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Hillary Clinton Endorses Peggy Flanagan In Minnesota Senate Race

Karen Givens October 8, 2026

“`html Hillary Clinton has stepped into Minnesota’s 2026 Senate race with a high-profile endorsement of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, giving the Democrat a burst of attention in a contest that could shape the state’s political

AG Rival Hits Letitia James With 52 Count Mock Indictment

Doug Goldsmith October 8, 2026

New York’s attorney general race just got a lot sharper, with Saritha Komatireddy rolling out a sharp-edged counterattack aimed straight at Letitia James. The move is built to put James on the defensive, spotlighting crime,

Anti-Israel Groups Rally Nationwide On Oct 7 Anniversary

Brittany Mays October 7, 2026

• Nationwide demonstrations on the October 7 anniversary• Protests tied to Columbia, UCLA, and other campuses• Chants and slogans that inflamed tensions• The role of activist networks and organizing groups• Reactions to the Hamas attack

DHS Proposes $70K Fee For Foreign Students Seeking Work Authorization

Doug Goldsmith October 7, 2026

DHS is moving to put a much steeper price tag on work authorization for foreign students, and the proposal is already stirring up a fierce fight. The plan would hit F-1 visa holders with a

Iowa House Race Tightens, Miller-Meeks Warns GOP Majority Is at Stake

Karen Givens October 7, 2026

Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is back in the spotlight as a tight House race heads into its final stretch, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is making a blunt case

Michele Tafoya Warns Minnesota Faces Rising Threat After FBI Arrest

David Gregoire October 7, 2026

Republican Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya is pressing a hard-edged message after federal agents say they stopped a terror plot tied to the Mall of America. The arrest has put crime, security, and political leadership in

Paxton Questions Talarico Absence, Campaign Cites Flu Recovery

Dan Veld October 7, 2026

Paxton challenges Talarico’s campaign absence Trump rally energy in San Antonio Talarico’s campaign says he has the flu The Texas Senate race tightens late in the cycle Republican attacks on Democratic priorities Early voting and

Mamdani’s Antisemitism Plan Draws Fire Over Group Funding

David Gregoire October 7, 2026

New York City’s new antisemitism response is drawing sharp attention because the money trail does not sit well with a lot of Jewish New Yorkers. The plan centers on a $30 million push, but part

Brennan Meeting Records Raise New Questions About Jack Smith Probe

Darnell Thompkins October 7, 2026

Newly declassified records have put fresh pressure on Jack Smith and his handling of the Trump investigations, this time over whether his team leaned on former CIA Director John Brennan while preparing the classified-documents case.

Talarico Clip Reignites Debate Over Texas School Priorities

Doug Goldsmith October 7, 2026

CHECKLIST: James Talarico’s past comments on Texas public schools Social-emotional learning versus academics Claims about poor students and students of color His education record and legislative agenda DEI, sex education, and school reform fights The

House GOP Presses Senate To End Daylight Saving Time Changes

David Gregoire October 7, 2026

Daylight saving time and the push to make it permanent House Republican pressure on the Senate Trump’s public backing and sharp criticism Supporters’ case for more evening daylight Opponents’ concerns about winter mornings and school

China Doubles Military Activity Around Philippines In South China Sea

Dan Veld October 7, 2026

Checklist: • Rising Chinese military and coast guard activity around disputed South China Sea waters • Mounting friction near Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas Shoal, and other flashpoints • Philippine reports of unsafe air and sea

Newsom Again Pushes 25th Amendment Against Trump, White House Responds

Karen Givens October 7, 2026

Gavin Newsom is once again taking aim at Donald Trump, this time urging use of the 25th Amendment after the president made remarks about Iran, Los Angeles, and San Diego during a Nebraska rally. The

Supreme Court Climate Case Tests Oil Company Lawsuits Nationwide

Ella Ford October 6, 2026

Supreme Court justices are weighing a climate lawsuit that could ripple far beyond Colorado, and the early signals point to a fight over jurisdiction as much as the substance of the case. The dispute has

Russia Plague Death Raises Fears Of Worse Bioweapon Threat

Dan Veld October 6, 2026

“`html A strange death at a Russian anti-plague institute has kicked off a bigger alarm than the usual outbreak chatter. A former senior Trump official says the case may point to something darker than a

