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A dead heat in Maine with just days until Election Day. Five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson are tied at 49% in the latest Fox News poll, setting up a closely watched Senate showdown.

NEW: Iran's supreme leader is ordering his military to update its target list to bring U.S. and Israeli assets within striking range. Mojtaba Khamenei issues the directive following a meeting with senior military commanders, warning that any renewed threat from the U.S. or Israel will be met with an "immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response."

NEW: "This thing is clearly orchestrated, by the Democratic Party... This is not a legitimate candidate." Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy accuses Democrats of coordinating an alleged scheme involving a candidate with nearly the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Dunleavy says the candidate initially filed under the name "Dan S. Sullivan," despite going by Daniel J. Sullivan, and claims his campaign website closely resembled the incumbent's. The governor points to new reporting fro…

"How do you like my garbage truck?" Two years ago today, President Trump hopped into a MAGA-branded garbage truck in Wisconsin and turned a political controversy into one of the most memorable visuals of the 2024 presidential campaign. Wearing an orange safety vest, Trump leaned out the window and greeted reporters, delivering a unforgettable response to Biden's "garbage" remark about his supporters just days before the election.

The battle for control of the Senate is coming down to a handful of states, and even traditionally Republican strongholds are now in play. Fox News Power Rankings identify South Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Alaska, Michigan and Maine as toss-ups heading into Tuesday's midterm elections. South Carolina is the latest addition to the competitive category, while polling in Iowa shows a margin of less than one percentage point.

The countdown to Election Day is on, and Vice President JD Vance is taking center stage in Texas. Tonight, Vance joins Jesse Watters for an exclusive, one-hour town hall addressing the issues facing Americans with less than a week to go before the midterms.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Country music superstar Brad Paisley celebrates another year with a legacy of chart-topping hits, Grammy Awards and unforgettable performances. From fan favorites like "Mud on the Tires" and "She's Everything" to his emotional duet with Dolly Parton, "When I Get Where I'm Going," which topped the country charts and won CMA Musical Event of the Year, Paisley has spent decades making his mark on country music. The Grand Ole Opry member continues to take the stage, including a rec…

NEW: More than 33 million Americans have already voted with less than a week to go before the November 3 midterm elections. As of Wednesday morning, more than 16.2 million ballots had been cast in person, with another 16.1 million submitted by mail. Key battleground states are also seeing significant early voting activity as the battle for control of Congress enters its final stretch.

UNDER A WEEK TO GO: The fight for the Senate is coming down to a handful of tight races — including several in states Trump won in 2024. Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, and Texas are all toss-ups in the final Fox News Power Rankings, while Ohio just moved from toss-up to Lean D. Republicans are also facing tighter races on traditionally red turf, with South Carolina moving to Lean R and Mississippi to Likely R. With Election Day closing in, both parties have plenty of ground to defend, and jus…

BREAKING: Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in Miami after being granted U.S. visas. Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump, arrives in Florida following his defeat in Brazil's presidential election.

WATCH: President Trump boards Air Force One en route to Texas, where he is set to rally supporters in Lubbock and Corpus Christi with the midterm elections just days away.

Millions of children already have Trump Accounts, but parents still need to claim them. The Treasury Department says nearly 70 million accounts have been created for children under 18, including more than 60 million through automatic enrollment. Parents can claim their child's account through the Trump Accounts app by verifying their identity and relationship to the child. Eligible U.S. citizen children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, qualify for a one-time $1,000 federal…

Matching leather outfits and a quick court appearance for the Empire State Building climbers as their legal case moves closer to a possible plea deal. The pair are in and out of a Manhattan courtroom in just minutes, with their attorney telling the judge they've held two productive meetings and are working through the final stages of a potential agreement. Their next court date is set for November 12, and they've requested a Russian interpreter for that appearance.

"This is the man who built the museum... It looks like Darth Vader's tomb." Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fires back at Obama after the former president mocks the White House's gold decor, joking that it looked like "Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake…

"This is the man who built the museum... It looks like Darth Vader's tomb." Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fires back at Obama after the former president mocks the White House's gold decor, joking that it looked like "Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory." The exchange takes an unexpected turn when Bessent, fresh off a Cheesecake Factory lunch, defends the restaurant and tells the "Martha's Vineyard set" to give it a try — a nod to the former first couple, who own a home on the Massach…

"It just always feels completely ad-libbed, and it just dissolves into this word salad of nothingness." Martha Mac Callum reacts to former Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign speech as Harris hits the trail for Democratic candidates ahead of the midterms. "I don't think she prepares for these things."

BREAKING: Anthropic files IPO paperwork to go public under Nasdaq ticker ANT

Newly released Pentagon UFO files detail a bizarre encounter in which FBI agents report spotting a mysterious black triangular object hovering above a mountain ridge before disappearing within seconds.

President Trump is questioning why the NFL is moving forward with its historic first regular-season game in France as nationwide protests raise security concerns. "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match ... because France is really in trouble," Trump tells reporters. The Steelers and Saints are facing off today just outside Paris, but the unrest is already disrupting major sporting events. A Steelers fan event has been canceled, and a Paris Saint-Germain soccer matc…