Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) is competing with Kari Lake for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona. While recent polls show Gallego leading Lake by upward of 13 points, forthcoming revelations about the Democrat's murky past might help close the gap and deny him a future in the Senate. The Washington Free Beacon filed a motion in January to unseal Gallego's 2017 divorce records, which were hidden from the public since he dumped his wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, when she was nine months pregnant. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday — days after Lake wrote, "Arizona deserves to know what he's hiding" — that the Democrat and his ex-wife can no longer keep their divorce records under wraps, which are now expected to come out before week's end. The Free Beacon noted at the outset that something was unusual about the relatively heightened secrecy around the dissolution of Gallego's marriage: Though both Ruben and Kate Gallego are public figures, public records and basic information on the internet about the circumstances of the divorce are scant, likely because the Gallegos or their allies have buried them. In Arizona, as in most states, court records—including those related to divorces—are generally accessible to the public. But in the Gallegos’ case, the entire docket is under seal, something incredibly unusual in a state where the sealing of information, if it happens at all, is typically limited to specific sensitive information. The Free Beacon suggested further that the records were publicly relevant because both Gallegos held public office and Rep. Gallego had incorporated the divorce into his political backstory. There was also the matter of where the couple filed for divorce. While Arizona law requires that citizens file for divorce in that county where they presently live, the Free Beacon noted that the Gallegos lived in Maricopa County when they filed for divorce in Yavapai County. The Gallegos resisted the push for transparency and fought to keep the records sealed. 'Congressman Gallego is not entitled to special privileges to secrecy in court records.' The Yavapai County Superior Court agreed that the records should be unsealed but permitted the congressman an opportunity to propose redactions. Superior Court Judge John Napper later rejected a number of Gallego's proposed redactions on July 3 and ordered that a version of the record be filed publicly. Gallego, who told a fellow lawmaker "F*** your prayers" in 2022, appealed, claiming he and his ex-wife were seeking to protect their minor child. They secured a stay on July 30 from the state Court of Appeals. However, on Tuesday, the appellate court subsequently ordered that this stay be lifted on Oct. 17, prompting Gallego to seek the intervention of Arizona's Supreme Court. The couple's lawyers suggested in their Tuesday motion to stay the appellate court's decision that the unsealing of the records would irreparably harm their privacy and safety rights. According to the Tucson Star, the Free Beacon countered with a response stressing the Gallegos failed to meet the legal requirements to block the release of the file. "That process will mean the media and the electorate get nothing from these presumptively public records until after all votes are cast," wrote Michael Edney, attorney for the Free Beacon. "That harm to the media and voters is time-sensitive and irreparable, starting a week ago with the commencement of early voting, a problem that will deepen each day until Nov. 5." Edney added, "Congressman Gallego is not entitled to special privileges to secrecy in court records not afforded to other Arizona Citizens. If anything, the press and public have a heightened First Amendment interest in court records regarding public officials." The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously rejected the couple's bid late Wednesday. "The court concludes that the Gallegos have not established a strong likelihood of success on the merit," wrote Justice Clint Bolick. "Nor have they established irreparable harm with any degree of specificity if the stay is not granted." Ahead of the unsealing, Rep. Gallego has been urging voters to turn in early ballots. Early voting began in Arizona on Oct. 9. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The captain of the University of Nevada women's volleyball team told Blaze News in an exclusive interview that she's disappointed her school decided not to support the team's decision to forfeit a game against a squad with a transgender player."Unfortunately our university decided not to back us, and they decided they're going to have the match as scheduled," Nevada Wolf Pack captain Sia Liilii said.'No student athlete should ever be pressured to play a game where they don’t feel safe — period.'As Blaze News previously reported, San Jose State University's women's volleyball team features a 6'1" male athlete named Blaire Fleming, born Brayden.Fleming's presence on the SJSU squad has been the unofficial reason behind four forfeitures by teams at Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State, and Wyoming.Even Fleming's own teammate has spoken out about the unfair advantage the male athlete has over female players.Nevada was next in line to withdraw from a match against SJSU after the Wolf Pack players released a statement announcing their refusal to participate in a match that would jeopardize their safety.However, school officials decided to override the will of the players and declare that the match against SJSU would proceed as scheduled.The University of Nevada claimed the players made