Slotkin says she is under investigation for November military video

Smithsonian, under White House pressure, turns over details on planned exhibits

Facing pressure from the White House, the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday handed the Trump administration new materials and documents for its planned exhibits and events during the United States' 250th birthday. "Today we transmitted more information in response to that

AI data centers and average electricity users need separate checks

Ratepayers shouldn’t have to pay for any of these additional investments.

Remains that washed up on Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor

A recent forensics analysis has positively identified a set of skeletal remains that washed up on a beach in Grays Harbor County, Washington.

GOP scrambles to kill Venezuela war powers resolution

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Mail-in Voting in Win for Trump

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that candidates for office have standing to challenge how a state counts votes—in a major blow to mail-in voting, a particular target of Donald Trump’s. In a 7–2 decision , all six of the court’s conservative justices and one liberal justice

Protesters, federal officers face off in Minneapolis

Protesters faced off with federal officers in Minneapolis on Tuesday as tensions in the city remained high six days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed 37-year-old American citizen Renee Good in her vehicle. Video footage shows officers

What both sides are missing in the health care debate

The goals of both parties can be met if Congress takes a bolder approach to reform.

Republican Senator Says Lindsey Graham Loves Alcohol Like Nothing Else

Senator John Kennedy shared some revealing information about his fellow GOPer Lindsey Graham in his new book , confirming Graham’s hawkish sensibilities and his penchant for alcoholic beverages. “If you want to stump Lindsey, just ask him to name a country he wouldn’t bomb,”

Personnel advised to leave US base in Qatar amid Trump Iran intervention rhetoric

Personnel stationed at a U.S. military base in Qatar targeted by Iran last summer were advised to leave by Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure amid escalating tensions in the region, according to a U.S. official who spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of

Democrats expecting Trump to interfere with midterms, Schumer says

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told The Associated Press in an interview published Wednesday that he and other Democrats are expecting President Trump to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. "We share [those fears], and we already have teams of both

Hillary Clinton defies subpoena, skips deposition in congressional Epstein inquiry

Comer pledges contempt of Congress for Hillary Clinton

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said he will move to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over her refusal to appear for a scheduled Wednesday deposition in the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Ackman defends $10K donation to ICE officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting

Billionaire Bill Ackman is defending his donation to the legal defense fund for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot Renee Good last week. Ackman donated $10,000 — tied for the largest contribution — to a GoFundMe set up for ICE officer

We need transparency in college sports

Given the explosive synergy between NIL contracts and the transfer portal, placing more restrictions on how players can transfer is a good first step to dampen the influence of NIL on college sports.

Watch live: House Democrat to introduce impeachment articles against Noem after ICE shooting

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) is expected to announce plans Wednesday to introduce articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, a week after the fatal shooting in Minnesota by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The

Former congressman pens spy thriller 'The Einstein Conspiracy'

Former Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) is going from politics to the page, leaving the thrills and chills of Congress to release a historical spy novel. "When I was in Congress, my therapy was always writing," said Israel, who served eight terms before retiring in 2017 and opening

Death toll from protest crackdown in Iran 2,500+, activists say

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said at least 2,571 people have died as a result of protests in Iran as of early Wednesday as government officials consider executing demonstrators. The death toll includes 12 children, the organization reported.

Trump’s DOJ Begins Taking Revenge Against Another Senator

Senator Elissa Slotkin said Monday that she has learned federal prosecutors are investigating her for a video she made in November, along with other congressional colleagues, urging members of the military to disobey illegal orders. Slotkin said she found out about the

Women's groups, watchdogs call on Google, Apple to pull X, Grok from app stores

A coalition of nearly 30 women’s, child safety and tech advocacy groups urged both Google and Apple on Wednesday to remove Elon Musk’s social platform X and AI chatbot Grok from their app stores amid a surge in AI-generated sexualized images. In a pair of letters to Apple CEO

Denmark increasing military presence in Greenland

Denmark is boosting its military presence in and around Greenland as part of expanded NATO military exercises, the country’s defense ministry announced Wednesday, amid President Trump’s escalating rhetoric about acquiring the island. The Danish Defense Ministry said aircraft,

2025 was one of the three hottest years on record, scientists find

Last year was the Earth’s second or third-hottest on record, several U.S. and global climate science organizations said. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as the EU’s Copernicus and the UK’s Met Office, found that 2025 was the third-hottest year

China trade deficit surges to record $1.2T, defying Trump tariffs

China posted a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, despite steep tariffs imposed by President Trump on the country’s goods, new customs data released on Wednesday showed. This year’s trade surplus is a 20 percent jump from last year’s figure of over $992 billion. China

Jon Stewart: Clintons should 'abso-f‑‑‑ing-lutely' comply with Epstein subpoenas

Jon Stewart says that Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should "abso-f‑‑‑ing-lutely" comply with congressional subpoenas to testify about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons declined to appear this week for their scheduled

Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline

The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived an Illinois Congress member's lawsuit over a state mail-in ballot law, paving the way for political candidates nationwide to challenge election laws more easily in their states. The justices ruled 7-2 that Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) has the

We need a new constitution — look to Germany for an example

America must reconstruct the constitutional order to ensure that democracy can never again democratically vote itself out of existence.

