What Johnson told Edwards

Will Trump fire Jeanine Pirro over the Reflecting Pool case? Join the live discussion

Why is Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, looking to drop the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool prosecution? Will President Trump fire her? Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and reporter Sophie Brams as they discuss the turmoil, and the dispute

Senate Democrats knock Republicans over 'assault' on Social Security

Senate Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) calling on Republicans to put forward a plan to save Social Security from insolvency. The letter, led by seven senior Democratic congressmembers, calls on Republicans to find solutions to

Fetterman to oppose Blanche's nomination to head Justice Department

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says he will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve in the role permanently, putting more pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to limit GOP defections on the high-profile nominee. “If you’re going to

States are increasing food stamp fraud — on purpose

A new report highlights how several states, including New Mexico, are leveraging a legislative loophole in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to delay implementing reforms aimed at reducing food stamp waste, fraud and abuse.

OpenAI settles DOJ claim it discriminated against US citizens in hiring

OpenAI reached a $3.2 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over claims that it discriminated against U.S. citizens with its hiring practices. The DOJ’s investigation involved “fewer than 10” positions but argued it was important to crack down on unfair

Trump’s Great American State Fair Sponsors Hid Millions in Donations

Freedom 250’s corporate sponsors may have violated the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Some of America’s biggest corporations shelled out millions of dollars to support Freedom 250, the Trump administration’s public-private partnership that oversaw spending for the country’s

Trump on El-Sayed's win in Michigan: 'Great news for the Republican Party'

President Trump said Wednesday that progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary is “great news for the Republican Party.” “Great news for the Republican Party. El-Sayed, a Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel, is the projected winner in this

Missouri election chief rejects petition for referendum on new Trump-backed districts

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Tuesday said he will block a citizens' petition for a new redistricting referendum on the state's redrawn GOP-led congressional map backed by President Trump. "At issue is not the number of signatures turned in to challenge the new

More than 20K cyclosporiasis cases suspected in US as outbreak reportedly linked to 6 more states

All but three states have reported cases potentially linked to the outbreak.

Ossoff picks up Flake endorsement in Georgia Senate race

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has garnered an endorsement from former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) in his bid to keep his seat. “I’m still a conservative Republican. But character matters. And I want someone in that seat who takes the institution seriously and will protect the

Trump Breaks With Reality on Reflecting Pool “Vandalism” Case

President Trump continues to insist that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, even after D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro admitted in court that it was not. Speaking to reporters outside of Air Force One in Los Angeles Tuesday night, Trump defended the

Artemis II showed the world what American excellence looks like

Rep. Don Bacon introduced the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the historic crew of the first mission to fly around the Moon in over five decades.

Thune tees up action on college sports bill

The move sets up a vote as soon as Friday, though a deal could speed things up.

Mike Johnson Finally Weighs in on Abuse Allegations Against Max Miller

GOP Representative Max Miller was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head, scalding her with boiling water, and breaking his two-year-old daughter’s collarbone. He also shared pictures of his daughter’s genitals. House Speaker Mike Johnson is still supporting him. “I

Todd Blanche Is Claiming That He Can Ban Abortion In Any State

In July, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was the featured speaker on a call convened by the White House Faith Office. At the time, the conversation was billed as off the record. On Tuesday morning, however, Politico reported that it had appeared on the YouTube channel of

2 Florida Republicans endorse Cory Mills opponent in primary

Ryan Elijah is taking on the embattled Donald Trump-endorsed lawmaker in the Aug. 18 primary.

Luna, Haridopolos endorse against Mills in Florida House primary

Florida GOP Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos on Wednesday endorsed Ryan Elijah, who is mounting a primary challenge to Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) in the Sunshine State’s 7th Congressional District. In a joint statement, Luna and Haridopolos praised Elijah as a

AI agent created fake online identities to access secure systems in latest breach

An AI agent created fake online identities to attempt to gain access to secure systems and alter source code in the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns about the increasingly advanced capabilities of the technology. The United Kingdom's AI Security

What is contempt of Congress?

Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense that officials called to testify before Congress may face if lawmakers deem their actions as an obstruction of ongoing investigation. It’s classified as a federal charge punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and carries a

Senate Commerce votes to advance key kids’ safety measure

The committee's unanimous vote sends the Kids Online Safety Act toward a possible Senate floor vote after the legislation stalled in the House last Congress.

Keep waiving the Jones Act until it is repealed for good

The Jones Act distorts domestic shipping substantially, with great economic damage as a result.

China targets US firms, drone exports ahead of Xi visit

China’s Commerce Ministry announced a new slate of sanctions against the United States and some of its firms Wednesday in response to recent moves by two U.S. agencies that targeted China, more than a month before Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit President

Jeanine Pirro Screamed at Doug Burgum Over Reflecting Pool Case

Jeanine Pirro’s grand case against Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s Reflecting Pool cover-up was a showdown worthy of reality TV. Pirro, the daytime cable judge turned U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, rolled into the White House Monday toting boxes of evidence

Trump targets El-Sayed, suggests voter irregularities after Michigan primary

“Wayne County (Detroit) in Michigan is one of the most corrupt voting areas in the United States, if not the World,” he wrote on Truth Social.

What the ATF’s proposed gun law reforms actually do

Several proposals have attracted significant attention, and most coverage has inaccurately portrayed the scope and intent of the rules.

