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Woman Indicted In WWII Memorial Vandalism Case, DOJ Says

Karen Givens August 28, 2026

The case over vandalism at the World War II Memorial has moved into a new phase, with federal prosecutors securing an indictment against Melissa Farris after the alleged spray paint incident in Washington, D.C. The

LGBTQ Group Taps Keisha Lance Bottoms For Halloween Event

Kevin Parker August 28, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms is facing fresh heat in Georgia after news surfaced that she is sponsoring a Halloween event tied to drag performances and other activities aimed at children. The timing lands right as her

Hillary Clinton Sparks Backlash Over Trump’s Lake Ontario Rename Protest

Dan Veld August 28, 2026

Hillary Clinton took a sharp swipe at Donald Trump over his push to rename Lake Ontario, and the response came back fast and loud. What looked like a simple one-line jab turned into a social

Trump’s Redistricting Gamble Pays Off, GOP Gains Seats

Ella Ford August 28, 2026

Trump’s midterm redistricting push started as a political headache for Democrats, but the early panic has given way to a much tougher reality for them. With court rulings, state map battles, and a growing stack

LA Councilwoman Mocked for Praising Basic Crosswalk Fix

Kevin Parker August 28, 2026

A Los Angeles councilwoman’s upbeat post about a freshly painted crosswalk turned into an online punchline almost immediately. What she framed as a neighborhood improvement looked to critics like a lot of fanfare for a

AI Boom Spurs Blue Collar Jobs Surge Nationwide

Brittany Mays August 28, 2026

The AI buildout is doing something a lot of people did not see coming: it is putting blue-collar work back in the spotlight. As data centers, chip plants, power systems, and other support facilities multiply

Debbie Dingell Moves To Block Trump’s Lake America Renaming

Kevin Parker August 28, 2026

Debbie Dingell is jumping into the fight over President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario, setting up a fresh clash over symbolism, federal authority, and the Great Lakes. The move has already drawn pushback

House GOP Presses Soros-Backed DA Over Immigration Cases

Karen Givens August 28, 2026

House Republicans are turning up the heat on prosecutors who have drawn fire for soft immigration enforcement, with Rep. Jim Jordan putting county DAs on notice that subpoenas are very much in play. At the

Shapiro Sued Over Trump Backed Mail Voting Rule After SCOTUS Win

Doug Goldsmith August 28, 2026

Election rules are back in the spotlight after a fresh legal clash over mail-in voting and the role of the U.S. Postal Service. A group of Democratic-led states, including Pennsylvania, says the new federal rule

US Removes Cobalt-60 From Guatemala Over Dirty Bomb Risk

Brittany Mays August 27, 2026

Cobalt-60, a medical isotope that can help treat cancer, has now become the center of a sharp security warning after U.S. officials pulled a dangerous source out of Guatemala and brought it back under tighter

Abbott Slams Ellison Over ICE Extradition Fight in Texas

Ella Ford August 27, 2026

Minnesota and Texas are locked in a sharp-edged fight over whether an ICE agent accused in a Minneapolis shooting should be extradited, and the clash has quickly turned into a public brawl between Gov. Greg

DHS Rebukes Talarico After Claim About Deported 5 Year Old

Ella Ford August 27, 2026

• A Texas immigration case sparked a sharp public clash over family detention and deportation.• A Democratic Senate candidate accused ICE of tearing a young child from his father.• DHS pushed back, saying the removal

Shapiro Sues Trump Over Family Planning Grant Rules

Brittany Mays August 27, 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has thrown himself into another high-stakes legal fight with the Trump administration, this time over federal family planning grants and abortion-related conditions that he says would threaten access to care. The

Police Raid Reportedly Hits Ilhan Omar Son’s Home, Sparks Backlash

Darnell Thompkins August 27, 2026

Ilhan Omar Social media erupts after cops reportedly raid home of Ilhan Omar’s son: ‘Not a good look’ Omar’s son has not been implicated in any wrongdoing after roommate Abdulrahman Abdi was reportedly arrested Published

RNC Threatens Legal Action Over New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Rolls

