Mike Johnson’s longtime chief of staff to depart in June
Hayden Haynes has been by Speaker Mike Johnson’s side for all of his key achievements since ascending to the post in 2023.
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Kenyan court orders suspension of US Ebola quarantine facility
A court in Kenya on Friday blocked the government from permitting the U.S. to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola virus, which is spreading in northeastern Congo. The decision comes amid growing public backlash in the country to an announced U.S.
‘Housing First’ became housing only
The Trump administration is pursuing a different path to address homelessness, focusing on treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency rather than just providing housing, and prioritizing programs that demonstrate measurable results in these areas.
Missing Democratic Representative Abruptly Drops Reelection Bid
Representative Frederica Wilson is, actually, tapping out of her midterm race. The 83-year-old Democrat announced Friday that her time representing Florida’s 24th Congressional District will come to an end after her current term. In a sit-down interview with the Miami Herald ,
“They’re Gutting Us”: Staff Say Bari Weiss Is Destroying 60 Minutes
CBS News chief Bari Weiss has hacked up 60 Minutes to the point that even show staffers have lost faith in the famed magazine show. Weiss’s recent shakeup at 60 Minutes has involved the exit of several of the show’s major personalities, including correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi
Biden adviser: Iran deal 'may be the best of the very bad outcomes'
Former national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday blasted the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran but said the tentative deal that U.S. officials are considering may be their best option left. Sullivan, who helped negotiate the Obama administration’s
Stephen Miller’s Wife Doxed This Young Dem. Then the MAGA Rage Hit.
Katie Miller, who is married to Stephen Miller, lashed out at a young Democratic operative on Thursday, after the Democratic Party’s official account called her husband an “ugly f–k.” The aggrieved wife of the top White House adviser posted the operative’s picture on X and
Ohio data center tax break suspended amid battle over paying cost for AI power
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) suspended the state's tax exemption for new data centers, which has drawn developers of the power facilities to the Buckeye State amid the boom of artificial intelligence. DeWine, in an announcement Wednesday, said he directed the chair of the Ohio Tax
Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files to members of Congress
The former attorney general is speaking to lawmakers behind closed doors as Democrats and Epstein victims complain about a lack of transparency.
Trump trolls Jill Biden over debate ‘stroke’ remark, offers alternate theory
President Trump mocked former first lady Jill Biden on social media Friday after she revealed in an interview that she believed her husband was “having a stroke” during his disastrous CNN debate performance against Trump in 2024. “She said that she thought he was having a
This is not the time to withdraw troops from Europe
Signaling force drawdowns from Europe only whets Putin's insatiable appetite.
Freedom 250 spokesperson: Nothing ‘partisan’ about fair, as musical artists drop out
A spokesperson for Freedom 250 — the massive bash taking place on the National Mall in Washington to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — has pushed back against claims that the event is politically affiliated after a number of scheduled artists dropped out, citing complaints
Trump Takes a Victory Lap After Jill Biden’s Confession on That Debate
President Trump can’t help gloating about his lone presidential debate with Joe Biden in June 2024 following former first lady Jill Biden’s revelations from that night in her upcoming memoir. “Jill Biden is now out there finally admitting that she did NOT know what went wrong
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund in Major Blow
A federal judge on Friday temporarily suspended the Trump administration’s plans for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund—an attempt to pay President Trump’s friends, allies, supporters, and anyone else who felt wronged by the previous administration. The order, sent down
Guess What Jared Kushner Tried to Include in Iran Peace Deal?
Donald Trump is preparing to offer Iran a $300 billion bribe to back out of a war he never should have waded into—and it’s all thanks to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The United States is considering creating a massive investment fund for Iran as part of a peace deal, after
Judge temporarily blocks Justice Department's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
A federal judge temporarily blocked the government from doling out money from President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization” fund Friday. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema indicated the pause is meant to ensure no money is “irreversibly disbursed” from the fund until she can
Comer takes heat over arrangements for Bondi interview on Epstein files
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee leadership clashed over the terms of former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door appearance Friday, with Democrats bashing committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) for agreeing to a voluntary interview. Bondi was subpoenaed for a
Kenya Court Blocks Trump’s Dream to Export Americans With Ebola
A Kenyan court on Friday suspended President Trump’s plan to build a quarantine field hospital in the region to house Americans exposed to the Ebola virus in the country—rather than have them return home for treatment. The denial came after a lawsuit filed by the Katiba
States that don’t want Black voters don’t deserve Black athletes
A Black worker in 2026 has the right to factor whether the state taxing their labor will count their vote.
MAGA Rep.’s Campaign Website Is Littered With Fake Endorsements
A MAGA Senate candidate who wants to challenge Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff was caught lying about who actually endorses him. Representative Mike Collins, who is facing former football coach Derek Dooley in a heated GOP primary runoff, published endorsements from several local
At least 5 dead after crash involving bus, 6 vehicles on I-95 in Virginia: police
At least five people have died, and dozens were hospitalized on after a bus crashed on I-95 in Stafford County, according to state police.
Watch live: Bessent delivers warning on US manufacturing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver a speech at the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday warning that decades of U.S. industrial policy have left the country strategically vulnerable. During a talk titled "While America Slept," Bessent will argue that policymakers
Facing a threat to their privilege, Democrats call on Black men to sacrifice their careers
Choosing silence while calling on teenagers to bear the costs is simply a failure of leadership.
