President Donald Trump has railed against Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for maintaining the customary use of blue slips in judicial nominations. Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has backed and advocated the continued use of blue slips. The committee typically does not advance judicial nominations unless both senators representing the state where that judge […]
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday that there is a “legal pathway” for Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to carve out new congressional districts that could help Democrats secure more House seats ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Bonta told reporters that Newsom could present new congressional district maps directly to voters on a statewide ballot, […]
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is running for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat, entering what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive and consequential races of the 2026 election cycle. The “Whatley for Senate” campaign filed paperwork on Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission to begin his Senate bid. He also […]
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said approving drugs for human consumption is moving at a “record” pace. Makary confirmed that the FDA’s review process will not slow down despite layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services. During a Wednesday appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, he assured the public that the administration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
