Lindsey Graham signals path to defuse funding threat

Congress has the chance to help save the US shrimping industry

The Save Our Shrimpers Act has been introduced to Congress to protect American shrimpers by prohibiting federal funds from being used to finance foreign shrimp production and requiring annual reports to Congress on U.S. compliance with USC 262 (h).

RFK Jr. on adding Trump's name to Kennedy Center: 'I've got bigger fish to fry'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is speaking out about President Trump's name being added to the Kennedy Center, saying there are "more important" things than "a name on a building." "I was here when the Center was built," the Health and Human Services secretary told ITK on Thursday,

Klobuchar says Trump making US 'less safe'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said President Trump is endangering American citizens amid his administration’s immigration crackdown in the state. Klobuchar, who jumped into the Minnesota governor's race on Thursday, told MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell that voters want to live in

DOJ releases final tranche of Epstein documents

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday it has completed its review of the Jeffrey Epstein files, releasing 3 million additional documents to the public. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters Friday that the tranche being released will be one of the last steps

CNN blasts 'unacceptable' arrest of former host Don Lemon

CNN is blasting the Trump administration over the arrest of Don Lemon, a former host at the network who was detained after covering anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters who entered a church in Minnesota to demonstrate earlier this month. Lemon's arrest came

No, antitrust law does not prohibit NCAA eligibility rules

The power to define who can and cannot play in a collegiate sporting event is integral to the NCAA’s ability to administer college athletics.

Why We Already Know Year Two of Trump 2.0 Will Be Worse Than the First

It was already a pretty weird week, what with Tulsi Gabbard—the official in charge of gathering foreign intelligence— showing up at a Georgia election office for an FBI raid. But then, on Thursday, the president of the United States filed a lawsuit that is an obvious shakedown

Federal judge blocks death penalty for Luigi Mangione

A federal judge dismissed some of Luigi Mangione’s charges Friday for allegedly gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, preventing prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Mangione will still stand trial on his two remaining charges, which accuse him of

Crockett on Lemon arrest: 'Are you F-ing' kidding me

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) did not mince words when reacting to the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon by federal authorities Friday. “Are you F-ing KIDDING ME?! @Donlemonbsky has been arrested by the DOJ?! Exercising your first amendment constitutionally ‘protected’

Death by Border Patrol: How to understand Alex Pretti’s tragic demise

Pretti was killed not for what he did but for who he was and what he represented.

What is the Arctic Frost provision at the center of Graham's funding hold?

A controversial new law that could enrich some Republican senators — and a bipartisan effort to repeal the provision — is at the center of a hold by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that is delaying a vote on a funding package. Under the law, senators — but not House members — have

Trump threatens airplane tariffs against Canada after country decertifies US jet manufacturer

President Trump threatened to levy tariffs on “any and all Aircraft” from Canada after the country stripped certification from a U.S. jet manufacturer. In a Truth Social post Thursday, Trump said his administration would tax all Canadian aircraft sold to the U.S. until the

Luigi Mangione Won’t Face Death Penalty Despite DOJ’s Best Efforts

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty. Mangione, who is on trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his federal murder charges dismissed on technicality by a federal judge who determined that the shooting was not simultaneously committed during

Senate Democrats’ ICE Proposals Are a Huge and Inexcusable Whiff

The horrible killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the resulting national outrage have given congressional Democrats perhaps their best chance so far to rein in President Trump’s misuse of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. But

Michigan Wants to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Change

We’ve known for a while now that Big Oil is freaking out about climate change lawsuits. For months, their lobbyists have been urging Congress to pass a liability waiver so they can’t be sued for climate damages. Recently, the American Petroleum Institute (API), the industry’s

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison will testify before Congress

Watch: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche holds press conference

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke with reporters Friday morning as the Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to work its way through files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration has received criticism over how slow the documents,

Trump's National Defense Strategy document breaks new ground

At least in some respects, this defense document breaks new ground.

Car With Trump Flag Runs Over High School Student Protesting ICE

A girl was injured after being hit by a car sporting a large Trump flag on Thursday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle then sped away to screams from a crowd of high school students protesting ICE. The incident took place outside Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska. In

Minneapolis Restaurant Manager Exposes JD Vance’s “Crazy” ICE Story

Vice President JD Vance’s story about protesters mobbing off-duty ICE and Border Patrol officers in a Minneapolis restaurant is being challenged by local police—and the restaurant manager. On Sunday, Vance posted a story on X about officers at dinner being doxed (in this case,

Trump Suggests Alex Pretti Deserved to Get Shot Dead

For all his platitudes in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death, Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care about or respect the slain ICU nurse one bit. In a Truth Social post late Thursday night, the president coldly referred to Pretti as an “agitator” and claimed that his “stock has gone

Tillis doubles down on pledge to oppose Trump Fed nominees

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) condemned President Trump’s nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair, staying true to his word of opposing all of the president’s nominees until the Department of Justice (DOJ) halts its investigation into the central bank’s current chair. Trump

Trump: Pretti 'stock has gone way down' after new video

President Trump on Friday called Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old ICU nurse who was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis last weekend, an “agitator, and perhaps, insurrectionist," and suggested his stock had "gone way down." His comment comes after a newly released

So Many People Ditched Melania Premiere—Including Her Son

Nearly a dozen people close to the Trump administration skipped out on the world premiere of Melania Trump’s new documentary, Melania —even her own son. Multiple family members were no-shows at the first lady’s big night at the Kennedy Center Thursday, including Barron Trump,

Jeffries: 'Zero basis' to arrest Lemon

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) condemned the news that former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday evening. “Don Lemon is an accomplished journalist whose urgent work is protected by the First Amendment,” Jeffries wrote in a post on the social platform X.

