All members of Congress representing Colorado, Democrats and Republicans alike, are asking President Donald Trump to release $140 million in frozen funds for Colorado River water projects. The lawmakers’ request stems from funding that was awarded in the waning days of the Biden administration. The federal funds supported 17 projects in the state related to the […]
Some Republican operatives hope Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is the candidate who could keep a Texas Senate seat red in the 2026 midterm elections, as Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) chances of winning reelection remain shaky. While Cornyn has held the seat for over two decades, he has faced rising opposition from conservatives in recent years […]
Peculiar language uncovered in a newly declassified Russiagate intelligence document is raising suspicions about how the term “critical infrastructure” became a catch-all phrase used by censorship powers to suppress disfavored speech. Censorship watchdogs are calling attention to a particular phrase, pertaining to “critical infrastructure,” that appeared in the appendix to former special counsel John Durham’s final report on the […]
The Justice Department has published a list of cities, counties, and states that identify as “sanctuary” zones or places where law enforcement will not turn over illegal immigrants to federal immigration authorities. The DOJ on Tuesday highlighted the top jurisdictions on the Trump administration’s radar, including 13 states, four counties, and 18 cities. One state […]
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would not select Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, stressing Bessent “wants to stay” at the Treasury Department. “Well, I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is,” Trump said on CNBC’s Squawk Box Tuesday morning. “I asked him just […]
The U.S. Coast Guard released its final report on the implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible in June 2023, finding problems at nearly every level. The 335-page report was the result of over two years of investigation, including a two-week hearing held last year. The report found problems ranging from a toxic work environment to a […]
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a diplomatic trip to Washington, hoping to negotiate down the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last week. The Swiss delegation is hoping to talk White House officials down from the staggering 39% tariffs set to take effect on Thursday — an economic penalty that would have cascading effects on […]
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) picked up the endorsement of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday as he locks down votes to become the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat. In a statement to Punchbowl News, Schumer revealed that he’s been helping Schatz convince his Democratic colleagues to back him when the Senate holds its internal caucus […]
Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison, a Republican, mocked CNN for its coverage of the redistricting fight in his state while ignoring states that are “more gerrymandered than anything we‘re contemplating down here.” President Donald Trump has backed maps to change districts in Texas to win five more seats for the Republican Party. While the Texas […]
Two days after President Donald Trump cleared up lingering confusion about his support for Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, the National Rifle Association on Tuesday enthusiastically endorsed her and the full GOP ticket. In a statement that showed “A” grades for Earle-Sears, Attorney General Jason Miyares, and John Reid, who is running to replace […]
