House GOP stock trading ban bill set for Wednesday markup

Meta selects Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Monday it has tapped former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick to serve as president and vice chair. Powell McCormick, who served as deputy national security adviser in President Trump’s first term, briefly joined

Watch live: Warren discusses outlook for Democratic Party

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday morning will discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Warren will "share her blueprint for a Democratic Party with a coalition big enough to win elections and strong enough to stand up to the rich and powerful and deliver for working

Stocks drop after DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell

The stock market opened with losses Monday in the wake of the Trump administration opening a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down roughly 300 points shortly after trading began for the first time since news broke of

David Letterman: CBS News 'a wreck'

Former late night comic David Letterman blasted his old network over a shift in its news coverage during the first year of President Trump's second term. "By the way, what about those idiots at CBS," Letterman said as part of a video posted to his YouTube channel, a medium he

In recognizing Somaliland, Israel sets a dangerous precedent

The security implications are hard to dismiss.

Record high identifies as political independents: Gallup

A record number of American adults identify as political independents, according to new Gallup data, which also show an uptick in Democratic-leaning voters. In Gallup surveys conducted throughout 2025, 45 percent of Americans say they consider themselves political independents,

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso endorses Harriet Hageman in Senate race

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), the No. 2 Senate Republican, announced Monday that he’s endorsing Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) for retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis’s (R-Wyo.) seat this year. “I’ve known Harriet Hageman for over 30 years. She’s battled federal

Stars honor Minneapolis woman shot by ICE with 'Be Good' pins at Golden Globes

Several Hollywood stars used the Golden Globes spotlight to pay tribute to a woman fatally shot last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, sporting pins bearing Renee Good's name. Pins with the message "Be Good" were seen on performers

The first political storm of 2026: Trump’s misadventure in Venezuela

The Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela was based on false pretenses, and could lead to another costly and disastrous "forever" war.

Peltola launches bid for Sullivan's Senate seat in Alaska

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) on Monday announced she’s running for Senate in the Last Frontier, challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). “I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s

Trump Contradicts Himself After Declaring Iran Is Crossing “Red Line”

President Trump declared on Sunday that Iran crossed a “red line” after the country’s violent crackdown on anti-government protest, before walking it back. “On Iran, have they crossed your red line yet to trigger a response?” a reporter asked the president while aboard Air

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Rings Every Alarm Bell About DOJ Investigation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shot back at President Trump Sunday after the Department of Justice served the Fed’s board with grand jury subpoenas. In a statement , Powell called the move a “threat of criminal charges,” saying it was a “consequence of the Federal Reserve

For 80 years, Republicans have blocked us from fixing our health care system

Harry Truman's plan would have covered medical, hospital and nursing care for everyone, and created a federal health insurance agency to pay the costs of care.

Live updates: Lawmakers react to DOJ's Powell probe as Trump denies involvement

President Trump denied any involvement in a Justice Department probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after a criminal inquiry was made public Sunday. The investigation has sparked strong pushback from Democrats and some Republicans, who characterized the move as an

Omar: ICE a 'lawless' 'occupying force'

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Sunday slammed the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, calling it an "occupying force." “Federal law enforcement is being sent as an occupying force into Minneapolis,” Omar said on MS NOW’s “The Weekend.” The Minnesota

The politics of removing Nicolas Maduro

The White House has an uphill battle in selling its actions in Venezuela to the American people, but it should not be an impossible task.

Trump motorcade rerouted due to 'suspicious object' in Florida

President Trump’s motorcade was rerouted on Sunday after a “suspicious object” was discovered at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) discovered the object during advance sweeps at the president’s usual airport in Florida, prompting the

How the New Food Pyramid Fits Into the Broader Conservative Project

The Agriculture Department’s new-look food pyramid, released last week to accompany a new set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans , appears more like a minimalist poster designed to be hung in a foodie’s kitchen than a piece of government policy. Underneath the invitation to “

Schumer: Trump ‘bullying’ Federal Reserve with DOJ subpoenas

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is accusing President Trump of “bullying” the Federal Reserve with criminal subpoenas, echoing an allegation Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made in a video statement Sunday. “Donald Trump’s assault on the Fed’s independence continues,

GOP senator: DOJ 'credibility' is 'in question' over Powell investigation

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, is questioning the “credibility” of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and threatening to oppose President Trump’s nominees to the central

Will the oblivious establishment media finally learn its lessons in 2026?

Americans today are speaking to the establishment media, but the journalism profession is not listening, seemingly oblivious to the citizen message being sent.

Capitol agenda: Trump tests GOP with Fed probe

Trump on DOJ's Federal Reserve probe: 'I don't know anything about it'

President Trump said on Sunday that he doesn’t “know anything” about the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a brief interview with NBC News, Trump denied knowledge of the criminal investigation while repeating his frequent criticism

America was supposed to be different —now Trump rules it with fear

The United States is supposed to be different, but Trump sees the world as an extension of himself — a place where bullies gain wealth and power by mistreating others and controlling them with fear.

How the administration is preparing for the new economic Cold War

American capital now faces the simplest decision in its history.

Bear ransacks Tennessee candy store for fourth time

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a bear ransacked a candy store in the town of Gatlinburg.

Minnesota braces for 'new normal' in the wake of Renee Good shooting

Minnesota's Twin Cities on Sunday braced for what many expect will be a new normal over the next few weeks as the Department of Homeland Security carries out what it called its largest enforcement operation ever.

