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Appeals Court Blocks IRS From Sharing Tax Data With ICE

Kevin Parker September 9, 2026

A federal appeals court has kept in place a block on an IRS policy that would have let immigration officials tap into taxpayer address data. The ruling lands squarely on a fight over privacy, law

Trump-Backed DiLorenzo Wins Key New Hampshire GOP Primary

Ella Ford September 9, 2026

New Hampshire’s GOP primary delivered a jolt of energy Tuesday night as Trump-backed businessman Anthony DiLorenzo came out on top in the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District. The contest had plenty of heat,

Maggie Goodlander Easily Wins Primary, Advances To House Showdown

Kevin Parker September 9, 2026

Rep. Maggie Goodlander moved through her primary with little drama, clearing the way for a November faceoff in a district that has stayed firmly in Democratic hands for years. The race also keeps attention on

Warmington Wins New Hampshire Primary Amid Opioid Attackes

Brittany Mays September 9, 2026

Cinde Warmington’s path to New Hampshire’s governor’s race just got clearer, but the fight around her record is only getting louder. The Democratic nominee is now locked in for a second straight run, and Republicans

Shaheen, Sullivan Hold Tight Lead In New Hampshire House Race

Karen Givens September 9, 2026

New Hampshire State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race The two Democratic frontrunners vie to replace Rep Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District Published September 9,

Stefany Shaheen Wins New Hampshire Democratic Primary for House Seat

Darnell Thompkins September 9, 2026

New Hampshire Senator’s daughter wins Democratic nod in closely watched race to replace outgoing Dem incumbent Stefany Shaheen beat out eight other candidates as incumbent representative pursues Senate bid Published September 9, 2026 12:53am EDT

Trump Mail Ballot Fight Returns To Supreme Court

Erica Carlin September 8, 2026

The Trump administration is once again pushing the Supreme Court to let new mail-ballot rules take effect before the midterm elections heat up. At the center of the fight is a claim from the government

NYC Mamdani To Release 9/11 Health Records Ahead Of Anniversary

Doug Goldsmith September 8, 2026

New York City is opening the books on one of the most painful chapters in its modern history. More than 170,000 pages are being released now, with many more expected over the next year, all

Danbury Council Faces Backlash Over Noncitizen Police Policy

Doug Goldsmith September 8, 2026

Danbury, Connecticut has landed in a heated fight over a city policy that opened the door for noncitizen legal immigrants and DACA recipients to apply for police jobs. The move drew sharp criticism from federal

Trump Honors 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther With Medal Of Freedom

Dan Veld September 8, 2026

President Donald Trump used a Tunnel to Towers event in Washington, D.C. to posthumously give Welles Crowther the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing the 9/11 hero known as the man in the red bandana. Crowther,

Newsom Says Democratic Socialist Ideas Are Mainstream In Party

Karen Givens September 8, 2026

Gavin Newsom is leaning hard into a message that sounds less like a warning to the left and more like a shrug. In a recent interview, the California governor said the Democratic Party is “pretty

Iran Backed Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Oil Route

David Gregoire September 8, 2026

Iran-backed Houthi strikes are adding a fresh layer of danger to global energy markets, and the timing could not be worse for consumers. With the Strait of Hormuz already under pressure, the Bab el-Mandeb is

9/11 Families Urge Mamdani To Skip Memorial Ceremony

Darnell Thompkins September 8, 2026

• 9/11 families and first responders push for a private memorial atmosphere• Zohran Mamdani faces a public plea to stay away from the ceremony• Petition support grows to more than 101,000 signatures• Speakers frame the

Israel Ambassador Accuses Mamdani Of Sowing Chaos Ahead Of Netanyahu Visit

Karen Givens September 7, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s calls for protest ahead of Netanyahu’s U.N. visit Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon’s sharp response The clash over public protest and city order Netanyahu’s upcoming appearance at the U.N. General Assembly Questions about a

Jim Justice Secures WWII Hero Memorial Bill Amid Senate Gridlock

Dan Veld September 7, 2026

Sen. Jim Justice broke through a thick layer of Senate dysfunction to push a monument bill honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, toward a landmark place on

