirty trick
Even if Mary Peltola wins Alaska's Senate race on Tuesday, I encourage Americans not to view her as a legitimate U.S. senator. That is her fault, and she and her party will have to live with it.
Tantrums galore! Democrats crash out over Rep. Haley Stevens' last-minute 'betrayal'
Rep. Haley Stevens ran for the U.S. Senate in Michigan and lost narrowly in the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. It appears, however, that she may have the last laugh.
'You can just do things': An interview with Meriwether Academy founder Warren Steury
We all understand the terrible state of our leftist-run education systems, whose main goal is to turn normal young people into progressive activists.
Aliens, mermaids, and shape-shifters: A Christian warning on the paranormal
While mermaids, werewolves, and alien abductions sound like the basis of a sci-fi film, in this case, they’re at the center of claims being made by self-proclaimed Christian minister Katie Souza.
The case for optimism on Election Day
The adage that “all politics is local” seems a quaint concept these days. For much of this century, state and local races have been dominated by national political discourse. Gubernatorial candidates, county commissioners, and even would-be school board members have taken up the hyperpartisan mantle of their…
The forgotten colleges that could restore hope to American education
When I was in high school, I began attending Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix. This was before dual enrollment became commonplace. Yes, I’m that old.
Why Gen Z men relate to Anakin Skywalker: John Doyle says ‘It’s called being a young white guy’
Anakin Skywalker was supposed to be the chosen one. Instead, he became Darth Vader.
The strange, dark story of how John 3:16 infiltrated American sports
You don't have to be a Christian to know John 3:16. You may not know exactly what the verse says. But if you've watched enough American sports, you've probably seen the citation: on a sign behind the goal posts, beneath Tim Tebow's eyes, or this summer, written on the Pride caps of three San Francisco Giants pitchers.
Allie Beth Stuckey: The school debate isn’t public vs. homeschool — it’s Christ-centered vs. secular
Public school or homeschool? BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey warns that parents are asking the wrong question.
Sorry, Bill Gates. We’re sitting out this apocalypse.
I was a little shocked by my own reaction to hearing Bill Gates, the famous face of the unelected world elite, push yet another omnicrisis on a prominent podcast. Especially for someone in the informal guild of prognosticators, the temptation is always strong to get caught up in what techies call “hyperstition” — and…
Would you trust this politician with your wallet?
“My vote won’t make a difference. Why bother?” Because we still can. I keep thinking about my ancestors. Our family history reaches back to the 1500s in what is now Germany. Eventually, members of that family left everything familiar and traveled to America.
Pastor warns women: ‘Call Her Daddy’s’ divorce advice is worse than Andrew Tate
On the October 21 episode of “Call Her Daddy” — the number-one podcast listened to by American women — host Alex Cooper and guest Sophia Bush discussed divorce while talking about Bush’s past relationships and current marriage to former women’s national soccer team player Ashlyn Harris.
America doesn't need a Jesus made in our political image
Progressive Christians have long found support for their politics in the Bible. Often, the argument begins with what Scripture doesn’t explicitly condemn: Jesus never mentioned gay marriage or abortion, for example. From there, they appeal to Christ's compassion for the poor, the stranger, and those rejected by…
STARSTRUCK: Late-night hacks gush over Dems as midterms loom
They don’t even try to hide it anymore. Late-night hacks are now full-on DNC pitchmen in the days leading up to the midterm elections. The only thing missing? Door hangers and lawn signs.
Congress had the receipts. Katherine Maher had amnesia.
On October 26, National Public Radio CEO Katherine Maher received the James C. Goodale First Amendment Award from Harper’s Magazine. The honor recognizes people who have demonstrated a consequential commitment to a free press and its constitutional protections. Apparently, demonstrating a commitment to those…
Bigfoot debunked? 4K version of famous footage calls conspiracy theories into question.
Is Bigfoot finally “debunked”? A newly enhanced version of the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film offers a much clearer look at the creature that has fueled decades of speculation — but BlazeTV host Pat Gray isn’t convinced.
Elon Musk might give 72 million American kids a share of SpaceX
America’s future depends on its children, but that future is only as promising as the world they inherit. What if they also inherited a piece of the company trying to take humanity to Mars? Elon Musk has floated the idea of giving every American child a share of SpaceX. If he follows through, the consequences could…
‘Prepare for impact’: Glenn Beck issues the warning he hasn’t given since 2007
On October 22, the U.K. government launched a campaign called Be Ready . It’s the start of a three-year national resilience drive that asks households to prepare for up to three days of disruption (from severe weather, power cuts, cyberattacks, or something similar) by stocking up on basic supplies — including water…
A ballot is no substitute for a backbone
The election is almost here. Win or lose, do you know what time it is yet? At a recent Turning Point USA “Pick Up the Mic” event at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a young woman stepped to the microphone determined to be heard, whether or not anyone wanted to listen.
Male dressed in 'Dumb and Dumber' costume tries to force his way into apartment — then meets resident's AR-15, police say
A male dressed in a costume resembling a character from the movie "Dumb and Dumber" allegedly tried to force his way into a Houston apartment early Thursday morning, police told KPRC-TV — and paid a painful price.