Military Leaders Were Freaking Out Since Day 1 of Trump’s Boat Strikes

Multiple military officials have sought legal counseling in the wake of President Donald Trump’s escalating (and illegal) military operations in the Caribbean. Steve Woolford, a resource counselor with the GI Rights Hotline, told HuffPost that calls for advice started coming in

Fed Agent Permanently Blinds, Fractures Skull of Anti-ICE Protester

A 21-year old anti-ICE protester has been left permanently blinded in California after a Department of Homeland Security agent shot him in the face with a nonlethal round at point-blank range on Friday. Kaden Rummler can be seen on video rushing to help a fellow protester at

Just 17 percent approve of Trump Greenland acquisition efforts: Poll

Less than 20 percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland, with a majority also saying it would not be a “good idea” for the U.S. to take the island using military force, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Wednesday,

Actually, Nicolas Maduro wasn't all bad

Chávez and the United Socialist Party, despite their flaws, are admired in Latin America as genuine benefactors of the poor. The hapless Maduro, not so much.

Klobuchar: Prosecutors who resigned over handling of Good shooting 'incredible public servants'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) praised the federal prosecutors in Minnesota who resigned Tuesday amid the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The New York Times reported that six prosecutors in the U.S.

Home of Washington Post reporter searched by FBI as part of classified documents probe

The home of a Washington Post reporter was searched by the FBI as part of an investigation by the bureau into the leaking of classified documents tied to President Trump's efforts to trim the size of the federal government. The search, which was first reported by The New York

Iran signals fast trials, executions for protesters

Iranian leaders on Wednesday signaled that protesters could soon face expedited trials resulting in executions as anti-government demonstrations persist in Tehran and surrounding cities. Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said demonstrators could face swift

FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Journalist Covering Trump

The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter on Wednesday, as part of what government officials said was an investigation into the sharing of government secrets, The New York Times reports . Hannah Natanson has been covering the White House’s efforts to cut down the

Trump: New 'CBS Evening News' anchor 'probably wouldn't have a job' if Harris won

President Trump needled Tony Dokoupil, the new anchor of "CBS Evening News," on Tuesday, telling him likely would not be in the network's top anchor chair if former Vice President Kamala Harris had won the 2024 presidential election. “Tony, we have now the hottest country in

Education reform is Democrats' only way to win back disaffected parents

Democrats must embrace institutional reform and prioritize accountability in public education to regain the trust of parents and voters, and to ensure a future-focused education agenda that translates high quality public schools from a soundbite into a civil right for all

Watch live: Senate convenes hearing on FDA-approved abortion pills

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) is holding a hearing Wednesday morning focused on mifepristone, one of two abortion pills approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the HELP Committee, said the

Watch live: Carr, FCC officials testify before House on oversight of agency

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr will testify Wednesday morning before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on oversight of the agency. The hearing comes as President Trump has faced scrutiny over his targeting of public broadcasters and the media.

Ford worker who called Trump 'pedophile protector': 'No regrets whatsoever'

The United Auto Workers line worker who called President Trump a “pedophile protector” on Tuesday, prompting an obscene gesture from the president, said he has “no regrets” about the incident. In an interview with The Washington Post after the viral incident, 40-year-old TJ

Ford Worker Who Called Trump a “Pedo Protector” Says He Was Punished

The Michigan Ford autoworker who screamed “pedophile protector” at President Trump on Tuesday—eliciting a “Fuck you” and a middle finger from the president—has been suspended from work. White House communications head Stephen Cheung described the man as a “lunatic” who was

Homan: ICE officer who shot Renee Good 'in hiding'

Border Czar Tom Homan on Tuesday said the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis last week is now in hiding. “I know for a fact now he has to be in hiding … for the safety of him and his family,”

Trump Issues Extreme Greenland Threat Ahead of White House Meeting

Donald Trump has stepped up his rhetoric on Greenland hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance will meet its foreign minister along with Denmark’s at the White House. Early Wednesday morning, the president posted on his Truth Social account, “The

Did Renee Good deserve to die? According to MAGA Republicans, yes.

We don’t need AI deepfakes to destroy public trust; the hyperpartisan rhetoric spewed by right-wing politicians is undermining reality the old-fashioned way.

Live updates: Vance, Rubio meet with Greenland, Denmark officials; Senate eyes Venezuela war powers vote

The White House is turning up pressure on two realms: Iran, and Denmark and Greenland. President Trump on Wednesday morning declared that total U.S. control of Greenland is the only option. A White House meeting with Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and

Transcript: Sen. Warren’s Bold Plan for Dems to Win in 2026 and 2028

This is a lightly edited transcript of the January edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I’m the host, Perry Bacon. I’m honored to be joined by one of the guests we’ve been trying to

Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries

Cuba has always exported and trained soldiers for three main reasons: power, politics or payments.

Slotkin says she's under federal investigation over illegal orders video

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that she’s under federal investigation for participating in a video last year, where she and other Democrats with military and intelligence backgrounds urged troops to defy illegal orders. “Facts matter little, but the threat matters

Prediction markets draw fresh scrutiny after massive Maduro bet

Prediction markets are facing new congressional scrutiny after a large-scale wager on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ouster by the Trump administration raised suspicions about insider trading in the rapidly growing industry. The popularity of companies like Polymarket

Capitol agenda: More floor meltdowns threaten funding bills