Macron Faces Backlash Over Free Speech Remarks Amid France Riots

Ella Ford October 6, 2026

France Macron trashes American free speech as riots grip France — internet unloads: ‘Enormous fool’ The French president’s remarks drew fierce backlash as student blockades and riot police clashes spread nationwide Published October 6, 2026

Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Faces Questions Over DSA Praise

Erica Carlin October 6, 2026

Politics Unearthed social media posts contradict El-Sayed’s ‘capitalist’ narrative The Democratic Socialists of America’s Detroit chapter has called El-Sayed a ‘comrade’ and praised his climate advocacy Published October 6, 2026 6:00pm EDT Updated October 6,

Former Fuyao Workers Describe Brutal Conditions During Khanna Visit

Ella Ford October 6, 2026

Former workers at Fuyao Glass America in Dayton, Ohio came forward with painful accounts of sweltering conditions, pressure tactics and a workplace atmosphere they say wore people down fast. Their stories landed as Rep. Ro

War Official Warns Foreign Psyops Are Fueling AI Opposition

Darnell Thompkins October 6, 2026

The fight over artificial intelligence has spilled far beyond the lab and into the middle of a bigger political brawl. A senior War Department official says foreign adversaries are working to stir up resistance to

FBI Secretly Tracked Trump Family Travel And Wiles Calls

Doug Goldsmith October 6, 2026

The newly declassified material paints a stark picture of how far the Biden-era FBI went during its classified documents push, with records showing travel monitoring tied to Donald Trump’s family and phone-contact logging around some

Trump And Cotton Clash Over Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

Ella Ford October 6, 2026

The fight over Daylight Saving Time is back in the spotlight, and it has quickly turned into more than a sleepy policy debate. What looks like a simple fix for the twice-a-year clock change has

Dennis Hastert Dies At 84 After Bank Crimes Conviction

Dan Veld October 6, 2026

Dennis Hastert’s death at 84 brings back one of the strangest and ugliest chapters in modern GOP history, mixing power, scandal, and a long-buried personal secret that surfaced only after he left the spotlight. His

Democrats Face Three Risks That Could Stall A Blue Wave

David Gregoire October 6, 2026

Democrats are heading into the midterms with real momentum, at least on paper, and party leaders are talking like a blue wave is within reach. But the picture is not nearly that clean, because close

ActBlue Strengthens Donor Checks Amid GOP Foreign Donation Probe

Ella Ford October 6, 2026

ActBlue is under fresh fire after telling House Republicans it is rolling out a new passport verification program for donors abroad. That move landed like a blunt admission to GOP investigators, who have spent years

Blue States Set Fresh Minimum Wage Hikes for 2027

Dan Veld October 6, 2026

Blue states are heading into 2027 with another round of minimum wage hikes, and the numbers are getting hard to ignore. Washington, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Michigan are all set to raise pay floors

Trump Endorses Chuck Gray In Wyoming House Race

Erica Carlin October 6, 2026

Politics President Trump endorses Wyoming’s secretary of state for US House of Representatives Chuck Gray won the Wyoming GOP US House primary in August Published October 6, 2026 6:11am EDT <!–> close Video –> Fox

Texas Stock Exchange Challenges Wall Street Dominance

Doug Goldsmith October 6, 2026

Wall Street’s old grip on American finance is starting to look a little less secure. In Texas, a new stock exchange, a flood of business-friendly momentum, and a growing roster of major firms are pushing

Maryland Festivalgoers Weigh Government Seizing Homes, Property

Doug Goldsmith October 5, 2026

At a rainy street festival in Takoma Park, Maryland, festivalgoers gave blunt, often surprising answers when asked whether government should be able to take private homes and hand them over for public use. Some were

Murphy Meets Saudi Crown Prince, Urges Palestinian State Path

Karen Givens October 5, 2026

Sen. Chris Murphy’s Middle East trip put him face to face with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, even as he kept pressing for an end to the war with Iran and a future Palestinian

Talarico Praises Group Tied To Bailout Of Future Killer

Kevin Parker October 5, 2026

James Talarico’s Senate campaign is getting a rough spotlight after an endorsement from a progressive group with a deeply controversial bail history. The Texas Organizing Project once helped spring Shane James on a tiny bond

