Ron DeSantis touts Florida's education system, slams 'woke' academia in Sarasota address

Ron DeSantis spoke at New College of Florida and took on the state and national education establishments, touting his accomplishments as he attempts to remake Florida public education.

Trump's criminal conviction is spurring big-dollar campaign contributions as son touts record 24-hour haul

Donald Trump's conviction is spurring big dollar donors to donate to his presidential campaign with the former president's campaign estimating that approximately $150 million will be raised.

Pentagon mistakenly touts Pride Month in PTSD awareness post

Social media users mocked the Department of Defense after the Pentagon accidentally using a Pride Month graphic in a post about PTSD Awareness Month. The tweet was later deleted.

Trump trial was an 'abuse' of the US justice system: Jonathan Turley

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley calls out the "irony" of President Biden's Trump trial comments after a prosecutor wouldn't go after Biden as an "elderly man with a failing memory."

Chinese, Jordanian, Turkish illegal immigrants caught in large numbers at southern border

Border Patrol has encountered nationals from China, Jordan, Turkey and Mauritania crossing the U.S. southern border illegally in May, sources tell Fox News.

Bernie Sanders blasts Netanyahu invite to Congress, refuses to attend speech by 'war criminal'

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he won't attend the joint remarks to Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump verdict puts US among infamous countries that prosecuted opposition leaders: Who else is on the list?

Donald Trump has accused President Biden of using criminal prosecution to try and prevent him from running for office, but the White House has kept its distance from the trial.

CNN legal analyst fires back after Carville calls his criticism of Trump trial ‘downright awful'

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig and Democratic Party strategist James Carville clashed over the fairness of the Trump trial following the former president's conviction.

House Dem who challenged Biden in primary calls on Gov. Hochul to pardon Trump for 'good of the country'

Rep. Dean Phillips, President Biden's former primary challenger, called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to pardon former President Donald Trump for “the good of the country."

If Trump goes to prison after guilty verdict, Secret Service would have to go with him

The Secret Service could soon face a massive logistical challenge with a jailed former President Trump if he is sentenced to prison time.

Charlamagne tha God praises Trump for having 'killed the language of politics'

During a recent CNN appearance, radio host Charlamagne tha God praised former President Trump for rejecting the stuffy political language used by other politicians.

Biden urges respect for legal system after Trump conviction while publicly flouting SCOTUS rulings

President Biden said Friday the justice system “should be respected," just days after he told his supporters the Supreme Court could not "stop" him from carrying out his agenda.

David Axelrod swats Bill Maher's suggestion Biden could be swapped from Dem ticket: 'Fantasy'

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod quickly dismissed Bill Maher's suggestion that President Biden could be swapped from the Democratic ticket on Friday's installment of "Real Time."

Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him: poll

One in 10 Republican voters say in a new poll that they are less likely to vote for former President Trump in November because of his criminal conviction in New York.

Russia not 'bluffing' with nuclear threats as Biden greenlights limited military strikes, Medvedev says

Russia's war with Ukraine could go nuclear according to Dmitry Medvedev, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who also raised the prospect of the war spilling over into other countries.

Will Trump lose his right to vote after felony conviction? DeSantis weighs in

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will act to ensure former President Trump does not lose his right to vote in Florida despite his felony conviction in New York.

Ex-criminology professor jailed for 5 years for 'arson spree' during Dixie Fires

An Ex-criminology professor was jailed for 5 years Thursday for going on a "arson spree" during the Dixie Fires in California in 2021, often igniting fires being firefighters

Romney scorches Bragg's 'political decision' in Trump case: 'Malpractice'

Mitt Romney was one of the last Republicans to respond to Trump's guilty verdict on Saturday, calling it "political malpractice."

AOC slammed for attempting to smear Justice Alito in taunt to Marjorie Taylor Greene

Social media users grilled Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y, for perpetuating a smear of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in her recent dig at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.

Black voters criticize Biden for 'pandering' as support shifts to Trump: 'It's insulting'

Madeline Brame argued President Biden's latest attempts to salvage the Black vote are "disrespectful" as he focuses solely on skin color rather than effective policies.

Mexicans go to the polls amid record violence against candidates, officials

As Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to vote for a new president, the country is facing its most violent election campaign in its history with more than 225 candidates and officials killed.

Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war" amid heightened tensions in the region.

RFK Jr. warns Trump conviction will 'backfire' on Democrats and is 'bad for our democracy'

Presidential candidate RFK Jr. slammed Trump's guilty verdict during 'Jesse Watters Primetime,' arguing it will 'backfire on the Democrats' as voters prepare to head to the ballot box in November.

