Nancy Guthrie family cleared by investigators
All family members and spouses have been cleared in the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Monday.
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Hegseth orders ouster of top Army secretary advisor: Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oust one of his top advisers, Col. David Butler, who was also a spokesperson for Gen. Mark Milley when he was the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hegseth directed Driscoll, who is currently in
Average tax refund up nearly 11 percent so far this filing season
The average tax refund was $2,290 through Feb. 6 — up 10.9% from $2,065 a year ago, according to the IRS.
For Black History Month, Trump’s racism again revealed
President Trump has been accused of racism for posting an AI-generated video of former President Obama and his wife as apes, as well as for denying Black achievements, blocking Black advancement, and whitewashing the racist atrocities and systemic discrimination inflicted on
DHS Spokesperson Leaving Amid Public Backlash to ICE Terror
Loyal MAGA equivocator Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her post as Homeland Security spokesperson amidst the widespread unpopularity of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. According to Politico, McLaughlin planned to depart in December but stayed on through the
30 Years Later, It Looks Like Jesse Jackson Won the Economic Argument
It seems genteel and quaint today, compared to what we’re living through now, but at the time, to a lot of people, the Reagan Revolution was shocking. He and his movement launched a massive assault on everything liberalism had advanced in the previous two decades: civil rights,
Belgium summons US ambassador over antisemitism accusation
Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador to the nation for a meeting Tuesday after he accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians in a social media post. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called comments from U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White
Democrats, Republicans strike deal on North Carolina voter rolls
Democrats and Republicans have agreed to allow more than 73,000 voters in North Carolina whose registration is incomplete to remain on the state’s voter roll for upcoming elections, according to a settlement. The agreement, signed Monday by the Republican National Committee
Ossoff knocks Trump as 'spiritually broken president'
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) ripped into President Trump and his allies Sunday, accusing the commander in chief of being a "spiritually broken president"
Almost half expect data centers to be campaign issue: Polling
A new survey from Politico and Public First found that nearly half of respondents believe the increase in data centers will be a campaign issue in their area in the next five years. The poll, released Tuesday, also found that 37 percent of respondents would support a new data
Iran fired live exercises ahead of second round of US nuclear talks
Iran state media on Tuesday said the country’s military fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz, just as Tehran and the U.S. held its second round of talks about the Middle Eastern nation's nuclear program. The missiles were fired from inside Iran and along its coast
Supreme Court unveils tool to help justices identify conflicts of interest
The Supreme Court announced a new software on Tuesday to help the justices identify when they should recuse from a case, the court’s latest effort to respond to mounting ethics scrutiny. Updated court rules will require lawyers to provide the stock ticker symbols of all
New Mexico House Unanimously Passes Epstein “Truth Commission”
New Mexico’s state House is looking to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch in the state, unanimously passing a bill on Monday to establish an investigatory subcommittee to see what the convicted sex criminal was up to there. One of the bill’s co-sponsors, state Representative
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin exiting Trump administration
Tricia McLaughlin, a top spokesperson and assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), plans to leave her role. McLaughlin, an ardent defender of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, frequently appeared on TV to highlight DHS
Trump presses DC-area officials on Potomac spill: 'I am awaiting your call'
President Trump pressured Washington-area officials to get to work on fixing the Potomac sewage spill, arguing the federal government would be able to assist in the process. “Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., who are responsible for the massive sewage spill in the
Thanks, Trump: Prices Are Soaring (Again)
After staving off major mark-ups during the holiday season, American companies are finally starting to hike prices in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies making business more expensive, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The initial
Political world mourns Jesse Jackson
The political sphere mourned the loss of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday with an outpouring of support for his legacy as a world-renowned civil rights activist and Democratic strategist. Jackson died early Tuesday morning at the age of 84 years old due to the
US military blows up 3 alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The U.S. military blew up three alleged drug-trafficking boats, two in the Eastern Pacific and one in the Caribbean, on Monday, killing 11 people. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said the military killed eight male “narco-terrorists” in the eastern Pacific, four in the
Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics are backfiring on Republicans
A real break from Trump’s policies will only come with serious consideration and endorsement of proposals that deal with the estimated 13 million undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.
Jill Biden's ex-husband pleads not guilty in wife's death
Former first lady Jill Biden’s ex-husband pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a murder charge in the death of his wife. William Stevenson, 77, was hit with a single count of first degree murder earlier this month. Police officers said they responded to a domestic dispute at a
San Diego Man Impersonating ICE Agent Violently Attacks Latino Man
A 40-year-old man allegedly walked into a San Diego McDonald’s, asked for the manager, and violently put him in a headlock—all while claiming to be an ICE agent. “Why do you think your 911 calls aren’t f—king working?” Joshua Cobb can be heard telling McDonald’s employees in a
Now We Know Why Trump Saved TikTok
The president’s total 180 on TikTok was, in no small part, due to the machinations of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Donald Trump had opposed the social media behemoth for years. Long before Democrats hopped on board with the idea, Trump challenged the app’s presence
China’s mystery seeds are an ongoing attack on America’s food supply
The incidents form a pattern: China’s regime is attacking America’s food supply.
Trump administration launches new push to improve military meals
The Trump administration is reportedly launching a new push to improve the quality of food at U.S. military bases after a study found that meals contained poor nutrients and harmful contaminants. The study, commissioned by Moms Across America in partnership with the
Hillary Clinton: Trump administration perpetuating Epstein files 'cover-up'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of facilitating a “cover-up” by prolonging the release of files and names tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," Clinton
Harris mourns Jackson: 'One of America’s greatest patriots'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson after he died early Tuesday. “Reverend Jesse Jackson was one of America’s greatest patriots,” Harris wrote on social platform X. “He spent his life summoning all of us to fulfill
George W. Bush and Barack Obama are missing in action
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have been criticized for their lack of action and silence in response to the Trump administration's out-of-control siege and gutting of their signature achievements.
