Cassidy projects optimism on winning bipartisan support for his health care plan
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s health committee, said he planned to present leadership with his plan as soon as Sunday evening.
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Wizz, the ‘Tinder for kids’ app, exposes kids to predators. Congress must act.
The app "Wizz" has been linked to numerous cases of child sexual abuse, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to hold tech companies accountable for designing platforms with child safety in mind.
The government’s top watchdog is retiring — but the Trump probes continue
The comptroller general is wrapping up his term after an unprecedented year checking the Trump administration.
As colleges clamp down on the teaching of gender, advocates say professors taking the hit
Professors are taking the brunt of the storm as new fights over the teaching of gender and race erupt in college classrooms. An Oklahoma University (OU) student is accusing her instructor of religious discrimination after she failed an assignment on gender where she cited the
Trump Border Czar Seems Totally Fine With Detaining Citizens
Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, seems unfazed by recent viral examples of federal agents targeting American citizens. Over the past week, at least two videos circulated widely online and in the media showing immigration agents detaining or pursuing women as
Schiff on alleged drug boat strikes: ‘Let the American people see that video’
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday pushed for the release of video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. “Frankly, if the Pentagon and our Defense secretary are so proud of what they're doing, let the American people see that video. Let the American
Priebus: Trump frustrated with GOP messaging on affordability
Reince Priebus, President Trump’s former chief of staff, said Sunday that the president is frustrated with how Republicans are addressing affordability. “What he’s cranky about is the fact that some of the messaging, I think, on the Republican side isn’t where it needs to be,”
Cuellar defends Democratic House bid after Trump pardon: 'I will work with the president'
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) on Sunday responded to President Trump, who said he regretted pardoning the Texas Democrat from bribery charges earlier this week. "I was at church this morning with my wife. I prayed for the president, I prayed for his family, and I prayed for the
Trump Explodes at Democrat He Recently Pardoned
President Donald Trump woke up Sunday morning full of anger and regret, it seems. In a morning post on Truth Social, the president ranted against a man he had recently pardoned —Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas—for not having the common decency to switch parties
How much is the average Social Security payment in each state?
The Social Security Administration has a pretty good idea of where they generally send the biggest checks.
Holocaust victims are still fighting for justice — Congress can give it to them
For eight decades, families torn apart by the Holocaust have sought to reclaim the property that the Nazis stole from them.
Dem rep: 'Pretty clear' that Trump administration does not want boat strike video released
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said Sunday it is “pretty clear” that the Trump administration does not want to release video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in September. “It’s no different than any of the dozen-plus videos they’ve already released. It seems
Cotton backs release of second strike video: ‘It's not gruesome’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Sunday that he backs the release of video of a controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, as pressure mounts on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Do you think that the video should be released in full to the American
WHO releases new guidance for GLP-1 weight loss drugs: What to know
The World Health Organization issued new guidance this week on the use of popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, to treat the "major global health challenge" of obesity.
Trump’s Unhinged Statement About Bathroom Renovation Reveals a Lot
President Donald Trump on Saturday put a lofty spin on his White House renovations—namely, claiming that, by renovating a bathroom in the White House, he is “saving the heritage of this country.” During his speech at the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner, Trump dwelled for a while
Trump on Cuellar running as Democrat after pardon: ‘Such a lack of loyalty’
President Trump on Sunday offered more insight into his decision to pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda, who were both indicted last year on bribery charges, but criticized the former congressman for opting to run as a Democrat in 2026. "Only a short time
When will days start getting longer?
Tired of dark mornings and early sunsets? The tides will soon change.
Trump pushes for baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
President Trump on Saturday pushed for the Baseball Hall of Fame to admit former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens. “The Baseball Hall of Fame Committee is voting on admitting new Members TOMORROW, and these highly respected owners, executives, writers, and, most importantly, Hall of
Beneath Pearl Harbor’s smoke, a hero still awaits recognition
As we mark this Pearl Harbor anniversary, let us honor all who served — and ensure we honor the truth.
Hegseth doesn’t commit to releasing video of second boat strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday declined to commit to releasing video of a controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. “We're reviewing it right now to make sure sources, methods, I mean, it's an ongoing operation, [tactics, techniques and
‘Guilt by association’ doesn’t justify a war on immigrants
To justify his policies, Trump is relying on a variant of an old fallacy. Instead of punishing individuals because they are members of certain organizations or nationalities, Trump’s rendition of guilt by association punishes an entire group of people because of the behavior of
Residents of these states will live longer, says new study
A new study from MoneyGeek researched health care across the U.S. and with one of their variables being the average life expectancy for every state in the country.