Johnson: Nicki Minaj's music not 'necessarily my genre' but she's become a 'friend of mine'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may not be a fan of Nicki Minaj's music, but he says he now considers the "Super Bass" rapper a pal. "Nicki has become a friend of mine," Johnson told ITK on Thursday, when asked if he was familiar with any of Minaj's songs before her visit to the

Trump's 75-country visa pause punishes law-abiding US citizens

Overall, I am baffled by the situation my fiancée and myself find ourselves in.

Top Democrats call for Gabbard to explain presence at Fulton County raid

Intelligence Committee Democrats are demanding Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appear before both chambers' respective panels after she was present during the execution of an FBI search warrant at an election center in Atlanta. Gabbard was photographed at the

Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks as Democrats seek to rein in DHS, Noem

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Friday morning as Democrats continue their push to rein in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following two fatal shootings in Minnesota at the hands of federal immigration enforcement officials.

Feds Arrest Don Lemon and Minnesota Journalist Covering ICE

Federal agents detained journalists Don Lemon and independent Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort on Thursday night. Both journalists had covered an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minneapolis earlier this month. It is unclear what they will be charged with, and it appears they

Department of Justice’s war on pharmacists is ignoring the real threat to Americans

The Department of Justice is wasting taxpayer dollars and hurting patients by pursuing a lawsuit against pharmacies for allegedly contributing to the opioid crisis, when it should instead be focusing on the criminals trafficking fentanyl into the country.

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump pick for Fed chair?

President Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In an announcement on Truth Social, the president touted Warsh’s resume, expressing his confidence that his nominee “will go down as one of the

Take the battle against ICE off the streets and into the courts

Under current law, no one is accountable. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Noem: Pretti shooting statement used 'best information we had at the time'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday she was using the “best information we had at the time” when she initially responded to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti over the weekend, the second U.S. citizen killed by federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis

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Trump Announces His Surprising Pick for Next Fed Chair: Kevin Warsh

Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve actually has a long history as an inflation hawk, not the most obvious choice for a president who keeps pushing for lower interest rates. Trump announced on Truth Social Friday morning that Kevin

US has new favorite grocery store, data shows: Trader Joe's

Regional favorites, however, are vastly different.

DHS is out of control: Reining it in is worth a partial shutdown

Congress needs to exercise its oversight responsibility and take a close look at funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump addresses not nominating Hassett for Fed chair

President Trump addressed his decision not to nominate National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to chair the Federal Reserve, saying he did not want to move him from his current role. “[There] was great speculation that highly respected Kevin Hassett was going to be

Don Lemon arrested by federal agents, attorney says

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles late Thursday night, according to his attorney. Lemon, now an independent journalist and a frequent critic of President Trump and his allies, had drawn scrutiny from the administration in recent days

Trump on pulling back federal presence in Minnesota: 'Not at all'

President Trump signaled Thursday that his administration would not pull back immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, contradicting comments made earlier in the day by border czar Tom Homan about a "draw down" of federal officials in the state. “We keep our country safe.

Live updates: Senate hits snag in reaching funding deal; DOJ releases remaining Epstein files

President Trump on Friday morning announced his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, naming Kevin Warsh to the role. “I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the

Trump Is Losing A Lot. We Must Celebrate Our Victories

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . President Trump is plunging in the polls, and many of his policies are being defeated, either legislatively or through the courts . That’s worth celebrating, says

Whole Hog Politics: Georgia always on Trump’s mind

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] What was Tulsi Gabbard, the nation’s highest-ranking intelligence official,

When will I get my tax refund from the IRS?

After months of Trump administration officials forecasting "very large refunds" in the 2026 filing season, early taxpayers may be wondering when that money will hit their accounts.

Gavin Newsom is ruining California — don’t let him do it to the whole country

Newsom has made California smaller, poorer and less politically powerful. His many failings should be taken seriously; his presidential ambitions should not.

Capitol agenda: Senate shutdown deal hits a Lindsey Graham snag

Trump should push now for a convention of states to consider 3 new amendments

More than 10 years after its delivery, warnings from Donald Trump’s June 2015 presidential candidacy announcement continue to resonate. He decried the high cost of the Affordable Care Act medical insurance subsidies. He sounded a warning about the federal debt, then at $18

Transcript: Trump Is Losing a Lot. We Must Celebrate Our Victories

This is a lightly edited transcript of the January 29 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Good morning. I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of The New Republic’s Right Now . I’m honored