Graham’s death leaves Senate agenda in limbo
The South Carolina Republican was a key player at the center of several major legislative battles.
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Colleagues, leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham
Tributes are pouring in for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday at the age of 71. In a post on his Truth Social platform Sunday, President Trump called Graham “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.” “He was
Iranian official warns US after strikes: 'Keep your word or pay the price'
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the U.S. to maintain its end of an interim peace deal with Iran "or pay the price" following the latest airstrikes. "The era of one-sided deals is OVER," Ghalibaf wrote on the social platform X. "We told
Trump's Board of Peace is all hat, no cattle, to no one's surprise
The Board of Peace, then, is best understood as a paradigmatic example of a grandiose, self-serving, bait-and-switch public relations strategy that wastes time, energy and money, leaves urgent domestic problems unaddressed, and undermines America’s credibility abroad.
Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death
Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a "brief and sudden illness." He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP
Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'
President Trump on Sunday paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling his longtime ally who died unexpectedly the night before a "true American Patriot." "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" Trump wrote on Truth
Sen. Kennedy says democratic socialists will ‘lead their party to defeat’ in November
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said the Democratic Party is now controlled by their “loon wing” of democratic socialists who will lead them to electoral disaster in November in a new interview on Sunday. The GOP senator told John Catsimatidis, the radio host of “Cats Roundtable,”
Who Should Own the Robots?
In late February, Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI who has since left the organization, posted on X that something had broken in the way software gets made. “It is hard to communicate how much programming has changed due to AI in the last 2 months,” he wrote. Coding
RFK Jr.’s focus on preventive health panel provokes new fears
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his sights set on remaking another influential health panel, one that determines what preventive medical services insurers must cover for free. After Kennedy blocked the panel from meeting on multiple
Democrats apply 2024 lessons in Maine with Platner replacement process
Democrats in Maine have a rare task and a tight window to replace progressive Graham Platner with a new Senate nominee in the critical toss-up race, and observers see the party applying lessons from the 2024 presidential campaign switch up. Platner suspended campaign operations
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s
Keir Starmer teases Norwegian PM after World Cup win
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer teased his Norwegian counterpart after England beat Norway in a World Cup game on Saturday. “Norway 1 - 2 Jude Bellingham. @JonasGahrStore, your boys took one hell of beating,” the outgoing prime minister wrote in a social media
Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. The company advertised its Muse Image AI model on Tuesday as a “creative partner” that people
US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic
Progressive House candidate responds to criticism over past comments about Black Dems
William Lawrence, a progressive running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Michigan, is responding to backlash over his previous criticism of Black political leaders. The Huffington Post on Saturday published Lawrence’s comments from a 2024 episode of his podcast,
5 things to know as preliminary hearings wrap up in Charlie Kirk shooting case
A preliminary hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk unfolded in Utah this week, offering the first comprehensive look at the evidence prosecutors say ties Tyler Robinson to the shooting at Utah Valley University last fall. Judge Tony
Crypto bill faces make-or-break moment ahead of August recess
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is facing a make-or-break moment as senators seek to resolve remaining policy disputes in the next four-week stretch, which experts warn is likely the last window to pass the legislation before the midterm elections. Bipartisan negotiations over
Sunday shows preview: US-Iran tensions flare; Democrats grapple with Platner fallout
President Trump’s trip to Turkey this week for the NATO alliance’s summit made big headlines over his comments about the state of U.S.-Iranian negotiations and security risks posed by the Iran war. The president told reporters on his way back from the summit on Wednesday that
Trump rips Haberman, says she'll ‘pay the price’ over health reporting
President Trump slammed New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman after she questioned his physical and cognitive fitness during an appearance on MS Now, warning that she will “pay the price” when his multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the Times reaches court. In a lengthy
Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question
The cost of America’s military operations against Iran is steadily growing, with continued escalations over the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Trump threatens to blow up negotiations and return to all-out war. The immediate cost of military actions in the Middle East
Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4,
Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Saturday he was detained for over an hour in the West Bank earlier this week by Israeli settlers and that the detention continued with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrived on the scene. “Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s,
Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing of the deal by 60 days so that his office could review the documents. But
English soccer star Harry Kane confirms he golfed with Trump: 'Surreal experience'
English striker Harry Kane said Friday that he played a round of golf with President Trump around 18 months ago in Florida after receiving an invite from the president himself. Speaking at a press conference in Miami ahead of England’s World Cup quarterfinal match against
Huckabee warns Iran not to ‘test’ Trump as tensions simmer
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned Tehran on Saturday not to “test” the U.S. military after repeated threats from President Trump in recent days to carry out further strikes on Iranian infrastructure if the regime does not back down to U.S. demands. “The president’s
Democrats and democratic socialists should unite for election victories
Democrats must unify around winners of primaries across the ideological spectrum and focus on opposing Trump, solving the affordability crisis, and keeping America out of wars in order to win a majority in at least one congressional chamber in the midterms.
Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
A Senate Democrat is expanding a probe into alleged corruption within the ranks of the renowned Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, accusing its leadership of mismanaging federally appropriated funds “to the detriment” of the venue. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) wrote in a
America’s AI revolution could end in disaster
Big Tech companies are spending billions to build AI data centers across the country, creating temporary jobs for blue-collar workers while draining local resources and potentially replacing them with automation, all to benefit a handful of tech lords.
Carville unloads on far-left Democrats over party infighting ahead of midterms
Democratic strategist James Carville tore into progressive and “insurgent” Democrats on Friday, arguing that inner-party division will lead to the same problems he believes helped the GOP elect President Trump in 2016. In an interview with Politicon, the veteran strategist
Vulnerable Republicans embrace risky strategy of embracing an unpopular Trump
Republicans in swing-seat House districts are welcoming President Trump to their districts and embracing him as the leader of the party despite his underwater approval ratings. It is a somewhat surprising move for vulnerable lawmakers who might be expected to distance
The ‘pragmatic’ Democratic ticket the GOP does not want to face in 2028
Crunch time is rapidly approaching for both the Democratic and Republican leadership. The 2026 midterms are now less than four months away. The results of those races will not only have a massive impact upon how our nation is governed — or not — over the next two years, but on
Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” investigation into the deadly shooting of a 52-year-old Mexican national by a federal officer, vowing to move forward with a city-level probe on the latest
Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known denier of Biden’s victory over President Trump in the 2020 presidential election,
Ex-White House lawyer: Trump 'stacking every card in the deck' ahead of midterms
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned Friday that President Trump’s decision to fire the remaining Democratic members of an independent election administration commission this week is part of a “deliberate plan” to put his thumb on the scale of the upcoming midterm
As lawmakers procrastinate on PFAS, mothers and newborns pay the price
The message to communities is unmistakable: Your water, your pregnancy, your child's health, are acceptable losses.
Trump claims US got ‘much better deal’ as delayed bridge with Canada set to open
The U.S. and Canada have reached an agreement clearing the way for the long-delayed opening of a $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, the Canadian government announced late Friday. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which was originally set to open on
GoFundMe raises over $400K for family of slain business owner Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
"He was the kind of man who showed up: for his family, for his friends, for his neighbors, and on every job he ever took."
White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community." The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to the
Judge OKs DOJ request to toss remaining Proud Boys Jan. 6 convictions
A federal judge on Friday agreed to drop the remaining cases against four leaders of the right-wing extremist Proud Boys who were convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department’s (DOJ) motion to
The ticks you may find in your state, and the diseases they can carry
It's been a gnarly year for ticks already in the U.S., but the ticks you're seeing will vary depending on where you live.
Tehran Rose and the anti-US influencers nurtured by academia and the media
At least Tokyo Rose (shown here in 1976 and ultimately pardoned by President Gerald Ford) could credibly claim she had been held in Japan against her will.