America’s Blue Collar Job Boom Accelerates, Creating Thousands

Kevin Parker October 5, 2026

America’s data center surge is turning into something bigger than a tech story. It is creating a wave of hands-on work that stretches from construction sites to factory floors, with electricians, welders, mechanics, technicians, and

Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns After Failed Christa Pike Execution

Karen Givens October 5, 2026

The head of Tennessee’s prison system is stepping down after a lethal injection attempt on Christa Pike went badly off the rails, leaving the convicted murderer hospitalized and on a ventilator. The move comes as

Supreme Court Weighs Climate Lawsuits, Federal Authority Split

David Gregoire October 5, 2026

The Supreme Court opened its new term with a major climate fight that could shape where Americans litigate disputes over pollution, energy, and government power. At the center is a question with huge stakes: whether

Cruz Accuses JD Vance Of Feeling Insecure In GOP Clash

David Gregoire October 5, 2026

Ted Cruz and JD Vance are locked in a sharper-than-usual Republican feud, with both men brushing aside the other’s jabs while keeping one eye on the future. The back-and-forth has quickly turned into a mini-referendum

Newsom Imposes 25% Tax On ICE Detention Centers In California

Erica Carlin October 5, 2026

California’s latest move against immigration detention is already stirring up a fight with Washington, and the stakes are bigger than a single tax hike. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law targeting private detention

AI Supercharges Political Ad Wars, But Victory Still Eludes Campaigns

Ella Ford October 5, 2026

AI has stormed into campaign season like a fresh stack of flyers printed at warp speed, and political operatives are loving the convenience. But the loudest, flashiest ad does not automatically turn into votes, and

Latino Voters Swing Back To Democrats Ahead Of Midterms

Ella Ford October 4, 2026

Latino voters are moving back toward Democrats in the latest NBC News and Telemundo polling, and the numbers land with a thud for Republicans heading into the midterms. The survey points to deep frustration with

Texas Emerges As America’s New Financial Powerhouse

David Gregoire October 4, 2026

Texas is turning a steady flow of business relocations into something bigger, and the result is starting to look like a real shift in America’s financial map. Dallas, in particular, is gaining momentum as executives,

Rep Subramanyam Urges Data Center Reform Amid Local Backlash

Brittany Mays October 4, 2026

A fierce fight is building around the data center boom, where national security ambitions, local frustration, and rising political pressure are all crashing into each other. The big question is no longer whether America needs

Rahm Emanuel Urges Democrats to Skip Trump Impeachment Push

Erica Carlin October 4, 2026

Rahm Emanuel is pressing Democrats to keep their eyes on a bigger prize and skip the urge to launch a Trump impeachment fight if they win the House. He’s arguing that the party would be

Anthropic Lobbies For AI Rules, Echoing Bankman-Fried Playbook

Erica Carlin October 4, 2026

Anthropic’s push for AI regulation has become a lightning rod in Washington, drawing comparisons to the hardball influence tactics once used by Sam Bankman-Fried. The company says strict guardrails are needed to keep powerful models

Randy Fine Says Democrats Back Iran, Pushes Hardline Iran Warning

Erica Carlin October 4, 2026

Key points to note: Randy Fine’s hard-line stance on Iran and nuclear weapons His criticism of Democrats and the politics around Trump Comments about Ilhan Omar and alleged immigration fraud Claims about political correctness, Islam,

Trump Touts Ohio Golden Age, Pushes GOP Midterm Wins

Brittany Mays October 4, 2026

Donald Trump turned a Saturday night rally in Ohio into a full-throttle pitch for Republican midterm success, framing the state as a symbol of economic momentum and political momentum at the same time. He leaned

DHS Blasts Fairfax After ICE Arrests Child Predator Released on Bond

Ella Ford October 3, 2026

Federal immigration officials are blasting Fairfax County after a Honduran man accused of brutal child sex crimes was released despite an ICE detainer, turning the case into another flashpoint over sanctuary-style policies in Virginia. The

DHS Defends Third Country Deportations Ahead of Supreme Court Fight

Kevin Parker October 3, 2026

The Supreme Court’s temporary green light for the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy has put a sharp edge on a long-running immigration debate. At the center of it is a simple but unsettling reality: when

Springsteen Headlines Left-Wing Festival, Nonprofit Ties Draw Scrutiny

Brittany Mays October 3, 2026

Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and a crowd of other high-profile names are tied to a “Power To The People” festival that blends music, activism and election-season energy into one loud package. The event has become

