NRSC joins Paxton to set up joint fundraising committee

The move comes after the committee spent months attacking the attorney general during his primary against Sen. John Cornyn, which he won last week.

Carnival data breach exposes info of nearly 6M cruise travelers

Carnival cruise passengers may want to take steps to safeguard their personal information after an April data breach, the company said.

Trump administration walks away from anti-weaponization fund

The Trump administration will scrap its nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid pushback from GOP members of Congress and a lingering court battle demanding an explanation for the arrangement. The move comes after a federal judge in Florida on Friday reopened Trump’s

Trump administration retreats on 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

The $1.8 billion settlement was seen as a "slush fund" by the president's critics and made many in his own party uncomfortable.

Oregon governor halts undercover license plates for ICE

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) has halted Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) ability to acquire undercover license plates. According to a release from her press office, the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) was ordered by Kotek on Saturday to halt the issuance

Thune calls on White House to ditch $1.8B anti-weaponization fund

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters at the Capitol on Monday that his preference would be that the White House shut down the proposed $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund if Congress is to pass a budget reconciliation package anytime soon. “I

Former FBI agents launch nonprofit to aid agents facing 'consequences of upholding their oaths'

A group of former FBI employees is launching a nonprofit to aid those caught in the crosshairs of what they call the agency’s “retribution campaign.” The FBI Support Network will offer legal assistance for those facing discipline, counseling to those “asked to violate their

CBP announces Pete Vasquez to be new Border Patrol chief

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief. Vasquez, who has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol, according to CBP, will succeed Mike Banks in the role. Banks stepped down last

Kash Patel girlfriend alleges MS Now defamed her

Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit this week against MS Now, arguing the outlet defamed her with a report it published last year alleging Patel directed a security detail to escort one of her friends home after a night of drinking. The

Tina Peters doubles down on debunked election claims hours after release

Former Mesa County, Colo., elections clerk Tina Peters, hours after she was released from prison on Monday, doubled down on her debunked claims about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Peters told Steve Bannon, a former first Trump administration adviser, on his

Moderna gets $50M investment for Ebola vaccine candidate

Global health foundation Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will invest $50 million to support development and initial clinical testing of Moderna's investigational vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, the deadly virus ripping through parts of the

Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits

A divided federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that the Trump administration is unconstitutionally expelling troops actively serving because they are transgender, but it can enforce its ban against those seeking to enlist. It’s a mixed result for Defense Secretary Pete

Murphy: 'In retrospect, Joe Biden should have stepped away' from 2024 race

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that former President Biden should not have entered the 2024 presidential race, which he eventually dropped out of following a damaging debate performance against President Trump. “I think Democrats do have to be honest about the mistakes

Pelley accuses Weiss of 'murdering' '60 Minutes:' New York Times

CBS News journalist Scott Pelley tore into the network's top editor, Bari Weiss, during a contentious meeting among "60 Minutes" employees. Pelley during a staff meeting told new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton, a former New York Times journalist and author, that he

Platner campaign targets Collins over stock portfolio, wealth

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday slammed incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for having a high-earning stock portfolio and net worth. Platner’s campaign said in a Monday press release that Collins is worth up to $9.6 million and that she owns the

Trump says Israeli troops no longer heading to Beirut after call with Netanyahu

President Trump announced following his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that there will be no Israeli troops heading to Beirut and any troops that were on their way to the city have been ordered to retreat. Israel had ordered strikes on the

Thune says DOJ fund will need changes to unlock immigration bill

Opposition to the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" has complicated passage of the GOP's enforcement agenda.

The Minnesota GOP Just Hit a New Low

During the second day of the Minnesota GOP’s annual conference in Duluth on Saturday, the state’s Republicans conducted a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who is currently serving a prison term of 22 and a half years for the second-degree murder of George Floyd in

Judge says NPS can't revoke DC protest permit over '86 47' flag

A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service (NPS) on Monday from revoking a permit for a 24/7 anti-Trump protest in the nation’s capital over the display of an "86 47" flag. The Secret Service regards the statement as a potential call for violence against the

Trump says Iran did not inform US it was ceasing negotiations, says talks will go on

President Trump said Monday that talks with Iran are continuing after earlier reports out of Tehran said talks were being cut off over Israeli military advancements in Lebanon. Trump on Truth Social said the talks are continuing “at a rapid pace” as the two countries have yet

Former North Carolina officer charged after video shows woman punched during arrest

Karson Hyder, the now-former Shelby, North Carolina, police officer who was fired after video captured on a Ring doorbell camera surfaced of him allegedly punching a woman during an arrest, has been charged.

Federal Court Rules Against Hegseth’s Transgender Military Ban

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s transgender military ban in a 2–1 decision, stating that the decision was motivated by animus. The “Commander-in-Chief declared transgender people as categorically unfit for military

GOP lawmaker: Clinching Iran deal could take 'very long time'

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Sunday said it could take a "very long time" for the U.S. to secure a deal to end the war in Iran. Fox News's Peter Doocy asked Issa on "The Sunday Briefing" about when the conflict will be "officially, officially over," after joking that the

When insurers deny care, patients pay the price

Mark Cuban and physicians are calling for health insurers to be held accountable for their denials that harm patients, as the current system allows them to avoid responsibility and exploit the fact that most patients will never appeal.

