Senate Democrats are facing a flurry of retirements in key states next year, turning up the heat on already competitive races against the backdrop of an unforgiving election map heavily favoring Republicans to retain control. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was the latest to reveal Wednesday that she would not seek reelection in the 2026 midterm […]
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., is approaching. One of the largest celebrations of the iconic cherry blossom trees in the U.S., the festival is just over a week away and often draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. Here’s what to expect from this year’s event. Key dates March 14 — The Pink […]
As the junior senator from Oklahoma, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), 47, has amassed an unusual level of clout in a chamber that values seniority. The former MMA fighter and father of six has found his place in Washington, D.C., with an ease that crosses every dividing line in politics. He’s forged relationships in both chambers, […]
Another company announced it is making a sizable investment in the nation’s manufacturing in 2025. GE Aerospace plans to invest nearly $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing this year, according to a company release issued this week. The Ohio-based aircraft engine supplier is pouring the money into strengthening manufacturing in its factories and spurring innovation at […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ordering an evaluation of the fitness and grooming standards of the U.S. military. The department-wide review will analyze all U.S. military branches “U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, which includes but is not limited to beards.” The decision to review the military standards was […]
The two judges vying to be Wisconsin’s newest Supreme Court justice argued over who is more impartial during a heated debate on Wednesday evening. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, a conservative, and Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal, sparred on topics of abortion, crime, and partisanship. Hovering over the pivotal contest is the […]
A Colorado police chief noted how “disappointed” he was in the criminal justice system that allowed Lucy Grace Nelson, formerly known as Justin Thomas Nelson, to be released from custody after being arrested on arson and vandalism charges at a Tesla dealership. Nelson pleaded not guilty on Tuesday after being arrested in February for allegedly […]
DOGE subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel asking them to investigate a “wave of organized attacks” targeting Elon Musk and Tesla. Protesters have targeted Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and cars due to Musk’s role in cutting down government spending on the Department […]
Vice President JD Vance may have worn shamrock socks to welcome Ireland’s leader to the White House, but conflicts including a brewing trade war dampened the traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations that came with his visit. Taoiseach Micheal Martin was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, but tariffs and […]
Fox News personality Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, known mononymously as Kennedy, recalled her experience auditioning for the ABC show The View and took aim at co-host Joy Behar, calling her a “talking hemorrhoid in an auburn wig” while blasting the show as an “unwatchable abortion.” On Monday night’s episode of Gutfeld!, Kennedy told host Greg Gutfeld […]
