Senator John Kennedy says the 2026 midterms were anything but normal, pointing to a 13% swing as Democrats seized both chambers while separate analyses raised questions about unusual patterns and reported election irregularities.
Democrats are preparing an aggressive oversight agenda after retaking Congress, with Elon Musk and DOGE emerging as potential targets while Hakeem Jeffries pursues the House speakership and defers investigative decisions to Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia.
McDonald’s has revived its cult favorite Holiday Pie at select locations, sending fans to the company’s app in search of the custard filled dessert already confirmed in six cities.
Leonardo Silvestre Castro allegedly spent four hours inside an ocean drainage culvert as police, firefighters and rescue swimmers waited nearby. Officers eventually removed him before noon, and he now faces suspicion of several misdemeanors and a felony.
Christie Brinkley says she selected Brooks Nader at a 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit casting call, then offered the rising star simple rules about punctuality, positivity, professionalism and teamwork as Nader expanded her modeling and television career.
Lingerie Fighting Championship is refusing to drop its “Power Spank” parody after receiving a cease and desist letter from Power Slap, with CEO Shaun Donnelly vowing to defend the concept and criticizing the original competition’s injury risks.
Alexander Scott Mercurio received 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to supporting the Islamic State group and plotting an armed attack against churches in Coeur d’Alene before the FBI stopped him.
A Sydney fan’s wild Mentos challenge earned him a beer, a place near the stage and a backstage invitation from Dave Grohl before the Foo Fighters frontman delivered an emotional tribute to Todd Russell.