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Suspect shatters windows at Vice President JD Vance’s residence in Cincinnati

Cincinnati police are investigating an incident at Vice President JD Vance’s residence in the city. Shortly after midnight, police were notified of a disturbance at the location, according to reports. Multiple windows at Vance’s Cincinnati home were reportedly shattered. At 12:15 a.m. local time, the Secret Service called local law enforcement to notify them of […]

February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 25 days

February 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 25 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though February’s payment will go out on Jan. 30. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the former being the […]

First round of January Social Security payments goes out in nine days

The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in nine days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14, 2026.  The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to […]

Shutdown wiped out hundreds of FAA controller trainees, compounding staffing woes

The 43-day federal government shutdown pushed hundreds of prospective air traffic controllers out of the training ranks, deepening staffing strains that workers say will ripple through the system for years. Inside air traffic control facilities during the funding lapse, controllers say the warning signs were immediate. Trainees who had already cleared months of screening and […]

Trump reverses course, now says Ukraine strike on Putin’s residence didn’t happen

President Donald Trump provided an update on the intelligence assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine launched an attack on his residence. Trump now says he doesn’t believe the attack happened.  “I don’t believe that strike happened,” Trump answered on Sunday night aboard Air Force One when asked about the strike by a […]

Why members of Congress with public service backgrounds often make better legislators

Members of Congress come from all different backgrounds so that myriad different legislative priorities can be top-of-mind, but a background in public service often bodes a willingness to listen and increases effectiveness. Members who come from a background in public service, such as veterans, teachers, nurses, and those involved in state and local politics, have […]

Tim Walz to hold press conference on Monday amid rumors he will not run for reelection

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) will hold a press conference on Monday about his political future.  The press conference follows numerous rumors that Walz will not seek reelection as governor. He met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on Sunday about his plans, according to Minnesota media personality Blois Olson. It is speculated that Walz will announce […]

DOJ requests delay in returning deported Venezuelans to US after Maduro arrest

The Department of Justice has requested a week-long delay in returning a group of Venezuelan nationals deported under the Alien Enemies Act to the United States, citing the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Defendants for the Trump administration have been facing a Monday deadline imposed by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to either “facilitate the […]

Trump says US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela, new leader is ‘cooperating’

President Donald Trump said on Sunday night that the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela after its mission that resulted in the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and the fall of his regime. Initially hesitant to answer a question about who is running the country after Maduro’s ouster, saying it would be a “controversial” answer, […]

Congress to be briefed by Trump administration on Venezuela strikes

Members of Congress will soon receive a classified briefing from multiple Trump administration officials on the U.S. military’s recent mission in Venezuela, according to multiple reports. Punchbowl News reported that chairs and ranking members of the Senate Foreign Relations, Senate Armed Services, House Foreign Affairs, and House Armed Services committees, as well as the so-called […]
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