Top House Democrats joined the growing number of politicians calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to withdraw from California’s gubernatorial race on Friday following sexual assault allegations against the congressman. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) issued a joint statement Friday evening requesting […]
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing criticism after she took credit for billions of dollars in economic development deals that were previously secured by her Republican predecessor, former Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Spanberger signed a series of bills into law this week that will create thousands of jobs in Virginia and support $7.1 billion in business […]
President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as he seeks reelection in the 2026 midterm elections, praising the senator from South Carolina who has championed the president’s actions in the Iran war. Graham, a longtime foreign policy hawk, has emerged as one of the most vocal proponents of Trump’s Iran strategy, repeatedly […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has denied a report that emerged Friday afternoon accusing him of sexual misconduct, a story that has been teased for days as the race for California governor heats up. Swalwell threatened legal action and sent a cease-and-desist letter late Thursday, but it didn’t stop the San Francisco Chronicle from reporting on a former […]
NEW YORK — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg teased that he would join Rev. Al Sharpton for a future lunch if he were to run for president in 2028 during a convening of several Democratic hopefuls this week. “When you ran for president, you met me, and we went out to a well-publicized lunch at Sylvia’s […]
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a series of gun control bills on Friday that include legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. The legislation, approved by Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly, includes a bill that allows gun manufacturers and dealers to be held legally accountable for “negligent” […]
The White House unveiled new renderings for the Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., on Friday, showing a key phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance emblazoned on the structure. The artwork depicts “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” inscribed on one side of the arch facing the National Mall and “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL” etched on the […]
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) told podcaster Stephen A. Smith what aliens may look like based on UFO briefings he’s been a part of on Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Wednesday. Smith asked Burchett, “You’ve seen Independence Day, you’ve seen aliens, you’ve seen a few things. What do they look like?” “It’s not Independence Day, I’ll […]
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson started selling $35 caps with “Low IQ” phrasing on Friday after President Donald Trump mocked him and three other conservative commentators. In a 485-word Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump took aim at Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones for criticizing his handling of the Iran war. […]
A federal appeals court questioned an Illinois law mandating that crisis pregnancy centers provide information about abortions, as the judges grappled with whether the law violates free speech rights or is instead a lawful medical standard of care. Under the Illinois law, pregnancy centers, which do not offer abortion and typically offer resources for expectant […]