New Jersey Sanctuary Policy Blasted After ICE Crash Injures Mayor’s Wife

Brittany Mays September 7, 2026

Illegal Immigrants Sherrill anti-ICE policy hammered after fleeing migrant driver injures Dem mayor’s wife An illegal immigrant fled ICE agents and crashed into a Democratic mayor’s wife on a New Jersey highway, reigniting the sanctuary

Sanders AI Bill Threatens US Innovation, Spurs China Fears

Dan Veld September 7, 2026

• Senate Democrats’ push for a hardline AI crackdown• Fears that harsh rules could weaken U.S. tech leadership• The bill’s severe penalties and federal enforcement plan• National security risks tied to China and Russia• Industry

Trump Renames New Mexico New America In Latest Post

Doug Goldsmith September 6, 2026

“`html Checklist: Trump’s push to rename places White House amplification of the post Reaction from New Mexico’s governor The Lake America and Gulf of America backdrop Why New Mexico’s name cannot be changed by decree

Hasan Piker Dismisses Democratic Critics, Backs AOC in 2028

Dan Veld September 6, 2026

Hasan Piker is showing no interest in playing nice with Democratic leaders who see him as a political headache. The Twitch personality is leaning into his role on the fringe, dismissing the idea that his

Armed Man Forces Through Ohio Fair Crowd Toward Amy Acton

Kevin Parker September 6, 2026

An alarming scene unfolded at the Canfield Fair when an armed man allegedly pushed through the crowd and tried to get close to Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. Troopers moved in fast, ending the confrontation

Trump Sparks Buzz With Noticeably Darker Hair Appearance

Ella Ford September 6, 2026

Checklist: Trump’s newly darker hair sparked online chatter. Photos from New Jersey fueled the reaction. Social media users jumped in with jokes and guesses. Trump’s past wig rumors came back into view. A similar hairstyle

House Dems Plan Trump Probe Blitz If They Win Majority

Dan Veld September 6, 2026

House Democrats are already sketching out a hard-charging oversight plan for the moment they control the chamber. The focus is clear: Trump, his administration, and the people around him would land squarely in the crosshairs,

Democrats Flock To Nantucket, Raise Cash Before Midterms

Kevin Parker September 6, 2026

Democrat Elections Dems descend on posh island getaway packed with deep-pocketed donors as midterms close in Hakeem Jeffries, Jon Ossoff and Josh Turek are among those tapping the islands’ deep-pocketed fundraising circuit Published September 6,

Trump Envoys Arrive In Kyiv For Peace Talks After Putin Meeting

Kevin Parker September 6, 2026

Trump’s peace push is back on the move, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff heading into Kyiv after a long sit-down with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks are part of a fresh attempt to

El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Far Left Allies, Moderate Image Push

Brittany Mays September 6, 2026

• Abdul El-Sayed is trying to present himself as a moderate while carrying a very different political trail. • His campaign is tangled up with socialist figures and left-wing groups that keep pulling attention back

GOP Criticizes Letitia James Over Times Square Shooting Probe

Erica Carlin September 6, 2026

New York’s latest flashpoint is turning into a bigger fight about what happens after a crisis, not just during one. The Times Square police shooting tied to a woman with a documented mental health history

8 Everyday Services, Would Fail Without Data Centers

Ella Ford September 6, 2026

• Data centers are the hidden engine behind daily digital habits• Apps, streaming, shopping and search all depend on them• Cloud storage, remote work and navigation lean on their power• AI, robotics and other next-wave

SCOTUS To Hear Arizona Voter Roll Laws Amid Fraud Warnings

David Gregoire September 5, 2026

Arizona’s election law battle has landed at the Supreme Court, and the stakes are loud and clear. The case centers on whether the state can keep noncitizens off the rolls and require proof of citizenship

Trump Weighs In On Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, Says Another Trial Likely

Brittany Mays September 5, 2026

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has landed in the center of a brutal national debate, mixing a heartbreaking family tragedy with questions about mental illness, legal responsibility, and a jury that could not reach a

