FIRST ON FOX: Democrats are rubbing salt in the wound when it comes to their massive fundraising advantage over Republicans as the GOP attempts to use its money troubles to fire up would-be donors. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has started running digital ads admitting that it “can’t afford” to go toe-to-toe with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as both parties move deeper into a crucial election year....

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has threatened to veto an education package overwhelmingly passed by lawmakers after a bruising debate, saying it lacks provisions he favors, including a pilot program offering annual bonuses of up to $15,000 as a way to attract and keep teachers. Dunleavy, a former educator, said this week that there is still time for lawmakers to address issues like the proposed bonuses and changes...

A Georgia state judge is set to hear final arguments on Friday afternoon on allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade benefited her financially and should disqualify her from the case against former President Trump.  Willis and her office are leading the sweeping racketeering cases against the former president and 18 co-defendants. Several co-defendants, including Michael Roman, earlier this year accused...