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His comments come amid a broader push to police bad behavior among House members.
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Trump says U.S. will ‘take care’ of Houthis if Red Sea strait blocked
President Trump on Monday said the U.S. will “take care of things” in the Red Sea if Yemen’s Houthis impose a blockade on shipping and energy exports coming from Saudi Arabia. "So far, it hasn't happened, might happen, but we take care of things," Trump said in the Oval Office,
Trump plays down China election claims: 'It's not a one-way street'
President Trump appeared to play down his own claims of Chinese election interference in U.S. elections on Tuesday, telling reporters “it’s not a one-way street.” "Well, we're going to talk to them about it. It took place a long time ago. I think China is maybe a little bit
Trump Flips Out When Asked What Exactly the Plan Is in Iran
President Trump blew a gasket when he was asked if he had a concrete plan for the escalating war on Iran. “Mr. President, there are no signs that Iran is ready to stop fighting, so what is the plan?” a reporter asked Trump on Tuesday morning while he met with Lebanese President
Appeals court overturns release order for foreign student arrested in Vermont
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled a judge erred in ordering the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, whose arrest at his naturalization interview became a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign students. Last year, the district judge found the administration
Congress can end the shutdown cycle for good
Shutdowns are becoming longer and more frequent and are literally disabling our government at a time of intense international competition and conflict. That is unacceptable.
Bessent warns China could face sanctions over AI IP theft
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Tuesday the Trump administration could sanction China over intellectual property (IP) theft amid concerns about whether Beijing is relying on American AI to develop its own advanced models. "We've seen a lot of talk about you know
Trump Tries to Raise Money With Fake “Failed Application” Scam Email
President Trump’s campaign is using a misleading email to solicit donations by fooling people into thinking an application failed. The Trump-Vance campaign’s email to supporters starts with the subject line “Respectfully, I’m sorry.” The email then tells them that their “Trump
Blanche Begs Judge Not to Fine Him $1,000 a Day Over Epstein Files
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is begging a federal judge to let him off the hook for a $1,000-a-day fine. This fine is Blanche’s latest setback in a series of back-and-forths surrounding a lawsuit brought against him by journalist Katie Phang, who has accused the
GOP leaders charge ahead on uncertain vote with ambitious agenda at stake
House GOP leaders are charging ahead with a procedural vote Tuesday afternoon that will make or break their ambitious agenda for the week, despite a number of members expressing uncertainty about whether they will allow the agenda to move forward. The procedural rule vote,
Democratic opposition mounts to GOP stopgap funding measure
House Democrats believe the message from their leadership is to vote "no" on the bill.
Pentagon Not Just Running Out of Weapons—but Also Money
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon isn’t just running out of weapons as the war on Iran intensifies—it’s also running out of money. The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is facing an upcoming budget deficit caused directly by President Trump’s war on Iran, forcing it to cut
1K internet domains were used to illegally stream World Cup matches
The sites violated United States copyright law, the Department of Justice said.
Van Jones says phone 'blowing up' after saying democratic socialists 'going too far'
Liberal pundit Van Jones said Monday that his phone has been “blowing up” with praise from lawmakers and government officials from both parties after he took a swing at democratic socialists online. In a post on the social platform X Saturday, Jones said that “some people in
Voting rights are under attack on multiple fronts in battleground Ohio
While statehouse Republicans have been pretty clear with their intentions, the scope and severity of the FBI raids on an Ohio voting rights organization still came as a stunning surprise.
CBP officer indicted for excessive use of force, falsifying report
U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas said Espinosa allegedly made false statements.
Raskin seeks documents into Jeffrey Epstein’s foreign contacts
It’s perhaps a preview of House Democrats’ plans for next year if they take back the House majority in the November midterm elections.
State Department warns of ‘potential for unforeseen escalation’ in Middle East
The State Department has issued a worldwide caution for travelers because of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with Americans in the Middle East at particular risk but urging caution globally. The “Worldwide Caution” was issued Monday, warning that U.S. diplomatic
Trump Judges Block Release of Pro-Palestine Columbia Student
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that freed Columbia student and pro-Palestinian protester Mohsen Mahdawi from ICE custody. A Second Circuit panel, made up of one George W. Bush judge and two Donald Trump first-term appointees, determined that
Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: 'I’m not a huge fan of tariffs'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he wants to know more about President Trump’s rationale for slapping additional 50-percent tariffs on Canada, adding that he’s “not a huge fan of tariffs.” "Just finding out about that. I'm curious to know a
What exactly is 'explosive diarrhea'?
In the case of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, the “hallmark” symptom appears to be the more explosive type of diarrhea.
If only Bernie Sanders had won the nomination in 2016
Author Bill Press argues that the Democratic Party's efforts to suppress Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary prevented a strong candidate from defeating Donald Trump, a mistake he believes current Democratic leaders continue to repeat.