Erica Carlin August 27, 2026

The Republican National Committee is pressing New Jersey election officials for records tied to noncitizens found on the voter rolls, and it is not being subtle about the stakes. With a deadline looming, the dispute

Ohio NFL Owner Arrested in Prostitution Case Puts DCCC on Defense

David Gregoire August 27, 2026

Jed York, the San Francisco 49ers owner, is now stuck in an ugly spotlight that mixes politics, money, and a misdemeanor arrest in Ohio. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is also feeling the heat, because

Armed Man At Trump Golf Course Had Melania Schedule, Notes

Ella Ford August 27, 2026

Security concerns around Donald Trump’s golf club took a sharp turn after authorities arrested an armed suspect and later uncovered notes that reportedly mapped out more than just the grounds. The case has drawn attention

Smithsonian National Zoo Faces Scrutiny Over DEI And Climate Messaging

Doug Goldsmith August 27, 2026

The Smithsonian National Zoo is under fresh scrutiny after a review found its messaging and programming have leaned hard into DEI, climate activism, and identity-driven themes. What should feel like a place for animals, conservation,

Virginia AG Jay Jones Faces Criticism Over ICE Enforcement Clashes

Doug Goldsmith August 27, 2026

Abigail Spanberger Spanberger AG draws fire over two-front fight against Trump enforcement agenda Jones demanded records on traffic-stop practices as critics accuse him of undermining Trump’s immigration enforcement Published August 27, 2026 5:00am EDT <!–>

El-Sayed Praises Egypt’s Community, Slams America as Atomized

Doug Goldsmith August 27, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s recent remarks have set off a fresh wave of attention, and not in the flattering kind of way. He praised the close-knit feel he experienced in Egypt, talked up community as something Americans

Iowa Democrat Rob Sand Rejects Biden, Harris Campaign Help

Karen Givens August 27, 2026

Iowa’s governor’s race is getting a fresh layer of awkward, and Rob Sand is leaning into it with no hesitation. The Democratic nominee made clear he does not want Joe Biden or Kamala Harris anywhere

Maryland Democrats Hit Legal Snag In Redistricting Push

Karen Givens August 27, 2026

The fight over redistricting in Maryland just ran into a wall. A state court blocked Democrats from putting a congressional map-changing measure on the November ballot, saying the push missed required deadlines and could not

Democrats Condemn Hasan Piker After Antisemitic Violence Warning

Kevin Parker August 26, 2026

Democrats are scrambling to put distance between their party and Hasan Piker after his latest remarks sparked a fresh wave of outrage. What started as another flashpoint in the left’s endless infighting has turned into

Coons Says Zelenskyy, Not US, Leads Free World After Remarks

Ella Ford August 26, 2026

Criticism erupted after Sen. Chris Coons suggested the United States is no longer the world’s leading defender of freedom, while elevating Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the figure carrying that banner. The comments landed in the middle

9/11 Steel Beam Reaches Cincinnati, Honors Heroes Nationwide

Karen Givens August 26, 2026

• A 9/11 steel beam reaches Cincinnati as part of a national memorial tour• The event marks the approach of the 25th anniversary of the attacks• Scott Nokes and first responders help bring the tribute

Hegseth Upgrades Abbey Gate Marines Awards After Five-Year Delay

Karen Givens August 26, 2026

On the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack, the Pentagon turned the spotlight back on three Marines whose battlefield actions stood out in the chaos of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Pete Hegseth used the ceremony

New York Sheriffs Sue Over Hochul’s ICE Cooperation Ban

Karen Givens August 26, 2026

New York’s fight over immigration enforcement has turned into a full-on brawl between state leaders and county sheriffs, with a new lawsuit challenging a law that blocks many local agencies from working with ICE on

Trump Admin Pauses Visa Interviews Worldwide Amid New Screening

Dan Veld August 26, 2026

The Trump administration has hit the brakes on immigrant visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates across the globe, creating a fresh bottleneck in a system that was already under pressure. Consular officers are being