Trump v Biden: Guilty verdict won't seal the deal for either man. Here's what will deliver a win

It's clear to me that the 2024 election is unlikely to be about Trump and his legal problems or Joe Biden and his son Hunter. This is what the election will really be about.

Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state abortion ban's medical exceptions

The Texas Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld the state's abortion ban after a lawsuit seeking clarity over the law's medical exceptions.

Tales from The Trail: Trump 'unleashed' with criminal trial over

Donald Trump is wasting no time in getting back on the campaign trail in his 2024 rematch with President Biden now that the verdict is in and his historic criminal trial in New York City is over.

Hunter Biden is prepping for his federal gun trial, but faces other legal challenges

Hunter Biden is preparing for his first criminal trial, but that federal gun case stemming from Special Counsel David Weiss’ yearslong investigation is just one of several legal challenges facing the first son.

Court rips 'grossly erroneous' decision by judge presiding over LSU student's attack: 'Abuse of discretion'

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a decision by a district court judge in the case of a 1974 rape conviction, calling it a "patent abuse of discretion."

Bill Maher struggles whether Trump should go to jail following guilty verdict: 'MAGA nation will go nuts'

HBO star Bill Maher expressed trepidation at the idea of sending former President Trump to prison following his guilty verdict this week in the New York trial.

SEAN HANNITY: The Trump verdict is not a cure for Trump Derangement Syndrome

Fox News host Sean Hannity says Americans suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome are giddy about the verdict on "Hannity."

JESSE WATTERS: They hate Trump for choosing politics to fight for something bigger than himself

"Jesse Watters Primetime" host Jesse Watters lays down why Washington elites are after former President Trump.

Trump turns conviction into cash, spotlights record fundraising in wake of guilty verdict

Trump campaign announces haul of $52.8 million in fundraising in the 24 hours after the former president was found guilty on all counts in his criminal trial.

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says

Four U.S.-backed fighters have been killed and 11 civilians wounded in northeastern Syria by Turkish drone strikes; civilian vehicles and homes in and near the city of Qamishli were hit.

Kansas Constitution doesn't include right to vote: state high court majority

The Kansas Supreme Court released a majority opinion Friday suggesting that the state Constitution's Bill of Rights does not include a right to vote.

Sen. Vance clashes with CNN's Blitzer over Trump conviction: 'End of the country as we know it'

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, got into a heated argument with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer over whether Trump's conviction on 34 counts this week was fair.

Vermont Gov. Scott vetoes 'safe injection site' proposal

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed the Democratic Legislature's proposal to create a pilot "safe injection site" for drug users in Burlington.

Retired Navy admiral charged with bribery for allegedly offering government contract in exchange for job

A retired four-star Navy admiral has been charged with bribery following an alleged scheme in which he granted a Naval contract to a company in exchange for a job offer.

President Biden tries on Chiefs helmet; Travis Kelce jokes about last year's antics during White House visit

The Kansas City Chiefs might be getting used to making annual trips to Washington. The team visited the White House Friday in celebration of its latest Super Bowl win.

RFK Jr unleashes on Biden, Dems after accusing them of 'weaponizing' courts against Trump

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reacted to former President Trump's guilty verdict by ripping Democrats over what he said was their decision to try and defeat him in court rather than at the ballot box.

Combat in part of north Gaza is over, Israeli military says

Israeli forces have shifted their focus to disrupting Hamas activities in Rafah, South Gaza, after days of intense fighting in north Gaza, military officials say.

'It's a majestic day:' MSNBC guest gushes over Trump guilty verdict, calls it 'a day for celebration'

MSNBC guest Harry Litman celebrated the conviction of former President Trump after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Russian-American journalist has sentence extended by Russian court amid Kremlin's crackdown on dissent

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, has been ordered to remain in custody.

Winners and losers emerge after guilty verdict in NY v. Trump

A handful of winners and losers have emerged following the jury in the NY v. Trump case reaching a verdict after six weeks in a Manhattan courtroom.

Ukraine's military recruits thousands of prison inmates with promise of forgiven sentences

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.

Former Gov Blagojevich: My fellow Democrats are 'destroying the rule of law'

Former Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich called on Americans to vote for former President Trump in November, warning that otherwise, the United States "will become Russia."

'Very pleased': Trump's guilty verdict ignites mixed reactions outside NYC courtroom

Fox News Digital interviewed several people outside a New York City courtroom moments after former President Trump was found guilty on all charges against him.

