Meghan McCain shared news of her brother Douglas Shepp McCain's death Sunday at 66. The eldest son of Sen. John McCain was a retired Navy pilot.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 10:12 am
President Donald Trump's inner circle fired back at former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Ted Cruz's criticism of Iran peace efforts.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 9:42 am
Ten California mayors push back against Gov. Newsom's high-speed rail funding plans, opposing the use of local taxpayer money after 16 years of no track.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 9:00 am
Americans, along with billions in taxable income, are flocking to Southern and Sun Belt states, accelerating a population and wealth shift away from several coastal blue-state strongholds, according to new IRS migration data.
The shifts are reshaping where economic and political power is concentrated ahead of the 2026 midterms, affecting housing markets, state economies, congressional representation and the balance of power.
Texas and Florida led the nation in inbound migration between 2022 and 2023, gaining more than 56,000 residents and 55,000 income tax filers, respectively, according to the IRS. Florida also gained roughly $20.6 billion in taxable income, while Texas added another $5.5 billion.
THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Arizona also ranked among the top destinations for interstate movers, underscoring the broader population boom across the South and Sun Belt.
Adjusted for population size, South Carolina posted the nation’s largest gain from domestic migration at 1.12%, fueled by more than 29,000 incoming households carrying roughly $4.1 billion in taxable income.
Meanwhile, California recorded the nation’s largest outbound losses, with more than 100,000 income tax filers and nearly $12 billion in taxable income leaving the state between 2022 and 2023.
New York followed, losing roughly 72,000 households and nearly $10 billion in taxable income, while Illinois and New Jersey shed about $6 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively.
AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER
Experts say the migration boom reflects broader affordability pressures pushing households toward lower-cost, lower-tax states across the South.
"While tax friendliness is not the sole determinant of where one chooses to live or start a business, states experiencing net in-migration tend to have more competitive tax structures and lower overall costs of living," Nicole Fox, a policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, told Fox News Digital.
The migration trends are also reshaping state economies, labor markets and housing demand as fast-growing Sun Belt states absorb new residents, businesses and taxable income, while states with sustained outbound migration face shrinking tax bases and slower population growth.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 8:41 am
More than a dozen DSA-backed candidates won, are expected to win or advanced in primaries across five states following last week's primaries as Republicans and Democrats warn of socialist momentum.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 8:00 am
Bishop Robert Barron encourages dialogue between Catholics and the Trump administration, saying demonization of conservative immigration views is unfair.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 7:30 am
Former U.S. surgeon general nominee Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is now caring for U.S. service members and veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 6:43 am
Experts warn climate activists, anti-Israel protesters and other movements have formed an anti-American alliance now targeting U.S. AI infrastructure.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 6:28 am
Deleted Reddit posts show Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner discussing prostitution and defending men who cheat on spouses overseas.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 6:00 am
House Republicans brush aside fears over Trump backing primary challengers against GOP incumbents after Rep. Thomas Massie's Kentucky defeat.
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 4:00 am
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner declined to apologize for a deleted Reddit post saying a Purple Heart recipient "didn't deserve to live."
Posted on 24 May 2026 | 4:00 am
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparks controversy with fiery Alabama rally speech urging northern progressives to "pull up" to southern red states.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 11:50 pm
Hasan Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin face Treasury subpoenas in a federal probe into whether activists violated U.S. Cuba sanctions.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 8:25 pm
President Donald Trump announced progress toward a deal with Iran after talks with regional leaders, saying final details will be announced shortly.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 5:11 pm
The DOJ indicted two in an alleged $46.6 million Minnesota Medicaid autism fraud scheme that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls the largest autism fraud bust in U.S. history.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 3:25 pm
The U.S. Army hit its 2026 recruiting goals four months early, marking a second record year in a row, Pete Hegseth revealed at West Point's graduation.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 1:32 pm
A Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 1:00 pm
The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 12:25 pm
Troy Jackson's abortion stance shifted dramatically from a perfect pro-life voting record to championing expanded access in his Maine gubernatorial bid, records indicate.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 12:00 pm
Military families sued Lafarge after a French court convicted the cement company of funding ISIS. The DOJ holds $777 million in unreleased victim funds.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 10:49 am
Murder charges against Raúl Castro triggered a rapid activist response that federal officials investigate for ties to an alleged Cuban influence operation.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:47 am
New Mexico Democrat Gabe Vasquez is accused of hypocrisy after 2020 defund the police posts resurface amid his new pro-law enforcement messaging.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:00 am
Governors Newsom and Pritzker lean into family trauma narratives to connect with voters as they build national profiles ahead of a possible 2028 run.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:00 am
OJ Oleka says fraud became a feature in government programs under Biden, with state treasurers now fighting to reclaim billions for American taxpayers.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 7:00 am
Americans face near-record gas prices this Memorial Day weekend as Iran tensions disrupt oil supplies and squeeze families dealing with inflation.
Posted on 23 May 2026 | 7:00 am