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Here are the nine Republican and one Democratic ‘no’ votes on the major housing bill

Ten senators voted “no” Thursday on major bipartisan legislation that proponents say is the most significant effort to address housing costs in decades. Most of its opponents were conservative Republicans who oppose the ban on large investors buying single-family homes included in the bill. But one Democrat also voted no for the same reason. More generally, […]

Kenyan McDuffie emphasizes centrist proposals compared to Lewis George’s ‘New York City playbook’

Former Washington, D.C., councilman and current mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie slammed his mayoral primary opponent, Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George, on Thursday, saying her campaign is built on “empty promises.” McDuffie, a centrist ally of Mayor Muriel Bowser, spoke about his plans to make the district what he called the “most affordable city” in the United […]

Ilhan Omar faces primary challenge from ex-DOJ lawyer who declared ‘this job sucks’

A former government attorney who drew national attention after a tense courtroom exchange over immigration enforcement last month is launching a bid for Congress against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Julie Le, who previously defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota as a temporary attorney for the Justice Department, announced Wednesday that she is running as […]

Gunman dead and two injured from shooting at Old Dominion University 

Two people are injured, and a gunman is dead following a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to officials.  A gunman opened fire at Constant Hall at around 10:49 a.m. University Police, Norfolk Police, and emergency crews responded to the scene. The shooter was neutralized, and there is no longer an active […]

Zelensky needles US as he sends teams to Middle East to help American troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needled the Trump administration for not agreeing to a drone-based mutual agreement months ago, now that American troops are coming under fire in the Middle East and are seeking Kyiv’s expertise. The Ukraine-Russia war has been at the forefront of drone proliferation and modernization efforts for war fighting, which is also […]

Thune plans mock ‘talking filibuster’ to calm SAVE America Act uproar

Senate Republicans are planning a marathon debate on President Donald Trump’s marquee elections bill, a move designed to ease tensions with the MAGA Right after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) ruled out a talking filibuster. Thune’s staff has been gaming out days of floor debate that are likely to begin next Monday or Tuesday, […]

Trump changes mind on Iran soccer team’s participation in World Cup per ‘safety’ concerns

President Donald Trump signaled a shift in his public stance on whether Iran’s national soccer team should participate in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup. Trump maintained that the team is welcome to participate in the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but added that it may be unsafe for […]

Democrat Jim Clyburn, 85, to run for 18th House term

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the former No. 3 Democrat and one of the oldest members of Congress, announced he will run for reelection in 2026. “In a few minutes, I’m going to sign the paperwork that’s necessary in order to qualify for the Democratic nomination to run again,” Clyburn said Thursday at the South Carolina […]

Iran conflict creating ‘hesitance’ among GOP lawmakers before midterm elections: Sarah Bedford

Washington Examiner investigations editor Sarah Bedford said Wednesday that some Republican leaders want to shift to “affordability messaging” rather than the Iran conflict ahead of the midterm elections. The United States is almost two weeks into Operation Epic Fury, its joint military operation with Israel in Iran, and President Donald Trump said at the start […]

FBI joins case to find missing Air Force general after weeks of searching

The FBI is working to find a retired Air Force major general who went missing in New Mexico nearly two weeks ago. William Neil McCasland, 68, left his cellphone behind at his home in Albuquerque around 11 a.m. on Feb. 27 and has not been in contact with his family or friends since, according to […]
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