their decision and statement "independently" and "without consultation with the University or the athletic department."However, Liilii said she and her teammates tried to go through the proper channels and inform school administrators how they felt, but the university still decided to push forward with the scheduled match."The vast majority of us decided that this isn't right, [that] we need to protect women's sports, and we're going to forfeit," the team captain explained.She added, "To know that the university didn't acknowledge the fact that we're the team that is going to play against [Fleming] was really frustrating, and the way they went about it was not OK."Liilii said administrators later scheduled a meeting with the team to apologize and let players know the school would not be punishing them if they choose to sit out against SJSU on Oct. 26.When asked about the contradiction between the school not punishing players while publicly refusing to back their decision to forfeit, Liilii told Blaze News she felt the school was finding a way to distance itself from the players' stance while still following state and NCAA rules surrounding gender diversity.But Liilii added that she's received a lot of support, particularly from politicians such as Tulsi Gabbard and U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), both of whom recently attended a Nevada women's volleyball game."Thank you Sam Brown, Tulsi Gabbard, and Mark Wayne Mullin [sic] for showing your support at our match against Utah State tonight!" Liilii wrote on X. — (@) "Although our university hasn't supported us in this decision, our governor ... [Joe] Lombardo came out with a statement which was really reassuring, too," LiiLiii noted.Lombardo issued a statement on X about the ordeal, saying in part, "No student athlete should ever be pressured to play a game where they don’t feel safe — period.""I wholeheartedly respect the decision of the players," the governor added. — (@) "We do have people behind us that are supporting us, and that is really important," Liilii said. The Nevada captain added that she hopes she will soon "see the light at the end of the tunnel" regarding this controversy.Regarding whether or not the Nevada volleyball players will protest, participate, or sit out during the SJSU match, Liilii said, "you'll just have to see."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

As Election Day draws dangerously nearer, everyone is keeping a close watch on the polling for both candidates. According to Blaze Media senior editor for politics Christopher Bedford, Trump is polling at record numbers among demographics that typically skew Democrat — like black and Hispanic voters. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is losing working-class voters, as the VP’s efforts have been hyper-concentrated on securing the suburban women vote, which is why Harris has been focusing primarily on the issue of “unfettered access to [abortion].” Jill Savage from “Blaze News Tonight” and Blaze News editor in chief Matthew Peterson join Bedford to discuss the new polling results. “If Trump didn't have mean tweets, which he's always had ... would he get that much more percentage of, say, white women and therefore win?” Peterson asks Bedford. “Donald Trump is not your typical Republican. A typical Republican who may not be alienating white women at the same level also wouldn't be polling at historic levels for black voters that we’ve not seen since Richard Nixon’s literal first run [in 1960]. ... You wouldn’t see Hispanic voters changing the same way,” says Bedford. However, Democrats have also contributed to driving the black and Hispanic demographics toward the GOP. “The Democrats becoming a racial party that put African Americans first and put illegal immigration on a pedestal — those two things were very alienating to a lot of Hispanic voters,” “working class voters,” as well as “black men,” Bedford explains. “Their whole demographics-as-destiny plan kind of backfired,” he adds. The fact that Trump can “walk into an Hispanic bar” or “walk into a black neighborhood” and feels “comfortable in his skin” has done more to secure these minorities' votes than the GOP’s “fancy outreach efforts,” Bedford tells Savage and Peterson. However, there’s something the GOP needs to be very careful about if they want Trump’s success to continue. To hear Bedford’s warning for Republicans, watch the clip above. Want more from 'Blaze News Tonight'?To enjoy more provocative opinions, expert analysis, and breaking stories you won’t see anywhere else, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Locals in the small town of Logansport, Indiana, are sounding the alarm about the community's overwhelmed resources due to a massive influx of foreign nationals who have arrived in the area over the past three years under the Biden-Harris administration.The community's concerns mirror recent reports out of Springfield, Ohio, and Charleroi, Pennsylvania, two small cities that have experienced a significant increase in immigrant arrivals.'We are a small rural community in Indiana who is facing challenges of a large increase in population.'Residents in Logansport, a rural town with a population of 18,000, are pleading with the federal government to provide more resources to address their strained hospitals and school system. While it is unclear how many immigrants have moved to the area over the past few years, one local business owner speculated that the number was "maybe more than 2,000," according to WXIN.Mayor Chris Martin told the news outlet that others have stated that 5,000 Haitian nationals have moved to the area, but he noted