Dolly Parton Kept Politics At Bay, Chose Fans Over Sides

Brittany Mays August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton spent a lifetime turning honesty, humor, and heart into something bigger than country music, and one of her most consistent choices was to stay out of partisan brawls. Even as presidents changed, interviews

Trump Backed Mike Mazzei Wins Oklahoma GOP Governor Runoff

Dan Veld August 26, 2026

Mike Mazzei just cleared a major hurdle in Oklahoma’s governor race after winning the Republican runoff with a big assist from President Donald Trump. The former state senator and financial planner now heads into the

ICE Arrests 1,328 Illegal Immigrants In DC Area Sweep

Doug Goldsmith August 26, 2026

ICE carried out a sweeping two-week enforcement push across the Washington, D.C. region, pulling in more than 1,300 illegal immigrants and zeroing in on people with serious criminal histories. The operation put a hard spotlight

GOP Lawmaker Says El-Sayed’s Policies Expose Socialist Agenda

Dan Veld August 26, 2026

Michigan’s Senate race is getting sharper by the day, and Abdul El-Sayed is right in the middle of the storm. A Republican state lawmaker says El-Sayed’s attempts to shrug off the socialist label do not

Grocers Warn Mamdani Store Operators, Vow Lawsuits Over Plan

Kevin Parker August 26, 2026

New York City’s plan for taxpayer-backed grocery stores is already sparking a fierce fight, with independent grocers warning that the project could squeeze out neighborhood businesses while city officials push ahead with their search for

Jeffries Rebukes Hasan Piker Over Antisemitic Remarks

Ella Ford August 25, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries has drawn a rare line in the sand after Hasan Piker made remarks that landed like a brick through a window. The House Democratic leader called the comments dangerous, antisemitic, and not fit

El-Sayed Sparks Backlash Over Sharia Law Defense

Dan Veld August 25, 2026

Politics El-Sayed’s defense of Sharia law stance sparks online eruption from Christians, conservatives: ‘He’s done’ The Michigan Democratic Senate candidate said nobody is trying to push Sharia law, sparking pushback on social media Published August

Schiff’s Trump IndyCar Attack Backfires After Driver Pushes Back

Erica Carlin August 25, 2026

Adam Schiff took aim at President Donald Trump over the Washington, D.C. IndyCar event, but the criticism quickly ran into a problem: the race was privately funded. That opened the door for race voices and

Pritzker Video Backfires As Critics Mock Viral Swagger Stunt

Ella Ford August 25, 2026

JB Pritzker’s latest social media clip landed with a thud, and the reaction online was instant. The black-and-white video, meant to project confidence and style, instead opened the door to a pile-on that turned his

Trump Lowers US Flags, Mourns Dolly Parton’s Death

Darnell Thompkins August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton’s death sent a wave of grief across the country, and the response came fast from the White House, Tennessee leaders, and fans who grew up with her music. Donald Trump ordered flags lowered

Secret Service Tracks Iranian Video Threat Against Barron Trump

Ella Ford August 25, 2026

The Secret Service says it has seen the Iranian video that put a target on Barron Trump, and it is treating the matter as a possible threat. The clip, aired by Iranian state media, folds

Georgia Redistricting Battle Revived After Appeals Court Ruling

Ella Ford August 25, 2026

• Georgia’s redistricting fight got thrown back into the spotlight after an appeals court reopened the case. • The key issue is whether the state’s maps were drawn with intentional racial discrimination or only had

Trump Admin Eyes Historic Visa Revocation For 200K Asylum Seekers

Brittany Mays August 25, 2026

The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping visa crackdown that could hit up to 200,000 foreigners who entered the U.S. on business or tourist visas and later sought asylum. The plan would focus on people

Trump Vows School Choice Push, Puts Parents Back In Charge

Brittany Mays August 25, 2026

• Parents regain a bigger role in schooling• School choice takes center stage in the White House pitch• The Education Freedom Tax Credit gets a spotlight• 529 education savings rules get expanded• Families and students

