The State Department on Tuesday announced it has established a task force to end "birth tourism," or the practice of traveling to a country to give birth there, escalating President Trump’s campaign against birthright citizenship, the constitutional right granting American
As Congress enters its August recess, lawmakers are racing to reconcile different continuing appropriations resolutions to prevent a government shutdown before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline and subsequent midterm elections.
The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects that will be fueled in part by taxpayer dollars without the approval of Congress, according to a new report from The Washington Post. In addition to the demolition of the
Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade on Tuesday predicted a “kinetic war” between the U.S. and Iran will take place prior to Labor Day, just two months before the midterm elections. Kilmeade suggested President Trump will put economic pressure on Iran over the next several weeks, but that
After a tense month in which she drew the ire of President Trump, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has called a special grand jury to Washington, D.C. A special grand jury is a judicial body made up of 23 American citizens that exists to conduct large,
More than 60,000 Canadians are backing an effort to remove U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra from the country, accusing him of undermining relations between the neighboring countries and interfering in Canadian politics. The online petition calls on Canadian Prime Minister Mark
A left-leaning publication sued President Trump’s media company on Wednesday over its new product that gives paying Wall Street firms faster access to the president’s Truth Social posts The Intercept filed the lawsuit alongside the Freedom of the Press Foundation, saying the
The Treasury Department on Tuesday officially repealed a requirement for American companies and individuals to report beneficial ownership information to its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN. The department initially proposed the repeal in March 2025 and
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would not campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) in 2030 if the Republican chooses to run for a second term. In remarks made to the Washington Examiner, Fetterman was asked whether he would support or oppose McCormick’s potential run in
Ben Wikler, who heroically rebuilt the Wisconsin Democratic Party as its chair from 2019 to 2025, is fond of describing our election system as akin to an “electric grid.” The idea is that local elections are interconnected in obscure ways. Just as losing one substation can
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), announced Wednesday that he voted for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and will support her in the South Carolina Senate Republican primary runoff for her late brother's seat. Graham will face
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is aiming to spend up to $20 million on equipping officers and agents with specialized gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. These plans were outlined in a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, with
The formal COLA isn't expected for a couple of months, but projections say it could be one of the largest in years.
Conditions have reportedly gotten so bad aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln , an aircraft carrier deployed to the Persian Gulf since November, that some sailors have tried to jump overboard. The Military Times reported Tuesday night that in multiple instances, some of the 5,000
Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared more than usual about his personal life in a Tuesday interview alongside his wife, Jeanette, on Katie Miller’s weekly podcast. His candid remarks come amid several global wars and the Trump administration’s efforts to rework U.S. foreign
⌯✈︎ Plus: Air Force One decoy story takes off {beacon} It's Wednesday. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. Let's not ask too many questions. In today's issue: Lindell digs his heels in Trump talks Air Force One decoy White House ballroom tab climbs What are shock
As President Trump shifts toward a strategy of economic pressure, Iran has appointed IRGC founder Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following a period of leadership turnover and conflicting diplomatic signals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told conservative media personality Katie Miller in a recent episode of her podcast that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is “a cat guy.” During the interview with Miller, Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Rubio, talked about their pets at home, with
Rumors of President Trump’s king-making abilities seem to have been greatly exaggerated. Republican candidates Amir Hassan of Michigan, Andy Ogles of Tennessee, Mike Lindell of Minnesota, and Darline Graham of South Carolina were all endorsed by Trump ahead of their primaries.
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for details on the investigation into former DHS official Corey Lewandowski, who was accused of corruption and mismanagement. In a letter sent Tuesday to newly confirmed DHS Under Secretary for
Eli Lilly is suing six entities that it alleges are selling black market versions of its experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide. Lilly's lawsuits target U.S. entities selling illegal retatrutide products, including compounding pharmacies, medical spas and online sellers
Gas prices reached the highest-ever level for this time of year on Wednesday, according to fuel rate tracker GasBuddy. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, announced in a social media post that the national average price of gasoline has never hit more
President Trump is shrugging off his Supreme Court losses, believing his plan B on birthright citizenship, tariffs and the Federal Reserve will withstand legal scrutiny. Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Legal Affairs Reporter Sophie Brams as they break down Trump's
Sen. Tim Scott revealed Wednesday morning that he voted for Darline Graham, and he encouraged South Carolina Republicans to do the same in the runoff.
