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Delaware Republicans Nominate Arminio For McBride House Challenge

David Gregoire September 16, 2026

Delaware Republicans have set up a fresh November fight in the state’s only U.S. House district, and the result has a little drama baked in. Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio, a political scientist with deep academic

Jayapal Says DHS Arrests Mostly Target People With No Threat

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

Rep. Pramila Jayapal put immigration enforcement back in the spotlight with a sharp claim about recent DHS arrests, saying the majority of those taken into custody did not threaten public safety. The numbers behind that

7 Republicans Join Democrats To Curb Trump Iran War Powers

Karen Givens September 16, 2026

• House Republicans split over Iran war powers• Democrats pushed the resolution with GOP help• Congress and the White House clash over authority• The Iran conflict is shaping the political fight• A presidential veto would

Talarico Faces Blowback Over Resurfaced Democracy Remarks

David Gregoire September 16, 2026

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is under fresh scrutiny after an older interview clip resurfaced and put his views on democracy, American identity, and political messaging back in the spotlight. The renewed attention has only

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Mail-Ballot Bid, Midterm Block Stands

Dan Veld September 15, 2026

The Supreme Court declined to let new Postal Service mail-ballot rules kick in right away, keeping a lower court’s nationwide block in place as the 2026 midterms draw closer. The dispute centers on how much

Newsom Draws Mockery Over Staged Fly Fishing CNN Interview

Darnell Thompkins September 15, 2026

Politics Newsom roasted online for ‘staged’ fly-fishing interview with CNN anchor where he dropped major 2028 hint The California governor’s pre-recorded Montana outing with CNN’s Jake Tapper was roundly mocked online Published September 15, 2026

Smithsonian Latino Museum Faces Renewed Criticism Over Woke Exhibit

Karen Givens September 15, 2026

The Smithsonian’s latest move has put a fresh spotlight on a fight that has been simmering for years: whether the nation’s most visible cultural institutions are telling history straight or filtering it through ideology. The

Trump Blasts Supreme Court After Mail-In Voting Ruling Against Him

Karen Givens September 15, 2026

Checklist: Trump’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling The mail-in voting fight and USPS ballot rules The justices’ split and Kavanaugh’s reasoning The effect on the 2026 midterm elections Trump’s broader frustration with the Court

Detroit Voters Dismiss Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Promise

David Gregoire September 15, 2026

Detroit voters are sounding off on President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend, and plenty of them are not impressed. With prices still biting hard and trust in promised payouts running thin, the idea is landing

Kamala Harris Mocked After Resurfaced AI Explanation Goes Viral

Brittany Mays September 15, 2026

Checklist: Kamala Harris and the resurfaced AI clip Her call for slowing AI development Online backlash and mockery Earlier AI and cloud explanations Democratic calls for AI oversight Trump’s pushback on AI restraints Kamala Harris

Moskovitz AI Network Faces Scrutiny Over Regulation Push

Brittany Mays September 15, 2026

AI fear, philanthropy, and political influence are colliding in a loud new debate that reaches from Silicon Valley to Washington. At the center is Dustin Moskovitz’s Coefficient Giving, a major donor network tied to effective

Abdul El-Sayed Calls For Action On Black Community Debts

Ella Ford September 15, 2026

Michigan’s Senate contest is already carrying plenty of heat, and Abdul El-Sayed is putting a big moral message front and center. He is arguing that Black communities have been shortchanged for far too long, while

House Votes To Eliminate The Penny Permanently

Erica Carlin September 15, 2026

A long-running symbol of spare change is on the way out, and Congress has now moved with rare speed and near-total agreement. The House has backed a plan to stop minting pennies, while also opening

Mamdani Blasts Federal Immigration Rule, Files NYC Lawsuit

Ella Ford September 15, 2026

Checklist: immigrant communities and their role in New York City, the federal public charge rule, the lawsuit led by city officials, the Trump administration’s position on taxpayer protection, the clash over benefits like Medicaid and

Congress Probes China, Iran and Cuba Influence Networks

Kevin Parker September 14, 2026

Politics ‘Trojan horses’ in America: Congress probes influence networks tied to China, Iran and Cuba CodePink disruption offers a real-time glimpse of the ‘Trojan horse’ influence operations House hearing will examine Published September 14, 2026

Dispatch Audio Reveals Desperate Search After Tiffany Plane Sinks

Kevin Parker September 14, 2026

Dispatch audio and firsthand accounts paint a tense picture of a night rescue on Lake Wausau, where a small plane lost power on approach and went down in the water with Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate

Trump Touts White House Renovations, Says Building Was In Poor Shape

Karen Givens September 14, 2026

President Donald Trump is leaning hard into a White House makeover that he says was long overdue, framing the renovation push as a rescue mission for a building he described as neglected and worn down.