Supreme Court Backs Trump Mail-In Voting Restrictions Before Midterms

Karen Givens August 25, 2026

The Supreme Court just handed the Trump administration a major win, clearing the way for revised mail-ballot restrictions to move forward before the midterms. The decision keeps the fight over mail-in voting front and center,

Wisconsin Democrat Crowley Faces Scrutiny Over DEI, Climate Policies

Ella Ford August 25, 2026

Wisconsin ‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies David Crowley has touted ‘practical bipartisan solutions’ on the campaign trail while his Milwaukee County record includes radical DEI and climate policies

Trump Administration Proposes $103K H-1B Visa Fee Rule

Darnell Thompkins August 25, 2026

The Trump administration has put a big new price tag on the H-1B visa fight, pushing a rule that would make employers pay more than $100,000 for certain foreign-worker petitions. The move is aimed at

Iran Linked Hackers Suspected In UK Power Plant Shutdown

Doug Goldsmith August 24, 2026

The latest wave of cyber chaos is putting small but crucial utility systems in the spotlight, where a few stolen credentials or an exposed controller can trigger real-world damage fast. British officials now believe hackers

LA ICE Director Says Officers Face Harassment in Sanctuary Cities

David Gregoire August 24, 2026

“`html • ICE officers operating in Los Angeles face harassment and intimidation• Sanctuary policies complicate arrests and custody transfers• Local police cooperation is limited during enforcement operations• Officers say public safety is being put at

Vance Says Canada Favors China Over Maine Products

Karen Givens August 24, 2026

JD Vance took a sharp line on Canada during a stop in Maine, blasting what he sees as lopsided trade treatment that puts Chinese goods ahead of American products. The message was blunt and unmistakable:

El-Sayed Distances Campaign From Hasan Piker Over Anti-Jewish Remarks

David Gregoire August 24, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is trying to separate his Senate campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s latest remarks set off a fresh round of backlash. The dispute has quickly become more than a side story in

Clarence Thomas Rejects Racial Politics, Backs Individual Thought

Brittany Mays August 24, 2026

Clarence Thomas took aim at the idea that race should come with a preset political script, and he did it with the kind of blunt language that tends to stop a room cold. In a

Former San Diego US Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead in Federal Building

Karen Givens August 24, 2026

Andrew Haden’s death inside a San Diego federal building has sent a jolt through the city’s legal community. The former acting U.S. attorney, remembered by colleagues as steady and warm, was found Wednesday in the

Colorado Teacher Fears Targeting After Shirt Complaint, Says She’s Afraid

Dan Veld August 23, 2026

Stacy Adair, a Colorado teacher with a reputation for speaking her mind, says a simple shirt has turned into a stressful mess. After wearing an “XX ≠ XY” t-shirt to a professional training session, she

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Brings IndyCar Action Near White House

Darnell Thompkins August 23, 2026

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to turn Washington, D.C. into a full-throttle celebration, with IndyCars blasting through the streets just steps from the White House. The race arrives as part of America’s 250th

NYC Taxpayers Could Pay Twice Under Mamdani Grocery Plan

Darnell Thompkins August 23, 2026

New York City’s push into city-owned grocery stores is already sparking a familiar fight over price, taxes, and who ends up paying for the whole experiment. Supporters pitch it as a bold answer to expensive

Virginia Democrats Admit System Failure After Illegal Immigrant Flees To Tajikistan

Darnell Thompkins August 23, 2026

Northern Virginia is facing a hard question after a violent case exposed a chain of decisions that let a committed patient leave a mental health facility under escort, get close enough to secure travel documents,

Alaska Republicans Warn Voters as Sullivan Name Confuses Race

Darnell Thompkins August 23, 2026

• Alaska Republicans are trying to cut through voter confusion tied to a same-name candidate.• Sen. Dan Sullivan is still facing a real Democratic challenge from Mary Peltola.• The primary showed that name overlap can

Fauci Lawyers Launch Legal Defense Fund As Probes Mount

Doug Goldsmith August 23, 2026

Anthony Fauci is under growing legal pressure as attorneys open a defense fund and Republican-led investigations keep piling up. The fight now stretches across Congress and state offices, with critics demanding answers about COVID-era decisions,