State Universities Are Scrambling to Appease the Bigoted MAGA Regime
A graduate student at the University of Oklahoma is the latest in a growing list of college instructors to face disciplinary action after being targeted by Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus pressure group founded by the late Charlie Kirk. Mel Curth, a trans psychology
Democrats divided on redistricting in wake of Supreme Court's Texas ruling
Democrats face dwindling options to move forward with redistricting after the Supreme Court handed Republicans a major victory this week allowing them to use a redrawn map in Texas next year. While Virginia Democrats are signaling they’ll move forward with redrawing their
Afghans in US and abroad fear ‘devolving situation’ amid Trump immigration crackdown
Afghans and those who have spent years trying to help them since the fallout of the U.S. withdrawal from the country are reeling after a series of punitive actions taken by President Trump in the wake of a deadly shooting against National Guardsmen. The killing of 20-year old
Democrats pan Trump’s new national security strategy
Several prominent congressional Democrats on Saturday slammed the Trump administration's national security strategy (NSS), claiming it favors President Trump's business interests and weakens U.S. influence abroad. "Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy puts his family’s and
State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and minority-owned businesses from the eligibility standards.
Hegseth highlights US-first national defense strategy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the podium at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum to attack post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy, declaring a new military focus on the Western Hemisphere while lambasting the decisions of former administrations. Over roughly 40
National Park Service to offer free admission on Trump’s birthday
The National Park Service in 2026 will offer free admission to U.S. residents on June 14 — or Flag Day, which also happens to be President Trump's birthday. But the Interior Department, which oversees the park service, also quietly removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and
More than 1 in 4 self-checkout shoppers admit they've stolen: Survey
More than a third of self-checkout thieves see the kiosks as "unpaid work" so taking small items "feels like compensation."
Trump boasts of Kennedy Center renovations while awarding medals to honorees
President Trump on Saturday awarded medals to the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, while hailing the renovations underway at the famed Washington arts destination months after he announced an overhaul of the center and named himself its board chair. “We are making
Pete Hegseth Dodges Key Question About Boat Strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went to great lengths Saturday to avoid saying whether the military will release the full, unedited video of its controversial September 2 double-tap strikes on a boat it claims was carrying drugs in the Caribbean. Thus far, only footage of the
Honduran candidate: Trump interference hurt chances of winning presidency
Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla said President Trump's endorsement of his opponent, conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, hurt his chances of winning the country's election. "It hurt me because I was winning by a much larger margin,” Nasralla told Reuters. The
Sunday shows preview: Hegseth in the hot seat as details emerge around drug boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dealt with two controversies this week, as Democrats demand his resignation and Republicans leave his fate with President Trump. Hegseth came under fire after The Washington Post reported that he ordered the military to "kill everybody" on a
ICE Agents Released an Attack Dog on a Man: Report
Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington is calling for the release of Wilmer Toledo-Martinez, an immigrant who she says was mauled last month by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement attack dog in Vancouver, Washington. According to Murray’s office, Toledo-Martinez is an
Walz faces political jeopardy over Minnesota fraud controversy
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is facing a challenging political future as he finds himself at the epicenter of a growing fraud scandal in his home state. The controversy, which focuses on hundreds of millions of dollars allegedly stolen from a federally funded nutrition program,
Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Dumb, Made-Up FIFA Prize
He just can’t let it go. President Donald Trump is still over the moon after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize on Friday, an award invented expressly to stroke his ego. On Saturday morning, the president, after dashing off some angry rants at a CNN reporter and Fox and Friends ,
Psaki: Loomer, O'Keefe covering Pentagon 'not a real press corps'
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki weighed in Thursday on the discourse around Pentagon media access, calling out the new "press corps" for consisting of mostly conservative influencers. "What is so interesting right now in Washington is what is happening with the
Zelensky lauds 'long and substantive' call with Kushner, Witkoff as peace talks advance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday praised his conversation with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner during a "long and substantive" call to further peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. "I am grateful for a very focused,
Notorious Drug Trafficker Personally Thanks MAGA
Juan Orlando Hernández—narcotrafficker, former Honduran president, and recent recipient of a pardon from President Donald Trump—played a key role in what the Justice Department dubbed “one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.” Now,
Consumer Reports unveils 10 best and worst car brands for 2026
Tesla ranked 10th best, per Consumer Reports.
2026 FIFA World Cup schedule released
The stage is set and all 12 groups competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been drawn. And after a 24 hour wait, the organization has announced which nations will play in which stadiums. Prior to the draw, where President Trump was awarded the inaugural peace prize, the only
White House uses Sabrina Carpenter 'SNL' clip after she objects to ICE song use
The White House on Friday posted a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests spliced with an altered clip of pop musician Sabrina Carpenter on "Saturday Night Live," days after using one of her songs in a similar video. The video, pulled from her Oct. 18
Trump names Indiana state senators who ‘need encouragement’ on redistricting
President Trump on Friday celebrated the latest redistricting moves in Indiana, while pressuring several state senators to support a new map that could offer the GOP two more seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump called the updated map "much fairer" and "improved," and
Here’s what Democrats should do to win congressional majorities
Democrats should unite behind popular policies to repair the damage caused by Trump's presidency and build a better future for Americans, including reducing tariffs, reforming the immigration system, restoring funds for clean energy projects, increasing affordable housing,
Who is Brian Cole Jr., suspect in the DC pipe bomb case?
Federal authorities announced Thursday that an arrest had been made in the nearly five-year-long investigation of pipe bombs planted outside of the Democratic and Republican national committee officers the evening before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Brian Cole Jr.,