From the Center The concept of an “October Surprise” is a relatively modern one in American politics. Back in the 1980 campaign, Ronald Reagan’s advisors became concerned that the White House might attempt to orchestrate a release of the Americans held hostage in Iran before the election to boost President Carter’s re-election hopes.  Since then, the presidential campaigns of both parties have lived in fear of unforeseen real-world incidents that could impact the election’s outcome...

Alex Cooper, the host of popular podcast , said she invited former President Donald Trump on the program but has yet to hear from his team. Cooper took flack in conservative circles over the weekend ahead of her sit-down with vice president Kamala Harris—with many asking why she had not offered to do the same for Trump. In an introduction to her interview with Harris, Cooper explained that she had indeed made an offer to host Trump, and that the offer would remain open indefinitely. “I wanna be...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency responded to claims made by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about alleged confiscation of the Starlink internet system. 'It’s very real and scary how much they have taken control to stop people helping.' Musk made the claims on X, the social media platform he owns, about the alleged actions from FEMA against Starlink, which he also owns. "Just received this note from a SpaceX engineer helping on the ground in North Carolina," wrote Musk. "@FEMA is not...

In a highly anticipated appearance on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris engaged in a candid conversation with host Alex Cooper. The episode, released on Sunday, covered a wide range of topics, from reproductive rights to personal attacks. Here are five key takeaways from the interview:

Anew report published by the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security states that “foreign jihadist networks and homegrown violent extremists” represent a “persistent terror threat to America.” It identifies more than 50 cases in 29 U.S. states between April 2021 and September 2024, including dozens of attempts to provide material support to Islamic designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), ISIS, Hezbollah and al Qaeda, with individuals receiving military type training from ISIS...

Hamas terrorists fired rockets at southern Israel and Tel Aviv on Monday, apparently timed to mark a year since Gazan terrorists carried out an unprecedented killing spree, as the country solemnly observed the first anniversary of the massacre. Israel said early Monday it had largely thwarted a major Gazan rocket bombardment with a series of airstrikes, but Hamas still managed to fire rockets at communities near the border and later strike the Tel Aviv area, lightly injuring two. The...

As South Florida is seeing periods of heavy rain and Hurricane Milton strengthens, some areas are already seeing flooding and taking the necessary precautions to prepare. On Sunday, Miami-Dade County declared a local state of emergency. Across South Florida, cities also declared states of emergency due to heavy rain and Hurricane Milton. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez declared a state of emergency for the city due to the potential effects of Milton.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is facing heavy criticism after sending mixed messages on whether the Biden-Harris administration has been using FEMA resources to support migrants last week. Jean-Pierre flatly denied that FEMA resources were going to migrants in a press conference last week, but she stated the opposite when asked about the issue in the fall of 2022. "Former President Trump is accusing the Biden administration of using FEMA funding to support...

Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the first assassination attempt against him, to rally his supporters just a month before Election Day. “Exactly 12 weeks ago this evening, on this very ground, a cold-blooded assassin aimed to silence me and to silence the greatest movement, MAGA, in the history of our country,” Trump said on Saturday, referring to his “Make America Great Again” catchphrase.

Late last week, Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton sparred with former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over whether the US should use military power for global security. The debate has highlighted the contrast between the foreign policy ideals of the old and new Right ahead of an election in which voters are keenly aware of heightened geopolitical instability. “The calculus in Beijing is, if America and the West won’t defend against an unprovoked...