Judge Lets Homewrecker Lawsuit Against Kyrsten Sinema Proceed

David Gregoire September 5, 2026

Kyrsten Sinema is facing a civil fight tied to North Carolina’s alienation-of-affection law, with a federal judge saying the case can keep moving. The dispute centers on claims that her relationship with a married member

Roy Cooper Faces Backlash Over Bloods Gang Ex Member Task Force Pick

Erica Carlin September 5, 2026

North Carolina Senate race turns toward Roy Cooper’s criminal justice task force pick North Carolina politics just got another jolt as Roy Cooper, now running for Senate, faces questions over a 2020 criminal justice task

MAGA Inc Sends $10 Million To Boost Paxton In Texas Senate Race

Ella Ford September 5, 2026

Checkpoints: • Trump-backed MAGA Inc’s new midterm spending push• Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate race with James Talarico• The role of ads, donor money, and campaign messaging• Paxton’s Trump boost and GOP primary win• Talarico’s criticism

MS-13 Murder Suspect Frees In California After Judge Order

Dan Veld September 5, 2026

An MS-13 member tied to a brutal murder case is back out of federal custody after a California judge said immigration officials did not give him the kind of individualized hearing the Constitution requires. The

DOJ Orders Antitrust Pause With Canada Amid Trade Tensions

Karen Givens September 5, 2026

The Justice Department is suddenly in the middle of a bigger cross-border fight, after reports claimed its antitrust division was told to stop working with Canadian officials while Washington and Ottawa clash over tariffs and

Missouri AG Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Trump Backed Map

Ella Ford September 5, 2026

Missouri’s fight over congressional districts has turned into a fast-moving courtroom brawl with national stakes. At the center is a Trump-backed map that Republicans say should be used in the coming midterm election, while the

DC Squatter Crisis Grips Apartment Building As Legal Fight Drags On

Erica Carlin September 5, 2026

Checklist: • Squatting dispute in a Washington, D.C. apartment building• Claims of a basement unit turning into a drug haven• Slow-moving court fight over eviction and possession• Police limits under local law and established residency

Trump Pentagon Shake-Up Sparks Instability Warnings From Lawmakers

Doug Goldsmith September 5, 2026

Trump’s shake-up at the Pentagon has reignited a familiar argument about how much control a president should have over military leadership, and how much turnover is too much. The latest departures have put Army Secretary

New Jersey Mayor Pushes Sanctuary Rollback After Baby Dies

Darnell Thompkins September 5, 2026

Jackson Township is at the center of a sharp fight over sanctuary-style policy after a 9-month-old boy was killed in a grocery store parking lot crash involving an illegal immigrant. Mayor Jennifer Kuhn says the

Missouri High Court Blocks GOP Congressional Maps Before Midterms

Kevin Parker September 5, 2026

Missouri’s highest court has thrown a wrench into the GOP’s midterm map strategy, blocking the new congressional districts from being used this November unless voters approve them first. The decision keeps the fight over redistricting

Trump Wins Pelosi, Omar, Schiff Support for Hollywood Plan

Erica Carlin September 4, 2026

Donald Trump’s push to pull movie production back to the United States has created a weird but very real kind of momentum in Washington and Hollywood. Democrats who have spent years fighting him are now

Danbury Approves Non-Citizen Police Officers After ICE Raids

Brittany Mays September 4, 2026

Danbury’s council vote on non-citizen police eligibility Support for lawful residents and DACA recipients joining law enforcement Pushback tied to recent ICE raids and community reaction Arguments about standards, training, and hiring rules Statewide context

Comer Says McConnell Could Return To Senate This Month

David Gregoire September 4, 2026

Rep. James Comer said Mitch McConnell’s team is aiming for a return to the Senate later this month, a signal that the Kentucky Republican may be ready to rejoin lawmakers after weeks away. The update