Trump’s Great American State Fair Is Already Going Sideways
Donald Trump’s “ Great American State Fair ” is on the verge of having no live music at all. As of Friday, six of the nine original headliners have dropped out of the concert series intended to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Martina McBride, Young MC, Milli Vanilli, The
Poll: Most say cost of living has never been worse
A majority of Americans say the war with Iran has made everyday costs more expensive for them, according to a new poll. In the Politico poll released Friday morning, more than 60 percent of respondents overall believe President Trump has not done enough to shield Americans from
Watch live: Jamie Dimon speaks at Reagan economic forum
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, will speak at the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday as the U.S. faces rising inflation amid the war in Iran. Dimon warned in his annual letter to shareholders last month that prolonged inflation and higher interest rates
New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide
New York lawmakers have been trying to pass the New York Health Act since 1992. Public support is overwhelming. And while most lawmakers have taken a public stance in favor of the bill, in private, many have been more reserved. The reason is simple: The act would eliminate
Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago on Thursday denied reports that his office had opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused President Trump of sexual assault and later won millions of dollars in her lawsuits against him. CNN first reported
Sweden is now America's most valuable tech ally. Most Americans haven't noticed.
What has happened between Washington and Stockholm over the past 12 months is not routine diplomatic housekeeping.
Live updates: Trump weighs new Iran deal; Bondi faces House Oversight questions on Epstein files
President Trump said Friday morning that he was heading to the White House Situation Room to make a "final determination" on a tentative deal in the Iran conflict. Trump, in a Truth Social post, laid out the situation he was considering, saying no money would change hands, the
Democrats press Patel for information after ‘VIP snorkel' trip
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) are pressing FBI Director Kash Patel and the Department of Justice’s acting inspector general for answers about whether Patel is using government resources for personal leisure after he took a
Trump channels Reagan, dominates Republican Party
What do the two men have in common? First, they speak common sense to the common man. Second, they get things done. Third, their bold agendas infused new life into a moribund GOP.
Bret Michaels pulls out of America 250 concert, citing divisiveness, threats
Rock singer Bret Michaels has dropped out of the “Great American State Fair” set to take place later this month, becoming the fifth artist to withdraw from President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert. Michaels, the lead singer of the band Poison, announced he would no longer perform
If the justices expand presidential power, how can they spare the Fed?
The court should avoid the middle path of expanding executive power in theory while preserving favored exceptions in practice.
Trump faces heavy lift on selling Iran deal
In today's issue: ▪ Iran deal awaits Trump's approval▪ Whitmer walks back 2028 comments ▪ ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul ▪ GOP in tough spot over Carroll probe President Trump has a tough road ahead as he tries to make the case that his tentative deal with Iran meets his own goals for
Why a Trump enemy could win a solid Republican Florida Senate seat
In Florida's upcoming Senate race, Democrat Alexander Vindman is challenging Trump-loyal incumbent Ashley Moody, with recent polls showing a competitive race between the two candidates.
Man arrested for threats against Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA event
Jacob Wenske allegedly threatened to bomb the upcoming event.
Whole Hog Politics: A cringeworthy opening for Texas Senate general
James Talarico seems to know what he needs to do in order to keep the Senate race in Texas competitive in the long, hot summer. The question is whether Ken Paxton does. The same woke sensibilities that made Talarico, an Austin lawmaker, a darling to the progressives in the
When Peter Thiel and Don Jr. Lose, It’s a Great Week for Humanity
Here and there, it’s been a good month for humanity—or “magnificas humanitas,” as Pope Leo XIV calls us poor featherless bipeds. On May 25, the pope published his encyclical letter “on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.” It made a stern but
Trump’s Hail Mary on Abraham Accords falls flat
President Trump’s surprise demand for Gulf and Arab countries to normalize ties with Israel as part of Iran peace talks has run into a complicated reality in the Middle East. Pakistan, which has been mediating talks between the U.S. and Iran, outright rejected the idea of
Trump's baby boom goal sees few signs of progress
More than one year into the second term of President Trump, who declared he would be the “fertilization president,” experts say becoming a parent hasn’t become easier and the number of people who want children has only continued to go down. During the 2024 campaign, Trump
This Is How Democrats Should Talk About AI
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, and other sectors of life, including
The Other Critical Childcare Issue That Politicians Overlook
Many governors across the country, Democrats and Republicans alike, are making a point of mentioning childcare these days. In fact, nearly half of them mentioned it in their 2026 State of the State addresses, according to a tally released this week by the Center for American
Texas Republicans debate whether low turnout represents bad omen for Paxton-Talarico race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was handed a decisive victory in this week's Senate primary in the Lone Star State. But as the general election against state Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas) begins to take shape, Republicans are scrambling to understand why turnout in one of
Criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll creates major headache for Senate GOP
Media reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating E. Jean Carroll — who won an $83 million lawsuit against President Trump in 2024 — is creating a major headache for Senate Republicans, who will likely be forced to defend the controversial probe on the Senate
Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before House Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigators Friday, a victory for the panel after the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued she should not have to answer questions about the Epstein files. It’s an unusual
A Fractured Supreme Court Plucks a Death-Row Defendant From Harm
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Black death-row prisoner in Mississippi on Thursday who claimed that he had been denied a fair trial because prosecutors had struck all but one of the Black potential jurors during jury selection. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for a 5–4
Transcript: MAGA Dope Markwayne Mullin Threatened Dems. It Backfired.
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 29 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. Markwayne Mullin, the new
Trump ICE Standoff in N.J. Takes Darker Turn With Unnerving DHS Threat
For days, activists have been protesting terrible conditions at an ICE facility in New Jersey. In response, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is now threatening to pull Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities, which could halt
Pam Bondi is set for another Hill grilling — but not the one some lawmakers hoped for
The ousted former attorney general is scheduled to answer questions Friday from the House Oversight Committee on how she handled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
