Republicans air misgivings about redistricting push after Virginia vote
The Democratic triumph Tuesday has GOP lawmakers openly questioning the mid-decade redraws pushed by President Donald Trump.
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Republicans warn DeSantis's Florida redistricting push 'fraught with peril'
Florida Republicans are barreling ahead with a high-stakes redistricting session as the party looks to offset Democrats’ new maps in Virginia. State lawmakers in the Sunshine State are set to convene next week in what is widely seen as the GOP’s last chance to redraw
Valor awards upgraded for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during Afghanistan withdrawal
The Marine Corps has upgraded the valor awards given to Marines who guarded Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021 — the day a suicide bomber struck the gate and killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans, the Pentagon said Wednesday. “After
Trump extends 'rigged' election claims to Virginia redistricting, without citing evidence
President Trump responded Wednesday to Virginia Democrats’ redistricting win Tuesday night, saying the results were “rigged” without citing evidence. “A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA!” Trump wrote in a post on TruthSocial. “All
2026 Grammys on the Hill takes aim at AI, honors Coons and Salazar
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) were honored on Tuesday for their work in protecting musical artists during the Grammys on the Hill awards ceremony, an annual event that focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music
Appeals court blocks California law requiring ICE show visible ID
A federal appeals court has halted a California law that requires visible identification for law enforcement, including immigration agents, agreeing with the Trump administration on Wednesday that the mandate is likely unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th
Trump: 8 Iranian protesters won't be executed
President Trump on Wednesday said Iran will not executive eight Iranian women accused being involved in protests against the regime, as previously planned. “Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran
Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: 'Big win'
President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his administration with helping deliver a “BIG WIN” for the commonwealth. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in
Watch live: RFK Jr. to face Senate questioning over HHS budget, vaccines
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget requests and the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Kennedy will likely be
5 things to watch for in the California gubernatorial debate on Wednesday
Six candidates all vying to lead the nation’s most populous state will duke it out on the debate stage Wednesday night in the California gubernatorial debate hosted by Nexstar.
Boxer: 'It's pretty damn dark' for some Americans
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that the current state of the U.S. is “pretty damn dark” for some Americans. “Well, you know what, for some people it's pretty damn dark, and I'll tell you why: they can't afford to fill up their car, they're losing their health
Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers 'not going to happen'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back on concerns that the department’s modernization push could replace human air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence tools. In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Duffy said he sees potential for AI to make the
Trump political director on midterm outlook: 'It's way too soon to declare defeat'
President Trump’s political director James Blair expressed his confidence on Wednesday for GOP midterm election victories, despite falling economic approval ratings and a recent loss on a redistricting measure in Virginia. “We’re not ignorant of the history of the midterms
Amid environmental anxiety Democrats should be the national green team
The annual national environmental Gallup Poll shows that public anxiety about the environment has reached historic levels, while Trump continues to prioritize fossil fuel development over environmental protection.
Federal government on the hook to return billions in collected tariffs
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about whether businesses feel free to act in their own financial interest under the law, or whether they feel pressure to factor in politics.
Liberals shocked! San Francisco fixed its subway by stopping crime
It turns out that when you install new gates that it make impossible for fare-evaders to jump the gate, you magically improve everything about the subway.
Most Americans back ceasefire in Iran: Poll
A new poll shows most Americans are in favor of the ceasefire in Iran as a permanent end to the war remains obsolete. A Marquette Law School Poll released on Wednesday found that 75 percent of people approve of the ceasefire in the Iran war and 24 percent disapprove. The
House Republicans release pair of bills to preempt state privacy laws
A group of House Republicans introduced a pair of bills Wednesday aimed at creating a national standard on data privacy and overriding existing state regulations on consumers’ and financial data. The bills include the SECURE Data Act, involving technology companies’ handling of
Bianco emerges as GOP contender ahead of California governor debate
ATLANTA - The race to become California’s next governor has narrowed from eight candidates to six in the past two weeks, and the remaining contenders will face off in a televised debate on Wednesday night. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, one of the Republican
Judge dismisses Patel defamation lawsuit over 'nightclubs' comment on MS NOW
A federal judge in Texas dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's complaint against an MS NOW columnist after he suggested on air that Patel spent more time in nightclubs than at the bureau's headquarters. In a Tuesday filing, United States District Judge George C. Hanks, Jr., said
David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for more than two decades, has passed away, according to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). First elected in 2002, Scott, 80, rose to prominence in 2021 when he became the first Black
How Trump Accidentally Handed Dems Their Big Win in Virginia
On Monday night, just before Virginia voters approved a referendum Tuesday that will allow Democrats to draw up to four new House seats before the midterms, Donald Trump captured the true essence of this situation in a single sentence. “I don’t know if you know what
House Democrat pushes DOJ on possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi wants to see relevant internal communications between the acting attorney general and Maxwell's attorney.
Democratic Congressman, 80, Dies in Office After Announcing Reelection
Democratic Representative David Scott of Georgia has passed away at the age of 80. Scott has spent 50 years in politics, and was set to run for a 13th term in George’s 13th congressional district this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports , despite a visible decline
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott, 80, has died
The longtime lawmaker was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee.
Graham: Iran oil blockade ‘could become global soon’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close Senate ally to President Trump, said the U.S. blockade of Iran’s oil shipments “will be growing” and “could become global soon,” sending a blunt warning to countries that have helped Iran sell its oil supplies. “I not only expect this
Trump wastes his time and our money on trivial pursuits
President Trump is wasting taxpayer money and time on trivial pursuits, such as attending sporting events and visiting golf courses, while neglecting his duties to the American people.