El-Sayed Campaign Schedule Skips 9/11 Memorial, Sparks Questions

Doug Goldsmith September 4, 2026

• 9/11 remembrance and public expectations• Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign schedule on September 11• Festive outreach events versus memorial observance• Questions raised by Hasan Piker’s campaign alliance• Past controversy tied to El-Sayed’s comments on 9/11• Michigan

Trump Lawyers Press Letitia James On Missing Evidence In $450M Case

Dan Veld September 4, 2026

Checkpoints to cover: Trump’s legal team pressing Letitia James over evidence handling, Michael Cohen’s role in the case, the fight over discovery and preservation, the original fraud ruling and penalties, the appeals arguments against the

DOJ Cracks Down On Illegal Voting In Battleground States

Dan Veld September 4, 2026

The federal crackdown on alleged election fraud is picking up speed, with fresh arrests, voter roll concerns, and internal enforcement moves all landing at once. In Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, investigators say they are

US Military Downs 100 Suspected Cartel Drones At Border

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

The U.S. military is now taking a harder line on cartel drones at the southern border, and the numbers show just how active that fight has become. In August alone, roughly 100 suspected cartel drones

Trump Administration Targets Tax-Exempt Status Over Race-Based School Programs

Erica Carlin September 4, 2026

The Trump administration is taking a hard line on race-based policies in education, aiming at private schools and colleges that use race in admissions, scholarships, athletics, or other school-run programs. The new Treasury proposal could

New Jersey District Sued Over Secret Student Gender Policies

Erica Carlin September 4, 2026

• New Jersey school district policy on student gender identity• Parents’ rights and school notification rules• Supreme Court and constitutional challenges• Bathrooms, locker rooms, and student privacy concerns• Discipline tied to names and pronouns• Local

Maryland Sheriff Warns Sanctuary Law Could Put More Families At Risk

Kevin Parker September 4, 2026

Maryland’s sanctuary fight is hitting a raw nerve, with Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler arguing that the state has put politics ahead of public safety. He says the new restrictions on immigration enforcement could block

Ted Cruz Says Left-Wing Surge Is Paralyzing Bipartisan Reform

Karen Givens September 4, 2026

Republican lawmakers are still trying to cut through the noise on energy permitting, but Ted Cruz says the Democratic Party’s leftward drift is making that job a whole lot harder. At a recent energy summit,

Peltola Pushes Alaska Oil Plan, But Past Vote Raises Doubts

Karen Givens September 3, 2026

Mary Peltola’s Senate bid is built around a big promise: more Alaska oil, lower energy costs, and less meddling from Washington. But her own record in Congress makes that pitch look a lot more complicated

White House Launches MAGA Arcade Games With Trump Twist

Doug Goldsmith September 3, 2026

The White House has turned classic arcade nostalgia into a fresh political gimmick, launching a new online game hub with a sharp MAGA edge. The site mixes retro gameplay with border security, health messaging, and

JD Vance Jokes About Meeting Biden At Ground Zero

Kevin Parker September 3, 2026

Vice President JD Vance is set to appear at the 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero, where former presidents and first ladies will gather for a solemn anniversary ceremony. The moment is part tribute, part history

JD Vance Credits RFK Jr, For His Weight Loss

Karen Givens September 3, 2026

Vice President JD Vance used a White House briefing to mix policy talk with a personal update, joking about his recent weight loss after a reporter pressed him on the change. He said Health Secretary

White House Rips Biden Judge After Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Ella Ford September 3, 2026

White House pressure is colliding with another court ruling in the fight over birthright citizenship, and the latest decision has reignited a familiar national flashpoint. A federal judge has again stepped in to pause President

Trump Administration Warns Smithsonian Over Alleged Nondiscrimination Violations

Ella Ford September 3, 2026

The clash over the Smithsonian has turned sharper, with the Trump administration now warning that the institution could lose federal backing if it does not address alleged discrimination and ideological bias. The dispute centers on

Pentagon Orders Mandatory Testosterone Tests For Troops 30 And Older

Karen Givens September 3, 2026

The Pentagon has put a new health policy into motion that could reshape how service members are screened for hormonal issues, with mandatory testosterone testing now required for men 30 and older. The move is