Senate Democrats are calling on the Trump administration to escalate efforts to rescue Americans detained in Russia, after Moscow on Tuesday released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four and a half years in detention. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday,
Cyberattacks highlight which centralized data management sites can cripple critical infrastructure, affecting service for millions of people.
Jamie Raskin has invited CEO David Ellison to appear for a transcribed interview.
The United Kingdom quietly houses four original copies of our founding document, three of which were taken from the U.S. without consent.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for more than $12 billion, a record for any NBA team in history and a total that is believed to be among the highest valuations of any North American sports franchise. The deal, first reported by
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) criticized changes to the U.S.’s vaccine policy for children on Wednesday. “@WHO is concerned that recent changes to US immunization policy are not aligned with decades of evidence that show when children are most vulnerable to
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is assuring Americans that they should feel confident eating fresh produce again, seeking to ease concerns over the nation’s food supply after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce spread across more than a dozen states. “We have
Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice
The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.
Delinquency rates among student loan borrowers dipped last quarter relative to a year prior, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Roughly 7.8 percent of student loan borrowers missed at least three monthly payments in the second quarter,
Rosie O'Donnell says President Trump — who has repeatedly verbally attacked and threatened her during a decades-long public feud — has reignited public interest in her. "I feel like recently I'm refamous. That's what I feel like," the former "The View" co-host said during an
To combat a tightening entry-level job market where many internships remain unpaid and inaccessible, higher education must embed structured, employer-designed work experience directly into the academic curriculum.
The masked secret police known for their use of excessive force are planning to spend up to $20 million on a dangerous new accessory. The Department of Homeland Security published a public notice Monday announcing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement would spend between $10
Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the Wisconsin governor’s race towards Democrats after a late night win for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The election handicapper changed the race from a “toss up” to one that leans Democratic
President Trump left Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, advisor Stephen Miller, Communications Director Steven Cheung, and press at the mercy of a potential Iranian missile attack while he traveled safely with White House Chief of Staff and former
The New York City Council announced Wednesday it is investigating four prediction markets for alleged “predatory marketing practices” targeting young people. Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan on Monday, requesting more
President Donald Trump is sneakily spending close to a billion dollars on White House renovations using mostly taxpayer funds, making an end run around Congress and public disclosure. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Trump administration pulled money from other
Kennedy is neither a doctor nor a medical researcher, and his personal practices should not guide federal policies.
Hasan Piker, a left-wing commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, recently said he could’ve phrased the statement “America deserved 9/11” in a better way but held firm to his frequent use of "pejoratives" to describe racial supremacist groups. The
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has a 10-point lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman in her bid for a second full term leading the Empire State, according to a new survey. The poll, which Siena College conducted from Aug. 3-6, found that 49 percent of 811 likely voters backed the
Three Pakistanis were killed in a Tuesday attack on a ship by the Houthi militant group, multiple officials said, an event that points to the threat of a widening regional war sparked by the fight between the U.S. and Israel and Iran. Tahir Andrabi, a spokesperson for the
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi called for Postmaster General David Steiner's removal or resignation due to his refusal to ensure the U.S. Postal Service complies with federal court orders regarding the Trump administration's challenged mail-in voting rules.
Paramount Skydance's chief legal officer telegraphed a willingness by the company's chief executive to leave California as the media company faces growing antitrust scrutiny from the state government there. “His intent is to be committed to California,” Makan Delrahim,
President Donald Trump wants to pretend that his plane-switching ruse didn’t leave members of the press vulnerable to an attack from Iran. While speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday night, the president faced a tough question about his
President Donald Trump already holds a Republican majority in the agency tasked with regulating America's communications systems. But with a new nomination to the Federal Communications Commission, he could move to shut out opposing voices altogether - albeit at a legal risk.