Armed man arrested at golf course in California after scoping out security before Trump visit

An armed man was arrested at a golf course in California after scoping out security days before a President Trump was set to visit the Golden State, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bilal Essayli

After Melania Doc Flopped, Amazon Decides She Needs a Whole Series

First lady Melania Trump’s wildly expensive (and deeply boring ) box office bomb is getting a sequel. During an interview on Real America’s Voice Monday, Marc Beckman, senior adviser to the first lady, announced that Melania was getting her own docuseries with Amazon Prime. The

Mike Lindell resigns as MyPillow CEO to focus on campaign

Mike Lindell said Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down from being the MyPillow CEO to focus his attention on his Minnesota gubernatorial bid. In a post on the social platform X, Lindell said he had “made one of the biggest decisions of my life.” “I'm stepping down as CEO

FAA investigating Trump helicopter safety incident

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Tuesday afternoon incident involving Marine One, the helicopter reserved for President Trump’s expedited travel in the Beltway. The president was flying out from the White House on Tuesday afternoon under normal

Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary

Democrat Donavan McKinney defeated Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ — marking the latest win for the party’s progressive wing. Backed by progressive juggernaut Sen. Bernie Sanders

Judge 'reluctantly' approves DOJ request to drop Jan. 6 charges against Oath Keepers

A federal judge “reluctantly” agreed on Tuesday to drop criminal charges against eight members of the right-wing extremist Oath Keepers group who were convicted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Washington-based Judge Amit Mehta granted the

Watch live: El-Sayed speaks after securing Democratic nomination in Michigan Senate race

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed will give remarks Wednesday morning after clinching the Democratic nomination in the Michigan Senate race to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D). El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the close race with 48.5 percent of the

Former UN ambassador: Iran 'uncertain' how to handle Trump

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mark Wallace on Tuesday said Iran is "uncertain" about how to handle President Trump as both countries enter talks to potentially reach another interim peace deal. Wallace, who is also the CEO of the nonprofit group United Against

Trump Humiliated as His Candidate Loses to Someone Who Dropped Out

President Trump’s handpicked congressional candidate lost his primary to someone who dropped out weeks ago. Amir Hassan, a veteran and self-proclaimed “America First Patriot,” was touted by Trump as the preferred GOP choice to represent Michigan’s 8th district in the House of

Jeanine Pirro has finally admitted the truth about the reflecting pool

Remember, we’re talking about an experienced federal prosecutor who is about to present felony charges to a grand jury that can affect a person’s life and liberty forever. Did her office do any independent investigation after David Hearn’s arrest to ensure that his case rested

How Popular Is Hakeem Jeffries Among Democrats?

Editor’s Note: Welcome to The TNR Blue Book. It’s our new daily newsletter that covers Congress and much more, but with a distinctly TNR twist: Our focus will be strictly on Democrats, liberal and progressive groups, and the fight to take back power and save democracy. Every

Max Miller Says Nude Photo of His Toddler Wasn’t That Inappropriate

Ohio Representative Max Miller crashed and burned while attempting to downplay releasing a nude image of his young daughter as part of his crusade to deny domestic abuse allegations. During an interview on CNN Tuesday evening, Miller defended sharing a Dropbox folder over the

Michigan says 'technical issue' slowed voting

Michigan state officials on Tuesday said a "technical issue" slowed down voting as millions of registered voters cast their ballots in the state's primary election. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, or DTMB, "addressed a technical issue that

Fauci had every right to take the Fifth

Public criticism of Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment has been conspicuously silent on whether he reasonably believed that he would otherwise be vulnerable to a vindictive prosecution by Trump's Department of Justice.

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary in Blow to AIPAC

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Michigan, narrowly defeating Representative Haley Stevens in a close contest. Decision Desk called the race for El-Sayed Tuesday morning, projecting him as the winner with 48.52 percent of the vote to Stevens’s

Live updates: Stevens concedes as El-Sayed wins Dems' Michigan Senate primary

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens (D) took the Michigan Senate primary down to nearly a deadlock, but El-Sayed came out ahead when the race was called Wednesday morning by Decision Desk HQ. Stevens conceded shortly afterward. The results indicate a big

Watch live: Vance holds anti-fraud roundtable with lawmakers

Vice President Vance, whom President Trump has tapped as the "fraud czar," will host a roundtable with lawmakers Wednesday morning centered on the administration's anti-fraud efforts. It comes after health officials and the Department of Justice launched an investigation into

Trump says he hasn't made a determination on Pirro's future

President Trump said Tuesday he has not decided whether he will keep Jeanine Pirro in her position as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia following her move to drop charges against Olympian David Hearn for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool. “I haven’t made a

Trump is failing the vibe-check for voters

Republicans aren’t just fighting stubborn inflation and a slowing economy, they are contending with voters who feel worse about their lives across almost every category pollsters can measure.

MAGA Representative Accused of Sexual Harassment Ends Midterm Campaign

North Carolina Representative Chuck Edwards has called it quits on his reelection race. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my reelection campaign,” Edwards wrote on X early Wednesday morning. “I will complete my current term.” The congressman’s

Johnson says things 'don't look good' for Max Miller

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview that things "don't look good" for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who is facing calls to step down in connection with allegations of domestic abuse toward his ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). Johnson told

El-Sayed beats Stevens to take on Rogers in battleground Michigan Senate race

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the fiercely fought Michigan Democratic Senate primary to face off against former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) for the battleground seat in November, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). DDHQ made its call at 8:35

South Dakota Democratic Senate candidate drops out, leaving independent to run against Rounds

South Dakota Senate Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion announced Tuesday he would suspend his campaign for the upper chamber, leaving independent candidate Brian Bengs to take on Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) this fall. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary

Venezuela is still wearing the face of an old dictatorship

The Trump administration succeeded in capturing and extraditing one of Latin America’s most brutal dictators; now, it is time to finish the job.