Divisions over a bipartisan bill targeting international governmental organizations, over their treatment of Israel, have forced House Republican leadership to remove the bill from consideration this week, the latest display of infighting within the GOP conference. The House was set to vote on the IGO Anti-Boycott Act on Monday evening, one of many bills coming […]
The Trump administration is being sued by a coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia over accusations it gutted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a “restructuring” effort that slashed thousands of jobs. The lawsuit, filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues that the abrupt elimination of […]
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that the citizens of Israel should embrace the word “occupation” and that the country will not leave Gaza even with another hostage deal. Israel plans to occupy the Gaza Strip and stay in the Palestinian territory for an undefined amount of time, the Associated Press reported Monday. “We […]
President Donald Trump shot down rumors that he would run for a third presidential term in 2028, instead pointing to two of his highest-profile Cabinet members as possible successors to the Make America Great Again mantle. “I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally, a great Republican,” Trump told […]
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon drew the ire of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for sharing a teacher appreciation message on social media. Monday was the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S., during which students and parents alike are encouraged to give gifts of gratitude to teachers. “I think teaching is one of the […]
President Donald Trump announced that Washington will host the 2027 NFL draft as he tries to revitalize the capital city. Alongside District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, Trump described the announcement at the White House as advancing “the mission of making Washington, D.C., safe, and […]
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) has opted not to run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia’s 2026 election, a decision that could reshape the GOP’s path to unseating Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and trigger a high-stakes Republican primary. Kemp, a popular Republican, has decided against a run after sitting down last month with Senate Majority Leader […]
A boat washed ashore in San Diego early Monday morning in what authorities confirmed was a mass casualty incident that left at least three people dead. “This was a mass casualty incident,” Encinitas Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez said. It was estimated that the boat was carrying 18 people. Officials said victims were found scattered along […]
Israel’s military said Monday that it carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea city of Hodeida, a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel’s main airport. The rebels’ media office said the United States and Israel launched at least six strikes Monday afternoon that hit the crucial Hodeida […]
Late-night talk show host Bill Maher said his interview with then-President Barack Obama “wasn’t fun” after meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House. Earlier this year, Maher hosted Kid Rock on his Club Random podcast, on which the musician urged Maher to be open to an invitation from the president for a meeting. Kid Rock then encouraged Trump to […]
