Rhode Island State House rug that cost $70K gets state seal wrong
The 1,125-square-foot rug was installed earlier this month but will need to be repaired.
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At 30, E-Rate is a proven success. Let’s keep improving it.
The E-Rate program has provided nearly every American with access to high-speed internet through public libraries and schools over the past 30 years, and Congress should prioritize reliable funding and streamline the application process to ensure the program continues to bridge
Roughly half of Republicans disapprove of Trump Greenland push: Survey
Nearly half of Republicans disapprove of President Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland, according to a new survey. The poll, released by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research on Friday, found that 51 percent of GOP voters approve of how the president
Bessent expects Senate Republicans to proceed with Fed chief nomination hearing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has reached an “agreement” with the Senate Banking Committee and expects them to proceed with a hearing to nominate the next Federal Reserve chair after a two-week standstill. Sen. Thom Tillis, a senior member of the Senate Banking
The US is pushing back on Europe's big cheese gatekeeping
If the administration succeeds, it may finally turn Europe’s geographical indication regime into swiss — not Suisse — cheese.
Musk labels Anthropic as 'misanthropic and evil'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed Anthropic on Thursday as “misanthropic and evil,” after the AI firm announced its latest round of funding. Musk, who owns a competing AI company xAI, alleged that Anthropic’s AI “hates Whites & Asians, especially Chinese, heterosexuals and
Graham: ‘Who gives a s‑‑‑ who owns Greenland? I don’t’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who is closely allied with President Trump, distanced himself from the Trump administration’s maneuvering to seize control of Greenland, declaring in an interview: “Who gives as s‑‑‑ who owns Greenland?” Graham downplayed the significance of the
Trump finally ends Minnesota ICE op after two Americans killed
Here’s my question: If Minnesota was honoring detainers, if the dispute was about data and communication, why did it take a massive federal surge, widespread fear, and two American lives lost to reach this middle ground?
Epstein Fallout Explodes Around the World—But Not on Team Trump
The ripple effect of the most recent release of the Epstein files has traveled across the water, causing high profile resignations and even criminal charges everywhere, except where they’re needed most: the White House. Dubai Ports World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, whom
Watch live: Trump delivers remarks to troops in North Carolina
President Trump will speak to troops and military families in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Friday afternoon, where he is expected to highlight the specialized forces that assisted in the U.S. military's capture and arrest of ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump, who touted the
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Manish S. Shah determined that the four states — Colorado, Illinois, California
This court case could decide the future of childhood vaccines
A federal court is now in the process of deciding if our nation’s vaccination system will remain standing or can be dismantled.
DHS ends deportation protections for Yemenis in US
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday moved to end deportation protections for people from Yemen, the 13th country from which the Trump administration has struck the status. The move leaves just four countries that the administration has not sought to end what is
German Chancellor Merz says US leadership 'lost,' calls for repair of relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday said that the U.S. role as a leader on the world stage is “lost,” and urged President Trump to repair the transatlantic relationship to challenge threats from China and Russia. “The United States' claim to leadership has been
US forces complete transfer of thousands of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq
The U.S. military completed the transfer of thousands of low-level ISIS prisoners from detention in Syria to Iraq, completing the effort that began last month at the request of Baghdad. The transfer operation, which began Jan. 21, saw the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces
HHS shaking up top personnel to push Trump, MAHA priorities ahead of midterms
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced a reshuffling of top staffers in his department as the Trump administration looks to shore up health wins that can boost GOP success in the upcoming midterms. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Trump endorses Hungary's Orbán in reelection bid
President Trump endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reelection bid on Friday. Trump called Orbán “a truly strong and powerful Leader” in a lengthy Truth Social post announcing support for his longtime political ally, crediting the prime minister with “delivering
Action in Iran would be a global game changer
The Iranian regime has been a source of terror and mayhem for half a century, and the time to end it is now, as it is a lynchpin in the Beijing-centered axis and has a direct impact on enabling peace in the Middle East.
UW-Madison requiring students to disclose measles vaccination status
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Thursday it is requiring its students to disclose their vaccination status for certain diseases after a measles case was discovered on campus last month amid a spike nationally. The new policy states students must tell the
Judge rules ICE likely violated Minnesota detainees' constitutional rights
A federal judge in Minnesota found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) isolated detainees in Minnesota from seeing their attorneys, ruling the action likely violated to their constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel, who was appointed by President
Trump administration spent $32M deporting migrants to third countries: Democrats
The Trump administration has spent at least $32 million on deportation flights to deport individuals to countries they are not from, Senate Democrats concluded in a Friday report that accuses the White House of making deals with “corrupt and unstable foreign governments” to
Wright expects Venezuela oil sales to bring in $5B over next few months
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said this week that he expects upcoming sales of Venezuelan oil to bring in $5 billion. "Sales today are over a billion dollars and in fact, we have sort of short-term agreements over the next few months that will bring in another $5 billion,” he
Why the Hell Is Homeland Security Fighting With Cardi B?
The Department of Homeland Security wants to beef with Cardi B? Are you sure? At the opening night of her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in Palm Desert, California, Wednesday, Cardi B joked that she would defend her Mexican and Guatemalan fans against Immigration and Customs
Meet the YOLO Republicans: Lawmakers with nothing to lose are threatening Trump’s grip on Congress
A small group of politically insulated members is causing headaches for party leaders and anxiety among their GOP colleagues.
