Johnson won't say whether Jan. 6 rioters will be eligible for new 'lawfare' fund
“I’m not going to comment on that until it comes up," the speaker said.
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Jeff Bezos Claims Trump’s Brand of Genius Deserves Some Credit
Jeff Bezos is still sucking up to President Trump, even as his approval rating is at an all-time low. In an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin Wednesday morning, the billionaire Amazon founder was asked about what he thought of President Trump’s second term amid tariffs
Trump says he’s ‘in no hurry’ to make a deal with Iran
President Trump said on Wednesday that he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran as any progress on a potential deal between the two countries remains elusive. “We’re going to give this one shot,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews. “I’m in no hurry. Everyone is
Anti-prediction market group kicks off DC ad blitz as industry ramps up messaging
A new group describing itself as a "market integrity watchdog" rolled out its six-figure ad blitz in DC Wednesday morning, taking aim at prediction market Kalshi, which has ramped up its own messaging in Washington this year. The group, called FairPredicts, placed multiple ads
Republicans Freak Out as Trump’s Primary Candidates Rack Up Wins
MAGA loyalists may be winning their primaries—but the Republican Party isn’t so sure that their winning streak will last through November. Several of Donald Trump’s endorsees won their primaries over the last week, beating out prominent conservative Trump critics including
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Finds Its First Shady Applicant
Donald Trump’s allies are racing to get a piece of his $1.8 billion slush fund. Michael Caputo served in the Trump administration during his first term as a campaign strategist and spokesperson at the Department of Health and Human Services, where he interfered with CDC
The new era of asymmetric war exposes the limits of conventional warfare
Technology has enhanced the ability of the weaker adversary to counter the stronger.
Watch live: Trump delivers Coast Guard Academy commencement speech
President Trump is set to deliver the commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday morning. His speech comes as the Trump administration has faced scrutiny over the U.S. military operations in Iran and moves in the Caribbean and Latin America — including strikes
Charlamagne rips IRS settlement: 'Trump is just paying his goons'
Charlamagne tha God is ripping President Trump over the $1.8 billion fund to settle the commander in chief's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), calling it "blatant corruption happening in this country" at taxpayers' expense. "I don't care what your race is, I
Senate panel backs party-line ICE, Border Patrol bill for floor action
Republicans are racing to clear the package by week’s end.
Trump orders banks to more closely examine customers' citizenship
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that requires banks to more closely examine the citizenship status of its customers, as his administration works to uphold a campaign promise to crack down on those living in the country illegally. The order directs the Treasury
Trump administration sues over Minnesota prediction markets ban
The Trump administration sued Minnesota on Tuesday over the state’s new law banning prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has repeatedly sued states in recent months over efforts to regulate or restrict the platforms, arguing it has exclusive
Cornyn backed some gun control measures. Massie opposed them all. It may not have helped either.
Giffords, a gun safety advocacy group, is sending a memo to all Congressional Republicans today arguing the gun lobby isn’t so powerful after all.
Trump Mobile may be leaking customer addresses
Just as the T1 Phone is seemingly on the verge of release, Trump Mobile has been accused of insecurely storing customer data, leaving addresses and phone numbers vulnerable. The alleged leak has also revealed how many T1 Phone orders were apparently placed, and it's far fewer
ICE needs real oversight — demand Senate confirmation now
The Senate and the American people deserve answers as to whether the man directing ICE’s detention expansion has a financial stake in its outcome.
Explosive device detonates near Pennsylvania polling place
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) investigated after an explosive device detonated half a block from a polling station in the Keystone State during Tuesday’s primary race in the state. In a Tuesday statement, PSP said that no one was injured in the incident and that voting at
Trump administration sues Minnesota over prediction market ban
The Trump administration sued Minnesota on Tuesday over its new prediction market ban, contending it’s preempted by federal law. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the bill earlier this week, making it a felony to operate or advertise a prediction market in the state. It’s set
Rubio blames 'unimaginable hardships' of Cubans on communist leaders in video for Cuban Independence Day
Secretary of State Marco Rubio taped a rare message in Spanish directed at the Cuban people, laying blame at the communist leadership for conditions in the country. The video, released on Cuba’s day of independence, comes as the Trump administration has floated an invasion amid
Key senators meet over dinner to discuss permitting deal
Negotiators are hoping to reach an agreement before the August recess.
Cassidy plans to keep pushing foreign pollution bill
The Louisiana Republican lost reelection this week. That's not stopping his quest for a fee on polluting imports.
Trump is waging a silent war on legal immigration
When the member states of the United Nations reviewed their Global Compact on Migration earlier this month, one country was conspicuously absent from the discussions: the United States. In a post on X explaining its reasoning, the State Department said it objects to global
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks as budget reconciliation deadline looms
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leaders will speak with reporters on Wednesday morning as the deadline to pass legislation to fund immigration enforcement and border patrol inches closer. Both chambers of Congress are rushing to finalize a budget package by June 1 through
The Supreme Court punted on abortion pill access — the issue is far from over
These abortion wars, however, are not going to go away after the midterms — or anytime soon.
Trump approval on economy slips among Republicans: Survey
President Trump is losing ground among Republicans on the economy, even as most of the party remains generally supportive of how the president is handling his job in the White House, according to a new survey. The Associated Press-NORC poll, released Wednesday, found that 63
NFL cooperating with Florida AG after subpoena, Goodell says
The NFL is complying with an investigation by Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) over whether the league violated its "Rooney Rule" on head coach hirings. “I think we have been very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not just for how they
Massie Delivers Trump a Major Warning After His Primary Defeat
Despite losing his primary battle Tuesday night, Representative Thomas Massie came out swinging in his concession speech. The Kentucky congressman came out to chants of “Massie, Massie!” from his supporters, and referenced AIPAC’s backing of his Trump-endorsed opponent, Ed
MAGA worship: Politics and profit at America's expense
Trump’s band of fake Christian charlatans rarely miss an opportunity to convert their proximity to the White House into cold, hard cash.