2024 Showdown: Trump and Biden quickly cash in on former president's guilty verdicts

The campaigns of President Biden and former President Trump quickly cashed in on the guilty verdicts in Trump's criminal trial for their 2024 election rematch.

Americans stand with Israel and we need to prove it to the world

The reaction to the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel was horrific. The International Criminal Court and some foreign nations are actually rewarding terrorism. We need to stop it.

'Justice' or 'Travesty'?: The internet erupts after Trump guilty verdict

A Manhattan jury ruled that former President Donald Trump was guilty on all 34 accounts of falsifying business records in the first degree Thursday afternoon.

USA Today quietly deleting Sen. John Kennedy's op-ed is latest of bizarre editorial moves by newspaper giant

The editorial pages of the USA Today Network has a history of unethical decisions from quietly deleting Sen. John Kennedy's op-ed to allowing Stacey Abrams to retroactively edit hers.

Chiefs to visit White House: Key storylines to know before Super Bowl title celebration

The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the White House to celebrate their second consecutive Super Bowl championship on Friday. Here's what to know about the main storylines.

Meet the American who invented windshield wipers, Mary Anderson, Alabama entrepreneur

Mary Anderson was born in Alabama months after the tragedy of the Civil War. She helped her state rebuild, then went on to create windshield wipers — long before auto titans realized the potential.

'Salute me or shoot me': Venezuelan gang members sneaking into US pose 'serious threat'

A number of illegal immigrants affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were nabbed in Texas this week, according to the top U.S. border official.

First on Fox: Calls for State Department to abandon 'obsession' with DEI and 'depoliticize,' new report says

The Heritage Foundation urged the State Department to dismantle it's Office of Diversity and Inclusion and to prioritize standardized testing as a means of determining qualified candidates.

Trump campaign warns Biden to 'buckle up' after he's released from 'freezing' court to hit campaign trail

Former President Trump is thrilled to be out of a “freezing" New York City courtroom after a six-week trial and is ready to hit the campaign trail.

Hamas using anti-Israel campus groups to recruit future US leaders into 'terrorist cult': lawyers

Two lawyers involved in a case against National Students for Justice in Palestine allege the group is trying to recruit young Americans into its "terrorist cult."

Trump found guilty but, facing Biden, could still win back the White House

A Manhattan jury convicted Donald Trump of all 34 felony counts Thursday afternoon in the hush money case, the first case of its' kind in the history of the United States.

Trump guilty verdict reveals a Democrat Party that will do almost anything to win

Just as predicted, the Trump guilty verdict is not just lighting a fire but spreading one and not just with the base. Faith in our justice system has now evaporated.

In Trump trial there was no real crime but America just lost something it can never get back

Trump's trial stretched for five agonizing weeks. It seemed a mere formality, a hollow exercise. A bookkeeping entry magically morphed from an expired misdemeanor to an active felony.

JESSE WATTERS: New York v. Trump was never about the law

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses the jury in NY v. Trump convicting the former President on 34 counts and the politicization of the trial on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Trump attorney says he doesn't believe former president got a fair trial, lays out what's next: 'Not over'

Trump attorney Todd Blanche says one of the first things Trump’s legal team will appeal is Judge Juan Merchan's decision to deny a motion to recuse himself from the case.

Fox News Politics: Trump Guilty!

The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

Biden campaign HQ broke out in 'cheers' after Trump guilty verdict was announced: ABC correspondent

ABC's Mary Bruce stated that there were cheers inside the Biden headquarters in Wilmington after the verdict convicting Trump of falsifying business records on all 34 charges was read.

'ABSOLUTELY INSANE': Americans react to Trump's stunning conviction in New York trial

Americans across the country reacted to to former President Trump's conviction in New York with a mixture of outrage, jubilation and shoulder-shrugging.

Biden-Harris campaign immediately fundraises off Trump's guilty verdict

The Biden-Harris campaign immediately began fundraising of the guilty verdict former President Donald Trump -- their likely GOP opponent in November.

Bodies of two US missionaries killed in Haiti last week returned to US

The State Department confirmed that the bodies of two American missionaries killed in Haiti last week were returned to the U.S. Thursday.

Biden administration greenlights Ukraine's use of American weapons to strike inside Russia

President Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use American-made weapons to strike inside Russia. The policy shift is related to Kharkiv alone.

