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Rapper doubles down on Trump support in Fox News interview as 49 million young Americans prepare to head to the polls By Mona Austin | The Slice News WASHINGTON — Rap superstar Nicki Minaj is urging young Americans to cast their ballots for Republicans in November, reaffirming her support for President Donald Trump during an interview with Lara Trump on Fox News. Minaj told "My View with Lara Trump" that young voters shouldn't assume their voices don't matter as Americans prepare to vote in the midterms, and she encouraged them to get involved in elections beyond presidential contests. "Now is not the time to think that your voice will not be heard," she said. She then made her pitch plainly. "Please, and vote red now," Minaj said. Praise for Trump Minaj described the president as "a very authentic person" and said his willingness to speak without appearing scripted appeals to her. The hip-hop star has grown more outspoken in her ...

Pres. Donald Trump agreed to grant a VISA to the mother of the Ghanian teen who was killed in the Bronx last Thursday. After a conversation with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdami Trump agreed to expedite the VISA request to allow the grieving mother to come to the country. Mamdani posted on X that no parent should have to go through this tragedy especially from miles away. His mother remained in Ghana while his father was working in the U.S. JavitsFrimpong, 15, had only been in America a year when he was shot in the abdomen near his home on his way to school. His death triggered a response from the Ghanaian government and has caused an uproar among African communities worldwide. Police release video of the killing but are looking for the suspects

  Faith Leaders Running For Office in the Midterms Has Increased Among Democrats. Who Are Christians Voting For? Religion News Service reported that at least 13 pastors, former pastors, and seminarians are seeking office this cycle, with nine becoming Democratic nominees and several Republicans also seeking office. There has been an increase among Democratic faith leaders, most notably James Talarico of Texas. Clergy or individuals affiliated with the church have always been engaged in U.S. politics but the religious right became more politically dominant in the millennium and are the base of evangelical voters. There are two female clergy running in Iowa and Adam Hamilton, a Kansas pastor is running for senate the senate. He would be the first democratic senator in over 30 years. Pastor Freddie Haynes of Dallas is also running for Congress. These leaders have presented themselves as alternatives to the Christians who support right wing extremism and continue to align with t...

(TSN): A judge has blocked the Trump Administration attempted lawsuit to block the counting of results in the Alaska U.S. Senate race. The contest is locked in a toss-up as it enters the final 24 hours before the November 3 midterm elections. The highly competitive battle between incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has been thoroughly upended by a massive "spoiler candidate" controversy that has triggered federal lawsuits, criminal investigations, and intense blame. A fake candidate us set up on the ballot. Republicans accuse Petola operatives of setting up a cheating scheme to gain more votes. The ballot includes Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., described as a retired schoolteacher. Th3y allege he is an intentional "decoy" candidate meant to siphon votes away from the incumbent by capitalizing on name confusion. This news exposed by the New York Times indicated that Gerald Heikes us another fake candidate, said to be in ...

Comedian DL Hugley said the Trump Administration should apply their immigration policies to Nicki Minaj and deport her instead of showing her favor. The rap artist -- who is a non-citizen and does not have the right to vote --appeared on FOX news endorsing the Republican ticket again after Pres. Trump publicly commented on her rear end. Hughley responded, "If they are going to deport people who have been a nuisance to this country, who have done harm to this country and shouldn't be here, they need to get them m-efers." "You guys are so blessed to be able to vote and you have to more than ever now. Please, vote red," Minajs said while pointing and wining at the camera. The fact that she can not vote and is endorsing Trump and Republicans is not the issue. She is acting in her capacity as a fan of a celebrity president and anyone can tell someone to vote even if they do not have the right. The problem is that outside of the context of a campaign, Minaj does n...

Last week on the same day, a striking juxtaposition of the Trump Administration's complicated actions in immigration policy in the United States was evident in Washington. President Donald Trump’s decision to honor technology leaders while Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on foreign workers illustrates a central tension in the administration’s immigration policy: Trump wants America to dominate the global technology industry, but his administration is increasingly challenging the use of foreign workers to achieve that goal. On October 8, 2026, he presented National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation at the White House’s Science: A New Golden Age summit. Of the 5 honorees, 4 were foreign born. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who was born in India, and other technology executives born outside the United States. Only one American born person was in the group -- Dell. Meanwhile, Vice Pres. Vance, joined by acting Attorney General Todd Blanc...