Khanna: Massie ‘lost because he had the guts to take on the Epstein class’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) suggested Tuesday that Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) defeat in Kentucky’s Republican primary was connected to his pressure on the Trump administration over its handling of the probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “My good friend Thomas
Trump to attend G7 meeting in France
President Trump will attend the G7 summit in France next month amid growing tensions between Trump and leaders of the group’s member countries. A White House official confirmed the development, which was first reported by Axios, to The Hill early Wednesday The summit will take
Watch live: Lawmakers press for indictment of ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.) and other lawmakers will hold a press conference Wednesday morning to press the Trump administration to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro. The Trump administration is planning to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President
South Carolina House advances new GOP-favored map to weaken Clyburn seat
South Carolina state House Republicans advanced a new GOP-favored map aimed at dismantling Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district, putting the GOP one step closer toward passing an aggressive redraw ahead of the midterms. The Palmetto State’s lower chamber passed new
Live updates: Trump settles score with Massie loss; Cuban lawmakers call for US to charge Castro
President Trump got his wish on Tuesday, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) sent packing by voters in his Kentucky primary. The win by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein was the last in a string of election efforts to dismiss rebels who don't bow to the president's agenda. Read takeaways
For communist Cuba, it's the beginning of the end
The United States has resolved to put an end to the dictatorship in Cuba.
Massie knocks Trump ballroom after primary loss: 'Looks like the Roman Empire'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) did not withhold his anger toward President Trump after his primary loss late Tuesday. “I got to watch Fox [News] for the first time in 18 months, and there was the president talking about — by the way, while gas is almost $5 and diesel’s almost $6 —
The US must not misread a desperate, cornered Iran
If Washington continues to read Iran as a stable revisionist power rather than an insecure regime increasingly focused on survival, it may misjudge the threat in ways that carry real consequences.
Federalist Society keeps grip on Trump judicial nominations
President Trump’s public break with the Federalist Society, the sprawling conservative legal organization, created uncertainty over the types of nominations he’d make to the courts in his second term. Now 16 months in, Trump’s new nominees aren’t so different from the last
Capitol agenda: Trump may regret his revenge tour
Some Republicans worry the president’s payback whims will gum up his agenda on Capitol Hill and cost the party control of Texas' Senate seat.
Public pension boards are sacrificing pensioners for politics
There is an accountability gap at the center of public pension governance that is structural, not merely partisan.
Southern sweep reinforces Trump’s primary power
In today's issue: ▪ Primary races reinforce endorsement power ▪ Trump endorses Paxton ▪ Vance at the press podium ▪ New flash point with Canada Tuesday’s flurry of primary elections underlined the strength of President Trump’s endorsement among Republicans, with his chosen
When the sides 'stop being the sides'
Former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) recently argued that "Congress is not wrestling with big or important questions right now." It's a familiar critique. Americans across the spectrum have long been frustrated by performative politics crowding out substantive debate. But Sasse
Watch live: Red, Flight & Blue - The Future of U.S. Aviation
As the United States prepares for a historic summer — anchored by the FIFA World Cup and the America 250 celebrations — the aviation industry stands at a critical crossroads. As demand is projected to hit record highs and amid increased reliance for air cargo shipments, U.S.
Transcript: Trump Screws Himself So Badly on Tex Race that GOP Stunned
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 20 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. Donald Trump just endorsed
Will corruption claims turbocharge Democratic midterm gains?
There was a persistent, false claim about former President Obama that got started in the shadier parts of the right side of the internet. Then, gathering flakes like a snowball rolling downhill, it burst onto the scene right about the time Obama was running for reelection. No,
What Sports Gambling Is Learning From Big Tobacco
Minnesota State Senator John Marty was furious with the nonprofit National Council on Problem Gambling, so much so that he couldn’t wait until morning to fire off an angry email. “I am deeply disappointed to see this!” he wrote to an NCPG staffer one night in April 2025, after
Trump-Carney feud moves into military realm
The Pentagon’s announcement this week that the U.S. is pulling out of a joint military board with Canada marked a new flash point in a simmering feud between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney played down the decision Tuesday, but the move elicited
The Sexologist Who Taught Us How to Talk About Women’s Orgasms
Once you’ve seen a photo of Shere Hite, it’s hard to forget how beautiful this late-twentieth-century self-trained feminist sexologist was. Tall, willowy, with tumbling curls, often photographed draped in gauzy blouses and shifts, Hite was born to be a celebrity. And given the
New Trump Rules Will Make Meat Processing a Lot Deadlier
The country’s poultry and swine processing plants, already incredibly dangerous workplaces, are poised to get a green light from the Trump administration to vastly speed up the work. In February, the Agriculture Department released two proposed regulations to increase
Mullin wins some praise for his quieter style at DHS
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has scored positive reviews from Republican lawmakers who were less pleased with the performance of his predecessor. Mullin has been on the job nearly two months, and while the policies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
4 hurdles facing Senate crypto bill after key vote
A cryptocurrency regulation bill cleared a key early hurdle after advancing out of the Senate Banking Committee last week, but the legislation still faces several obstacles that could endanger its success on the Senate floor and beyond. The Clarity Act, which aims to provide
'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out
It’s almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS's cancelation of "The Late Show," first launched in 1993 with original host David Letterman, marks the latest shrinking of the late-night TV