Karoline Leavitt Returns To MAGA Inc After White House Exit

Kevin Parker August 23, 2026

Karoline Leavitt is heading back to familiar territory after stepping away from one of the most intense jobs in Washington. Her exit from the White House press secretary role closes a fast-moving chapter, but it

El-Sayed Faces Outrage After Usha Vance Remark Sparks Racism Claims

Erica Carlin August 23, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is facing a fresh wave of backlash after a weekend social media post dragged Usha Vance and a Trump aide into his fight with JD Vance. The Michigan Senate hopeful’s remarks sparked accusations

North Carolina Parents Fight To Opt Out Of Trans Teacher Class

Brittany Mays August 23, 2026

Parents in Wake County are locked in a tense fight over a music class at Middle Creek Elementary School, where some families say they want their children to stay in public school but still have

Oklahoma Secretary Of State Arrested Outside McDonald’s After Police Stop

Doug Goldsmith August 23, 2026

New bodycam footage has put Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak in the spotlight after police say he was found outside a McDonald’s in Edmond and arrested on suspicion of public intoxication. The encounter, which

FBI Asks Sammy The Bull If Comey Knew 86 Meaning

Ella Ford August 23, 2026

The FBI’s use of Salvatore Gravano in the James Comey case has added a strange, sharp edge to an already heated fight over one social media post. At the center is a simple but explosive

Judge Strikes Down Rubio’s 75-Country Visa Freeze

Kevin Parker August 22, 2026

A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s visa freeze affecting applicants from 75 countries, saying the policy went too far and crossed a legal line. The ruling puts a spotlight on the fight

Kansas Trailblazer Nancy Kassebaum Baker Dies At 94

Ella Ford August 22, 2026

Nancy Kassebaum Baker’s death marks the passing of a rare kind of Republican, one who could win big in a red state, make history in Washington, and still surprise the party with her independence. Her

Abbott Asks DOJ To Probe Airport Islamic Washing Stations

Darnell Thompkins August 22, 2026

Texas officials are now in the middle of a sharp fight over religion, public facilities, and what counts as fair treatment at government-owned airports. The dispute centers on Islamic washing stations, also known as ablution

Michigan Senate Race Heats Up As Rogers Courts Jewish Democrats

Erica Carlin August 22, 2026

Michigan’s Senate race is turning into a sharp fight over party loyalty, Jewish voter concerns, and whether Democrats can keep a seat that could help decide control of the Senate. Republican Mike Rogers is trying

Mary Peltola Faces Scrutiny Over Missed Votes And Meetings

Doug Goldsmith August 22, 2026

Alaska’s Senate race is getting sharper by the day, and Mary Peltola’s attendance record is now part of the fight. Records tied to her years in the state House, her time on the Bethel City

USPS Publishes Rule To Block Mail-In Ballots Without Voter Lists

Doug Goldsmith August 22, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service has moved forward with a new rule that would tie mail-in ballot handling to state voter lists, putting election mail back in the center of a legal and political fight. The

Trump’s SAVE America Act Fades As Senate Leaves For August Recess

David Gregoire August 22, 2026

The Senate’s August break was not some stealth move or one-man ambush. It was locked in the old-fashioned way, with all 100 senators on board, even as the fight over Trump’s SAVE America Act kept

Vance Attacks El-Sayed Over Sharia Remarks, Targets Democrats

Doug Goldsmith August 21, 2026

JD Vance used a factory-floor speech in Ohio to take direct aim at Abdul El-Sayed and the modern Democratic Party, arguing that the party has drifted far from the people who once powered it. The

Trump Fires Back At Protester At Myrtle Beach Rally

Doug Goldsmith August 21, 2026

The Myrtle Beach rally for Darline Graham had all the ingredients of a loud campaign stop, but one protester tried to steal the spotlight and ended up giving Donald Trump an opening to punch back

NASA Honors Artemis II Astronauts After Record Deep Space Flight

Brittany Mays August 21, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II crew is set to get a major honor after a mission that pushed human spaceflight into fresh territory and put four astronauts farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. The flight