DSA-backed Candidates Gain Ground With Broad Economic Agenda

Brittany Mays September 14, 2026

“`html The Democratic Socialists of America is pushing a sweeping economic makeover that would touch almost every part of daily life, from who controls major industries to how much people work and what they pay

Resurfaced Clip Shows Talarico Calling Parents Abusive Over Gender Identity

Kevin Parker September 14, 2026

James Talarico is facing fresh scrutiny after an old clip resurfaced showing him describing a parent’s refusal to affirm a child’s gender identity as “abusive for sure.” The remarks land at a rough moment for

Muslim Voters Back El-Sayed Despite Liberal Stance, Attendees Say

David Gregoire September 14, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate bid is pulling together a strange coalition, where some Muslim voters openly dislike his stances on abortion and LGBTQ issues but still see him as their best shot at political influence.

Tech Investor Backs $40 Million Push To Fight DSA Gains

Kevin Parker September 14, 2026

State-level politics is getting a jolt of money, and it is aimed squarely at the Democratic Socialists of America. A libertarian tech investor has put a huge pile of cash behind a push to help

Mamdani, James Sue To Block Trump Visa Welfare Rule

Dan Veld September 14, 2026

New York politics is heating up again, and this time the fight is over who gets to enter and stay in the country under a tougher federal standard. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney

El-Sayed Defends Child Sex Changes, Cites Doctors’ Authority

Ella Ford September 14, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s latest comments lit up an already heated debate over gender-affirming care for minors, medical authority, and how far the government should go in drawing lines around treatment. His argument leaned hard on the

Missouri Court Blocks New Map, Boosts Democrats In Midterms

Erica Carlin September 14, 2026

Missouri’s election fight just got messier, and Republicans are the ones left scrambling. A Supreme Court ruling has put the state back on its 2022 congressional map, throwing fresh uncertainty into a tight midterm battle

Trump Urges Zelenskyy To Stop Hitting Russia Diesel Refineries

Doug Goldsmith September 14, 2026

Donald Trump sent a blunt warning to Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine keeps hammering Russian energy sites, saying the strikes on diesel refineries need to stop. The comment landed against a messy backdrop of rising fuel

Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Case Is A State Matter

Brittany Mays September 13, 2026

President Donald Trump drew a hard line on the Lindsay Clancy case, saying it belongs in state court and not in Washington. The exchange came after Clancy’s attorney floated a pardon request, even though the

Trump Slams AOC, Mamdani Over Laughing At 9/11 Ceremony

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

Donald Trump tore into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani after a video showed the two Democrats smiling and appearing to laugh during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. The clip ignited instant backlash because

Trump Says China Spies on US, Links Iran Strike To Imagery

Kevin Parker September 13, 2026

President Donald Trump brushed off a new China controversy with a blunt line that landed hard: Beijing spies on the United States, and the United States spies on Beijing. The comment came after a report

Wisconsin GOP Candidate Swims To Safety After Lake Plane Crash

Doug Goldsmith September 13, 2026

Tom Tiffany walked away from a terrifying lake landing with only minor injuries after a small plane lost power near Wausau, Wisconsin. The Republican gubernatorial candidate and the pilot ended up swimming to safety as

GOP Star Says Jobs, Crime Policies Can Win Black Voters

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

T.W. Shannon says Republicans have a real opening with Black voters, even without Donald Trump on the ballot in 2026. His case rests on a simple pitch: jobs, safer streets, and a party message that

House Republicans Embrace Trump, Defy Midterm History

Doug Goldsmith September 13, 2026

Vulnerable House Republicans are leaning hard into Donald Trump’s brand as the midterm fight heats up, betting that close ties to the president will help them survive a cycle that usually punishes the party in

GOP Women Warn 19th Amendment Calls Could Hurt Republicans

Kevin Parker September 13, 2026

Online backlash tied to the Lindsay Clancy trial Calls to repeal the 19th Amendment Republican women warning about party damage Social media outrage versus mainstream voters Democratic attacks and cultural messaging The GOP’s effort to

Trump Demands Smithsonian Replace Modernist Sculpture With Washington Statue

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

President Donald Trump is putting the Smithsonian on a tight clock, pushing for a major shift in how one of America’s biggest museums presents the nation’s story. At the center of the fight is a

White House Targets Violent Green Card Holder In Vote Fraud Case

Karen Givens September 13, 2026

The White House and Homeland Security are turning up the pressure after another illegal voting case landed in the spotlight, this time involving Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian national with a long criminal record and

JD Vance Frames Midterms Around America’s Future, GOP Vision

Brittany Mays September 12, 2026

Vice President JD Vance used a major Republican convention speech to push a simple but forceful message: the next generation should inherit a country that still rewards hard work, family, and belonging. He blended a