Republicans Panic Trump Has “Zero” Interest in Helping With Midterms
Donald Trump is distancing himself from Capitol Hill at a time when his Congressional allies need him most. The president seemingly does not care that Congress’s long August recess is mere days away, or that the break will force Republicans to head into midterms woefully ill
Murphy: Iran knows Trump will have to stop escalation before it does
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned this week that Tehran will not back down from its military operations against the U.S. as pressure mounts on the Trump administration to end the Iran war amid high fuel costs and a growing military death toll. Murphy, a member of the Senate
House Democrat: Trump not sharing Iran war casualty statistics with Congress
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on Monday said President Trump has not shared Iran war casualty statistics with Congress, a point of contention after three U.S. service members were killed over the last week as hostilities with Iran resumed. Smith, the ranking member of the House
Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected former President Biden’s request to prevent audio recordings and transcripts from decade-old interviews he gave to his memoir ghostwriter from becoming public. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
DNC members set to discuss early primary calendar this week in DC
Democratic National Committee (DNC) members are set to meet in Washington this week to vote on the states that could be among the first to vote in the 2028 Democratic primary. Members of the Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws committee are meeting at the
Senate Democrat proposes universal health care for children
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Tuesday unveiled a proposal for all American children to receive Medicare, a program he's dubbed MediKids, saying Democrats must bring new ideas to move the conversation on healthcare forward. Kim's MediKids Act would automatically enroll every child
The cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz are a national security test
The cables beneath the Taiwan Strait and beneath the Baltic are a test of whether free societies can protect what sustains us.
Johnson and Vought pitch House Republicans on latest reconciliation effort
The speaker and White House budget director promised members they'd get another chance to enact conservative policy priorities later this fall.
Democrats battle over first primary; Maine picks a candidate; Ossoff takes off: Live discussion
Democrats are meeting this week in Washington to debate where their 2028 presidential primary should begin. Iowa? New Hampshire? South Carolina? Nevada? Meanwhile, Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) is raising his attacks on President Trump, and Maine may have a new Democratic Senate
Allergy medication recalled over potentially 'life-threatening' cross-contamination
Some consumers may have a hypersensitivity to the possible contaminate, officials warn.
Three Keys to a Democratic Victory in Maine
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The TNR Blue Book. It’s our new daily newsletter that covers Congress and much more, but with a distinctly TNR twist: Our focus will be strictly on Democrats, liberal and progressive groups, and the fight to take back power and save democracy. Every
House Democrats Investigate Whether Epstein Was Foreign Agent
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have been acting as a foreign agent for multiple countries, and House Democrats are launching an investigation. Representative Jamie Raskin sent a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Director of National Intelligence
Watch live: House Democrats push back on Trump agenda as midterms inch closer
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as lawmakers continue to sharpen their political message heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) and others are also
Don't listen to Democrats whining about election interference
The Election Assistance Commission does not conduct elections, count ballots, certify winners, or supervise state or local election officials.
Kash Patel Faces Backlash Across Party Lines Over Planned Russia Trip
FBI Director Kash Patel has come under fire from all sides for his upcoming trip to Russia in October. Patel will likely be hosted on his trip by the FSB, the Russian security service that succeeded the Soviet Union’s KGB, Politico reported Monday. Democrats and Republicans
Father, son charged in US Forest Service workers' kidnapping
A father and son were arrested on Monday in connection with the kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees in Northern California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest, resulting in a 15-hour standoff. Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, and Phoenix Henrichsen, 23, were charged with
Watch live: RFK Jr., Oz outline federal efforts to combat healthcare fraud
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz will deliver remarks Tuesday morning on the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud in federal healthcare programs. The event comes
MAGA Rages at Lindsey Graham’s Sister for “Idiotic” Decision
Lindsey Graham’s little sister has officially decided to run for his empty Senate seat—much to the chagrin of MAGA world. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill Graham’s vacancy last week, days after the 71-year-old lawmaker
Handing agency oversight to Trump is a fatal blow to public trust
Public trust in government has been declining for decades, and Trump v. Slaughter will surely exacerbate the trend.
Mamdani has 'no jurisdiction' to arrest Netanyahu: Israeli ambassador
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has “no jurisdiction” to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his planned visit to New York in September, dismissing the mayor’s threat as “a stunt.” In an
Fox News pundits urge Trump to get out of Iran war
A number of Fox News pundits are urging President Trump to de-escalate fighting with Iran, warning the conflict could be a liability for Republican candidates in upcoming elections. "With the midterm elections a little more than 100 days away, the clock is ticking for President
Transcript: Trump Breaks Record Poll Low, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 21 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump is smashing his
Graham funeral details released by sister's office
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will be honored in funeral services in Washington, D.C., and in his home state of South Carolina next week, according to new details shared by his sister’s office Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the late lawmaker announced last week
Thune announces Rotunda tribute for Lindsey Graham
Graham’s remains will be flown back to South Carolina after a service at the National Cathedral.
O'Reilly: Trump has 'shrinking options' in Iran war
Conservative political commentator Bill O’Reilly warned on Monday that President Trump has limited paths forward in the U.S. military operations against Tehran, as the months-long conflict stretches into another week. “Do I know what’s going to happen? No, but I do know the
Live updates: Trump hosts Lebanese president amid Iran conflict escalation
President Trump is holding a bilateral meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday morning, the first time a Lebanese head of state has made a White House visit since 2009. Trump lauded the Lebanese nation and its people as he opened his meeting in the Oval Office.
Watch live: NMAH director testifies before House DOGE panel on accusations of rewriting history
Historian Anthea Hartig, who currently serves as the director of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), will testify Tuesday morning before the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on allegations of rewriting history. The hearing comes just weeks
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid budget battle
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning, as the lower chamber of Congress is looking to avoid another potential shutdown. GOP lawmakers are preparing to vote later Tuesday on a stopgap measure that would keep federal