that there is no way to be sure of the exact number.Martin explained that he knows the influx is significant because there has been a 20-30% increase in demand for local services. He cited "traffic, school, and the hospital" as examples. "The federal government has got to step in and help communities our size," Martin said. "We are a small rural community in Indiana who is facing challenges of a large increase in population."Logansport Memorial Hospital told WXIN that the town is on pace for record-shattering birth rates. The hospital stated that it has been utilizing interpreter services to provide assistance to the foreign nationals. The school system had 150 new students enrolled over the past three years. There are currently 207 Haitian students, compared to just 14 in 2021. New students from 11 other countries have also enrolled in the school system within the past few years.Cass County Health Department Administrator Serenity Alter stated in September that many of the new students are unaccompanied minors."They fly from Haiti to Nicaragua, to Mexico, and then to the state they are flying to in the US," she stated. "Some have not seen their parents in seven years. It's an eye-opener.""I don't think our school system can sustain what they are doing right now," Alter declared.District Superintendent Michele Starkey disagreed, stating, "We can handle it.""We are a public school, so we take in everyone who comes through the door and we meet them where they are no matter what," Starkey told WXIN.The school district has even coordinated with students' schedules, allowing them to attend a few hours of classes each day so that they can work full shifts in the evenings."While it might be startling to some people, we have students that work second and third-shift jobs to help support their families," Starkey stated.As far as why the foreign nationals have decided to make Logansport their home, some speculate it has something to do with the Tyson meatpacking plant.The company did not respond to a request for comment from WXIN.Dave Price, a Logansport resident, told Fox News this week, "We need some help here. We need some federal help.""We had immigrants come in throughout the years to Logansport from the Mexico area, so we have a lot of Hispanics in the area which have acclimated very well, and they've grown their businesses, and they've earned the respect of Americans, and we've respected them in return," Price stated. "But what we're seeing now is a little different. It's coming from a Third World country coming into Logansport, and these individuals don't necessarily know the local laws or rules and how to behave here."The mayor stated that he is considering declaring a state of emergency.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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After unveiling new iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches, AirPods, and an iPad mini, Apple has even more products to launch in the coming months. Among them are new Macs, iPads, and even another new iPhone in early 2025. Here's everything we expect Apple to unveil in the next six months: New Macs are coming very soon Image source: José Adorno for BGR Apple is expected to unveil a few new Macs soon with the M4 chip. Here's what we know: MacBook Pro: Apple should unveil a new generation of MacBook Pro models in the coming weeks. This product should get the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max options with at least 16GB of RAM. Some people have already gotten their hands on this product ahead of time. Mac mini: With a redesign looking similar to an Apple TV, the M4 Mac mini should also come with an M4 Pro variant. The cheapest Mac should also get more USB-C ports, and it's expected to be released alongside the M4 Macs. iMac: Another Apple launch expected for the coming weeks is the new M4 Mac. It's unclear if Apple will revamp the colors or add any other hardware changes besides the new chip. USB-C accessories: We also expect Apple to upgrade the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad to USB-C. We expected to get this upgrade last year, but Cupertino could make this change now with a new iMac. These Apple products could launch early next year Image source: Apple Inc. For early next year, Apple is expected to unveil even more products, which include: iPhone SE 4: With an iPhone 14-like design, the new iPhone SE could feature Apple's custom modem, the A18 chip, and a single main camera. This device is expected to launch in the spring. iPad 11: With the iPhone SE 4, Apple should unveil the new base-model iPad. This fairly minor upgrade is expected to be released early next year, as Cupertino just upgraded the iPad mini and its high-end tablets. AirTag 2: Years after the first AirTag, Apple is expected to upgrade this item tracker. It's unclear if it could be unveiled with new form factors. However, an improved chip and louder speakers are expected to land with this new generation. New smart home product: Apple is expected to launch an Amazon Echo-like device. Some analysts say it could debut as soon as early next year. This device should pave the way to a more expensive home hub expected to be released in 2026. Don't Miss: When will Apple release new M4 Macs? The post 10 new Apple products expected to launch soon appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: Free LED smart bulbs, $64 off Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, $60 Keurig coffee maker, more Last chance Prime Day deals: $119 AirPods 4, $50 Ninja portable blender, $99 BISSELL Little Green, more Prime Day Yeedi robot vacuum deals: Best new models are up to $400 off