Eric, Don Jr. invest in military drone company amid Iran war
The business of war has always been lucrative. But when the people making money are tied directly to the people making policy, it raises questions Americans should be asking.
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Watch live: Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the Library of Congress
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett will speak Thursday at the 2026 Supreme Court Fellows Program Annual Lecture at the Library of Congress. Barrett, appointed to the high court by President Trump in 2020 during his first term, has been a key swing vote in consequential
Nancy Mace says she flew to Middle East to get stranded Americans home
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Thursday that a recent trip to rescue a South Carolina family who was stranded in the Middle East amid the war with Iran turned into a “full scale evacuation” of hundreds of Americans from the region. Mace, who is seeking the GOP nomination for
Joe Rogan warns World War III is possible soon, urges restraint on Iran
Quintessential swing voter Joe Rogan is very worried about the potential outbreak of World War III due to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which have decimated the country’s military capabilities and have already provoked counterattacks on U.S. servicemembers, a spike in global
Democrats block bill to reopen Homeland Security amid 27-day shutdown
Senate Democrats on Thursday defeated a motion to proceed to a House-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the 27-day shutdown that has hampered the functions of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other critical agencies. The motion
Schiff stepping into fight over AI guardrails for military
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is stepping into the fight over the use of AI in domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, drafting legislation to put “commonsense safeguards” to protect privacy and the values of the American people. Schiff, a fierce critic of the
Paul defends Massie after latest Trump attacks
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) backed his fellow Kentuckian, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a day after President Trump slammed the libertarian representative during an address in Massie's home district. “I’m a big supporter of Thomas Massie. I have campaigned with him, will continue to
General suggests US military responding 'robustly' to Russia's role in Iran war
The top commander of U.S. forces in Europe told members of Congress on Thursday that the U.S. military is responding "robustly” to any entity aiding Iran in its military operations against the U.S. “Anytime anyone puts American service members in harm’s way in any manner
White House Flips Out Over FBI Warning of Iran Attack on U.S. Soil
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is demanding that ABC News retract reporting on a potential Iranian retaliatory attack on California because it was based on an “unverified” tip—even though the FBI alerted law enforcement to it in the first place. “This post and
Lawmaker who accused Trump of Kennedy Center snub missed invite in spam folder
The Democratic congresswoman suing President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees over their bid to revamp the storied arts institution was caught in a blunder ahead of a court appearance Thursday. In court filings last week, lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)
Anthropic requests emergency stay of supply chain risk designation in DC appeals case
Anthropic has filed a request for an emergency stay on the Pentagon’s designation of its products as a supply chain risk, arguing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision will “inflict escalating and irreparable harm” on the company. Lawyers for Anthropic argued in a
Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security: Source
Investigators were still working to identify the man and a possible motive for the attack.
The new SNAP retailer rule falls short — but we can still fix it
The Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to double the staple food stocking requirements for SNAP retailers could be improved by adding nutrition requirements to ensure healthier options are available to all Americans.
'Failure of planning': Panetta hits Trump administration over Iran fallout
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday went after the Trump administration over the fallout from the conflict against Iran, specifically tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. “Mr. Secretary, you heard the new supreme leader's warning that the Strait of Hormuz will
Manchin rips Cornyn over filibuster shift: 'Deeply disappointing'
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Thursday criticized Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for backing a change to the filibuster rules to pass a GOP-backed voting reform bill. In a lengthy post on the social platform X, Manchin said “there was not another person more committed to
Warren questions Amazon on pricing, contracting for schools, local governments
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Amazon on Wednesday about its pricing and contracting practices, raising concerns that the e-commerce giant is overcharging schools and local governments. In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Warren pointed to a December report from the
Rogan says Trump turning 80 this year is 'spooky'
Joe Rogan said in a podcast aired Wednesday that it's "spooky" President Trump is turning 80 this year. His guest, British political commentator Konstantin Kisin, asked if someone like former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would look at the president and say
Trump Posts Most Unhinged Video Yet Showing Iran War as a Game
The White House is taking the current Middle East conflict very seriously. Rather than write a formal address about the president’s decision to start a war with Iran, White House staffers spent time and resources crafting a Wii Sports–themed social media video about “Operation
Hegseth orders 'ruthless, no-excuses' review of military legal offices
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a "ruthless" overhaul of the military’s legal offices. “For too long, over 20 years, legal shops across the services have grown bloated, duplicative, they've muddied lines of authority and pulled critical judge advocates
DHS Spokeswoman Helped Hire Husband for Ads That Got Kristi Noem Fired
A former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson was reportedly directly involved in awarding federal funds that ended up with her husband’s company, in the latest installment of the $220 million scandal that got Kristi Noem fired . Tricia McLaughlin, who served as the
Operation Epic Fury runs on critical minerals and we're getting them from our adversaries
The U.S. Senate must pass a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's mining ban in order to secure the critical minerals needed to maintain American air dominance and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.
Trump orders 172M barrels released from strategic reserve: How much oil will remain?
The U.S. will release millions of gallons from its reserve, which is stored in underground salt caverns.
