 National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan. It's a development that is sending political shockwaves across Europe and beyond. France's far-right National Rally Party surging into the lead in the first round of legislative elections. That brings a far-right party to the brink of power, and it's dealt a blow to President Macron's centrist party. Wall Street now features up 99 points. More on these stories at townhall.com.