LA Mayor Bass says 2028 Olympics head Wasserman should step down over Epstein ties
Pressure built Tuesday on Casey Wasserman as head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing team after the city’s mayor urged him to leave over his historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend.
Ocasio-Cortez says she went to Munich 'not because I'm running for president'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Monday said she went to the annual Munich Security Conference "not because I'm running for president," amid speculation that she could pursue the 2028 Democratic nomination. Ocasio-Cortez, while speaking on the phone with The New York
Noem Pisses Off Coast Guard by Using Their Resources for Deportations
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire for using Coast Guard resources to aid in deportations. The Coast Guard is the only military branch overseen by DHS, and Noem’s decisions have caused tension with some of the branch’s leaders. Under Noem, the Coast
O'Reilly: Trump allowing critics to define his legacy
Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly said Monday that President Trump is allowing critics to define his legacy. When asked during an appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance" if Trump has the right people around him, the longtime journalist said, “Some of them.” “But the essential
Texas attorney general investigating student immigration protests
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Monday he is investigating three school districts after students there participated in the nationwide walkouts against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Paxton's office said the Dallas Independent School District,
The dangers of Trump’s National Defense Strategy
President Trump’s National Defense Strategy and National Security Strategy distinguish themselves rhetorically by adopting a tone that is more muscular, yet is much more restrained in its involvement in international affairs.
Trump: Rodríguez 'has to say' Maduro is still leader of Venezuela
President Trump on Monday brushed off concerns over acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez saying ex-leader Nicolás Maduro, who was captured and arrested by U.S. authorities last month, is still in charge of the South American nation. “I think we have a great
Colbert rips CBS, saying lawyers barred interview with lawmaker
Comedian Stephen Colbert blasted CBS on Monday and said his own network's attorneys barred him from hosting Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. “You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That’s Texas state Rep. James Talarico," Colbert said as he opened his
Colbert Exposes CBS for Collaborating With the Trump Administration
The Late Show ’s Stephen Colbert called out CBS on Monday for blocking his interview with a political candidate—and figured out a sneaky way around the Federal Communications Commission’s new rule targeting late-night talk shows, according to Deadline . Colbert made the
Senate Democrats press Trump administration on DOJ antitrust chief's ouster
A group of Senate Democrats pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday about the recent departure of the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division, raising concerns about the Trump administration “commitment to enforcing” antitrust laws. The DOJ’s
Trump Uses Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson’s Death to Attack Obama
President Trump used the death of civil right activist Jesse Jackson to take a cheap shot at former President Barack Obama—and to pat himself on the back for not being racist. “The Reverend Jesse Jackson is Dead at 84. I knew him well, long before becoming President. He was a
Emergency repairs in Potomac River sewage spill could last six weeks
DC Water on Monday said it expects its emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, which collapsed and flooded the river with wastewater, could take four to six weeks. The local utility company said it was close to completing an enhanced bypass system "that will
Trump pays tribute to 'force of nature' Jesse Jackson
President Trump on Tuesday lauded the legacy of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who died earlier in the morning at the age of 84 from the neurodegenerative disorder progressive supranuclear palsy. “Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him. He had much to do with the
Trump wants America to vote on his terms, or not at all
The evidence of Trump’s attempts to falsify election results and end our democracy is overwhelming.
Warner Bros. Discovery extending talks with Paramount over possible merger
Warner Bros. Discovery is holding new talks with Paramount over a possible merger as it looks to offload its linear television assets in the coming months. Netflix has already reached a deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery's movie and television studio, a transaction
John Fetterman Hits New Low in Quest for Donald Trump’s Approval
Ex-progressive Senator John Fetterman is bucking his party yet again, but this time the fallout could drastically impact the results of future elections. The Pennsylvania turncoat came out in favor of voter ID legislation, revealing that he would support a clean bill if it
Axelrod: Trump offered new ballroom during Obama era
Former White House adviser David Axelrod said President Trump offered to build a new White House ballroom during the Obama administration. Axelrod, in an interview with The New York Times published Tuesday, said Trump originally reached out to him after cleanup began following
Trump says he hasn’t decided endorsement in Texas Senate race
President Trump is not ready to weigh in on the Republican Senate primary in Texas as early voting gets underway across the state. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One late Monday that the GOP race had “a ways to go,” and signaled he was not yet ready to throw his support
Live updates: DHS fight drags on as Democrats make new offer; Tricia McLaughlin to step down
Democrats have made a new offer to the White House in negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which shut down on Saturday over a fight centered on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrats initially sent a 10-point plan featuring their wish list
Breaking through the return-to-office mirage
Hybrid is no longer a moment — it is the operating system of modern work. Leaders who accept that fact and design for it will find themselves ahead of rivals who manage by headline rather than by evidence.
Senate Democrats send counteroffer to White House amid DHS shutdown
Senate Democrats late on Monday night sent a counter-proposal to the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the impasse reached Day 4 with no deal in sight. A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) confirmed the latest
Anderson Cooper leaving ’60 Minutes,’ staying with CNN
Anderson Cooper on Monday said he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS's "60 Minutes" after 20 years, amid massive changes at the network's news division. Cooper, however, will remain in his role as a CNN anchor. "Being a correspondent at ‘60 Minutes’ has been one of
More and more ham sandwiches aren’t getting indicted nowadays
Grand juries have frequently refused to indict when they don’t believe a crime has been committed.