President Trump's move just before the midterms looks to defy historic trend and more top headlines

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. Trump's move just before the midterms looks to defy historic trend 2. NTSB investigates deadly Amazon cargo plane crash 3. Monster hurricane makes rare, direct hit over Hawaii MAJOR HEADLINES POWDER KEG — Iran nuclear showdown takes dangerous turn as US turns up the heat, Tehran issues new threat. Continue reading … JUSTICE DEFERRED — Prosecutors drop 9/11 confession appeal to protect long-delayed 2028 trial. Continue reading … SECOND CHANCE LAW — Menendez brothers score parole hearing a full year ahead of schedule. Continue reading … SERIOUS HEALTH RISK — Over 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork recalled over listeria concerns. Continue reading … BUCK STOPS NOWHERE — America hit $40T in debt and the tab doubled in under a decade. Continue reading … -- POLITICS 'EXTREMIST TAKEOVER' — Former DSA member warns far-left importing terror group's politics amid Dem fracture. Continue reading … 'TRUMPAPALOOZA' — Trump headlines historic midterm convention as GOP confronts brutal political headwinds. Continue reading … PRIMARY BATTLES — Key swing state Senate primaries put Democratic divide, GOP rivalry in spotlight. Continue reading … 'AMERICA FIRST' — Trump targets jetmaker Bombardier amid escalating Canada trade dispute. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA BROADCAST BUST — FCC chief signals major crackdown on legacy TV networks over 'fake polls'. Continue reading … TESTED BY LOSS — Erika Kirk reflects on first year of grief after husband's assassination. Continue reading … MAZE OF DEFIANCE — Indiana farm vows 'absolutely' no regrets over Kirk tribute despite hate campaign. Continue reading … PULPIT POLITICS — Detroit pastor warns Dems are 'virtue-signaling' to America's biggest voting bloc. Continue reading … OPINION TOM DEL BECCARO — Five reasons the Democrat Party will only keep making a hard left turn. Continue reading … CAROL ROTH — Warren Buffett's brutal fix for Congress could start fixing the deficit fast. Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS PINSTRIPE RETURN — Yankees get massive MVP boost as Aaron Judge returns for MLB playoff push. Continue reading … BILLIONAIRE BREAKUP — Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, wife divorcing without prenup: report. Continue reading … NOTHING TO SOMETHING — Julia Louis-Dreyfus gets candid about the friction behind ‘Seinfeld’ success. Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on Hollywood health and mountain missions. Take the quiz here … LISTEN Four hijacked planes, three locations, and a world changed forever. Relive the tragedy, sacrifice, and incredible heroism of September 11, 2001. In Fox News Rewind: 9/11, FOX News journalists, Bush administration officials, first responders, and survivors share raw first-hand accounts from the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Shanksville. Featuring Bret Baier, Ari Fleischer, and 9/11 survivor Will Jimeno, this is the definitive account of America's darkest day. Listen now… PODCASTS 'Ruthless' dives into the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention and key Senate races. Check it out ... Adam Carolla joins ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ to explain why he is leaving California. See the new episode at 10am ET ... Mitch Smedley joins Planet Tyrus to explain the hiring philosophy behind growing his business. The new episode goes live at 11am ET ... FOX WEATHER What’s it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox News Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We’ll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday.