BIG UPDATE - The Entire Election Just Flipped After a Brand New Report Finds That Republicans Are Now Surging In Generic Midter...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
A new survey from Zogby Strategies indicates that Democrats and Republicans are statistically tied on the generic congressional ballot, with Democrats at 46.3 percent and Republicans at 45.8 percent. The poll, conducted in Real Time with Zogby, shows a sharp narrowing from the pollster’s February result, which had Democrats leading by five points. The current margin falls within the poll’s margin of error, making it effectively a tie.
The survey has sparked discussion among political observers, particularly because Zogby has historically shown a slight lean toward Democratic-leaning outcomes in some previous cycles. Republicans are highlighting the results as evidence of momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections, while Democrats are cautioning against reading too much into a single poll so far from Election Day.
The poll also broke down issue priorities. Democrats hold double-digit advantages on healthcare (+14), health and wellness (+12), trust in government amid the Epstein files (+11), working-class needs (+8), affordability (+7), middle-class needs (+6), and minimizing AI job loss. Republicans lead on crime (+10), immigration (+7), international strength (+3), and keeping the American dream alive (+3).
Separately, the Republican National Committee took a notable procedural step by approving a change to party rules that would allow Chairman Joe Gruters to convene a national convention outside of a presidential election cycle. National conventions have traditionally occurred only during presidential years to formally nominate candidates. The RNC’s Rules Committee approved the change during the party’s winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California, and the full membership ratified it unanimously.
President Donald Trump announced in September that the GOP would hold a convention ahead of the midterms to highlight accomplishments since Republicans regained the White House. Gruters described the potential event as a “Trump-a-palooza” designed to showcase the administration’s record and energize voters. Details on the date and location have not been finalized, but a Republican source indicated it could coincide with the RNC’s summer meeting, typically held in August.
Public opinion polling continues to show President Trump with low approval ratings on the economy and affordability. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin criticized the proposed convention, stating that Trump has “historically low approval ratings because he has put America last, sold out working families to hand out favors to billionaires, and made life unaffordable.”
The party holding the White House has historically faced headwinds in midterm elections. Republican leaders hope a high-profile convention would help counter those trends by promoting the president’s record and supporting Republican candidates. Gruters said the RNC’s winter meeting demonstrated party unity behind Trump and emphasized the organization’s focus on expanding fundraising, increasing voter turnout, and protecting ballot integrity.
The generic ballot poll and the RNC rule change come as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterms, which will determine control of the House and Senate during the second half of President Trump’s term. Republicans currently hold a slim majority in the House and control the Senate. Democrats are seeking to regain ground, while Republicans aim to expand their majorities.
Polling data can shift over time, and final midterm outcomes will depend on turnout, candidate quality, national events, and campaign effectiveness. Nevertheless, any sustained movement toward Republicans on the generic ballot would represent a notable change from recent cycles in which Democrats have often held an advantage on the generic ballot in the period leading up to midterms.
The developments are being closely watched by strategists in both parties as they shape campaign strategies, policy priorities, and resource allocation for the upcoming elections.
JUST IN: A MAJOR Breakthrough Just Happened in the Nancy Guthrie Case!....
TUCSON, Arizona — May 3, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has received DNA evidence recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie, including test results from a hair sample, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
A source told Fox News that investigators collected DNA material from the residence and submitted it to the FBI for further analysis, including more advanced testing. CeCe Moore, an investigative genetic genealogist with Parabon NanoLabs, said a hair sample is unlikely to be part of a mixed DNA profile that investigators have reportedly been analyzing.
“Not after it is cleaned for contamination,” she said. “They have that process in good shape, but it can take some time.” She added of the sample: “I would assume it would be Nancy plus two or more unknowns.”
A spokesman for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Fox the police agency has been sharing information with the FBI lab regarding Guthrie’s case. “PCSD has worked with the FBI since the beginning of the Guthrie investigation. This is not new information,” the department wrote on X. “The private lab we utilize in Florida continues to share information with the FBI lab & other partner labs across the country. DNA analysis remains ongoing.”