Trump Urges Arkansas Voters To Pressure Cotton On DST Bill

David Gregoire October 3, 2026

Trump put daylight saving time back in the spotlight with a sharp Truth Social post aimed at Sen. Tom Cotton, and the feud quickly turned into a louder fight over a stalled bill, Senate procedure,

Three Alabama Students Face Federal Charges Over Trump Threats

David Gregoire October 3, 2026

Three University of South Alabama students were arrested after federal investigators say social media posts crossed the line into threats aimed at President Donald Trump ahead of his rally in Mobile. The case landed just

Supreme Court Takes Up Kentucky Prayer Grotto Zoning Fight

Karen Givens October 3, 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Kentucky church dispute that reaches far beyond one small prayer grotto. At stake is how much protection religious groups get when local zoning rules stand in

State Department Slams Democrats Over Delayed Venezuela Oil Briefing

Doug Goldsmith October 3, 2026

The State Department is taking heat from Senate Democrats over a Venezuela oil deal briefing that got tangled up with recess politics, and the whole fight has turned into a messy clash over timing, authority,

Minneapolis Councilman Faces Mockery For Claiming Self Driving Cars Kill Cats

Erica Carlin October 3, 2026

Politics Blue state councilman mocked after claiming self-driving cars are ‘murdering’ pets: ‘Hide your cats’ Mayor Jacob Frey plans to veto the ordinance requiring a human operator in autonomous vehicles, calling it a ‘backdoor ban’

Anaheim Mayor Faces Claims Of Drunken Conduct And Harassment

Karen Givens October 2, 2026

A fresh claim out of Anaheim has thrown city hall into a mess, with Mayor Ashleigh Aitken facing accusations that range from drunken public behavior to racial slurs, harassment, and retaliation. The filing comes from

DOJ Seeks To Remove Seven Judges Over Immigration Remarks

Karen Givens October 2, 2026

The Justice Department is going after seven Minnesota federal judges, arguing that public comments they made about immigration enforcement crossed a bright ethical line while cases were still active. The move has kicked up a

Trump Campaign Strategy Targets Red States In Midterm Blitz

Karen Givens October 2, 2026

Trump’s pre-midterms rally blitz is getting a lot more attention than its critics think it deserves. A veteran campaign strategist says the stops in Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama are not random detours, but part of

Hasan Piker Sparks Backlash, Pressures Talarico To Govern Leftist

Doug Goldsmith October 2, 2026

Hasan Piker Socialist streamer Hasan Piker faces fury after pressuring Talarico to enact far-left policy if elected Twitch streamer Hasan Piker’s remarks at UT Austin gave Republicans ammunition ahead of the Texas Senate race Published

Obama Judge Blocks Trump Firing Bid, Sparks Separation Fight

Erica Carlin October 2, 2026

An Obama-appointed federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire court-appointed U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff, turning a personnel fight into a bigger clash over executive power. The order requires the Justice Department to

Trump Admin Seeks IRS Citizenship Disclosure On Tax Forms

Darnell Thompkins October 2, 2026

The Trump administration is pushing a new tax-form requirement that would make filers state their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS. Backers say it could help block ineligible access to federal benefits and

Fox News Poll Shows Turek Edges Hinson In Tight Iowa Race

Dan Veld October 2, 2026

Iowa’s Senate race is turning into a knife-edge contest, with money, party loyalty, and plain old economic stress all pulling the numbers in different directions. Josh Turek holds a slight lead over Ashley Hinson among

Kansas Senate Race Tightens, Puts GOP On Edge Ahead Of Midterms

Kevin Parker October 2, 2026

Kansas has long been a safe place for Republicans in Senate races, but this year’s contest is drawing far more attention than expected. The matchup between Sen. Roger Marshall and Rev. Adam Hamilton has tightened

Mamdani Unveils Antisemitism Plan Amid Rising Hate Crimes

Dan Veld October 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s new antisemitism plan is drawing heavy scrutiny because it promises big money and bigger coordination while sidestepping the central fight over what antisemitism actually means. The proposal calls for a major funding boost,

AOC Faces Backlash Over Cornell Assault Claims, Complaint Details Differ

Kevin Parker October 2, 2026

At the center of the Cornell case is a sharp clash between public rhetoric, legal filings, and what the university says it actually did. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the allegations in sweeping, graphic terms during a

