How weak are Republicans for the midterms? Likely less than you think.

The chances for a blue wave may not be as strong as assumed.

To save democracy, elect a Congress that will impeach Trump, add more justices

Trump is producing chaos, confusion and instability — with new outrages nearly every day.

Capitol agenda: Republicans prepare DHS punt

Loomer on Bad Bunny Super Bowl show: NFL should apologize to American people

Conservative activist Laura Loomer on Sunday said the NFL should apologize for Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl, which featured a tour of Puerto Rican culture and flags from Latin American countries. “The ⁦@NFL⁩ should apologize to the American people for

Puerto Rican statehood is a national security no-brainer

Last month's daring capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro demonstrated the lengths to which the White House will go to execute on its vision of ensuring American security and shaping the country’s role in the Western Hemisphere. Beyond putting Maduro’s reign to an end,

Congressman joins anti-ICE protest at Super Bowl

“The Super Bowl is in my district, but I was not in the suites,” Ro Khanna tweeted. “I was with activists in my district demanding no new funding for ICE.”

5 years later, yet another woke-era hate crime hoax has fallen apart

It was a shocking story in 2021. It was also a total fabrication.

Transcript: A MAGA Voter’s Remarkable Takedown of Trump: “Pathetic!”

T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the February 10 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. It’s not every day that

Congress prepares for pitched battle over DHS funding

Today: DHS funding standoff, unredacted Epstein files, Trump criticizes Bad Bunny and U.S. Olympic skier, ICE protest at Super Bowl.

Bad Bunny steers clear of politics, Trump rages after Super Bowl halftime show

Pop star Bad Bunny’s performance during halftime of Super Bowl LX is being received by many as a dramatic and unique expression of Latin culture around the world but is angering President Trump and other conservatives who say the show fell flat for them. The highly

Trump Has Made Haitians Fear for Their Lives

Trump officials were thwarted last week when a judge blocked their plan to cancel the protected legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States. But for Haitian immigrants with this Temporary Protected Status, or TPS—granted when the U.S. government deems

This week on the Hill: DHS shutdown inching closer as funding deadline looms

Congress is running out of time to avert a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), an effort that is increasingly fraught as bipartisan negotiations fizzle. A funding package passed earlier this week included a two-week stopgap measure for DHS, funding it at 2025

The Trump Bubble Is Impregnable for Now—but Boy, Is It Going to Burst

The new year is no longer so new, and we’re 10 months away from the midterm elections. Let’s take stock of where things stand in this country by acknowledging five central points that combine to tell us that we are at an unprecedented and chilling place in our history: We have

The Left Has a Hyperpolitics Problem

A photograph called Love (Hands in Hair) from the German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans shows a young woman in red lipstick, eyes closed, a man’s hands on her head, in a nightclub. This image from 1989, which appears on the cover of the historian Anton Jäger’s new book,

ICE fight puts Collins on defensive in Maine Senate race

The surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Maine last month has put Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on the defensive in a reelection campaign that is causing growing GOP heartburn. Collins has touted her seemingly successful efforts to scale back ICE

How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE

In a viral video captured during the ICE surge in Portland, Maine, an agent pointed his phone at a constitutional observer, snapped a photo, and offered a chilling, off-the-cuff warning: She was being added to a “database” of “domestic terrorists.” The brief exchange offered a

GOP senators come to Miller’s defense after colleagues call for White House shakeup

Republican senators led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are coming to senior White House aide Stephen Miller’s defense after some of their GOP colleagues called for a White House shakeup. GOP senators rattled over their party’s prospects in the midterms and unhappy with

A MAGA Voter’s Viral Takedown of Trump’s Racism Cuts Deep: “Pathetic!”

After Donald Trump posted a viciously racist meme depicting the Obamas as apes, a self-identified three-time Trump voter called in to C-Span and unloaded . He described the meme as an “embarrassment to our country,” apologized for backing Trump, called out his lying and

Inside the ‘Cigar SCIF:' How Tom Cole pulled off a House appropriations miracle

From his clubby Capitol office, the 76-year-old Appropriations chair managed demanding colleagues and political headwinds — and pulled off a seemingly impressive feat.

Who was the young boy in Bad Bunny's halftime show?

A tender moment between Bad Bunny and a young boy caught people's attention, and drew speculation about the meaning behind it.

Super Bowl ad slamming Bondi over Epstein files release airs

Attorney General Pam Bondi was the subject of a Sunday Super Bowl ad that urges her to “tell the truth” in regard to the files pertaining to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clip, released by World Without Exploitation, says that more than 3 million files tied to

5 takeaways from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance

Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated halftime performance left an impression on Super Bowl LX fans with tributes to Latin American heritage rooted in all facets of his on-stage musical production. A special serenade from Lady Gaga in addition to cameos from Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal

Trump slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance as 'one of the worst'

President Trump on Sunday said that Super Bowl LX's halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was "one of the worst." The singer, who is from Puerto Rico, is known for his Spanish-language music and albums. But his performance, which was in Spanish, on Sunday night drew the ire of

Did Bad Bunny lip sync during the Super Bowl halftime show?

If Bad Bunny lip syncs at the Super Bowl, he won't be the first to do so. Here's how to tell if someone is singing live.