State of Texas: Lawsuit highlights concern over educators' free speech rights

The Texas branch of the American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT), which represents more than a million educators, announced Tuesday that it was suing the Texas Education Agency over its investigations into hundreds of educators’ social media posts following the assassination

The Minnesota tragedy: No one knows and no one wants to learn

An immigration enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in Minnesota last week, plunging the scandal-plagued state further into civil unrest. With the advent of 24-hour surveillance and the ubiquity of cellphone cameras and crackerjack armchair analysts, it is crucial that our

Transcript: Trump Explodes at GOPers as Defiance of Him Visibly Grows

T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 12 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. The other day, the

Trump-Powell clash intensifies with DOJ probe into Fed chair

Tensions between Trump and the Federal Reserve chair have reached a fever pitch.

Which City Will Donald Trump Bomb First: Tehran—or Minneapolis?

I can’t be the only one who noted the hideous irony of the president who is now overseeing the killing of American citizens simultaneously threatening to bomb (or do something to) Iran if that nation starts … killing its own citizens. “If they start killing people like they

This week on The Hill: Lawmakers race to prevent partial government shutdown

Lawmakers are battling the clock as they work to push through the remaining appropriations bills ahead of the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline. The Senate is expected to take up a minibus appropriations package that would fund the Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, key

The Only Time Trump Makes News Is When He Tells the Truth

She behaved horribly. And then she ran him over. She didn’t try to run him over. She ran him over. — Donald Trump, speaking to New York Times reporters about ICE agent Jonathan E. Ross firing point blank into the head of the 37 year-old American citizen Renee Nicole Good,

Supreme Court could dramatically alter US election landscape

The Supreme Court could reshape U.S. elections for years to come as it hears a number of cases with implications for the country’s political landscape. In perhaps the most high-stakes example, the country is waiting to see whether the justices decide to weaken a section of the

ICE actions near schools lead to protests and closures

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasing its activity around public schools, resulting in student protests and canceled classes, including in Minneapolis, where an ICE officer fatally shot a woman last week. Fears of ICE, which had previously been forbidden

Generation X’s Lessons for the Second Trump Era

A military incursion into Latin America. A war to control another country’s oil. A corrupt administration engineering spectacle (“We want a show”) to keep the public distracted. A visibly declining president whose background in acting and television turns governance into

GOP senators seek to rein in Trump amid concerns over military escalation in Venezuela

Several Senate Republicans are seeking to rein in President Trump’s plans for Venezuela amid concerns that the president may deploy thousands of U.S. troops to South America. The vote last week to advance a measure to limit Trump’s military authority reflects growing

Florida redistricting threatens to further erode Democrats' power in state

Florida Republicans’ decision to move forward with redistricting threatens to further sideline Democrats in a state that’s becoming increasingly red over the years. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced last week that he’s calling a special session in April to redraw the Sunshine

Trump’s Rage Explodes at GOPers as Their Defiance of Him Visibly Grows

The other day, five Senate Republicans helped pass a measure blocking President Trump’s authority to wage war in Venezuela without Congress. That caused Trump to erupt in a crazed fury . He attacked those Republicans by name, fumed that they had weakened his authority, and

This GOP senator says reviving Obamacare subsidies would be ‘putting America first’

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno is part of an unlikely new generation of Senate dealmakers.

Bessent says US may lift some Venezuela sanctions this week: Reuters

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. may lift some sanctions on Venezuela in order to facilitate oil sales. Bessent also said that nearly $5 billion in Venezuela’s frozen International Monetary Fund (IMF) special drawing rights monetary assets

U-Haul truck driven into crowd at Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest

Two individuals were injured Sunday after a person drove a U-Haul truck into a crowd of demonstrators protesting the Iranian regime in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Sunday that the incident occurred at roughly 3:30 p.m. local time, in the Westwood

Trump says US military considering ‘strong options’ on Iran

President Trump said Sunday the U.S. military is considering “strong options” on Iran as the country’s regime cracks down on growing nationwide protests. When asked on Air Force One whether Iran is crossing a red line, the president told reporters “they’re starting to, it

Nikki Glaser cracks CBS News, Epstein jokes during Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser was cracking jokes about CBS News and the Epstein files within moments of taking the stage for her Golden Globes monologue. "There's so many A-listers," Glaser told the audience Sunday at the awards show in Los Angeles. "And by A-listers, I do mean people who are

Stock futures fall after Powell confirms criminal probe into Fed

Stocks fell in overnight trading Sunday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the Trump administration had opened a criminal investigation into the central bank. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 200 points shortly after 8:30 p.m. EST, falling 0.4

Trump says he’s 'inclined' to keep Exxon Mobil out of Venezuela deals

President Trump said on Sunday that he is inclined to keep oil giant Exxon Mobil out of deals regarding Venezuela following the CEO’s skeptical response to future investment in the South American country. “I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out,” Trump told reporters on

Powell confirms DOJ probe into Fed, blasts Trump pressure on rates

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a probe into the Federal Reserve’s ongoing renovation of its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement Sunday that the DOJ served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas and threatened a

Murphy says US annexation of Greenland 'would be the end of NATO'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that the U.S. moving to take Greenland by force would mark the end of NATO. “It would be the end of NATO,” Murphy said on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” when asked by host Kristen Welker what such a move would result in. The Connecticut