DOJ Warns States Could Lose Welfare Funds Over Migrant Reporting

Brittany Mays September 3, 2026

The Justice Department is turning up the heat on states that take federal welfare money but do not report known illegal migrants to Washington. Under a new legal opinion released Wednesday, that could put billions

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Survives Emergency Engine Failure Landing

Doug Goldsmith September 3, 2026

A Coast Guard jet carrying Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was forced down at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday after an engine failure turned a routine flight into a tense airborne

Abdul El-Sayed Faces Backlash After Fox News Appearance

Doug Goldsmith September 3, 2026

Political primaries can hide a lot, but the general election spotlight has a way of stripping candidates down fast. Abdul El-Sayed’s national media stumble, Darline Graham’s rough moment on Taiwan, and the broader question of

FAA Proposes Permanent Airspace Limits Near Mar-A-Lago Amid Drone Threats

Darnell Thompkins September 3, 2026

The FAA is moving to lock down the airspace near President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach with permanent flight restrictions tied to security concerns around Mar-a-Lago. The plan comes after a string

Johnson Dismisses GOP Midterm Woes, Predicts Republicans Will Grow Majority

Darnell Thompkins September 3, 2026

Republicans are walking into the midterms with a mix of confidence and warning signs. Democrats are pushing hard to flip control of Congress, but GOP leaders say the landscape still gives them room to fight

GOP Candidates Step Back From Trump’s Data Center Push

Brittany Mays September 3, 2026

A fierce new split is opening inside the GOP over data centers, artificial intelligence, and the cost of powering all of it. What once looked like an easy pro-growth message is now running into voter

Trump Email Allegations Target Letitia James Office, Probe Ordered

Darnell Thompkins September 2, 2026

Allegations of an internal push aimed at Trump-related targets Email claims tied to the New York Attorney General’s office Wiesenfeld, Maswoswe, and the disputed instructions Office response and the denial of political targeting Past discrimination

Michigan Paper Mislabels Abdul El-Sayed As Veteran, Sparks Backlash

Darnell Thompkins September 2, 2026

The latest Michigan political flap centers on a glossy paper with a polished public-image sheen and a very shaky relationship with basic facts. A headline in the state-distributed publication described Abdul El-Sayed as a veteran,

Obama Judge Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Rule, Sparks Election Fight

Dan Veld September 2, 2026

An Obama-appointed federal judge is drawing heat after stepping in again to halt part of a new U.S. Postal Service mail-ballot policy just as the 2026 midterm season gets closer. The ruling has sparked a

Virginia ICE Restrictions Deal Spanberger A Major Legal Setback

Doug Goldsmith September 2, 2026

• Virginia’s crackdown on 287(g) agreements hit a legal wall• A federal judge signaled the law likely clashes with the Constitution• Republican critics say the move tramples federal authority and wastes money• Maryland is facing

House Republicans Fail To Advance Supreme Court Cap Amendment

Doug Goldsmith September 2, 2026

Republicans and Democrats are once again locked in a familiar fight over the Supreme Court, with the latest clash centering on whether the bench should be permanently capped at nine justices. The House vote fell

Auchincloss Fends Off Progressive Challenge In Massachusetts Primary

Erica Carlin September 2, 2026

Rep. Jake Auchincloss has cleared a primary challenge in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District, holding off a run from Jason Poulos and keeping his seat in a race shaped by party tensions, Israel policy, and the

Top Democrat Katherine Clark Fends Off Gaza-Focused Primary Challenge

Ella Ford September 2, 2026

Katherine Clark sailed through a tough primary in Massachusetts, but the race still exposed a sharp split inside the Democratic Party over Israel, Gaza, and the influence of pro-Israel money. Two progressive challengers tried to

Biden Backed Dan Koh Wins Massachusetts Primary For House Seat

Ella Ford September 2, 2026

Dan Koh’s win in Massachusetts puts a familiar Democratic name back on a fast track to Washington, this time with a clearer path and a lot less drama. The crowded primary left him on top