Massie asks social media followers regarding Epstein files 'Which docs should I view?'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday asked his followers which files connected to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein he should review tomorrow when lawmakers begin examining the unredacted documents previously held by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Starting Monday, members of

Trump says 'New England’s amazing' but stops short of Super Bowl prediction

President Trump lauded the NFL Super Bowl LX contenders in a recent NBC interview, describing the New England Patriots as “amazing” but stopping short of endorsing them as the championship team. The Patriots are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in

Ghislaine Maxwell to plead Fifth Amendment in upcoming deposition: Attorney

Ghislaine Maxwell intends to plead the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination during her Monday deposition in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, her attorney, David Markus, told NewsNation. Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime accomplice

What's the USA patch Super Bowl players have on their jerseys?

As you watch the players take the field, you may notice some extra patches on their jerseys, specifically a very American one.

Dem rep says GOP push for voter ID legislation is a 'solution in search of a problem'

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) responded Sunday to the GOP's push for national voter ID laws, calling it a “solution in search of a problem.” “It’s a solution in search of a problem in one big way,” Ivey told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday.” The House is set to

Greenland, Denmark officials tout progress in US talks, but no 'solution yet'

Danish Foreign Affairs Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Saturday said that talks with U.S. officials and Greenland have progressed but there’s no “solution yet” regarding the Trump administration’s push to take over the Arctic island. “We are not out of the crisis, and we do

Democratic rep says 'we may well have' partial shutdown of DHS

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) acknowledged Sunday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may lose funding later this week, amid a stall in negotiations on immigration enforcement. “We may well have a shutdown. I’m not sure how it’s going to play out,” Ivey told host Chris

Trump calls out this 'sissy' NFL rule a lot. Why?

Trump hasn't minced words when it comes to a recent NFL rule change.

How much will TrumpRx really cut down your drug costs?

President Trump on Thursday unveiled his lower-cost drug platform TrumpRx, touting it as “one of the most transformative health care initiatives of all time.” “This launch represents the largest reduction in prescription drug prices in history by many, many times,” he added.

Schiff: 'The public has turned against' Trump

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) claimed Sunday that the "public has turned against” President Trump, whose polling numbers have recently slumped following multiple controversies. “The public has turned against him. In every election we've had since his election, the voters have

Warner questions whether Trump will interfere in 2026 midterms

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday questioned the possibility of President Trump interfering in the 2026 midterm elections. Warner’s concern stemmed from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s effort to gather voting records related to the 2020 presidential

Moore says Trump not inviting Democratic governors to White House is 'particularly confusing'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) expressed confusion and frustration over President Trump not inviting him and other Democratic governors to a meeting at the White House. Moore wrote on the social platform X on Sunday that he was “uninvited” to the National Governors Association

Warner fears US doesn’t have 'full power of pressure' to bring against Iran

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday said he fears that the United States doesn’t have the “full power of pressure” against Iran. His comments coincide with the Trump administration’s push to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear development program after striking three of their facilities

Massie calls on Lutnick to resign over alleged Epstein ties

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday pushed for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign after his name appeared in files linked to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Trump's Commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said that he and his wife decided around 2005 to cut

GOP lawmaker says those without an ID 'need' to be able to get one free of charge to vote

Ahead of a vote on a GOP-backed voting requirement bill in the House, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) said Sunday that those without IDs must be able to get one for free to vote. “If there’s an individual [who] doesn’t have an ID, there 100 percent needs to be a mechanism for that

Beware of the biggest threat to US national Security: Trump

President Trump has weakened America's national security infrastructure, alienated foreign allies, and filled key positions with unqualified individuals, making the nation more vulnerable to attacks from hostile nations and terrorists.

Violence, double standards against Christians in India cannot be ignored

The free world cannot ignore this intolerance and the numerous anti-Christian activities in north India and other states.

Moore: Maryland Senate has 'obligation to vote' on redrawing congressional maps

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday urged his state’s Senate to vote on a new congressional map passed by the Maryland House amid a nationwide redistricting fight. “When you are watching Donald Trump in front of our face trying to ruin and trying to thwart democracy, we have

Oz urges Americans to get measles vaccine amid outbreaks

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said Americans should get vaccinated against measles amid rising cases of the disease. “Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem. Not all illnesses are equally

Musk jumps back into political fray with big midterm donations

Billionaire Elon Musk is back in the political fray, giving Republicans a boost in the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections. The Tesla CEO had injected hundreds of millions into the 2024 election but announced plans last spring to step back from political spending, a potential

America’s Christian revival is a hoax

Despite the increased visibility of Christian culture, church attendance in America continues to decline, indicating that the current trend is not a revival of Christianity, but rather a shift towards a more individualized and deinstitutionalized form of spirituality.

Fetterman 'absolutely' expects government shutdown over DHS funding

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said he “absolutely” expects a partial government shutdown amid the funding battle over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I absolutely would expect that it's going to shut down. I know, we the Democrats, we provided, I think it

Jeffries says GOP 'finally showed some backbone' in criticizing Trump for racist video of Obamas

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday his GOP colleagues in Congress “finally showed some backbone” in pushing back against a video President Trump posted Thursday evening on Truth Social portraying former President Obama and former first lady Michelle

Trump rips Olympic skier over remarks about representing US

President Trump ripped Hunter Hess on Sunday after the U.S. skier spoke out against the political climate in his home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan earlier this week. "U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the

The US prison system isn’t working — here’s what we can learn from other countries

That is not a series of bad individual choices. It is a system producing a revolving door.

Jeffries: Democrats will stop Trump's push to nationalize elections

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) vowed Sunday that Democrats will shut down President Trump’s push to “nationalize” elections. “What Donald Trump wants to do is try to nationalize the election — translation: Steal it. And we’re not going to let it happen,”