'Beyond alarming': Jewish leaders demand House Dem fire top campaign aide who praised notorious antisemite

Jewish leaders are calling on a Democratic Congresswoman to take action against a top adviser who posted photos alongside Farrakhan and praised his event in 2017.

New poll reveals how Trump trial verdict will impact 2024 election

A new national poll indicates that if former President Trump is found guilty in his criminal trial, the verdict will have little impact his 2024 election rematch with President Biden.

What Trump is doing while the jury deliberates in NY trial

Former President Donald Trump is posting to Truth Social and has access to a television in a room where he is awaiting a verdict in the NY v. Trump case.

How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing

House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.

Celebrities wonder if endorsing Biden 'worth' the scrutiny in increasingly polarized world: Report

Celebrities are wary to endorse Biden and open themselves up to attacks, celebrity insiders told CNN, as the Biden campaign tries to court big name supporters.

DOJ can 'force' Alito, Thomas to recuse themselves on SCOTUS cases: Dem lawmaker

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., wrote an op-ed for the New York Times explaining how to force Justices Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito to recuse themselves from Jan. 6 cases.

Russia relocates military troops to bolster forces in critical Kharkiv region

Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region, where its forces have made significant advances during a spring offensive, officials say.

Biden's border crisis promotes foreign espionage in plain sight

This year so far, 27,000 Chinese nationals have been apprehended at the southern border, and most of them will be released after they state a "credible fear" of persecution.

Hawaii judge halts plans for wave pool that critics say is a waste of water

A Hawaii judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns, officials say.

Jurors must search for truth in the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ case against Trump

D.A. Bragg brought a bizarre case based on warped interpretations of law and distorted facts.  It is now up to twelve jurors to wade through the lunacy in search of the illusive truth.

DOJ reaches settlement with ex-FBI 'lovebirds' caught in anti-Trump text scandal

Peter Strzok and Lisa Page settled with the DOJ over privacy violations from their released texts, pending a judge's approval, while Strzok's lawsuit for backpay continues.

Texas Republican takes aim at Biden's 'unconstitutional attack' on Americans' gun rights

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, will introduce a resolution Thursday to affirm support from the House of Representatives for Americans' Second Amendment rights.

Louisiana chemical plant says it will have to shut down if 'political' EPA emissions deadline isn't extended

Denka Performance Elastomer, a chemical plant in Louisiana, threatened to shut down if the Biden administration does not give it more time to reduce its emissions under new EPA rules.

'History of anger problems': Jill Biden mocked for hyping president as 'calm' and 'steady'

First lady Jill Biden took heat on social media on Wednesday after claiming that her husband is "calm" and "steady" in comparison to former President Trump.

Spain's Parliament votes to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists through controversial bill

Spain's Parliament has voted to pass a contentious amnesty law aimed at pardoning Catalan separatists involved in the failed 2017 secession attempt, officials say.

New Louisiana law criminalizes approaching police after being ordered to stay back

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed legislation making it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a police officer while they are "engaged in law enforcement duties" after the officer has ordered the person to stay back.

North Korea fires missile barrage off eastern coast following failed satellite launch

North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea days after its failed spy satellite launch, according to South Korea’s military.

Biden tells Black voters he will put progressives on Supreme Court in second term

President Biden has promised to nominate progressives to the United States Supreme Court if he wins a second term in office in the November election.

Charlamagne tha God hits MSNBC for claiming he's spreading 'MAGA messaging': 'These people aren't MAGA'

Radio host Charlamagne tha God responded to criticism from MSNBC during 'Fox & Friends' after the far-left outlet accused him of trying to spread 'MAGA messaging.'

Biden’s incompetence should be laughable, but our enemies are serious

So much for the Biden administration acting like the adults are in charge. White House efforts in the conflict zones of Ukraine and Gaza are embarrassing and our enemies know it.

Authorities arrest Chinese suspect behind $99M botnet, dismantling major crime network

An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and dismantled one of the world's largest botnets, which was operational for over a decade.

Top Mueller prosecutor declares 'man crush' on judge overseeing NY v Trump trial

The former top prosecutor for the Russia investigation gave lavish praise to Judge Merchan, who is overseeing the Manhattan trial of former President Trump.

Supporters rally around Trump outside NYC courthouse: Biden 'ain't for' Black America

Trump supporters outside the New York City courthouse where the former president is facing charges spoke to Fox News Digital about what they think of the trial.

Biden’s re-election is guaranteed to hurt you. Here's how

If you believe Biden, then his reelection is going to hurt you and everyone else to the tune of $5 trillion dollars. It would be the largest tax increase in US history.

