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Newsom accepts 'Cup O Peace' award from Kimmel: 'Eat your heart out, Donald'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a message for President Trump after being presented with a satirical peace award on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show: "Eat your heart out, Donald." "I know you have an ongoing back-and-forth with the president, as do I," the ABC "Jimmy
Comer on sending US troops into Iran: 'Sometimes that's unavoidable'
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday said sometimes deploying troops overseas is “unavoidable” while addressing the current situation in Iran following U.S. strikes on the nation over the weekend. “The president has yet to rule that out. I certainly hope not,”
Raskin presses Noem on whether she'd still label Pretti, Good as domestic terrorists
Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem whether knowing what she knows today, she would still label Renee Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists. The ranking member framed his question as “a
'Jurassic Park' paleontologist to leave university amid Epstein fallout
Jack Horner, a paleontologist known for consulting on the "Jurassic Park" movies, has left his position with Chapman University after his name appeared in the files released surrounding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Jack Horner is no longer with the university,” a
NATO shoots down Iranian missile headed toward Turkey's airspace
NATO air defenses shot down an Iranian ballistic missile heading toward Turkish airspace, the country said Wednesday. Launched from Iran, the missile passed through the airspace of Iraq and Syria before it was hit by NATO air defense systems and a fragment fell into the
Democrats Reject ICE and AIPAC in North Carolina Primary Gains
More primaries, more gains for progressives candidates. In North Carolina—a contentious swing state that Donald Trump won with 51 percent of the vote in 2024—a Democrat who has represented the state’s 106th district for over a decade was trounced by her progressive challenger
Bessent downplays Iran attacks: 'The region is not on fire'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined others in the Trump administration in decrying “fantastical media accounts” about Iranian counterstrikes on Wednesday morning. “The region is not on fire,” Bessent told CNBC. The secretary was responding to a question about the
NASA fired its economists. It desperately needs to bring them back.
Working with private companies is supposed to deliver win-win solutions for NASA.
“Complete Incoherence”: Dems Sound Alarm After Secret Iran Briefing
Democratic senators came out of a classified briefing about the Trump administration’s war with Iran Tuesday expressing grave concern. Senator Chris Van Hollen said officials peddled the same words in private that they have said in public, calling it “complete incoherence” with
Noem defends living on base in Coast Guard housing
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday that she is not living in the house of the U.S. Coast Guard commandant, contradicting prior reports. “Let me clarify a couple things. I'm not in the Commandant's house. I'm in a Coast Guard House, but
GOP powerbroker in North Carolina, who led redistricting, trails in primary by two votes
North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R), an enormous figure in the state's politics, is trailing his primary challenger by two votes in a race that could dramatically reshape the power dynamics in the state capital. As of Wednesday morning, North Carolina’s Rockingham
House Republican: Voters should 'stay concerned' about Iran becoming 'forever war'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday said "MAGA voters" should have their concerns with them if U.S. military action in Iran possibly becomes "another forever war." "I would say stay concerned," Burchett told a reporter, who asked if he had a message to President Trump's
America’s ethics laws were written for a different era
Around the world, the pattern is familiar: A foreign government or sovereign-linked actor identifies an incoming leader or political family. Money moves early, often before formal power is assumed. The investment is framed as commercial, not political. Later, favorable policy
Harris backs Talarico in Texas Senate primary after Crockett concedes
Former Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that she would back Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Senate race for Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) seat after her preferred pick, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), lost the Democratic primary. "I congratulate James
DOD Officials Make Chilling Admission About Fighting Off Iran’s Drones
American forces might not be able to fend off Iran’s drones. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine admitted in a closed-door meeting with U.S. lawmakers Tuesday that Iran’s Shahed attack drones have become a bigger problem than
NBA player Luke Kornet asks the Atlanta Hawks to cancel promo night with strip club
NBA player Luke Kornet is asking the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a promotion it planned in partnership with a local gentlemen's club, saying the event would "reflect poorly" on the league. Kornet, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, wrote in a blog post published Monday that the
Warren: 'Illegal' Iran war 'based on lies'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday railed against President Trump’s strikes on Iran stating attacks were “based on lies” after attending a classified briefing for lawmakers. “It is so much worse than you thought. You are right to be worried. Trump Administration has
House Commerce Chair unveils new kids safety package after bipartisan talks collapse
House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) will roll out a new legislative package focused on kids' online safety this week after negotiations between Republicans and Democrats fell apart. Guthrie will introduce the package, dubbed the Kids Internet and Digital
Jared Polis signals possible clemency for Tina Peters
The former Colorado elections clerk was convicted in a 2020 election interference case.
What the Anthropic blow-up says about constitutional rights in an era of AI
Trump’s embrace of OpenAI over Anthropic is telling, as it mirrors his administration’s widespread renunciation of the values underlying the U.S. Constitution itself.
