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Nearly ten months into President Donald Trump's second term in the White House, voters in contests from coast-to-coast head to the polls on Tuesday in statewide and local elections.And the key showdowns, including gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, are viewed, in part, as the first major ballot box test of Trump's unprecedented and explosive second-term agenda."FAILING TO VOTE TOMORROW IS THE SAME AS VOTING FOR A DEMOCRAT," the president charged in a social media post on Election Eve as he urged Republicans to head to the polls.Grabbing top billing are New Jersey and Virginia, the only two states

It is said that everyone’s a critic.But when it comes to the government shutdown, everyone’s an oracle.Especially when trying to determine when it might end." are waiting to elect Mamdani, the communist, soon-to-be mayor of New York. And then I believe things will go back into business as normal," said Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on FOX Business. "If we don't reopen this week, then I believe it'll happen at some time shortly before Thanksgiving."GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN KNOWLEDGE: GAMING OUT ITS POTENTIAL ENDSen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., also offered her own prediction."I believe that this week could be the week," said Capito

The Arizona Cardinals have finally snapped their five-game losing streak, doing so in convincing fashion with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Cardinals, who started 2-0, are now 3-5, while the Cowboys – blown out by the Denver Broncos last week – fell to 3-5-1 heading into their bye week. All eyes were on the Cowboys entering this game after that brutal loss at Mile High, but the Cardinals also came into this game desperately needing a win to not only get the vibes high in the locker room again but keep the season afloat. It was Jacoby Brissett once again

Federal agents say an Illinois man allegedly called for President Donald Trump’s execution in a string of profanity-laced Instagram videos, prompting a Secret Service investigation that led to a federal charge of making interstate threats to kill public officials.In a criminal complaint filed Oct. 31 in the Northern District of Illinois and unsealed Monday morning, Trent Schneider, 57, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was charged with allegedly making a true threat to injure another person in interstate commerce.According to the allegations, Schneider posted violent videos and memes on social media calling for Trump’s execution as his home neared foreclosure.In one video

Former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean, a Republican who has largely avoided politics for years, has endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor, saying New Jersey "needs a change" and describing the GOP nominee as a "compassionate" and "decent" leader he’s known for decades.Kean served as New Jersey’s 48th governor from 1982 to 1990 and came from a family that produced generations of American political leaders, including William Livingston, the state’s first constitutional governor, according to the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.Kean announced his endorsement Monday on social media, urging voters to back Ciattarelli in Tuesday’s election."I haven't been involved

Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of the late rocker Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, is speaking out about the term "nepo baby."He said the label is "a bit unfair" in an interview with Metal Hammer.The term is used to describe the children of actors, singers, models and entrepreneurs who often benefit due to the connections and power of their family name."I'm one to talk, but I think the term 'nepo baby' is a bit unfair. I think it takes the individuality of the person away," he told the outlet.BEN STILLER REFLECTS ON THE ‘DARK UNDERSIDE’ OF HOLLYWOOD FAMEWolfgang,

Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively formally ended Friday after a final judgment was entered, Fox News Digital can confirm.While the case is officially closed, Lively's motion seeking attorney's fees has been granted. A financial showdown still looms as the amount has yet to be determined.Once the judge rules on the attorneys' fees matter, Baldoni will be able to file an appeal if he chooses.Fox News Digital reached out to Lively's representatives for comment.BLAKE LIVELY, JUSTIN BALDONI 'FLIRTING' VIDEO MAY BE SMOKING GUN IN LEGAL SHOWDOWN: EXPERTBaldoni's lawsuit against Lively was initially dismissed in June. The actor sued

FIRST ON FOX: Two Michigan men have been charged in a foiled ISIS-inspired terror attack that allegedly would have involved a massacre in a Detroit suburb on Halloween, according to an FBI affidavit.Mohmed Ali, of Dearborn, Michigan, and Majed Mahmoud are accused of plotting to launch a terror-inspired mass shooting codenamed "pumpkin," according to court documents. They've been charged with receiving, transferring and attempting to receive and transfer firearms knowing and having reasonable cause to believe that they would be used to commit terrorism.Ali practiced shooting at a local gun range multiple times, including with Mahmoud, a juvenile suspect referred