The Trump administration is proposing thousands of layoffs at the Transportation Security Administration as part of its 2027 budget proposal. The Department of Homeland Security used the budget proposal to begin advocating the privatization of the TSA, which former President George W. Bush established as a national security measure after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist […]
There have been numerous casualties on all sides since the joint U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran commenced in late February. Over one month later, a two-week ceasefire was struck. Leadership in Tehran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bore the brunt of losses for the past five weeks, but Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies had also […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a Democratic front-runner in California’s gubernatorial race, pushed back Tuesday against online allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional aides. Swalwell flatly rejected the claims while speaking to reporters following a town hall at Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Masonic Center. “It’s false,” he said. Unverified accusations alleging that Swalwell engaged […]
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House oversight committee as part of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a statement from the panel’s Republican leadership. “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition since […]
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding her first press conference since the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced the deal before his 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline that would have presumably seen the U.S. escalate its war with the Islamic regime. Because of the new deal, Trump’s […]
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said she isn’t ruling out a 2028 presidential run, adding her name to the national conversation during a recent trip to Iowa. Slotkin joins a growing number of Democrats who have publicly stated they are considering a bid for the White House in 2028. While Slotkin hasn’t announced a presidential campaign, […]
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Today, we take you inside Pakistan’s relationship with Donald Trump, and how it used a terror suspect, MAGA insiders, and flattery to position itself as a key broker with Iran. Plus, what is happening to Trump’s base? Pakistan has not always been an easy ally of Washington. But […]
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, a move that escalates the administration’s efforts to hold accountable those who sought to tarnish President Donald Trump‘s legacy. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to the Washington Examiner that an inquiry involving Hutchinson, first reported by the […]
Chinese officials have reportedly played a crucial role in the diplomatic talks that led to Tuesday evening’s ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave a special thank you to key external players who helped broker the 10-point ceasefire deal, notably praising China first ahead of the peace talks scheduled […]
President Donald Trump is receiving mounting criticism over the war in Iran and how he’s announcing updates on social media. “I don’t know about you, but I am sick of this s***,” former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly said on the Megyn Kelly Show Tuesday. “Can’t he just behave like a normal human?” MTG CITES […]