House Panel Faces Pushback In Singham Probe, Groups Cry Witch Hunt

Brittany Mays August 21, 2026

Two nonprofits tied to Neville Roy Singham’s funding web are digging in their heels after House lawmakers subpoenaed records in a probe centered on foreign influence, tax-exempt money, and political activism. Their challenge has turned

Fentanyl Deaths Plunge 22% Amid Trump Border Crackdown

Erica Carlin August 21, 2026

Checklist: Fentanyl deaths and overall overdose deaths Border enforcement and cartel pressure ICE arrests of convicted traffickers DEA and DHS seizure trends Federal prosecutions and tougher penalties Fentanyl deaths have taken a sharp turn downward,

Democrats Embrace Socialism As Party Leaders Reject DSA Agenda

Doug Goldsmith August 21, 2026

Democrats are wrestling with a growing split over socialism, and the divide is no longer easy to ignore. Party leaders may be brushing off the Democratic Socialists of America, but the polling and the primary

AOC Endorses Ed Markey In Massachusetts Senate Primary

Dan Veld August 21, 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has thrown her weight behind Sen. Ed Markey in a Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary that is quickly turning into a test of age, ideology, and party energy. The race puts Markey, a longtime

DSA Faction Rejects AOC As 2028 Presidential Hopeful

David Gregoire August 21, 2026

The far left is turning on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a very public way, and the fight says a lot about how fractured the socialist lane has become. A Marxist-Leninist-Maoist faction inside the Democratic Socialists of

JPMorganChase Warns Bank Rule Changes Could Limit Small Business Credit

Darnell Thompkins August 21, 2026

Checklist: Proposed bank capital rules and their impact on lending Warnings about small business access to credit GSIB surcharge changes and banking costs JPMorganChase’s role in small business lending Regulatory fallout after the financial crisis

Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins Race To Replace Swalwell

Kevin Parker August 20, 2026

Progressive Democrats just grabbed a key win in a California special election, and the result lands right in the middle of a bigger party fight that keeps getting louder. The race to fill Eric Swalwell’s

El-Sayed To Speak At ISNA Convention Amid Controversial Clerics

Dan Veld August 20, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s upcoming appearance at a major Islamic convention is drawing fresh attention because the event lineup includes several clerics with a long trail of controversial statements. The Michigan Senate candidate is set to speak

Obama Strategist Criticizes Ossoff Over Natalie Harp Attack

Kevin Parker August 20, 2026

Politics Obama strategist turns on rising Dem star over viral Trump attack: ‘Gratuitous and unnecessary’ The Obama strategist praised Ossoff’s broader attack on Trump but said two words about Harp were ‘gratuitous and unnecessary’ Published

Carville Slams DSA, Backs Moderate Dems’ Capitalist Agenda

Erica Carlin August 20, 2026

James Carville took aim at the Democratic Party’s left flank with a sharp, no-nonsense message, blasting democratic socialists for riding on the party’s name while pushing ideas he sees as toxic to the broader electorate.

JD Vance Blasts AOC, Mamdani, Ossoff In TikTok Roast

Dan Veld August 20, 2026

Vice President JD Vance took a sharp, fast-moving swipe at some of the biggest names in Democratic politics, using a TikTok clip to toss out one-word reactions that landed somewhere between mockery and blunt dismissal.

DeSantis Says Ex Ally Could Face Death Penalty In Child Sex Case

Ella Ford August 20, 2026

Ron DeSantis used a sharp tone this week after the arrest of a former Palm Beach County clerk he once appointed, signaling that the case could trigger Florida’s toughest punishment if the allegations are proven.

