My expectations for the debate were low, but holy crap  —  Republican also-rans put their unreadiness for prime time on full display. … The first thing to understand about the Republican primary is that it's not really a contest.  It's over.  It's been over for months now.  It was never even really in doubt.

It's not just a shutdown — Congress has no plan for the FAA either  —  The airline sector is staring down an authorization and funding lapse amid congressional paralysis.  —  It's not just a broader government shutdown.  By Sunday, the aviation system could also have almost …

Donald Trump, Don Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, Plus Michael Cohen, Listed as New York AG's Witnesses in Civil Fraud Case  —  Donald Trump and his company are expected to stand trial starting Monday in a $250 million civil case brought by AG Letitia James  —  A Facebook icon representing …

Majority of voters oppose Biden impeachment hearings as GOP inquiry begins  —  A new national NBC News survey finds 56% of registered voters believe Congress should not move forward with impeachment hearings.  —  House Republicans kick off their impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden on Thursday …

Read: Second Republican Debate Transcript - September 27, 2023  —  BRIT HUME, FOX NEWS SENIOR POLITICAL ANALYST (voice-over): High in the hills of California's Simi Valley stands a monument to one of the most beloved leaders in our nation's history, Ronald Reagan, the Gipper, the Great Communicator, America's 40th commander in chief.

Why not Nikki Haley?  —  Of the Republican 2024 contenders, Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina, sticks out for all the right reasons.  Haley carries with her the kind of experience that is invaluable and not easily replicated.

Kari Lake to Announce Senate Run, Setting Up High-Stakes Arizona Race  —  Republican will launch her campaign at Oct. 10 rally; three-way race with independent Kyrsten Sinema and Democrat Ruben Gallego is likely  —  PHOENIX—Kari Lake will announce a run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat next month …

New data on ultra-rich tax cheats wrecks the ‘working-class GOP’ ruse  —  Republicans have been amplifying the claim lately that their party has undergone a “populist” makeover, rendering it both anti-elite and pro-working class.  One way Republicans purport to illustrate …

Senate adopts resolution requiring men to wear business attire on chamber floor  —  The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution requiring male senators to wear a coat, tie and slacks or other long pants on the chamber's floor following days of upheaval sparked by Senate Majority Leader Charles …

Biden to announce creation of John McCain library in Arizona  —  In a speech Thursday in Arizona on the importance of democracy, Biden will announce a facility honoring his former Republican colleague  —  PHOENIX — President Biden will make an impassioned plea Thursday about the importance …

Christie defends attack on Jill Biden: 'That's the truth'  —  “I am standing by the wording,” Chrstie said.  —  Chris Christie stood by his attack on first lady Jill Biden the morning after the second GOP debate, saying that his remarks were “the truth.”  —  On Wednesday night …

Manchin snarls top VA nominee over abortion  —  Manchin and Republicans say the agency has overstepped its authority.  —  Sen. Joe Manchin has stalled President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as the VA's general counsel for more than a year to pressure the agency to stop providing abortions …

Democrats eye passport backlog with new legislation  —  A duo of Democrat lawmakers have introduced legislation that would implement new measures to clear passport application backlogs and reduce processing delays.  —  The proposed legislation, called the PASSPORT Act …