PROGRESSIVE POWER PLAY: A super PAC backing a Republican challenger with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, has received millions from progressive-linked groups, campaign finance records reveal. https://www.newsmax.com/politics/democrat-donors-fund/2026/10/19/id/1273258/

HOUSE MAJORITY BATTLE: Republicans are fighting to protect their narrow House majority as Democrats expand their midterm targets to traditionally GOP-friendly districts, putting several longtime Republican strongholds in play ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. MORE: https://bit.ly/4A2wNsT

FOX NEWS FEUD: President Donald Trump blasted Fox News on Monday, accusing the network of spending too much time defending Democrats.

BREAKING NEWS: Federal authorities arrested and charged more than two dozen lawful permanent residents in California on Monday, alleging that they illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections. MORE: https://bit.ly/4hXer6c

"It hasn't been done, but it's been done under Trump."

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump establish a new women's health division at the NIH. https://youtu.be/iR1ODBU6vh0

"They've done nothing about growing radicalization on the left, they've allowed Islamists into the country." Fred Fleitz and Brig. Gen Chris Eddy (Ret.) reacted to the mass violence, looting, rioting and burning in France on Monday's "Wake Up America." https://youtu.be/jm-XsvMWWSQ

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning himself as a Democrat willing to match President Donald Trump's confrontational political style, telling supporters in New Hampshire that his party must become more "ruthless" as he considers a potential 2028 presidential campaign, according to a report. MORE: https://bit.ly/4yXAPCn

Trump’s top adviser issued a stark warning: Don’t trust Fox News! Says you should watch NEWSMAX! See: https://bit.ly/4iuZ4lD

Three senior Trump administration officials are facing a complaint alleging they may have improperly used their government positions to support Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's reelection campaign at an Alaska rally. https://bit.ly/4shOBgX

Polling expert Patrick Allocco told NEWSMAX that Republicans will win closely contested U.S. Senate races in Texas and Michigan next month despite polls showing Democrats with narrow leads in both states. https://bit.ly/4Bgb6Xl

TRUMP SOUNDS ALARM: President Donald Trump pointed to violent protests, riots and looting in France as a warning of what he says could happen in the U.S. if Democrats win the midterm elections. https://bit.ly/485PGim

N.Y. Rep. Claudia Tenney told NEWSMAX that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's spending agenda is driving up costs for the entire state and that Gov. Kathy Hochul has been unwilling to rein it in. https://bit.ly/4zN6A1k

Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins told NEWSMAX that authorities need to get to the bottom of the federal investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar. https://bit.ly/47wk1GJ

EBOLA WARNING: The State Department said it has asked Americans to reconsider travel to Kenya, raising its travel advisory for the African nation due to health risks. https://bit.ly/484zy0A

VANCE DECLINES ENDORSEMENT: Vice President JD Vance declined to back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, saying “I endorse American candidates ... so I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections.” https://bit.ly/4yYYyCe

DHS RAID DETAILS: “The Right Squad” breaks down details of the federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar, reportedly triggered by text messages seized from Omar’s sister, and calls out former President Barack Obama’s defense of the congresswoman.

https://youtu.be/9o2eaI1pwV4

$8 BILLION FOR FARMERS: President Trump announced a new “harvest fuel relief program,” saying the USDA will provide $8 billion to help farmers offset soaring diesel costs during harvest season. https://bit.ly/4ieapFx

NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera investigates concerns over Somali gang violence in Minnesota, where local law enforcement officials warn that political correctness is hampering police efforts to combat crime and hold offenders accountable.

https://youtu.be/LLSwuoWeRbM

TUNE IN: Watch LIVE as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance make an announcement from the Oval Office — TODAY at 1:30 PM ET on NEWSMAX. WATCH: nws.mx/tv

CHAOS IN PARIS: NEWSMAX Foreign Correspondent Trent Murray reports on riots, looting and nighttime curfews gripping France. President Trump warns about migration and border security as protesters call for another round of demonstrations Saturday.

https://youtu.be/_QZiNyFTwkQ