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Former NATO commander: Sending Ukraine offensive weapons 'could move Putin to the negotiating table'
Sending Ukraine offensive weapons could push Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, retired Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO supreme allied commander, said on Monday. Speaking ahead of the announcement of the U.S.-NATO weapons deal for Ukraine,
FBI Deputy Director AWOL as Revolt Over Epstein Grows
Dan Bongino’s future as FBI deputy director is still up in the air on Monday after his no call no show on Friday, as the fallout from the Justice Department’s dismissal of the Epstein case continues into its second week. Bongino has apparently iced out all communications with
DHS pushes back on report of hungry detainees: 'FALSE'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday pushed back on a new report from NBC News that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees are going hungry and being fed spoiled food. “FAKE NEWS! Any claim that there is a lack of food or subprime conditions at ICE
Supreme Court Gives Trump Power to Destroy Education Department
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Trump to destroy the Department of Education. In May, a federal judge in Massachusetts issued an injunction barring the administration from firing 1,300 of the just over 4,000 employees of the agency. On Monday, the high court,
Trump sets ticking clock for Moscow
Plus: Dem seeks to force vote on release of Epstein files {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP on Monday pivoted in favor of Ukraine, arranging for U.S. weapons to be delivered to Kyiv and threatening new sanctions on Moscow if Russia's war stretches later in the year. Speaking in the
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume Education Department layoffs
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Trump to resume efforts to dismantle the Department of Education in an apparent 6-3 vote along ideological lines, lifting a judge’s order to reinstate hundreds of employees terminated in mass layoffs. The administration’s victory
The safety and security of US judges must be a bipartisan priority
Congress must adequately fund the judiciary to ensure both the safety of judges and the health of our democracy.
House Dem will introduce resolution demanding Epstein files' release: 'Put up or Shut up!'
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) said Sunday he plans to introduce a resolution demanding files be released in the case involving financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Either @realDonaldTrump and his acolytes fueled the rumors of the significance of these Epstein
Trump Is Bullying MAGA Influencers to Fall in Line on Epstein
Over the weekend, right-wing media figure Charlie Kirk hosted the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit , where the young conservatives in attendance were up in arms about President Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein affair. Now, after a phone call from the president
Cuomo to run as third-party candidate in NYC after loss to Mamdani
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) formally announced he is running as an independent in New York City’s mayoral race in November after losing to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the party’s primary. “Only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general
Reports of DOGE’s demise are greatly exaggerated — it’s just getting started
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort, which exposed wasteful and harmful spending, is now entering its next chapter, with the White House and Congress working to address the $160 billion in improper payments and $3 trillion in waste, fraud and abuse in the last
Musk’s Racist Grok AI Chatbot Is Now Part of the Defense Department
The Department of Defense will start using Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot to “develop agentic AI workflows.” Trump’s DoD awarded Musk’s xAI a $200 million federal contract to install “Grok for Government” into the national defense apparatus. “Announcing Grok for Government - a
Voters say Trump hasn't been tough enough on Putin: Poll
Sixty percent of surveyed voters say they do not believe President Trump has been tough enough on Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released on Monday. Those respondents consist of 58 percent independents, 73 percent Democrats and 48
Voters split on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': Poll
Voters are evenly divided on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” according to a poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday found 44 percent of respondents said they supported the Republicans’ major policy bill while another 44 percent said they didn’t support the
xAI scores Pentagon contract
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has scored a contract for up to $200 million with the Department of Defense alongside three other major tech firms, the Pentagon announced Monday. xAI, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI all received contracts with the same
Watch: Republicans mark Trump assassination attempt anniversary
Members of the conservative Republican Study Committee held a news conference Monday afternoon marking the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa. Sunday marked one year since Trump was bloodied in the assassination
Vital questions senators must ask Trump’s top labor lawyer nominee
Senators considering Carey’s nomination must ask some fundamental questions about whether she believes in the mission, independence and very existence of the agency she seeks to lead.
Democrats underwater in new poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating is underwater at 40 percent, according to a new poll, the latest troubling sign for a party still grappling with its losses from November. A Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released on Monday found that only 4 in 10 respondents approved of the
Watch: Jeffries news conference
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will held a news conference Monday afternoon. Earlier this month, Jeffries commandeered the chamber floor to deliver a marathon speech hammering away at the GOP’s tax and spending cut bill. He stalled passage of the sprawling
Trump's immigration policies get strong backing in new poll
A majority of voters gave President Trump’s immigration policies high marks, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday. Sixty percent of voters surveyed said they support Trump’s efforts to close the border, including 89 percent of Republicans, 55 percent of
Senate Democrat: Putin 'going to be celebrating' State Department layoffs
Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized the State Department's decision to lay off 1,300 employees as it is seen as a retreat from global commitments and a victory for adversaries such as China and Russia.
Charlie Kirk: On Epstein, 'I'm going to trust my friends in the administration'
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said Monday he is trusting the Trump administration to handle the files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. “Plenty was said this last weekend at our event about Epstein,” Kirk said on his show on
What to know about the US-NATO weapons deal for Ukraine
President Trump said Monday he had brokered a deal to send more weapons to Ukraine without burdening the U.S., while threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with new sanctions if there is no deal to end the war in 50 days. Trump’s announcement marks a potential turning
Is ICE following rules for ID'ing itself in migrant arrests?
