High-stakes state and local races could define both parties and set the stage for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters discusses key gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, the New York City mayoral race between Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, and the GOP’s 2026 strategy as President Trump ramps up voter engagement.

Concerns are growing over corporate layoffs as companies cite AI and cost-cutting for widespread job cuts. Critics say some firms are using AI to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. Former JPMorgan Chief Economist Anthony Chan explains AI’s impact on white-collar jobs, the role of H-1B visas, and what it means for the U.S. workforce.

Plus, commentary by the Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX Talk Radio, Guy Benson.

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Republicans Target Key Battlegrounds Ahead of 2026