Maine Senate Nominee Jackson Apologizes After Genocide Remark Backlash

Ella Ford October 1, 2026

• Maine’s Senate race is tightening fast• Troy Jackson’s apology lands after backlash over his Gaza remarks• The dispute puts Israel, antisemitism, and political language under a microscope• Jackson’s progressive platform keeps drawing attention• Susan

Iran Negotiators Expelled As Trump Hints At More Strikes

David Gregoire October 1, 2026

Checklist: Iranian negotiators were pushed out after stalled talks. Marco Rubio signaled a hard line from Washington. Trump raised the prospect of more strikes after the midterms. The Strait of Hormuz stayed at the center

Trump Admin Wins Deported Mosque Leader Case On National Security Grounds

Kevin Parker October 1, 2026

An immigration fight over a Wisconsin mosque leader has turned into a major test of national security, foreign policy, and how far federal officials can go when they believe someone’s presence in the country crosses

Trump Sends $500 Obamacare Refund Checks To 1 Million Americans

Darnell Thompkins October 1, 2026

Millions of Americans in 30 states are getting a surprise break as the Trump administration sends out $500 Obamacare refund checks tied to what it says were excess user fees collected under the Biden-era system.

Trump’s AI Government Hub Hides Strange Easter Eggs Online

Brittany Mays October 1, 2026

President Donald Trump’s new AI-powered America.gov is making headlines for more than its government search features. Users quickly found a batch of playful surprises hidden inside the site, from a weirdly poetic “Minecraft” response to

Republicans Target 10 Democratic House Seats In Final Sprint

Karen Givens October 1, 2026

Republicans are staring at a crowded battlefield, and a handful of Democratic-held House seats could make the difference between keeping the majority and watching it slip away. The map is still fluid, the margins are

Andrew Bailey Rejects FBI Exit Rumors, Says He’s Returning Home

Darnell Thompkins October 1, 2026

Andrew Bailey is heading back to Missouri after a short run at the FBI, and he is making one thing crystal clear: the move has nothing to do with scandal, drama, or some quiet shove

Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Military, Civilian Records of 2.76M

Ella Ford October 1, 2026

Pentagon personnel data breach Social Security numbers and personal records exposed Unauthorized access to unencrypted files DMDC discovery and response Notifications and identity protection support No confirmed misuse so far A Pentagon personnel database breach

Michigan Senate Race Tightens As Voters Weigh El-Sayed, Rogers

Kevin Parker October 1, 2026

Michigan’s Senate contest is coming down to a razor-thin margin, with both sides carrying baggage and neither candidate breaking away for good. Abdul El-Sayed holds a tiny lead over Mike Rogers in the latest polling,

DHS Audit Finds 40% Vetting Failures In Afghan Asylum Cases

Doug Goldsmith October 1, 2026

The federal review of Afghan asylum files tied to Operation Allies Welcome has sparked fresh concern after inspectors found serious gaps in documentation and vetting. The audit points to missing aliases, incomplete security checks, and

Mamdani Aides Plan Influencer Push Against NYC CEOs

Brittany Mays October 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall is facing fresh scrutiny over whether its social media machine has crossed the line from promotion into pressure. The latest controversy centers on reports that senior aides discussed using a large

DeSantis Pitches Florida Model In Hard-Hitting Midterm Rally

Dan Veld September 30, 2026

Ron DeSantis used a Florida rally to push a simple, sharp message: bold conservative action beats cautious politics every time. Speaking to Republicans in Osceola County, he framed Florida as proof that hard fights on

ICE Re-Arrests Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Sex Crimes After Release

Ella Ford September 30, 2026

• ICE custody and a Fairfax County release• Child sex crime allegations tied to Oscar Evaristo Nunez• Dispute over immigration detainers and local cooperation• DHS criticism of sanctuary-style policies in Virginia• State and county politics

Democrats Split On AOC As Battleground Candidates Distance Themselves

Dan Veld September 30, 2026

AOC is back in the middle of Democratic politics, and not everyone in her party is thrilled about it. Some candidates in competitive races are keeping their distance from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while others are treating

US Ends Iraq Mission Amid Rising Iran Threat

Brittany Mays September 30, 2026

Iraq is heading into a tense new phase as the U.S.-led military mission winds down, with American troops set to leave after more than two decades of war, counterterrorism, and stop-and-start pressure on Tehran-backed militias.