Former Obama aides criticize Jill Biden for rewriting Biden administration history

Jill Biden is back in the spotlight, and judging by the reaction from Democrats, her new memoir may be reopening wounds many in her own party would rather leave closed.

Vanilla Ice speaks out about 'Great American State Fair,' says he would perform for Biden, Putin too

The "Ice Ice Baby" rapper said his decision to take part in the event is not influenced by politics.

Florida attorney general files first-of-its-kind state lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) has filed suit against OpenAI, alleging the artificial intelligence firm and its CEO, Sam Altman, promoted a product they knew could harm users. The complaint, filed Monday, makes Florida the first state to sue OpenAI and Altman over

Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Sues Over Report on How She Used FBI Agents

Kash Patel’s girlfriend is suing MS NOW over a report that she abused federal resources as a result of her relationship with the FBI director. Alexis Wilkins filed a defamation suit against the news network Friday, alleging that MS NOW had knowingly and recklessly published

EXPOSED: Graham Platner's wife warned campaign about texts!

Why is it in bounds to attack Ken Paxton for personal issues but not fair to go after Graham Platner?

Millions of student loan borrowers on SAVE plan will soon need to find a new repayment option

More than 7 million borrowers will soon need to find a new repayment option for their federal student loans - though even the new plan they choose could disappear quickly.

Trump, Johnson meet at White House over DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund

President Trump met with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at the White House on Monday to discuss the Justice Department’s controversial $1.776 billion antiweaponization fund, sources in the Speaker’s office confirmed to The Hill and to NewsNation’s Joe Khalil. The meeting comes as

Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz; GOP’s stacked June to-do list amid internal frustrations

🎾 Plus: Serena Williams announces pro tennis return {beacon} It’s Monday — Happy June! After sending out Friday’s newsletter with an informal poll of whether you prefer Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero, I was immediately flooded with preferences for Coke Zero. I have to say: that was

Remains found of national lab worker last seen taking lunch to her daughter a year ago

Melissa Casias had been missing for nearly a year.

Don't let Trump diminish your patriotism

Patriotism is an important part of American identity, and should be embraced in order to effect positive change in the country, as exemplified by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the actions of Frederick Douglass.

Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise in reducing melanoma return: Research

Study results released on Monday revealed that a personalized mRNA vaccine manufactured by Moderna and Merck has shown promise in reducing the return of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The findings were unearthed by researchers who tracked the impact of the

Anthropic files with SEC to go public

Anthropic has confidentially filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public, the artificial intelligence (AI) company said Monday. The filing tees up what is expected to be a massive initial public offering (IPO) for Anthropic, as it competes

NY-12's 'AI guy' hasn't always voted in favor of tech guardrail legislation

“I've always been a legislator that actually reads bills and actually picks up on specific revisions,” Assemblymember Alex Bores said.

Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday did not attend the city's annual Israel Day parade, a notable absence that broke with political tradition. Not appearing at the spectacle along Fifth Avenue was something Mamdani said he would do days in advance. He reminded New Yorkers

Trump's game plan to win back America: spin the narrative

Claiming victory is a good way out, no matter the validity of the claim.

Who is pro-Trump Colombian presidential candidate Aberaldo de la Espriella?

Voters in Colombia are embracing a new conservative presidential candidate and political outsider in Aberaldo de la Espriella, who’s branded himself as the latest ally of President Trump in Latin America. De la Espriella managed to capture 43.74 percent of votes in the first

Trump Rages as Already Horrible Concert Turns Into Disaster

Evidently furious at the several musical artists who canceled their performances at his “Great American State Fair,” President Donald Trump is floating yet another event that no one will want to attend. “We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of

A $1.5 trillion present for America on its 250th birthday

Our elected leaders have one true primary job each year: to provide for the common defense.

US moves to close potential AI chip sales loophole

The Trump administration is moving to close a potential loophole in U.S. export restrictions, clarifying that a license is needed to sell advanced AI chips to firms with Chinese parent companies even if they are not located in China or another restricted country. The Commerce

US kills 3 in fourth strike on alleged drug boat in a week

The U.S. military over the weekend carried out another strike on a boat it claimed was carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men aboard in the fourth such attack within a week. U.S. Southern Command announced the Saturday strike on social platform X, using

Election Denier Tina Peters Asks Trump for a Job After She Walks Free

Tina Peters—the Trump-supporting, election-denying former Colorado county election clerk found guilty of tampering with voting machines—is now free. Peters was freed from prison on Monday after Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis granted her clemency and reduced her

Jill Biden defends Hunter Biden pardon, saying Trump would 'target' him

Former first lady Jill Biden in a new interview defended the pardon issued to her stepson, Hunter Biden, by former President Biden. “When [President] Trump was elected, things changed, and we knew that he would target Hunter, and we just could not let our son go to jail on a

Johnson meets with Trump

When it comes to Jan. 6, Trump loses all sense of reality

It is up to us to be honest with ourselves and stop the descent into the fantasy worlds Trump loves to create.

Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns

A study conducted by scientists found AI can compromise cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period.

Jill Biden damaged her credibility with interview, former spokesperson says

A former spokesperson for Jill Biden on Sunday said her credibility was damaged with remarks about former President Biden during a promotional tour for a new memoir. “The problem for her is ... she is saying something completely different now that only invites the rest of us to