Hochul Pardon Derails Supreme Court Immigration Bond Fight

Darnell Thompkins September 12, 2026

The Supreme Court’s planned review of a major immigration detention fight is off the table for now after a New York pardon cut the case out from under it. At the center is a sharp

Acton Staff Blocks Cameraman, Sidesteps Debate Questions in Ohio

Erica Carlin September 12, 2026

Campaign aides for Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton found themselves in the middle of a tense scene at a Harrison event after a cameraman pressed Acton on why she keeps passing on a debate

Sheriff Responds After Woman Enters Kamala Harris Malibu Property

Kevin Parker September 12, 2026

AOC And Mamdani Face Fury Over 9/11 Memorial Moment

Kevin Parker September 12, 2026

The backlash hit fast after a clip from the 9/11 Memorial showed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appearing to smile and laugh while names of the dead were being read

El-Sayed Faces Backlash Over 9/11 Post, Piker Link Triggers Outrage

Dan Veld September 12, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s 9/11 post lit up social media fast, with critics zeroing in on both the message itself and his ties to Hasan Piker. The backlash quickly spilled into the Michigan Senate race, where every

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pushes Trump To Rename Lake Erie

Doug Goldsmith September 12, 2026

Pennsylvania Rep. David Maloney has jumped into the naming fight with a cheeky push of his own, urging Donald Trump to back a move that would turn Lake Erie into “Lake Pennsylvania.” The idea lands

Trump Backs Unified Ireland, Says It Will Happen Eventually

Darnell Thompkins September 12, 2026

Donald Trump’s comments in Dublin put Irish reunification back in the spotlight, mixing blunt rhetoric with a long-running dispute that still shapes politics on both sides of the Irish Sea. The issue reaches deep into

Pentagon Memorial Breaks Ground On New 9/11 Education Center

Dan Veld September 12, 2026

The old promise to “Never Forget” is entering a new phase, one shaped less by memory and more by teaching. At the Pentagon, a long-awaited visitor education center is moving ahead because millions of Americans

Trump Honors Medal Of Honor Recipients In Texas Visit

Darnell Thompkins September 11, 2026

President Donald Trump’s stop in Arlington, Texas, brought a very different kind of energy from the big political rally he had just left behind. At the National Medal of Honor Museum, he spent time with

9/11 Families Face More Delays As Trial Pushed To 2028

Ella Ford September 11, 2026

For 9/11 families, the courtroom has become another place of waiting, and the wait keeps stretching. A trial for accused mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants is now tentatively set for June 2028, turning

DOJ Uses ATRC To Deport Afghan ISIS Plot Suspect

Karen Givens September 11, 2026

The Justice Department has used a rarely invoked federal terrorism court for the first time, sending an Afghan woman back to Afghanistan after she admitted ties to an ISIS-inspired Election Day plot. The move has

Declassified Files Reveal Clinton, Bush Warned Of Bin Laden Hijack Plot

Ella Ford September 11, 2026

• Declassified files on pre-9/11 warnings• Clinton and Bush-era intelligence briefs• Bin Laden’s hijacking ambitions and targets• FBI and CIA signs of suspicious activity• A broader push to open old classified records Freshly released government

Pence Group Warns Vance Stay-At-Home Parent Plan Risks Audits

Kevin Parker September 11, 2026

Advancing American Freedom is pushing back hard against a Vice President JD Vance-backed idea to give stay-at-home parents up to $9,000 per child each year through the Child Care and Development Fund. The group says

Trump To Honor 9/11 Victims At Pentagon Anniversary Ceremony

Erica Carlin September 11, 2026

On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, President Donald Trump is set to mark the day at the Pentagon while other top officials spread out across the nation’s most important memorial sites. The

GOP Opens Texas Cash Floodgates For Ken Paxton Race

Darnell Thompkins September 11, 2026

Republican money is flooding into Texas as the Senate fight tightens, with top GOP leaders and aligned outside groups jumping in to help Ken Paxton. The push is aimed at keeping the seat red, slowing

9/11 Hero’s Son Launches AI Grief Tool For Families

Dan Veld September 11, 2026

• 9/11 legacy and remembrance• A new AI grief companion called Doora• Hold the Door nonprofit and its mission• Post-traumatic growth and resilience• The challenge of grief without closure• Support for people who avoid traditional

Mamdani Faces 9/11 Memorial Backlash Over Victims Families Petition

Kevin Parker September 11, 2026

• 9/11 families and New Yorkers press for distance at Ground Zero• Mamdani’s attendance at the memorial becomes a flashpoint• Ramzi Kassem’s role drives much of the anger• The petition grows into a massive public