Young, key Senate GOP vote, will oppose war powers resolution
Sen. Todd Young (Ind.), a key Senate GOP vote, announced Wednesday that he will oppose a war powers resolution to prohibit further military action against Iran, arguing that “danger will only grow if we limit the president’s military options at this critical moment.” “An abrupt
Hegseth criticizes media for making US deaths in Iran war front-page news
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday bashed media outlets for highlighting the deaths of six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait as part of Washington's war with Tehran. Speaking to reporters alongside Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan
House Ethics Committee opens probe into Gonzales amid affair allegations
The House Ethics Committee on Wednesday announced that it opened an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who has been under growing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer in his office who later died after setting herself on fire. The panel
Hegseth Whines Reports on Dead U.S. Troops Make Trump Look Bad
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took time from his Wednesday briefing to complain about the media coverage of President Donald Trump’s unauthorized war on Iran. “When a few drones get through or tragic things happen, it’s front page news,” Hegseth said . “I get it—the press only
Crockett concedes to Talarico, says Texas 'primed to turn blue'
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded to state Rep. James Talarico (D) on Wednesday in their competitive Democratic primary for Senate, pledging to help support his bid for the first statewide win for the party in decades. “This morning I called James and congratulated him on
US submarine sinks Iranian warship with torpedo; video shows explosion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sunk an Iranian warship in international waters, the first such sinking of adversary ship since World War II. “An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international
House Ethics panel launches investigation of Tony Gonzales
The announcement comes as the Texas Republican fights for his political life in a primary runoff.
Daylight Saving Time isn’t going away any time soon
It will take a compelling reason for lawmakers to stick their necks out and enact a law that ends Standard Time once and for all.
Johnson, Allred advance to runoff for Dallas-area House seat
Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) and former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) are projected to head to a runoff in the Democratic primary for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Johnson succeeded Allred last cycle after the former lawmaker
Hegseth Brags About “Death and Destruction” Raining Down in Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke unapologetically about causing “death and destruction from the sky all day long” in Iran at a press briefing Wednesday. “We’re playing for keeps. Our warfighters have maximum authorities granted personally by the president and yours
Gallego says he'd vote to fund 'dumb' Iran war
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday said he’d vote to fund a war against Iran if other Gulf States contribute to the cost, despite previously describing the conflict as “dumb.” CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Gallego, "If the Pentagon asks for more funding for what’s happening,
Watch live: Noem facing House questioning over DHS oversight
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem will testify before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning on oversight of the department as lawmakers remain at an impasse over funding for it. Noem on Tuesday faced fierce questioning in the Senate, where
Menefee, Green's Democratic primary battle heads to runoff
The Democratic primary between Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is projected to head to a runoff in the Houston-based 18th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race will shift to another May 26 showdown between Menefee, the
A roadmap to better zoning and a boom in starter homes
The template respects the reality of land-use governance in the United States.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, possible candidate to replace father as Iran leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a leading candidate to replace his Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his father, as Iran's new supreme after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes attacked Iran and killed the elder Khamenei on Saturday. The former supreme leader's son is believed to be alive and in
Trump Team Scrambles Over Rubio’s Admission About Israel and Iran
State Secretary Marco Rubio just ate his own words. The White House is scrambling to find a palatable explanation for U.S. involvement in the Iran war after Donald Trump rejected Rubio’s public rationale. During a visit on Capitol Hill Monday, Rubio suggested that the U.S.
Hegseth, Caine preview major gravity-bombing campaign on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and America’s top general on Wednesday morning previewed a major bombing campaign on Iran now that the U.S. and Israel have asserted greater control over the country’s airspace. "More and larger waves are coming. We are just getting started. We
So much for affordability: Trump’s war with Iran exposes the deceit of ‘America First’
For the millions of people struggling to make ends meet, Trump’s war just became another front in Republicans’ cost-of-living crisis.
Former rep stranded in Dubai: Thousands of Americans are in the same position
Former Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) on Tuesday said he was stranded in Dubai, noting he was in the same position as thousands of Americans unable to evacuate the Middle East amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. “My understanding is our name is on a list somewhere at the State
Watch live: Walz, Ellison testify before House on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) will testify Wednesday morning before the House Oversight and Governmental Reform Committee over the state's welfare fraud scandal. House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) previously called on Walz and
Live updates: Talarico prevails over Crockett in Texas; Hegseth slams media over Iran coverage
Democrat James Talarico prevailed in a Senate Democratic primary in Texas on Tuesday over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, delivering the party a candidate many had seen as the stronger general election choice. On the GOP side, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and state Attorney General Ken
Trump can crush the foundations of three dictatorships in three months
The first three months of this year seem to be defining the next three decades in Latin America and the world.
Iranian drone strike killed US soldiers at civilian port in Kuwait
An Iranian drone strike on Sunday killed six U.S. soldiers at a civilian port in Kuwait, according to The Associated Press. The group relocated from Army base Camp Arifjan to Port Shuaiba, approximately 10 miles away, in hopes of evading the incoming strikes from Tehran.
The new SNAP food restrictions aren’t just confusing — they’re illegal
The Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states to restrict what SNAP recipients can purchase at grocery stores, despite the fact that it lacks legal authority to do so, and this could lead to a blank check for executive restructuring of any program with waiver