The nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-KY) to be President Donald Trump’s next head of the Department of Homeland Security may hinge on Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) in the face of opposition from Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Paul, who chairs the Senate’s homeland security committee, will hold a Thursday vote to advance Mullin’s nomination to […]
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) promised to make a number of changes in how Department of Homeland Security agencies operate if confirmed as secretary, assuring lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that he would calm the controversies that surrounded the DHS under his predecessor. Mullin tried to appeal to his Republican and Democratic colleagues during […]
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner pushed back against a recent attack ad from Senate primary rival Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) that highlighted past sexist comments made on the internet over a decade ago. The Mills campaign on Tuesday released a 30-second spot resurfacing Reddit posts from over 10 years ago, marking a sharp turn in […]
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said that other countries’ “internal politics” are likely at play for withholding help to the United States in Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump scolded North Atlantic Treaty Organization members for not aiding the U.S. in the Iran war on Tuesday, but added “we don’t need them” even though “NATO […]
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) announced plans to run for reelection in 2028 on Wednesday, reneging on his commitment to serve only two terms in the upper chamber. “The more I travel the state, the more I travel the country, the more I realize the important role that we play in the majority,” Scott told the […]
The People’s Republic of China is unlikely to invade Taiwan by the end of 2027, U.S. intelligence officials claim in a new report. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released this year’s Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community on Wednesday, which found that Beijing would rather not resort to belligerence to bring the […]
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) has come under fire by Republicans this week over his past comments on dialing back “meat consumption” as he runs for the Senate. Talarico campaign spokesman JT Ennis released a tongue-in-cheek image to debunk the narrative that the state lawmaker hates meat. The photo featured Talarico eating cooked meat […]
A bitter generational battle is unfolding in California’s 7th District primary race, pitting an 81-year-old incumbent against a 40-year-old newcomer in one of the state’s bluest seats. The fight between Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), an icon of the Democratic establishment who has held the seat for 21 years, and Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang has quickly escalated into a […]
The California Republican Party became the first state party to institute a purge of suspected white nationalist “groypers,” right-wing followers of the influencer Nick Fuentes. Fuentes, known for his inflammatory rhetoric, controversial views, and popularity among young, right-wing individuals, has grown in popularity over the past few years. His devotees are popularly known as “groypers,” […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that an extensive war in Iran could deal a significant blow to his country’s ability to defend itself in its war with Russia. Zelensky said that as U.S. defense manufacturers provide missiles for the war with Iran, there would be a deficit in the number of U.S. Patriot missiles provided […]
