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Syrian government forces withdraw from Druze areas, announces new ceasefire

The Syrian government withdrew its forces from Druze-dominated areas in the south on Wednesday after several days of heavy fighting, declaring a ceasefire in the process. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa spoke to the nation for the first time since Israel began launching heavy airstrikes against regime targets. His speech saw a marked turnaround in rhetoric, […]

Watchdog refers House Democrat embroiled in ethics controversies to DOJ

EXCLUSIVE — A conservative watchdog on Thursday submitted a referral to the Justice Department regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), who allegedly retained a $5.8 million overpayment from the state of Florida and used the funds to finance her first successful congressional campaign. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust filed the inquiry urging the DOJ’s […]

Cory Mills continues to attract elite donors despite mounting controversies 

Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) faces allegations of stolen valor, domestic abuse, links to a radical Islamic cleric, and is facing a congressional ethics investigation. Despite the deluge of controversy, mainstream corporate donors, high-powered lobbyists, trade associations, and other lawmakers continue to cut checks to the congressman. Leadership at big names such as Toyota, the National […]

Here’s where possible 2028 presidential contenders are going as they visit early primary states

Several possible 2028 presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle are visiting early primary states, signaling their intent to eventually run for the White House. While the next presidential election is more than three years out, both Republicans and Democrats have made high-profile visits to states such as South Carolina, Iowa, and New Hampshire […]

Democrats target South Texas House seat with challenge to Rep. Monica De La Cruz

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) is facing a challenge from House candidate Ada Cuellar as the Democratic Party seeks to flip her South Texas district blue. Cuellar, a Harlingen-based emergency physician, on Thursday became the first Democrat to launch a campaign seeking to oust De La Cruz from her seat representing the state’s 15th […]

Salena Zito’s ‘Butler’ debuts at No. 1 on New York Times bestseller list

Butler, the eyewitness account of last year’s assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, written by Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito, will debut on the New York Times bestseller list at No. 1. Her book, which won rave reviews and even a sales pitch from Trump, pushed past other highly promoted nonfiction works, including one on […]

Los Angeles jails start handing over inmates to ICE despite mayor’s concerns

Los Angeles police officers have begun working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement once again despite warnings from the city’s mayor that ICE is a disruptive force threatening the community.  For the first time since early 2020, Los Angeles County authorities in May began handing over jail inmates to ICE, transferring eight prisoners said to be […]

Slotkin accuses GOP of ‘anti-immigrant hate’ before espousing right-wing migrant argument

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) bashed the Republican Party‘s views on immigration as being hateful, before largely echoing its actual position. Slotkin outlined her views on the future of the Democratic Party’s strategy in an interview with the New York Times released Thursday, following her work over the past eight months to get the listless party […]

August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 15 days

August Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in a little over two weeks.  SSI payments are typically distributed at the start of every month to beneficiaries with limited income who are either blind, 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.  The amount recipients receive varies based on […]

Third round of Social Security payments issues in six days

The final round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be sent out next week. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out on a weekly basis. The […]
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