FBI joins New Mexico search for missing retired Air Force general
Friday will mark two weeks since a retired Air Force major general who previously oversaw a base associated with UFO lore was last seen in Albuquerque, N.M. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) issued a Silver Alert for William “Neil” McCasland the day he went
Congress must stop rewarding states for wasting taxpayers’ money
The federal government spent approximately $186 billion in improper payments in 2025, which is more than the combined budgets of the Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Commerce, and could be reduced by implementing proven private sector verification
Trump Issues Dark Warning to Iran Men’s Soccer Team Ahead of World Cup
Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Iran Thursday, but not one directly related to the war: It concerns their men’s national soccer team. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their
Costco sued by shopper in potential tariff class action case
A Costco shopper in Illinois has sued the retail giant in an attempt to secure refunds for U.S. customers after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs last month. The proposed class action lawsuit seeks to prevent what is described as
Leavitt pushes back against report of FBI warning of Iran threat to California
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on an ABC News report that the FBI warned police departments in California that Iran wants to retaliate over the U.S. military operation in the country, saying “no such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it
Landmark housing bill overwhelmingly passes Senate, faces uncertain future in House
The Senate on Thursday passed a landmark housing bill by a massive bipartisan margin and sent it to the House, where it faces an uncertain future as lawmakers fume over being shut out of the negotiations by the upper chamber. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is
Iran Destroys U.S. Missile Defenses as Trump Insists Everything’s Fine
Iran has systematically destroyed U.S. missile defense systems across the Middle East over the last 13 days, opting to surgically dismantle the eyes and ears of America’s regional defense systems rather than go toe-to-toe with the country’s raw firepower. The Pentagon confirmed
California man, 25, dies after being bitten by rattlesnake while biking
Julian Hernandez, 25, passed away earlier this month.
UN panel: Racist hate speech from Trump, other US leaders fueled human rights violations
A United Nations panel issued a Wednesday decision condemning hate speech from President Trump and raising concerns with his administration’s immigration policies. The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination warned that hate speech from political leaders,
Newsom fires back at Trump over post calling dyslexia ‘mental disorder’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday went after President Trump over a post calling dyslexia a “mental disorder.” In a post on his Truth Social platform Wednesday evening, Trump said that Newsom “said, in a speech, he was dumb, had low Boards, can’t read, has dyslexia,
2 members of ROTC program injured in shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, gunman dead
A gunman is dead after injuring two people, both members of the school's ROTC program, at Old Dominion University Thursday morning, according to officials at the Virginia school.
Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power
Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men. “This technology disrupts humanities-trained—largely Democratic—voters, and makes their
The Safer Supervision Act follows Trump's first step toward criminal justice reform
The Safer Supervision Act is the natural next step in that strategy.
Trump: Iran 'welcome' at World Cup despite concerns about player 'safety'
President Trump is insisting the Iranian men's soccer team is welcome to travel to the United States for this summer's World Cup, though he acknowledged safety risks the players could face as the U.S. military operation in the Middle East continues this week. "The Iran National
Trump’s Iran War Cost Us More Than $11 Billion in One Week
The Pentagon estimates that it spent more than $11.3 billion in the first week of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran. And every cent of that was spent without congressional approval. During a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Pentagon officials told lawmakers that
Bolton: US should seek out defectors in Iran in regime change push
Former national security adviser John Bolton urged the U.S. on Wednesday to seek out defectors in Iran as President Trump continues to push for regime change nearly two weeks into the conflict. “They need to look for defectors. People who, at this very fractured time at the top
Live updates: Senate fails advance DHS funding; Iranian leader vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed
The Senate again tried to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but failed to get a procedural vote across the finish line, with a 51-46 vote. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) was the only Democrat to vote to advance the House-passed bill. It marked the fourth time
Anti-war activists in Congress flex limited procedural muscles
Congress has attempted to terminate the U.S. military involvement in Iran by passing a concurrent resolution, but the president has opposed it and the Congress's only real power is in exercising its power of the purse.
Trump Desperately Says Rising Oil Prices Are Good, Actually
Donald Trump is trying to spin skyrocketing oil prices caused by the war in Iran as good for the U.S. “The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Thursday morning,
Want Something to Feel Hopeful About? It Just Happened in Nepal.
A 35-year-old rapper turned mayor, Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, looks set to become Nepal’s youngest-ever prime minister . His party, Rastriya Swatantra, or RSP, secured a landslide victory in the March 5 election—the first since deadly Gen Z–led protests last year,
Kash Patel Enlists UFC Fighters to Train the FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that his agents will be training with UFC fighters, further solidifying the sport’s connection to the right wing and raising more questions as to what exactly Patel does all day. “I’m thrilled to announce this historic seminar
Trump Says He Knows Where Iran Sleeper Cells Are—But Won’t Arrest Them
Having Iranian sleeper cells floating around the country is apparently no big deal to the president. Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that he was well aware of the foreign chaos agents’ locations, though he didn’t express any immediate plans to do anything about it.
John Fetterman Says Iran Girls’ School Strike Is Just a Leftist Craze
Senator John Fetterman appeared not to understand why Democrats want to investigate the deadly strike that killed dozens of Iranian children. During an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Wednesday night, Fetterman was asked to explain why he hadn’t signed onto a letter from
Trump Leaves Allies With Whiplash After Video Call on Iran
Donald Trump’s call with G7 leaders Wednesday left them confused about what the president wants from the Iran war. Trump sent mixed signals to the leaders of the world’s seven leading economies in a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, unnamed sources told
Trump Allegedly Told GOP Leader “No One Gives a [Bleep] About Housing”
Former slumlord President Donald Trump reportedly told Speaker Mike Johnson that “no one gives a [bleep] about housing.” Punchbowl News reported that Trump told Johnson this in private conversation earlier this week, and the House speaker then relayed it to a small committee of
Ernst pushes spending cuts for another party-line policy package
Early jockeying over another GOP party-line bill comes as House Republicans are still struggling to find a way forward.
