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Louisiana voters left in limbo as legislature debates next move after map struck down

While national Republicans celebrate the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that Louisiana’s second majority-black district was drawn unconstitutionally, local leaders have been left scrambling to figure out what this means for the primary election 17 days away. Louisiana had to redraw its congressional map after a 2022 version was declared in violation of the Voting Rights […]

Graham urges Trump to ‘ignore’ war powers deadline as GOP grapples with Iran

The war in Iran is increasingly fracturing Republicans on Capitol Hill as the administration approaches a 60-day deadline that could force President Donald Trump to begin winding down the Middle East conflict that has stretched for over two months now. Trump is staring down a Friday deadline set by the 1973 War Powers Resolution that […]

GOP states plan for tougher Medicaid work requirements

Several Republican-led states are starting to craft Medicaid work requirement policies for next year that are more stringent than required by law, making it tougher for able-bodied adults to stay on the social safety net program.  Several states with Republican governments, including Indiana, New Hampshire, Iowa, and others, are planning to do more than the […]

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat

HONG KONG (AP) — The price of Brent crude oil surged past $125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2% to $125.36 and Brent to be delivered in […]

Trump calls Comey a ‘dirty cop’ and says 86 47 means ‘kill President Trump’

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday night to once again criticize former FBI Director James Comey over his social media post on Instagram from a year ago that the president said was a code to carry out a sinister act. Trump called Comey a “dirty cop” and claimed that the photo of […]

Amazon mulling reboot of The Apprentice with Trump Jr. as possible host: Report

Amazon is weighing a reboot of the reality TV series The Apprentice, the long-running show that helped propel President Donald Trump into mainstream fame, according to the Wall Street Journal. As part of early internal discussions, the company has considered tapping the president’s son Donald Trump Jr. as host if the project moves forward on […]

House GOP advances $70 billion in ICE and CBP funding via reconciliation

House Republicans advanced a narrow party-line spending bill on Wednesday to fund border enforcement despite many Republicans hoping for broader measures that could boost their chances in the 2026 midterm elections. The bill passed the House, 215-211, with no Republicans joining almost every single Democrat in opposition, and Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) voting “present.” GOP […]

DC mayoral debate sees candidates clash on public safety, housing, and more

Washington, D.C., mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie squared off in their first debate Wednesday, offering different visions on housing, public safety, and economic development eight weeks before the Democratic primary. The debate marks the first faceoff in the race to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser, who announced she will not seek a fourth […]

Iranian speaker mocks ‘junk’ Trump claim oil wells would explode after three days

Iran‘s parliament speaker dismissed warnings from President Donald Trump that the American blockade could trigger catastrophic damage to the country’s oil infrastructure. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the parliament of Iran, mocked claims that Iranian oil lines could explode due to excess production with no exports, calling the assessment “junk” and ridiculing its timeline on Wednesday. […]

Fetterman laughs when asked about relationship with Democratic colleagues: Not the ‘popular guy’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joked that he is not the “popular guy” when asked about his relationship with his Democratic colleagues in Congress.  Fetterman described his relationship with Democrats on Capitol Hill as “cordial,” as the Pennsylvania senator continues to face backlash over his voting record that has included breaking from the majority of Democrats […]
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