Bondi faces MAGA media backlash after hearing on Epstein
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing a wave of backlash from many in the conservative media ecosystem following her testimony this week before the House Judiciary Committee about the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files. During a contentious hearing on
Kristi Noem’s Alleged Boyfriend Went on Crazed Journey to Get DHS Gun
Expired-special-employee Corey Lewandowski took it out on federal officials when he couldn’t get his way with a highly unusual quest. Lewandowski, who entered the ranks of the Department of Homeland Security thanks to close proximity to rumored beau Kristi Noem, reportedly
Bitcoin’s plunge should end the hype that it is digital gold
Enthusiasts will be hard pressed to convince investors that it is as good as gold.
Raskin on Bondi 'washed-up' jab: 'Let’s talk about serious law'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Thursday dismissed an insult directed toward him by Attorney General Pam Bondi during a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing this week, in which she called him a “washed-up, loser lawyer.” “Hey, I’m not a washed-up lawyer. I’m a washed-up law
Slotkin demands confirmation 'illegal orders video' investigation has ended
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is demanding confirmation from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that its investigation into her participation in the “illegal orders” video is over after a grand jury failed to indict her and several other lawmakers earlier this month. In a Thursday
DOJ sues for Harvard admissions documents
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Harvard University on Friday, accusing it of withholding data the Trump administration wants to determine if the school is complying with the Supreme Court decision to ban affirmative action in higher education admissions. The lawsuit,
Trump and Musk Amplify Long-Ago Debunked Mail-In Vote Fraud Claim
A social media post cited by Elon Musk to bolster his argument that mail-in voting should be curtailed, and which was subsequently amplified by President Donald Trump, makes the false and long-ago debunked claim that in the 2020 election, "Pennsylvania sent out 1,823,148
Senate Republican opposes Trump diplomatic nominee over anti-Israel comments
President Trump’s nomination of Jeremy Carl to oversee the U.S. in international organizations is in doubt over opposition from a key Republican senator, who pointed to Carl’s past statements on Israel and Jews as disqualifying. Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is signaling he will
Virginia high court paves the way for Democrats to hold redistricting referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday gave the state the green light to go forward with a special election to put Democrats’ redistricting plan before voters this spring. “Today the Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed what we already know, Virginians will have the final say. The
From deliveries to deliverables: The Postal Service must adapt to the modern age
Millennials prefer email communication. Gen Z and Gen Alpha grew up on the internet and with electronic screens. USPS should serve them where they are — online.
Fetterman on Democrats: 'Our brand continues to drop'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) offered a frank assessment in a podcast released Friday about where he believes Democrats’ strengths and challenges lie heading into November’s midterm elections. Fetterman told Politico’s Dasha Burns on “The Conversation” that he expected Democrats
New York Republican asks Supreme Court to restore her congressional district
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) is urging the Supreme Court to stop her state judiciary from ordering a redraw of her congressional district ahead of the midterms, casting it as unconstitutional. A New York judge struck down the 11th Congressional District's boundaries for
Wes Moore says he won't attend governors meeting at White House after dinner snub
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said he will skip the National Governors Association (NGA) meeting at the White House next Friday after President Trump excluded him and another Democrat from a separate dinner for governors and their families the following day. Moore, the vice
US sending world’s biggest aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran increase
The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group already positioned in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area, as tensions between Washington and Tehran ratchet up. The aircraft carrier U.S.S.
The Sickening Image That Will Haunt Pam Bondi the Rest of Her Life
During and right after Pam Bondi’s House testimony Wednesday, I flipped on Fox News and Newsmax to see how they were covering it. I was expecting to see a celebration of how the attorney general really put those America-hating libs in their place. To my surprise, I did not. I
DP World chair resigns after documents show Epstein ties
The chair and CEO of DP World resigned early Friday over his alleged ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he was named in the files released by the Justice Department (DOJ). The Dubai-based supply chain giant announced the departure of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
MAGA Senator Took Donation From Epstein Friend Before Key Vote
Ohio Senator John Husted accepted thousands of dollars in donations from one of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators, before voting against releasing the Department of Justice’s files on the alleged sex trafficker. As long as Husted has been in office, he has accepted
US business, consumers bore 90 percent of Trump tariff costs: NY Fed
U.S. businesses and consumers bore about 90 percent of the cost of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The study, published Thursday, found that the majority of costs that came from tariffs were passed onto
Canada and the US still need one another
President Trump has announced on his Truth Social platform that he will block the opening of the $4.7 billion Gordon Howe bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario unless the U.S. “owns one half of this asset.” In response, Canadian Prime Minister Minister Mark Carney has
One of California's most elusive animals captured near Yosemite
Fewer than 50 are believed to remain in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Kristi Noem Fired—and Immediately Rehired—Someone Over a Blanket
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire for pink-slipping a Coast Guard pilot and then rehiring them moments later, over a blanket. Noem and her expired-special-employee chief adviser (and rumored beau) Corey Lewandowski are no strangers to a toxic work
Russ Vought Helped Kill USAID—and Is Now Using the Money for Himself
Office of Budget and Management Director Russell Vought killed USAID, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths , and is now using the money he “saved” to bankroll his security detail. A Reuters report Friday states that the Project 2025 architect who promised to put federal
Pilot unharmed after aircraft crashes into trees at Oregon airport, gets stuck
Lincoln County deputies are investigating an airplane crash that occurred at the Wakonda Beach Airport in Waldport, Ore. on Wednesday, and community members are advised to stay clear of the area.
The normalization of cruelty and bigotry in Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has been accused of taking advantage of tragedies to promote himself, from falsely blaming Rob Reiner's murder on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" to refusing to apologize for a racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama, and now attempting to put his name on public
Over $1.8M in donations pour in for James Van Der Beek's wife, 6 children
An online fundraiser was started this week following the death of James Van Der Beek, 48, who had been in an ongoing battle against cancer, according to an announcement from his family.