Sheriff Chris Nanos has said that DNA recovered from the scene has not yet identified a suspect in the Feb. 1 kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Earlier in the investigation, the sheriff’s department submitted a sample to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for comparison against its Combined DNA Index System. That search did not produce a match, and authorities later ruled out any connection based on that sample. Investigators also identified a separate mixed, partial DNA sample that was not strong enough to generate a profile suitable for CODIS.
More than 11 weeks after the disappearance, officials say it remains unclear what additional information the available DNA evidence may yield. Experts have indicated that the sample appears to be a complex mixture, likely containing genetic material from three or more individuals.
Authorities have said that at least one contributor to the DNA evidence is male, adding that other forensic testing has already been completed. For example, blood found on the front porch was confirmed to belong to Nancy Guthrie. Investigators also examined a glove recovered about two miles from her home, which they said resembled one worn by a masked individual captured on a Nest doorbell camera.
The glove did not yield a match. Testing through the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System produced no hits, and the sample did not match any other DNA collected from inside the home.
Investigators and the Guthrie family have made multiple appeals to the public for assistance. There is a total reward of over $1.2 million related to the case, including $1 million offered by the Guthrie family for information leading to their mother’s recovery. The family urges anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Savannah Guthrie expressed that her family is in “agony” following their mother’s disappearance during a Today show interview a month ago. “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony, we are in agony,” a tearful Guthrie told co-host Hoda Kotb. Savannah described the situation that she and her family are enduring as “unbearable.” “And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night,” she told Kotb. “And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now.”
Savannah has since returned to the show full-time. The case remains active, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public.
BLANCHE BLASTS OBAMA OVER COMMENTS ON TRUMP SHOOTING MOTIVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has publicly criticized former President Barack Obama for suggesting that the motive behind the shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner remains unclear, stating that investigators have already gathered evidence indicating why the suspect allegedly targeted President Donald Trump.
The comments came during an interview on Fox News. Blanche described Obama’s statement as “pretty incredible” for a former leader and said it appeared to overlook evidence already uncovered in the early stages of the investigation.
The shooting occurred outside the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner attended by President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet members, and other guests. A Secret Service agent was struck but protected by a ballistic vest and is expected to recover. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the scene.
Federal prosecutors have charged Allen with attempting to assassinate the president and other firearms-related offenses. Blanche stated that the motivation is clear from the evidence collected so far and details outlined in the criminal complaint. Investigators have pointed to writings and social media posts linked to the suspect that indicate hostility toward Trump and his administration. Authorities believe the attacker was targeting Trump and other officials at the event.
In a post on X the day after the shooting, Obama said that while details about the suspect’s motives were still emerging, the incident underscored the need to reject political violence. “Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night’s shooting … it’s incumbent upon all of us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy,” Obama wrote. He also praised the response by the Secret Service and said he was grateful the injured agent was expected to recover.
Blanche called those comments “disappointing,” arguing they overlook what he described as clear indications of intent uncovered in the early stages of the investigation. He said the motivation is evident from the little bit of evidence already public, including what is charged in the complaint.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing as federal authorities continue to examine the suspect’s background, writings, and actions leading up to the attack. The White House Correspondents’ Association postponed and rescheduled the dinner following the security incident.
The exchange between Blanche and Obama’s statement has added to the broader discussion about political rhetoric and its potential influence on public safety. No direct connection has been established between any specific public statements and the suspect’s actions. Allen reportedly sent a manifesto to family members expressing intent to target the president and Cabinet members. He had donated to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign.
The developments reflect ongoing partisan divisions over the events surrounding the dinner and the appropriate tone of public commentary on high-profile incidents involving the president. The Justice Department and Secret Service continue to investigate. Further details from the ongoing investigation are expected in the coming days.
Mace, Boebert, Luna Force Reckoning on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
Three House Republican lawmakers — Reps. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida — have formed an informal group aimed at forcing members of Congress accused of sexual misconduct to resign or face expulsion.
