Democrats have found new reason for hope that Nebraska, despite its traditional Republican lean, will bring their party closer to returning to power in Washington. This mini series, The New Nebraska: Democrats eye up historic shift, explores the dynamics giving rise to that hope. In Part 1, we interviewed retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), a Republican […]
Allies of Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) are unleashing millions of dollars in ad money for radio and TV, an influx that appears to have helped shrink state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s once commanding lead in their bitter Texas GOP Senate primary. More than $5 million has been pumped into advertising on the airwaves in recent […]
When members of the Democratic National Committee convene in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday, they’ll face a host of troubles, both domestic and foreign, hanging over their summer meeting. Shut out of power at the White House and Congress, Democrats face a sizable fundraising gap between the DNC and the Republican National Committee. They’re also facing […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of two new air defense missiles on Saturday, state media reported. The Korean Central News Agency said the two missiles were launched at targets in order to test their “combat capability.” The test appeared to be successful, as it was concluded that the air defense missile […]
Socialist Zohran Mamdani significantly outraised both former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the latest fundraising file for the New York City mayoral election, which is less than three months away. According to a Saturday filing from the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Mamdani raised $1,051,200 from July 12 […]
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta suggested on Saturday that John Bolton was targeted over his vocal criticisms of President Donald Trump after the FBI raided the former national security adviser’s Maryland home just ahead of the weekend. Early Friday morning, FBI agents conducted an operation at Bolton’s Bethesda residence as part of a high-profile national […]
(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump has signed into law the Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act, which seeks to address cancer rates among former and current military aircrew members. According to an Air Force study, these individuals experienced higher rates of melanoma, thyroid cancer and prostate cancer. Building upon this study, the ACES Act requires the secretary of veterans affairs […]
(The Center Square) — The California Legislature this week passed a bill to give at least 2% of interest on insurance payments to owners of homes that need rebuilding or repair from natural disasters. Legislators said they felt compelled to pass Assembly Bill 493 after thousands of Los Angeles homeowners lost their homes during the Palisades and Eaton […]
(The Center Square) – Oil and gas commingling rules have been updated in accordance with the Big Beautiful Bill in order to strengthen energy production and safety, with energy advocates’ supporting the move. Larry Behrens from Power the Future told The Center Square: “These reforms are a win for workers and families because commingling allows […]
(The Center Square) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Friday that the agency is redirecting nearly $45 million from public union costs to care for veterans. “VA staff will now get to spend more time with Veterans, VA facilities can focus on treating Veterans, and VA can manage its staff according to Veterans’ […]