Top 10 sharpest mainstream media criticisms of the Trump prosecution

District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution team received some criticism throughout the hush money trial, such as for the credibility of their witnesses.

Pressure grows on Biden admin to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to hit Russia: 'rather unfortunate'

Russia has reportedly increased its fortifications along the border, from which its forces may strike major Ukrainian targets, such as the city of Kharkiv, while Ukraine must show restraint.

Critics accuse Buttigieg of 'playing politics' after comments linking turbulence to climate change

Critics pushed back on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments connecting turbulence and climate change, but the USDOT returned fire with a study linking the two.

'We must take action': Red state risks legal showdown with Biden DOJ over this key issue

Louisiana's new illegal immigration law, which could soon be signed by the governor, takes the state a step closer to a legal battle with the Biden administration.

NY v. Trump: Jury to continue deliberations for 2nd day in unprecedented case

The jury will continue deliberations for a second day Thursday in the historic and unprecedented criminal trial of former President Trump.

Short questions with Dana Perino for Todd Piro

For this week's "Short questions with Dana Perino," co-anchor Todd Piro of "Fox & Friends First" reveals the three presidents he'd invite to a dinner party — and the best advice he's ever received.

From confusing instructions to misleading summations, the Trump trial now in jury’s hands

Jurors are set to deliberate former President Trump's fate following a theatrical and confusing hush money trial rife with mainstream media fodder.

Bush appointee hit and killed in car accident outside Nevada federal courthouse: police

U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, was killed in a crash in Nevada on Wednesday, officials confirmed.

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

LAURA INGRAHAM: Biden's numbers are in the toilet

Fox News host Laura Ingraham reacts to Democrats attacking Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito over flag choices at his house on "The Ingraham Angle."

Biden tells Black voters Trump wanted to tear gas them during ‘peaceful’ George Floyd protests

President Biden told Black voters in Philadelphia on Wednesday that Trump wanted to tear gas them while "peacefully" protesting the murder of George Floyd.

San Francisco quietly removes 'Appeal to Heaven' flag from outside City Hall after Alito flap

The city of San Francisco recently removed the "Appeal to Heaven" flag that had been flying near City Hall for sixty years because of its new association with pro-Jan. 6 groups.

Co-hosts of 'The View' scramble to clarify author John Grisham was not considering assassinating SCOTUS judges

Co-hosts of "The View" rushed to clarify author John Grisham's statement, noting that he was talking about the assassination of Supreme Court justices in a book, not real life.

Kansas Gov. Kelly to call special legislative session over tax cuts

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday her intent to call a special legislative session on tax cuts, which is set to begin June 18.

Trump urges Judge Merchan to 'save his reputation' by dismissing trial

Former President Donald Trump called on presiding Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the NY v. Trump case in order to save his reputation.

Trump son-in-law Michael Boulos meets with dozens of Arab leaders in an effort to curry favor

Tiffany Trump's husband headlined a meeting with dozens of Arab leaders in Michigan, including some formerly partial to Biden, in an effort to curry favor leading up to the November election.

Rafah offensive by Israel didn't cross Biden's 'red line,' White House says

White House officials said the attacks on Rafah by Israel have not constituted a major ground operation, nor have they crossed Biden's 'red line.'

Antisemitism at Yale, Univ. of Michigan to face congressional scrutiny

The dates and times of transcribed interviews with two university presidents were revealed by House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., on Wednesday.

First Lady Jill Biden warns 'The View' 'we will lose all of our rights’ if Trump gets another SCOTUS judge

First Lady Jill Biden told "The View" women in America would lose all their rights if former President Trump returns to the White House.

Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona

A court in Argentina has postponed the start of a trial to October in a criminal negligence case against 8 people who were allegedly involved in soccer legend Diego Maradona's death.

GOP Sen calls for criminal investigation into Trump trial judge over gag orders

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, called on the Justice Department to investigate Justice Juan Merchan over his deprivation of former President Trump's free speech rights with gag orders.

Wisconsin establishes $100M business startup assistance fund

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the launch of a $100 million public-private fund aimed at helping business startups and entrepreneurs.

Conservatives unload on 'political' NYC prosecution of Trump outside courtroom: 'Damaging to the country'

Trump supporters gathered outside a New York City courtroom on Wednesday voiced their support for the former president and blasted the charges against him.

Joe Manchin faces pressure for 11th-hour run to secure critical seat for Democrats

Outgoing West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, has been reportedly pressured by numerous people to make a last-minute run for governor.