President Trump endorsed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law Michael Alfonso in the GOP primary to succeed Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) on Tuesday. “Michael is the son-in-law of our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and the wonderful Rachel Campos-Duffy,
Two federal officers opened fire Saturday in the shooting that led to the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official told Congress on Tuesday. The official added that the shots were fired from Glock pistols as the agents
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Trump administration's operations in Venezuela, and the capture and ouster of embattled leader Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed
The man who attacked Representative Ilhan Omar by spraying an unknown substance appears to have been a big supporter of Donald Trump and MAGA. Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, followed multiple right-wing accounts on X, including Libs of TikTok, Charlie Kirk, Ben Shapiro, and Tim Pool.
Whatever purpose ICE once served, its evolution into a radicalized paramilitary group now puts the health of our republic in danger.
The son of Elie Wiesel says a new documentary about the Nobel Peace Prize winner comes as some Americans are operating with an "activated ignorance" about what's going on in their country and around the world. For years, Elisha Wiesel told ITK in an interview, "countless film
President Trump used the Tuesday night spray attack against Representative Ilhan Omar to further berate the congresswoman—accusing her of spraying herself, although video of the incident clearly shows the contrary. “No. I don’t think about her. I think she’s a fraud. I really
President Trump warned on Wednesday that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is “playing with fire” after saying the city will not enforce federal immigration laws. “Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, “Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration
It is self-evident that Beijing is not promoting peace, health or scientific research.
The Senate on Wednesday will work to advance a six-bill spending package, despite calls from Democrats to separate out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the deadly weekend shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by federal immigration officials. The incident
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Tuesday said she is "definitely going to survive intimidation," not long after she was sprayed with an unknown substance during a town hall event in her district. “And as I said, you know, I’ve survived war and I’m definitely going to survive
A high-stakes hearing Friday will bring the immigration crackdown in Minnesota to a head in the courts, as the nation's top Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official will be forced to take the stand to explain the agency’s aggressive surge. “The Court’s patience is at
Trump is right that American security now depends on Greenland, although he should remember there is strength in allies.
I just received a news dispatch from an alternate universe.
Chicago's United Center will soon serve up a different kind of buzz to concertgoers.
Stephen Colbert revealed the news on “Late Night With Seth Meyers."
We do not have to hide from the hard things. The call of Americans is not to look away, but to look up.
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Major baby foods manufacturer Gerber has announced a nationwide recall over the possibility of two unintended ingredients.
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 28 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . UPDATE: After we recorded this episode, we noticed that Axios is reporting that anger is rising at Stephen Miller inside Donald Trump’s inner circle, with
There’s no shortage of footage on the sights in the Twin Cities, where residents have spent these past few weeks in the streets, blocking roads, patrolling their own communities, and protesting against federal immigration agents—especially after the death of Alex Pretti last
Democrats are voicing concerns the Trump administration could interfere in November’s midterm elections as it seeks access to voter data across the country. Party leaders and election experts alike were alarmed this week after Attorney General Pam Bondi asked for access to
Last week, as global elites met in Davos to celebrate hard power, the dance world marked the 122nd birthday, on January 22, of George Balanchine, whose life was the result of the greatest failure and collapse of hard power. That failure was caused by Joseph Stalin, who
The Smithsonian Institution is struggling for its independence amid an ideological battle with the Trump administration over how America's history should be presented. Experts say the political spotlight is a dangerous place for a museum to be, and the Smithsonian has a duty to
Iran’s neighbors are on edge over the possibility that President Trump will pull the trigger on strikes against Iran, as Tehran and its allies have promised to forcefully retaliate against U.S. positions, many of which are located inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi
Kristi Noem’s continued leadership of the Department of Homeland Security is becoming a major obstacle to getting a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown passed through the Senate. A growing number of Senate Democrats are calling for Noem to be ousted, casting doubts
The Federal Reserve is on track to keep interest rates steady Wednesday and defy the Trump administration's controversial efforts to reshape the independent central bank. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to leave its baseline borrowing rate unchanged,
The media verdict is in: President Trump has “ softened ” his stance on his paramilitary war on Minneapolis. He struck a “ cooperative tone ” in a call with Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz. The administration hopes to “ shift its strategy ” on its ICE raids. Trump is
Democrats are grappling with how to handle the complex political issue of immigration reform and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the heels of two fatal shootings by federal authorities in Minneapolis. Immigration reform has always been a slippery issue for
In recent months, a particular word has begun to circulate with striking insistence in press releases across the United States. Technology companies and government officials announce the construction of “data center campuses.” Not plants or factories or warehouses or complexes,
MAGA men oil their guns with liberal tears, I know, but I have to admit I’ve been shedding them. Or not tears exactly, but a touch of liberal blood. Maybe that works on their guns too. A few days ago, back when I was forcibly trying to tune out the drumbeat of war in Europe, I
President Trump’s executive order to prevent Wall Street investors from purchasing single-family homes is the administration's most ambitious attempt to address the state of the housing market. The president argued that Wall Street investors have bought a “growing share” of
HIV/AIDS activists heralded the approval of a new twice-yearly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication last year, but these celebrations were tempered by insurers' reluctance to cover its exorbitant cost. In the months since, payers are coming around, and more patients have
The Texas Republican’s top aide, James Kyrkanides, racked up the tab over three years, with an average nightly stay costing four times the federal benchmark rate.
After we recorded this episode, we noticed that Axios is reporting that anger is rising at Stephen Miller inside Donald Trump’s inner circle. Some White House officials blame Miller for smearing ICE murder victim Alex Pretti. This comes as reports in The Wall Street Journa l
His recent footprint includes a $10 million investment in the Kentucky Senate race and an all-out influence campaign targeting Senate Republicans.
Democrats handily won two special elections for state House seats in Minnesota, the first contests held in the state since growing backlash to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Voters in St. Paul and some of the city’s eastern suburbs elected Democrats Meg
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and former Washington Gov. Gary Locke (D) will receive the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service at a Wednesday evening event. The prize is intended to honor individuals “exemplifying the public service virtues
Democrats are projected to win special elections for two Minnesota House seats, bringing partisan control in the lower chamber back to a tie, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrats Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai won special elections for state House Districts 47A and 64A,
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare picks Botox and Trulicity for latest round of negotiations The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the next 15 drugs whose prices will be negotiated as
The attack on the progressive lawmaker briefly interrupted her remarks.
The Maine Republican is under immense pressure as a huge funding package hangs by a thread and federal agents swarm her state.
A man was tackled to the ground after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with an unknown substance during a town hall in her district on Tuesday. A livestream of the incident showed the man standing and yelling at Omar, who was at the podium and calling for Homeland Security
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Tuesday became the second Republican senator to call for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to step down over her handling of the Minneapolis shootings. In remarks to reporters, Murkowski called for accountability from the secretary,
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the 15 drugs selected to participate in the newest round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, including the high-cost medications Botox and Trulicity. This third cycle of negotiations is the first to include drugs payable
President Trump hit the campaign trail in Iowa on Tuesday, marking the first of many stops ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking to supporters at a rally just outside of Des Moines, Trump touted what he said were economic gains made during his second administration
Just days after the start of the 2026 tax filing season, a looming government shutdown could disrupt IRS funding starting as early as this Saturday.
A committee of Florida state senators on Tuesday unanimously advanced legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport to "Donald J. Trump International Airport." The bill, SB 706, leaves the names of all other airports the same but preempts the authority to rename