The lawmakers, who have referred to themselves as the “three musketeers,” coordinated with Democrats on resolutions that contributed to the resignations of former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in mid-April. Gonzales resigned after admitting to an affair with a staff member, conduct prohibited by House ethics rules. Swalwell resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
The group is now targeting Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who faces a House Ethics Committee investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, dating violence, campaign finance violations, and stolen valor. A Florida circuit court issued a final injunction for protection against dating violence against him in October 2025 after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to release intimate images. Mills has denied the allegations. Mace introduced a resolution to expel him on April 20.
The lawmakers told The New York Times that the back-to-back resignations marked the first significant moment of accountability since the MeToo-era rule changes Congress adopted in 2018. Mace stated there are still members who need to be expelled and that the goal is to make others “scared.” Luna said making examples of individuals reduces the likelihood of similar behavior.
The campaign has created tension within the Republican conference. The three women have coordinated with Democrats on expulsion resolutions, while continuing to defend President Donald Trump, who was found liable in 2023 for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. All three dismissed the allegations against him.
Earlier, Mace, Boebert, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene signed a discharge petition that forced a House vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, defying pressure from the Trump administration. Luna has separately referred allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to the Senate Ethics Committee. Gallego has denied the allegations.
Mace is running for governor of South Carolina in the June 9 Republican primary. The effort reflects ongoing internal debates within the House Republican conference about ethics, accountability, and the handling of misconduct allegations. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated he is waiting for the Ethics Committee to complete its work on the Mills case before taking punitive action.
The developments come as both parties continue to grapple with issues of ethics and misconduct in Congress. The informal group’s activities have drawn attention as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.
'FIRED' - Secretary of State Marco Rubio Bombshell Rocks Nation's Capital - Marco Rubio Announces He Has Fired Officer Over Hidde...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 2, 2026
The U.S. State Department has terminated a foreign service officer identified as Daniel Choi after an undercover investigation revealed he maintained a romantic relationship with the daughter of a Chinese Communist Party affiliate that he failed to disclose to security officials.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the internal review, and the termination was approved by President Donald Trump. The decision is the first under Executive Order 14211, signed by President Trump to strengthen accountability within the diplomatic corps.
In footage released by O’Keefe Media Group, Choi acknowledged that his girlfriend’s father was “straight-up Communist Party” and that she “could have been a spy.” He stated, “I defied my government for love.”
Foreign service officers are required to report any close and continuing contact with foreign nationals who may have ties to hostile governments. Choi did not report the relationship, according to the department.
The State Department confirmed the dismissal, stating the officer admitted to concealing the relationship, representing a potential security vulnerability.
Secretary Rubio has taken a hard line on countering Chinese influence within U.S. institutions since becoming Secretary of State, tightening vetting procedures for foreign contacts and expanding background checks for personnel stationed in East Asia and Washington-based policy roles.
Counterintelligence experts have long warned that Beijing uses romantic entanglements, financial incentives, and academic ties to collect sensitive information from U.S. personnel. “Romantic and social connections remain one of the most exploited vectors in Chinese espionage,” said a former senior intelligence official familiar with State Department security procedures.
The State Department declined to detail the internal investigation but confirmed that Choi’s failure to report the relationship violated long-standing security protocols.
Foreign service officers are required to immediately disclose any “close and continuing contact” with foreign nationals who may have ties to hostile governments.
Choi reportedly told the undercover journalist that his girlfriend’s father was either a provincial or federal education minister within the CCP structure, adding, “She could have been a spy — I don’t even know.”
After the video’s release, Secretary Rubio moved quickly to recommend termination, citing national security concerns and the need to enforce accountability across diplomatic ranks.
“This is a clear case of misconduct and potential compromise,” a State Department official said on background. “Every officer takes an oath to serve the United States and to uphold our security standards. No one is above that.”
The case underscores growing concerns within the U.S. government over Chinese intelligence-gathering through personal and professional relationships with American officials.
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The development comes as the administration continues to focus on countering Chinese influence in U.S. institutions.
