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US economy ‘performance’ will determine GOP’s midterm chances: Joe Concha

The Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha said Wednesday it is unlikely the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will hurt the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, saying it comes down to the economy’s well-being. Republicans and Democrats seek to control the messaging of the “big, beautiful bill,” which President Donald Trump signed into law […]

White House banks on GDP report bringing good news in inflation and jobs data

The White House is hoping a positive economic growth report bodes well for this week’s other data drops, including the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and July’s jobs numbers, as President Donald Trump tries to ease concerns regarding the prospect of a recession. “We’re expecting that the number that you saw today in the [gross […]

Grassley dismisses Trump’s ‘personal insults’ over Senate blue slips

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) bristled at President Donald Trump‘s calls to abandon a bipartisan tradition on judicial nominees, saying he was “offended” by a string of social media posts targeting his leadership. “Last night, I was surprised to see President Trump on Truth Social go after me and Senate Republicans,” Grassley, the chairman of the […]

Local jobs, Metro stations, concerts: DC residents make demands for RFK Stadium deal

Hundreds of Washington residents attended a public District of Columbia Council hearing for the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan, putting forth a variety of demands. Over 500 people testified on Tuesday, according to the D.C. Council. The testimonies come shortly before the council is due to vote on Friday on the renegotiated deal to bring the […]

Democrat Danny Davis, 83, to announce retirement from Illinois House seat

Longtime Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) is expected to announce he won’t seek reelection in the 2026 midterm elections, opening up another seat in the Illinois delegation to Congress. Davis, 83, will hold a news conference on Thursday morning to “formally share his decision,” per a release obtained by the Washington Examiner. The congressman is also expected to […]

Jimmy Hoffa’s son asks Trump to release FBI files on 50th anniversary of father’s disappearance

The late Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa’s son asked President Donald Trump to release the FBI files on his father’s disappearance on July 30, 1975. Hoffa’s fate has remained a mystery for 50 years, and his son hopes Trump’s release of the files can provide some answers. “I call on President Trump to release the Hoffa […]

Sen. John Fetterman to release ‘Unfettered’ book in November on bout with depression

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will release his memoir Unfettered on Nov. 11, 2025, according to a release from his publisher, Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In the memoir, the outspoken Pennsylvania senator will touch on his mental and physical ailments, including a life-threatening stroke and his battle with depression. GOP SHOWS LITTLE APPETITE […]

Proposed Texas Congressional map cuts out key Democratic incumbents

Texas Republicans released their proposed congressional map Wednesday morning that could wipe out Democratic districts and help build the House GOP majority ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The redistricting effort, backed by the White House, would create 30 Republican congressional seats, compared to just eight Democratic districts, a five-seat boost for the GOP from […]

Trump losing control of Epstein crisis, 60% see ‘cover-up’

President Donald Trump’s mishandling of the Jeffrey Epstein affair appears to have spiraled out of control and now threatens to overshadow his substantial agenda victories, as a majority of the public believes there is evidence of a “cover-up.” In new Rasmussen Reports polling shared with Secrets on Wednesday, 60% said they believe the Trump administration […]

White House defiant on immigration despite slipping polls

The White House is defiant regarding President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies, despite polls indicating he is losing support on the matter ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, pointed to “false media” reporting as the reason why Trump’s approval rating on immigration has been declining since his inauguration. “The false media […]
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