Seattle Set To Adopt Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage In 2027

Kevin Parker September 30, 2026

Seattle is heading toward another sharp wage jump, and the timing is landing right in the middle of a shaky business climate. The move has stirred fresh debate because the city is already dealing with

Virginia Homeowners Face Constant Noise From Nearby AI Data Centers

Darnell Thompkins September 30, 2026

Residents on a quiet Loudoun County street are living with the blunt side of America’s AI push, where huge data centers have replaced open space, brought nonstop mechanical noise, and stirred up a fight over

Osborn Family Payouts Top $500K as Senate Bid Draws Scrutiny

Ella Ford September 30, 2026

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn has been trying to sell a hard-times message, but his campaign spending tells a much different story. Federal records show his operation paid more than half a million dollars

Black Voters Could Decide Talarico’s Texas Senate Upset Bid

Darnell Thompkins September 30, 2026

Texas is heading into a Senate fight that could say a lot about where the state is really headed. James Talarico is trying to break a long Republican streak, and the math around Black and

Supreme Court Lets Trump Resume Third Country Deportations

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

The Supreme Court has stepped back into the immigration fight, giving the Trump administration a temporary win that keeps third-country deportations moving while the justices take a closer look at the policy. The move puts

NYC Judge Orders Mamdani To Redo Second-Home Tax Rollout

Dan Veld September 29, 2026

Checklist: NYC judge’s ruling on the second-home tax notices Due process concerns and procedural flaws The city’s appeal and automatic stay What the decision means for the tax plan itself Broader legal pushback facing Mamdani’s

Audit Finds Moskowitz Oversaw $1.23 Billion In COVID Relief Lapse

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

• Oversight of COVID relief money in Florida• An audit that flagged missing monitoring• Rep. Jared Moskowitz and his record at FDEM• Republican challenger Scott Singer’s criticism• Past disaster funding questions and campaign fallout Florida’s

Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash Over Texas Senate Endorsement Snub

Ella Ford September 29, 2026

Jasmine Crockett’s endorsement choices have kicked up a fresh storm in Texas politics, and the noise is not coming from the other side. A former Democratic colleague blasted the congresswoman for leaving Senate nominee James

Boeing Wins $20 Billion Navy Deal For F/A-XX Fighter

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

The Navy’s next carrier fighter is no small upgrade. Boeing has been handed a massive contract to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation jet built to sharpen American air power, expand carrier reach, and keep pilots

Trump Eyes Omar Citizenship Probe, Ex Prosecutor Warns High Bar

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

• Ilhan Omar’s citizenship and the alleged marriage fraud claims• The criminal probe and what investigators would need to prove• Denaturalization, deportation, and the legal hurdles involved• The role of intent, timing, and possible statute

Trump Xi Summit Signals New Era As China Gains Time

Dan Veld September 29, 2026

President Donald Trump’s latest meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping landed with the kind of spectacle Washington rarely sees anymore. The red carpet treatment, the warm language, and the push for a broader reset with

Hegseth Orders 20 Percent Cut To Pentagon Generals, Admirals

Kevin Parker September 29, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to roll out a sharp new cut to the number of general and admiral positions, signaling another big step in his push to trim the top of the Pentagon.

Rubio Confirms Foreign Actor Behind Thwarted UK Terror Plot

David Gregoire September 29, 2026

Marco Rubio says the thwarted plot near a U.K. military base points to a much bigger threat than a local arrest story. The episode has set off fresh alarm over foreign involvement, possible links to

Navy Aviators Eject During USS Eisenhower Landing, 4 Sailors Injured

Darnell Thompkins September 29, 2026

“`html The Navy is dealing with another tense flight-deck scare after two aviators had to eject during a landing attempt aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia. Four sailors were hurt in the incident, and

Senate Hearing Examines Jack Smith Probe, Journalists Swept Up

Erica Carlin September 29, 2026

• Senate hearing focused on Jack Smith’s Trump investigation• Communications involving journalists and White House records• Records tied to lawmakers, media outlets, and privilege concerns• Grassley and Johnson questioning DOJ and FBI procedures• Broader scrutiny