Richard Neal Defeats Progressive Primary Challenge In Massachusetts

Kevin Parker September 2, 2026

Rep. Richard Neal held off a serious progressive challenge in Massachusetts, keeping one of the House Democrats’ biggest power centers in veteran hands. The race put age, ideology, and party direction under a bright spotlight,

Stephen Lynch Fends Off Progressive Challenger In Massachusetts Primary

Erica Carlin September 2, 2026

• Conservative Democrat Stephen Lynch holds a deep-blue district.• Progressive challenger Patrick Roath comes up short despite heavy fundraising.• Immigration, healthcare, housing, and money in politics drive the clash.• The Laken Riley Act becomes a

Hasan Piker Praises Markey Win As Democrats Back Age Over Change

Brittany Mays September 2, 2026

Sen. Ed Markey’s primary win in Massachusetts set off a fresh round of celebration from the far left, with Hasan Piker quickly framing the result as proof that progressive politics still has plenty of juice.

Tensions erupt in House hearing as GOP advances anti-socialism resolution while Dems rage: 'Silly season'

Brittany Mays September 1, 2026

House Republicans are using a busy week in Congress to force a blunt choice on Democrats, with one vote aimed at condemning socialism and another that would lock the Supreme Court at nine justices. The

Democrats Cede Shutdown Fight, Hand Trump GOP Key Win

Kevin Parker September 1, 2026

Lawmakers have kicked the shutdown fight down the road again, and this time the move lands with a clear political thud. Democrats gave Republicans the votes needed to keep the government open through December, handing

Immigration Dad Rejects DEM Sympathy After Daughter’s Crash Injury

Dan Veld September 1, 2026

Marcus Coleman came to Capitol Hill with a message that was anything but polite. After his 7-year-old daughter was left permanently disabled in a California crash involving an illegal immigrant truck driver, he blasted Democratic

DHS Secretary Mullin Blasts New York Leaders, Cites 2,100 Arrests

Erica Carlin September 1, 2026

Operation Rotten Apple landed with a thud in New York, and the message from Homeland Security was loud and unmistakable: the federal government is pushing hard on immigration enforcement while city and state leaders keep

DHS Urges ICE Detainers After New Jersey Baby Death

Erica Carlin September 1, 2026

Mikie Sherrill Baby killed after illegal immigrant allegedly strikes family at grocery store parking lot DHS urges Ocean County Jail to honor ICE detainers as Gov Sherrill’s sanctuary policy faces renewed scrutiny Published September 1,

Johnson Quells House GOP Revolt, Advances Anti-Socialism Resolution

Ella Ford September 1, 2026

House Republicans managed to push through a tense floor fight, keeping an anti-socialism resolution alive even as a pocket of conservatives tried to blow up the vote over spending strategy. The clash showed how quickly

ActBlue Board Member Pleads Fifth In Foreign Donations Probe

Kevin Parker September 1, 2026

ActBlue is back under a harsh spotlight after another senior figure refused to answer questions in a congressional probe. The latest Fifth Amendment invocation adds fresh fuel to lawmakers’ concerns about whether the fundraising giant

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns, Cites Army Readiness Concerns

Darnell Thompkins September 1, 2026

The Army’s civilian leadership is in motion again after Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, with the White House still sitting on the decision. Behind the headline is a bigger story about

Roy Cooper Pivots on Data Centers as Power Costs Rise

Kevin Parker September 1, 2026

Data centers have gone from a shiny economic prize to a political headache in North Carolina. The fight now sits right at the intersection of power bills, corporate incentives, and campaign-season spin, with voters being

SCOTUS Lets Trump White House Ballroom Construction Continue

Karen Givens September 1, 2026

The White House ballroom fight just got a fresh jolt from the Supreme Court, which let construction keep moving while the legal battle grinds on below. The decision keeps the project alive for now, even

Vance Rebukes El-Sayed Over Usha Remarks, Issues Warning

Dan Veld September 1, 2026

JD Vance went straight at Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, turning a campaign clash into a blunt warning about family, politics, and respect. The vice president tried to drag the fight back to policy, but the

