President Trump on Wednesday filed an emergency motion to stop the British Broadcasting Company from gaining broad access to intimate details about his finances. The emergency stay is the latest development in how Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC,
Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth the cost and has fallen short of its goals, according to a new poll. In a Marquette Law School Supreme Court Poll, 88 percent of respondents said the U.S. “has not achieved its goals” in the conflict against Iran, while 12
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave a chilling message to U.S. attorneys across the country at a press conference Wednesday. A reporter asked Blanche if he stood by D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the four cases of vandalism over the Lincoln Memorial
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice for the top uniformed Army job is at risk of not getting confirmed over objections from both sides of the aisle. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, who has been the acting Army chief of staff since April, needs unanimous support from GOP senators
Senators voted mostly on party lines for Erica Schwartz, but Democrat Tim Kaine also backed her, citing her qualifications for the job.
COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government scientist's pardon does not undermine his constitutional protections. The
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions regarding the future of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, to President Trump, saying, "That's his call." Blanche, who once was Trump's personal attorney, told reporters that "Judge
Temporary Protected Status has officially ended for Haitians, putting hundreds of thousands of people at risk of being deported—even though the United States still designates Haiti with a level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes of
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon have a new official director for the first time in nearly a year, after the Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz. Schwartz was confirmed on a mostly party-line 51-44 vote. Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.)
The study didn’t include uninsured families or those on Medicaid, which means the data may be skewed.
The Education Department will erase roughly $11 billion in federal student loan debt owed by more than 170,000 borrowers after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to delay relief for students who claimed they were defrauded by their schools. The
With a little less than three months until our clocks are set to "fall back" to standard time, the pressure to pass a bill that could prevent that is on, including from the Oval Office.
Two House Democrats have formally referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution, accusing him of lying to Congress about whether green grants were canceled for partisan reasons. In a letter made public on Wednesday, Reps.
Acting Army chief of staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve previously served as Pete Hegseth’s senior military aide.
Democrats are quickly coalescing around Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed following his narrow Tuesday primary win. Several lawmakers who previously backed his competitor Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said it was time to change course and support the party nominee
New Mexico is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for access to a set of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records, alleging the agency is withholding documents that could aid the state’s investigation into the convicted sex offender’s alleged crimes at a remote ranch outside Santa
Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the Uncommitted National Movement, is projected to win a Democratic state Senate primary in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 2nd Senate District — which includes Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and parts of Allen Park and Detroit — was the
President Trump will deliver remarks Thursday afternoon in Las Vegas highlighting his administration's economic agenda and promoting the sweeping tax cuts enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he signed into law last year. The speech comes as Trump seeks to
Leaders of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) on Wednesday called on Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign, as the House Ethics Committee probes abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife. DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Hillary Scholten (Mich.)
Federation of Humane Organizations of West Virginia President Theresa Bruner is calling on Sen. Jim Justice to support the Greyhound Protection Act in the Senate Agriculture Committee to end state-subsidized greyhound racing.
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday heavily criticized a WNBA coach over a shirt she wore courtside that said, “Trans Kids Belong.” In a game Sunday against the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve wore the shirt following comments made by Fever
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Tuesday shifted the Kansas Senate race from safe Republican to likely Republican following the Rev. Adam Hamilton’s Democratic primary win. Sabato’s Crystal Ball said a Hamilton win is a “long shot” but highlighted his $3.09 million
Congressman Mike Levin argues that rising energy costs and climate disaster expenses stem from fossil fuel industry deception and lack of corporate accountability, proposing the Energy Bills Relief Act as a solution.
Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is already drawing bigoted attacks from the right. President Trump called El-Sayed a “Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel” Wednesday morning, saying that his victory was “Great News for the Republican Party,” in
Ironworker Brian Poindexter is challenging the embattled congressman in his Ohio district.
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday for “stonewalling” its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. In a 40-page filing , New Mexico asked for access to unredacted documents from the Epstein files that it claimed
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said Tuesday that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s discussion of “kitchen table issues” is Republicans’ “worst nightmare” as Democrats look to clinch a Senate seat in the Lone Star State. “When you listen to Talarico,
In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Miller rejected calls to resign and compared his political future to that of President Trump. That comparison says as much about today's Republican Party as it does about Miller himself.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday invited Democratic strategist James Carville to "start his own party" after the pundit voiced his disapproval of left-wing candidates running for office. Sanders, in an interview with CNN's Abby Phillip, responded to remarks Carville made
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Representative Haley Stevens in a Michigan Senate primary that had become one of the most intense, closely watched
On Tuesday, Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said it would be “proper” for the GOP to find a replacement candidate for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as his deadline to drop out approaches. Speaking on "CNN NewsNight," Jennings was asked about the ongoing situation
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed immediately zeroed in on his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, by calling the former House lawmaker a carpetbagger and "corporate sellout" after clinching the Democratic primary nod in the Michigan Senate race. “Mike's a guy who spent 14 years in
Erica Schwartz is one step closer to being the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after clearing a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday. The Senate voted 51-43 to end debate on her nomination, clearing a path for a confirmation vote later in the
Authorities in California arrested a man who was walking around the Los Angeles area Trump National Golf Club on Sunday afternoon. Jeanine John Taele, 38, first arrived at the golf course on Friday, July 31, three days before Trump was scheduled to be there. He was seen wearing
🚁 Plus: FAA investigates Trump helicopter, DCA safety incident {beacon} It’s Wednesday. The new season of “Ted Lasso” is out on Apple TV+ today! I’m definitely baking “Biscuits with the Boss” today to celebrate. In today's issue: Progressive El-Sayed defeats Stevens in
Disney and TikTok announced a content-sharing deal Wednesday that will allow creators to post across both companies' vertical video platforms. Those who opt in to the program will be able to pull from characters and stories across Disney’s brands including Pixar, Marvel, Star
Just when you thought the cast of wacky characters running for office in Democratic primaries couldn’t get any crazier.
A Senate panel advanced the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in a markup Wednesday, while an age verification bill to keep minors off pornography websites failed after the committee did not meet quorum. The Senate Commerce Committee's unanimous support for KOSA was
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday, after he narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) to win the Democratic Senate nomination in the state. “Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed and every Democrat who won up and down the
Why is Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, looking to drop the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool prosecution? Will President Trump fire her? Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and reporter Sophie Brams as they discuss the turmoil and the dispute
Congressional Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) calling on Republicans to put forward a plan to save Social Security from insolvency. The letter, led by seven senior Democratic lawmakers, calls on Republicans to find solutions to
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says he will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve in the role permanently, putting more pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to limit GOP defections on the high-profile nominee. “If you’re going to
A new report highlights how several states, including New Mexico, are leveraging a legislative loophole in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to delay implementing reforms aimed at reducing food stamp waste, fraud and abuse.
OpenAI reached a $3.2 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over claims that it discriminated against U.S. citizens with its hiring practices. The DOJ’s investigation involved “fewer than 10” positions but argued it was important to crack down on unfair
Freedom 250’s corporate sponsors may have violated the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Some of America’s biggest corporations shelled out millions of dollars to support Freedom 250, the Trump administration’s public-private partnership that oversaw spending for the country’s
President Trump said Wednesday that progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary is “great news for the Republican Party.” “Great news for the Republican Party. El-Sayed, a Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel, is the projected winner in this
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Tuesday said he will block a citizens' petition for a new redistricting referendum on the state's redrawn GOP-led congressional map backed by President Trump. "At issue is not the number of signatures turned in to challenge the new