Ontario Premier Urges Voters To Punish Republicans Over Trade War

Kevin Parker September 11, 2026

Ontario’s trade fight with Washington has turned into a sharp political spectacle, with Premier Doug Ford openly rooting for Republicans to lose control of Congress as punishment for President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The dispute has

Nation Honors 9/11 25 Years Later At Key Memorials

Brittany Mays September 11, 2026

• 25 years after the attacks, remembrance still centers on the lives lost and the places forever marked by that day. • Ceremonies at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and the Flight 93 Memorial remain the

Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend If GOP Retains Congress

Darnell Thompkins September 11, 2026

President Donald Trump took center stage in Dallas and wasted no time turning the GOP’s first major midterm gathering into a full-throttle campaign event. The room got a mix of victory lap, warning shot, and

TPUSA Launches Prep Year To Challenge The College Scam

Brittany Mays September 10, 2026

Checklist: – TPUSA’s gap-year alternative to the usual college path – Charlie Kirk’s influence on the program’s mission – A focus on wisdom, character, and classical learning – Freedom to choose college, trades, or other

ICE Deports Fairfax Groper After Short Jail Sentence

Kevin Parker September 10, 2026

“`html Key points in this piece: ICE detains and removes a convicted illegal immigrant after a short jail stay Fairfax County’s sanctuary policies come under fire The case raises questions about local noncooperation with federal

GOP Senator Pushes Trump’s $5,000 Checks With U.S. Spending Rule

Doug Goldsmith September 10, 2026

Sen. Bernie Moreno is moving to turn Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend checks into something more than a campaign trail promise, but the fine print matters. The plan would route the money through tariffs and

Trump Faces GOP Backlash Over $5,000 Dividend Promise

David Gregoire September 10, 2026

Republicans are suddenly staring at an idea that feels more like a political bomb than a policy rollout. Donald Trump’s push for $5,000 dividend checks has sparked a loud fight inside the party, with critics

Trump Signs Act Clearing Way For Medal Of Honor Monument

Dan Veld September 10, 2026

President Donald Trump signed a new measure in Texas that clears the path for a National Medal of Honor monument on the National Mall, putting one of the country’s most revered honors on a far

DOJ Accuses UC Berkeley Law Of Racial Admissions Bias

Doug Goldsmith September 10, 2026

The Trump administration has put UC Berkeley Law in the hot seat, accusing the school of giving Black applicants an edge while Asian and White applicants were left behind. Federal officials say the numbers point

ICE Deports Over 2,000 Suspected Terrorists, DHS Says

Brittany Mays September 10, 2026

More than 2,000 known or suspected terrorists have been deported from the United States since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, according to the Department of Homeland Security, just as the country prepares

Bush Recalls Jeter’s Warning Before Yankees First Pitch After 9/11

Karen Givens September 10, 2026

George W. Bush looked back on one of the strangest and most emotional baseball moments of his presidency, a first pitch at Yankee Stadium that came with the weight of a nation still raw after

Talarico Backs Away From Woke Claims In Tight Texas Race

Doug Goldsmith September 10, 2026

James Talarico is trying to reset his message as Texas’ Senate race heats up, and that means walking back some of the sharpest lines that have followed him for years. In a new round of

Fetterman Reaffirms Democratic Loyalty After GOP Convention Appearance

Brittany Mays September 10, 2026

John Fetterman’s latest move has Washington buzzing again, but this time the buzz came from a GOP stage in Dallas. The Pennsylvania senator showed up in a way that fed fresh speculation about where he

Rhode Island GOP Primary Tightens as Pelino Faces Guckian

Doug Goldsmith September 10, 2026

Rhode Island Republicans are staring at a tense primary that has split the race between two very different pitches: one candidate leaning into outsider energy and cultural confidence, the other stressing experience and a tighter

Cohen Blames Trump Trade Pressure for Canada Exploring China Deals

Dan Veld September 9, 2026

Canada’s uneasy trade relationship with the United States Claims that Trump-era pressure pushed Ottawa closer to China Mark Carney’s criticism of U.S. demands and dependency Disputes over dairy, tariffs, and North American trade terms Mixed

Proposal Would Give Homeowners Data Center Dividends

Brittany Mays September 9, 2026

The debate over AI data centers is getting louder in rural America, and a new proposal tries to cool the anger by putting real money back into the hands of local residents. The idea is

Gottheimer, Stefanik Launch Bipartisan Campus Antisemitism Caucus

Dan Veld September 9, 2026

• Bipartisan push against antisemitism on campus• New congressional caucus focused on higher education• Pressure on universities to protect Jewish students• Federal legislation and campus accountability• Shared concern across party lines Reps. Elise Stefanik and