New Jersey Moves To Shield Ratepayers From AI Power Costs

Dan Veld September 1, 2026

The AI buildout is colliding with a basic household worry: who absorbs the cost when data centers devour more power? New Jersey and Indiana are answering that question in very different ways, and the split

House Returns As Shutdown Looms, Congress Runs Out Of Time

Karen Givens September 1, 2026

Washington is in that awkward stretch where the big fights are mostly behind everyone, the calendar is ugly, and the smart money says lawmakers would rather be anywhere else. The House is back for a

House Republicans Escalate New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Probe After Sherrill Reply

Darnell Thompkins August 31, 2026

Republicans are ramping up pressure on New Jersey officials after a voter-registration error involving noncitizens set off a new round of questions, hearings, and demands for records. The dispute has quickly moved beyond one state

Pentagon Releases Images Of Suspected Drug Boats, Warns Traffickers

Erica Carlin August 31, 2026

The Pentagon has released fresh unclassified images that put suspected drug-smuggling boats in plain view, and the message around them is anything but soft. The Trump administration says its campaign at sea is hitting trafficking

Progressive Senate Candidates Invoke Faith To Win Voters

Doug Goldsmith August 31, 2026

Progressive Senate candidates are making faith a centerpiece of their political pitch, and the move is stirring up plenty of attention on both sides of the aisle. Angie Nixon, Abdul El-Sayed, and James Talarico have

Dunlap Audit Exposes MaineCare Oversight Failure Amid Fraud Probe

David Gregoire August 31, 2026

Maine’s auditor race has turned into a louder fight over fraud, oversight, and who missed the warning signs. Matt Dunlap, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, is under fresh scrutiny after an audit

Texas Water Systems Get AI Cyber Defense Pilot from White House

Karen Givens August 31, 2026

The Trump administration is putting Texas at the center of a new push to harden water systems against cyber threats, pairing federal agencies, state leaders, and major tech firms in a six-month test run. The

Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Comey Adviser In Leak Probe

Ella Ford August 31, 2026

Federal investigators have reopened a familiar and very messy corner of the James Comey saga, this time with a grand jury subpoena aimed at his longtime adviser Daniel Richman. The new move puts leak allegations

Michigan Senate Nominee Faces GOP Criticism Over Apology Row

Ella Ford August 31, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed is trying to smooth things over with Jewish Democrats in Michigan, but the effort is colliding with old comments, new backlash, and a loud fight over Hasan Piker’s role in his campaign. The

California Bill Recognizing Two Islamic Holidays Nears Newsom’s Desk

Ella Ford August 31, 2026

California is on the verge of adding two major Islamic holidays to its official calendar, a move that would give state workers more room to observe them and open the door for public schools to

D.C. Schools Face Rare Grand Jury Probe Into Attendance Records

David Gregoire August 31, 2026

D.C. public schools are now under a rare special grand jury probe that is digging into attendance, truancy, and graduation records. The investigation has put a bright light on how the city tracks student absences

Duffy Teases Major Fraud Crackdown With DHS, DOJ

Ella Ford August 31, 2026

Sean Duffy is hinting at a big Monday reveal tied to a tougher fraud crackdown, and the message is aimed squarely at federal agencies already digging into bad actors. The Transportation secretary’s post set off

March On Washington Attendees Back Socialist Reforms And Constitution Rewrite

Darnell Thompkins August 30, 2026

At a large Washington rally, attendees made a striking case for deep political overhaul, even when the conversation turned to the Constitution itself. Their comments lined up with a broader wave of socialist-leaning energy, with

South Carolina Mail In Voting Law Struck Down By Appeals Court

Kevin Parker August 30, 2026

South Carolina’s mail-in voting rules have landed in the crosshairs of a federal appeals court, and the message from judges was blunt: the state cannot hand out one set of absentee ballot rules to older

Trump Secures Venezuela Oil Deal, Eyes 65 Billion Barrels

Darnell Thompkins August 30, 2026

President Donald Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela puts one of the biggest energy prizes on the planet back in play, and it lands at a moment when supply worries are hanging over the market. Venezuela