Southwest
Swing state GOP chair slams Biden-Harris admin for being out of touch on key issue: 'Abandoned this country'
PHOENIX – Arizona GOP Chairwoman Gina Swoboda told Fox News Digital she was not impressed with Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent trip to the border, which she called a “photo op,” while explaining her belief the Biden-Harris administration has failed the American people at the border.
“I think President Biden abandoned this country and I think Vice President Harris is without a clue,” Swoboda told Fox News Digital. “She’s without a clue of what regular people are going through. She’s without a clue about the border. I do not think she cares.”
Swoboda told Fox News Digital she often talks to ranchers along the border whose families have lived there for 100 years and described the situation as “total devastation,” adding that Harris’ recent trip to the border was nothing more than a “photo op.”
“I’ve been to the border, you have to do more than just go down there and do a photo op and leave,” Swoboda said. “You have to consistently, I don’t expect the politicians themselves to be able to spend time here all the time, but when President Trump built the wall, I mean, he kept coming down, and you have to have people on the ground that are reporting to you.”
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“This administration that’s in office has not called the head of the Border Patrol. The head of the Border Patrol union was giving remarks that said, like for a year, for two years, for three years, they didn’t even hear from the administration as we’re having the biggest crisis on the border we’ve ever had.“
Swoboda told Fox News Digital she doesn’t think Harris is “competent or qualified” to solve the border issue.
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“I don’t think she really understands what the role is to be the chief executive of the United States of America,” Swoboda added. “So we know we have one candidate that cares very deeply, that had the most secure border in my lifetime. And that’s what we really need back for Arizona. And what do they say? Every state is a border state now. It’s everywhere.”
A new Fox News survey of Arizona voters in late September showed Harris trailing by 3 points with Trump leading on the immigration issue by 15 points over the vice president.
Trump is also seen as being better at making the country safe by 7 points.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets, Magic Keys
Enjoying the magic of Disneyland will be more expensive after the Anaheim theme park resort raised prices for most daily tickets and annual passes on Wednesday.
Most park tickets increased 6% in price while annual passes, known as Magic Keys, increased 6% to 20%.
The highest-priced one-park, one-day ticket for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure now costs over $200, a first in the park’s history.
Here’s a breakdown of Disneyland’s ticket price increases
The most expensive tickets rose from $194 to $206 for one-day single park admission and from $259 to $271 for a one-day park hopper. The lowest-priced one-day, one-park ticket has remained unchanged at $104 since 2019.
Disneyland Magic Key annual pass prices increased from 6% to 20%.
- Inspire pass: $1,749, up 6%
- Believe pass: $1,374, up 10%
- Enchant pass: $974, up 14.7%
- Imagine pass (Southern California residents only): $599, up 20%
Disney also unveiled more perks for its Magic Key pass holders, such as being among the first to ride the new attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and getting a special gift in honor of the ride’s opening. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass discount for pass holders increased from 20% to 50%.
Daily theme park parking rates remained unchanged at $35.
The cost of the Lightning Lane Multipass line-cutting service, formerly known as Disney Genie+, rose 7% to $32 on pre-arrival purchases. The cost of Lighting Lane Multipass purchases made at the parks will vary.
Gavin Doyle, the founder of MickeyVisit.com, conducted a study of Disneyland price increases throughout the years. He believes the increases reflect the continuous strong demand for the park.
Regardless of the ticket price increases, Doyle noted that people can still save money when visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
“There continue to be options for guests to prioritize a budget vacation over the most optimally timed vacation. If you are willing to travel on weekdays during the less popular months of the year or be reactive to Disney’s deals throughout the year, you’ll be rewarded with lower prices on tickets and deals on hotels in the area,” Doyle told KTLA in an emailed statement.
“The lowest-priced one-day ticket has not increased in price since 2019. That ticket is available 34 days of the year. If you are set on visiting during the most popular months, you’ll pay the premium prices.”
Last week, Disneyland announced a discounted child’s ticket that can be used for visits to the “Happiest Place on Earth” beginning in early 2025.
Beginning on Oct. 22, guests can purchase kids’ tickets for as low as $50 per child per day, valid for visits from Jan. 7 through March 20, 2025.
Guests can also upgrade the tickets to park hopper tickets or add on additional services like Lightning Lane Multi-Pass.