Some Democrats are pushing for more ICE transparency, but officials say officers and agents are at risk of assault
Trump insults former Texas governor, Energy secretary: Not 'the smartest bulb'
President Trump on Monday ridiculed former Energy Secretary Rick Perry and blamed him for suggesting the 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that eventually led to Trump's first impeachment. "I told that secretary, who wasn’t the smartest bulb — Rick
Trump's 'non-security council' is another ticking time bomb
Trump’s National Security Council process has become dysfunctional to the point of uselessness.
Trump Suddenly Turns on Putin With Nonsense Threat
Donald Trump unveiled his latest move to apply pressure to Russia—and surprise, surprise, it’s more tariffs. While speaking to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office Monday, Trump set a 50-day deadline for Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine. The president said
EU warns of 'countermeasures' after Trump announces 30 percent tariffs
European Union officials warned on Monday that countermeasures are still on the table if they cannot reach a trade deal with the United States to avoid the 30 percent tariffs that President Trump announced over the weekend would take effect on Aug. 1. The EU, which negotiates
Kerrville City Council extends disaster declaration; talks debris, threats
The Kerrville City Council met in an emergency session Monday morning, where they approved the indefinite extension of a local disaster declaration, and discussed ongoing rescue operations, threats made against the city, and donations.
Watch live: Hill Nation Summit
At his second inauguration, President Trump announced the start of “the golden age of America” and “a thrilling new era of national success.” Six months later, how has that momentum continued? What actions have we seen from the Republican-controlled Congress? What are the top
Ending the era of uncertainty: Congress delivers for crypto
House Republicans are moving forward with legislation to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, with the goal of making America the "Crypto Capital of the World."
24 states sue over funding pause to after-school programs
Twenty-four Democratic states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration’s pause on education funding for after-school programs, along with other specialized instruction. The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has violated
China's success in cleaning up air pollution may have accelerated global warming: Study
Efforts to clean up air pollution in China and across East Asia may have inadvertently contributed to a spike in global warming, a new study has found. The decline in aerosol emissions — which can cool the planet by absorbing sunlight — have added about 0.05 degrees Celsius in
Nicotine poisoning rises in babies and toddlers: Study
Nicotine pouches have been the driving force behind the accidental poisonings.
Camp Mystic not accredited nationally, eight others in Kerr County are
The words "American Camp Association Accredited" is what some parent tells KXAN investigators they look for before deciding on a summer camp.
Newsom: Clean energy fuels two-thirds of California power grid
California's power grid is now fueled by 67% clean energy sources, despite federal pushback on renewable energy subsidies.
Dem report: China to seize global advantage from Trump international spending cuts
China will seize influence on the global stage as a result of the Trump administration’s major cuts to international spending, according to a report published Monday by the Democratic staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), the panel’s top
China’s Belt and Road 2.0: Smaller projects, bigger influence
China's Belt and Road Initiative has evolved to focus on smaller, smarter projects that are embedding the country in the infrastructure and energy ecosystems of dozens of nations, while also redefining global leverage.
Musk says he does not support Tesla, xAI merger
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday he does not support merging his electric vehicle (EV) company with his artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, after the idea was floated last week by a prominent analyst. In response to a user on his social platform X who asked Tesla investors
Trump gives Russia ultimatum
It’s Monday. A year ago today, the Republican National Convention began in Milwaukee. This was right after President Trump’s first assassination attempt, and we were all on high alert. If you want a refresher, check out my reporting from that day. In today's issue: 🚨️ IN THE
The Supreme Court is slowly strangling the Constitution
With the Supreme Court’s decision in this case, yet another dagger is aimed at the very heart of the Constitution.
Damning Report Reveals Who’s Really Being Held at Alligator Alcatraz
Donald Trump claimed that “Alligator Alcataraz” would hold the “most vicious people on the planet.” But in reality, it’s holding hundreds of people with no criminal record at all, according to records obtained by The Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. More than 250 of the nearly
Trump Border Czar Heckled by Protester in “Ultra MAGA” T-Shirt
Border czar Tom Homan’s speech at this weekend’s Turning Point USA convention was interrupted by a heckler who seemed to draw attention to the administration’s spurious efforts to justify its deportation campaign. “Are you an MS-13 member?” a man shouted from the audience.
Bitcoin hits record high as Capitol Hill turns to 'crypto week'
Bitcoin hit another record high Monday, surging above $120,000 as the House prepares to take up a raft of crypto legislation this week. The price of one bitcoin jumped above $122,000 Monday morning, before falling to about $119,700 by midday. The token has repeatedly set new
Vance, Newsom tangle after VP vacation to Disneyland
Vice President Vance and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — two possible 2028 contenders for the White House — traded barbs over the weekend after the Republican took a trip to Disneyland with his family. Newsom repeatedly took aim at the vice president over the trip, which
Death by deadline: Trump's HHS is making it impossible to protect homeless youth
Across the country, community-based organizations protecting youths experiencing homelessness are reeling.