Biden Admin Released Suspect In Virginia Mother Stabbing Case

Darnell Thompkins August 20, 2026

The killing of a Fairfax County mother has put a harsh spotlight back on border policy, local safety, and the people who end up paying the price when dangerous cases slip through the cracks. Federal

Trump Says North Korea Has 57 Nuclear Weapons Amid Talks

Dan Veld August 20, 2026

Trump’s stated figure for North Korea’s nuclear weapons Kim Jong Un and the possibility of renewed diplomacy Questions around North Korea’s secretive nuclear stockpile Reduced U.S.-South Korea military drills and the message they send Past

Battleground Dems Face Blowback Over Working Class Image

Doug Goldsmith August 20, 2026

Working-class politics is getting a fresh round of scrutiny in a handful of swing districts, where several Democrats have leaned hard into humble origins, tight budgets, and blue-collar grit. The problem is that financial disclosures,

Texas Mom Defends Ten Commandments In Classroom Fight

Erica Carlin August 20, 2026

• Texas families are locked in a fight over Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.• An Austin-area mother says the law reflects values, not forced religion.• Opponents argue the postings cross a constitutional line

NYC Suburb Race Could Tip House Control In 2026

David Gregoire August 20, 2026

The fight for the House majority is getting squeezed into a small corner of the map, and one district north of New York City is suddenly carrying a huge amount of weight. In New York’s

Trump Pressed To Ease GOP Attacks Amid Senate Fight

Ella Ford August 20, 2026

Republicans are staring down a familiar problem: the fight that should be aimed at Democrats keeps ricocheting back inside the party. With the Senate majority still hanging by a thread, the pressure is on Donald

Joe Kent Urges Trump To Pull Troops From Middle East War

Dan Veld August 19, 2026

Joe Kent is pressing a hard break from the Iran fight and the wider U.S. military footprint in the Middle East, arguing that American troops have become exposed without getting a real payoff. He says

Clarence Thomas Reveals Promise Made After Grandparents’ Deaths

Brittany Mays August 19, 2026

Clarence Thomas opened up about the people who shaped his life, the losses that still hit hard, and the ideas that helped him make sense of it all. In a candid conversation, the Supreme Court

Trump Approval Hits New Low Before Critical Midterms

Brittany Mays August 19, 2026

Poll numbers are turning into a loud warning sign for the White House, and the pressure is coming from two places at once: the Iran war and the squeeze at the pump. Voters are souring

El-Sayed Calls For Public Control Of AI Industry

Dan Veld August 19, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is making a very clear pitch: when it comes to artificial intelligence, he wants the government involved in a much bigger way than the usual Democrat talking points suggest. The Michigan Senate nominee

Trump Warns Nations, Iran Backers Face Severe Economic Consequences

David Gregoire August 19, 2026

Trump turned up the pressure on Iran with a blunt warning aimed far beyond Tehran. The message was simple and sharp: any country that helps keep Iran afloat could pay a heavy price of its

Sullivan, Peltola Advance In Alaska Senate Primary Race

Ella Ford August 19, 2026

Alaska’s Senate race is tightening up in a way that feels very on-brand for the state’s unusual election system. Four candidates moved out of the nonpartisan primary, setting up a November showdown that could help

Begich Faces Independent Challenge In Alaska House Race

David Gregoire August 19, 2026

Key points to keep in view: Alaska’s only U.S. House seat is up for grabs in November. Republican incumbent Nicholas Begich III is trying to hold the seat. Independent challenger Bill Hill has emerged as

Former Alaska Rep Kreiss-Tomkins Leads Nominees In Governor Race

Erica Carlin August 19, 2026

Alaska’s governor race just got a lot louder, a lot tighter, and a lot more familiar to anyone who follows the state’s wild political scene. A crowded nonpartisan primary sent four governor-lieutenant governor tickets into

California Special Election, Still Undecided, To Replace Swalwell

Ella Ford August 19, 2026

California’s 14th Congressional District has been thrown into a tight, high-pressure contest after Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit, with two Democrats now fighting to claim the seat and set up the next round in November. The

Trump Scales Back South Korea Drills After Alliance Rift

Doug Goldsmith August 19, 2026

✔ South Korea alliance tensions under Trump’s second-term approach✔ The shift from praise to reduced military drills✔ Trade, investment, and burden-sharing disputes✔ Trump’s continued interest in renewed Kim Jong Un diplomacy✔ North Korea’s growing military