The ticket deal is available for children ages 3 to 9. Theme park reservations will be required.
Disneyland also teased that theme park discounts for Disney+ subscribers will be available for the 2024 holiday season. Details on that will be shared later.
The Disneyland Resort is currently celebrating the Halloween season until Oct. 31.
Los Angeles, Ca
Woman dies after rock smashes through windshield on Southern California freeway
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was killed by a rock that was thrown at her windshield on the freeway.
On Tuesday, the victim and a passenger were traveling on Highway 138, just east of Highway 18 in the Antelope Valley area at around 12:10 a.m.
As they were driving on the highway, a suspect suddenly launched a rock toward their windshield, smashing the glass and fatally striking the driver.
The passenger who survived told California Highway Patrol it was unclear where the rock was initially thrown from.
Authorities searched the surrounding area but no suspects were located.
The incident followed a similar occurrence that happened just two days earlier on Oct. 6. That driver also told authorities rock was thrown at their windshield as they were driving on the highway in the same area.
“Given these recurring incidents, the California Highway Patrol Southern Division Major Crimes Unit and the CHP Antelope Valley Area are actively investigating these incidents and are seeking assistance from the community,” detectives said.
Anyone who has information on the case is urged to call the California Highway Patrol at 323-259-3200.
“The public’s cooperation is crucial to help bring the perpetrator(s) of this heinous act to justice and prevent further tragedies,” CHP officials said. “The California Highway Patrol is committed to ensuring public safety and will continue to investigate all incidents thoroughly.”
Southwest
Texas residents express frustration with the economy, trust Trump more than Harris
Fox News Digital spoke with residents just south of Houston, Texas this week about the economy and who they trust more between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to boost the economy as president.
After shopping at Costco, local residents expressed frustration with current overall costs and the economy as a whole, both on and off camera.
“All the prices have gone up,” Melissa told Fox News Digital.
“No, it’s not doing well at all,” said another resident, originally from Egypt.
Ralph said the economy has resulted in increased costs for his family, stating, “I think inflation is out of control. Housing and interest rates are out of control. Grocery trips have doubled. And a good grocery trip used to be like 150-125. Now an average grocery trip is now 250-300.”
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Locals also shared who they feel will best handle the economy as president.
“When Trump was in office, you know, things were doing well,” said Mark.
Ralph said he “definitely” trusts Trump more to tackle the economy.
“I don’t think Kamala even knows what’s going on. I think she’s a puppet,” he said. “He’s got a proven track record, hoping he gets back in and rescuing this Harris economy.”
Another resident also said she trusts the former president more: “Trump, because he’s the only businessman that’s capable of running our country.”
Mark cited Trump’s time in office compared to the current Biden-Harris administration as a reason for trusting the former president.
“Trump because of what he did the last time, who was in office and what the current administration, what’s happened with the current administration over the past four years,” he said. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. You know, they tried to fix it. So here we are today.”
No Republican presidential candidate has lost Texas since 1976, but the state has become increasingly competitive in recent elections. Trump won it by less than six points in 2020, a sharp contrast from just 12 years ago when Mitt Romney carried the state by nearly 16.
The economy remains the top issue on the minds of American voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the presidential election.
A September Fox News national poll also in the field entirely post-debate spotlighted that 39% of voters surveyed said the economy was their most pressing issue, far ahead of immigration (16%) and abortion (15%). All other issues tested were in single digits.
While the nation’s economic recovery from the pandemic continues, inflation remains a leading concern among Americans.
The former president’s up 13 points over the vice president in a post-debate survey from the New York Times and Siena College, and favored by 7 points in an ABC News Ipsos survey also conducted after the showdown.
But Trump’s advantage over Harris on the economy stands at only 5 points in the Fox News poll, and just 2 points in the AP/NORC survey.
Harris has touted what she calls the “opportunity economy” and said her administration will crack down on price gouging and also lower taxes for middle-class Americans. Trump has pointed to economic performance under his administration as successful and that a return to office would bring back those days.
The Harris ticket was buoyed on Friday by a strong September jobs report. Also, striking U.S. dockworkers returned to work Friday after reaching a tentative agreement with employers on an improved wage offer.
Elizabeth Heckman reported from Texas. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
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