Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) called for a congressional investigation into the Justice Department after the Trump administration announced a probe into the Federal Reserve, calling the move an attempt to coerce the central bank to lower rates. Murkowski said she spoke with
To reorient the Constitution back to what its framers intended, Congress must reassert its institutional interests.
The FBI confirmed it has tapped a career agent to serve as the deputy director of the bureau following the departure of Dan Bongino. Christopher Raia, currently the head of the FBI's New York Field Office, is a more traditional pick for the No. 2 job than Bongino, a former
Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism.
Dave Matthews is blasting President Trump and the "monsters that are running the show right now," ripping the administration's immigration enforcement tactics and as well as moves in Venezuela. "I think about how lucky I've been in my life here in this land. And so then I think
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on Jan. 12 regarding a climate lawfare case involving oil extraction by private companies during World War II, which has resulted in judgments approaching $1 billion in Louisiana, highlighting the importance of neutral forums and the
Conservative pundit Dan Bongino, who served as President Trump's deputy FBI director last year, is planning a return to the microphone. Bongino said he will relaunch his popular podcast and video show on the streaming platform Rumble on Feb. 2 with a two-hour program airing
Donald Trump is pushing for the U.S. to take over Greenland, telling reporters on Air Force One Sunday that “one way or the other, we’re going to have Greenland.” Trump has been pushing to take over the Danish territory, located in the north Atlantic Ocean, since his first term
Iran’s top diplomat on Monday said the country is prepared for war as President Trump is reportedly weighing military options to intervene and protect protesters in the country, where fatalities are estimated in the hundreds. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that
After the senseless killing of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has promised to send even more federal agents to Minneapolis—all but ensuring that more separation, detainment, violence, and general suffering will ensue.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday he thinks President Trump has committed more impeachable offenses in his second term than he did during his first, when he was impeached twice. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Murphy declined to say whether he thinks
Trumpism is a revolting retreat from basic American principles.
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) is questioning the value of a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into whether Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress when he testified about building renovations, arguing “we’ve got bigger issues” to tackle.
Donald Trump’s “mandate from the people” apparently extends to foreign oil-rich nations. The president informally declared himself “acting president” of Venezuela Sunday evening, sharing an edited variant of his Wikipedia profile to include the detail underneath his official
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Monday it has tapped former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick to serve as president and vice chair. Powell McCormick, who served as deputy national security adviser in President Trump’s first term, briefly joined
President Donald Trump suggested that being “disrespectful” toward law enforcement justifies the deadly use of force. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One Sunday, Trump offered a new excuse for why an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis: She wasn’t being
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday morning will discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Warren will "share her blueprint for a Democratic Party with a coalition big enough to win elections and strong enough to stand up to the rich and powerful and deliver for working
The stock market opened with losses Monday in the wake of the Trump administration opening a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down roughly 300 points shortly after trading began for the first time since news broke of
Former late-night comic David Letterman blasted his old network over a shift in its news coverage during the first year of President Trump's second term. "By the way, what about those idiots at CBS?" Letterman said as part of a video posted to his YouTube channel, a medium he
The security implications are hard to dismiss.
A record number of American adults identify as political independents, according to new Gallup data, which also show an uptick in Democratic-leaning voters. In Gallup surveys conducted throughout 2025, 45 percent of Americans say they consider themselves political independents,
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), the No. 2 Senate Republican, announced Monday that he’s endorsing Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) for retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis’s (R-Wyo.) seat this year. “I’ve known Harriet Hageman for over 30 years. She’s battled federal
Several Hollywood stars used the Golden Globes spotlight to pay tribute to a woman fatally shot last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, sporting pins bearing Renee Good's name. Pins with the message "Be Good" were seen on performers
The Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela was based on false pretenses, and could lead to another costly and disastrous "forever" war.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) on Monday announced she’s running for Senate in the Last Frontier, challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). “I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s
President Trump declared on Sunday that Iran crossed a “red line” after the country’s violent crackdown on anti-government protest, before walking it back. “On Iran, have they crossed your red line yet to trigger a response?” a reporter asked the president while aboard Air
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shot back at President Trump Sunday after the Department of Justice served the Fed’s board with grand jury subpoenas. In a statement , Powell called the move a “threat of criminal charges,” saying it was a “consequence of the Federal Reserve
Harry Truman's plan would have covered medical, hospital and nursing care for everyone, and created a federal health insurance agency to pay the costs of care.
President Trump denied any involvement in a Justice Department probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after a criminal inquiry was made public Sunday. The investigation has sparked strong pushback from Democrats and some Republicans, who characterized the move as an
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Sunday slammed the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, calling it an "occupying force." “Federal law enforcement is being sent as an occupying force into Minneapolis,” Omar said on MS NOW’s “The Weekend.” The Minnesota
The White House has an uphill battle in selling its actions in Venezuela to the American people, but it should not be an impossible task.
President Trump’s motorcade was rerouted on Sunday after a “suspicious object” was discovered at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) discovered the object during advance sweeps at the president’s usual airport in Florida, prompting the
The Agriculture Department’s new-look food pyramid, released last week to accompany a new set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans , appears more like a minimalist poster designed to be hung in a foodie’s kitchen than a piece of government policy. Underneath the invitation to “
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is accusing President Trump of “bullying” the Federal Reserve with criminal subpoenas, echoing an allegation Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made in a video statement Sunday. “Donald Trump’s assault on the Fed’s independence continues,
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, is questioning the “credibility” of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and threatening to oppose President Trump’s nominees to the central
Americans today are speaking to the establishment media, but the journalism profession is not listening, seemingly oblivious to the citizen message being sent.
President Trump said on Sunday that he doesn’t “know anything” about the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a brief interview with NBC News, Trump denied knowledge of the criminal investigation while repeating his frequent criticism
The United States is supposed to be different, but Trump sees the world as an extension of himself — a place where bullies gain wealth and power by mistreating others and controlling them with fear.
American capital now faces the simplest decision in its history.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a bear ransacked a candy store in the town of Gatlinburg.
Minnesota's Twin Cities on Sunday braced for what many expect will be a new normal over the next few weeks as the Department of Homeland Security carries out what it called its largest enforcement operation ever.
The Texas branch of the American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT), which represents more than a million educators, announced Tuesday that it was suing the Texas Education Agency over its investigations into hundreds of educators’ social media posts following the assassination
An immigration enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in Minnesota last week, plunging the scandal-plagued state further into civil unrest. With the advent of 24-hour surveillance and the ubiquity of cellphone cameras and crackerjack armchair analysts, it is crucial that our
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 12 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. The other day, the
Tensions between Trump and the Federal Reserve chair have reached a fever pitch.
The Supreme Court could reshape U.S. elections for years to come as it hears a number of cases with implications for the country’s political landscape. In perhaps the most high-stakes example, the country is waiting to see whether the justices decide to weaken a section of the
Several Senate Republicans are seeking to rein in President Trump’s plans for Venezuela amid concerns that the president may deploy thousands of U.S. troops to South America. The vote last week to advance a measure to limit Trump’s military authority reflects growing