Dozens 'being decontaminated' after chemical spill in West Virginia
The spill briefly prompted shelter-in-place orders in the area.
Jeffries warns Florida GOP that new map will backfire: ‘F around and find out’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Republicans on Wednesday that efforts to redraw the Florida congressional map will backfire on the GOP. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Jeffries noted that Democrats have already flipped several seats in local elections
Trump: Iran peace talks possible as soon as Friday
President Trump signaled Wednesday morning that a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran could be coming in the next “36 to 72 hours,” a day after he indefinitely extended a ceasefire in the conflict. “It’s possible!” Trump reportedly wrote in a text message to
Iran provokes US hours after Trump extends truce
📉 Plus: Trump’s approval rating sinks to record lows {beacon} It’s Wednesday. FIFA just put more World Cup tickets on sale for every game! They went live at 11 a.m. Get them while you can! In today's issue: Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz Trump’s approval sinks to
Earth Day report: Almost half of US population breathes unhealthy air
Nearly half of Americans breathe in unhealthy air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association (ALA). The ALA released their annual “State of the Air” report on Wednesday, which also marks Earth Day. The report found that 44 percent of Americans — over 152
Platner floats Trump investigation, Supreme Court impeachments
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) floated an investigation into President Trump as well as the idea of Supreme Court impeachments if elected to the upper chamber. “I want to shut the White House down. I want us to, for the next two years, be dragging every single
74 percent say college students should be taught how to use AI: Survey
A Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday found a vast majority say college students should be taught how to use AI amid a boom in the technology. Seventy-four percent of Americans say it is very or somewhat important that a college student learn how to use AI, with
Senate Democrats to hammer affordability concerns in budget fight
Chuck Schumer and other leaders said they will use a flurry of amendment votes to show a “contrast” between the two parties.
Not just California: A national hospice ‘Blue Book’ is needed to fight fraud
If regulators bring real-time visibility and accountability into hospice, we can collectively prevent harm before it happens.
US Army announces new, 7-event fitness test
Fitness tests used to be simpler: a run, push-ups and sit-ups. They evolved over time and now can include options.
'Unfortunate accident': Family of toddler attacked by river otter to receive $350K
The 2-year-old was pulled into the water by the river otter, the child's mother alleged.
Trump Plans to Bail Out Spirit Airlines With Your Taxpayer Dollars
The Trump administration is considering a bailout for Spirit Airlines, which could be a loan worth as much as $500 million. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the proposed deal could give the federal government warrants for a large stake in the company, and that
Kash Patel Gets Hit With Humiliating Fact-Check About His Own Lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared to lie to reporters Tuesday about having a major meltdown over IT problems—contradicting his own $250 million defamation lawsuit in the process. The Atlantic reported over the weekend that Patel lost his cool earlier this month when, unable to
Nearly Half of Republicans Hate What Trump Is Doing to the Economy
Brutal new polling from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that nearly half of Republicans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the cost of living crisis, one of his major campaign promises. While 47 percent of Republicans as a whole disapprove of the
CDC Blocks Journal From Publishing Study Proving Covid Vaccine Worked
The Covid-19 vaccine significantly reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations this past winter—but Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services doesn’t want the public to know that. The public health agency blocked the publication of a report on the
America cannot just deport its way out of its immigration mess
It will never be possible to remove every immigrant who does not have lawful status, but the size of the unlawful population can be reduced to a more manageable level
Cuban: White House bid 'not going to happen'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban shut down speculation Wednesday about whether he could launch a bid for the White House in 2028. “Yeah, not going to happen,” Cuban told Fox News’s Steve Doocy, as the pair walked through Cuban’s hometown of Pittsburgh. Doocy mentioned just
Democrats on cusp of House majority after Virginia win: Forecaster
A nonpartisan election handicapper put Democrats on the verge of winning the House majority in 2026 after the party’s redistricting victory in Virginia this week. Sabato’s Crystal Ball, published by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, shifted four Virginia House
Trump Melts Down Over Supreme Court Right Before Decisions Released
President Donald Trump is once again attacking members of the Supreme Court. Trump lamented that Democrats should be happy with their tight-knit minority on the Supreme Court in a post on Truth Social Wednesday morning. “The Democrat Justices stick together like glue, NEVER
The US needs its NATO allies now more than ever
The US military operation in Iran has created numerous consequences for both Americans and NATO partners in Europe, but European allies have taken on more responsibility and provided key assistance to the U.S. in the conflict, demonstrating a strong NATO alliance.
Spanberger: Anti-redistricting campaign tried to 'trick people'
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Wednesday said the campaign opposed to the redistricting referendum in the Old Dominion sought to “trick people” into voting against the ballot measure allowing congressional maps to be redrawn to favor Democrats. “You know, certainly we
Trump bashes Supreme Court's 'Republican' justices, says they've 'gone weak, stupid, and bad'
President Trump said Wednesday that “certain” conservative justices on the Supreme Court have “gone weak, stupid, and bad,” tearing into them for a recent decision on tariffs and skepticism over his effort to limit birthright citizenship. Trump slammed “Republican” justices in
Approval of Congress falls to just 10 percent: Gallup
The approval rating for Congress fell to just 10 percent in new polling data released on Wednesday. The Gallup poll found that 86 percent of respondents disapprove of the job performances by federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The 10 percent approval rating is just