The International Monetary Fund resumed its dealings with Venezuelan authorities after U.S. pressure, following its freezing of activity in the country in 2019. The IMF broke off relations with Caracas in 2019 “due to government recognition issues,” worsening Venezuela’s already dire economic prospects. After Operation Absolute Resolve and the U.S. decision to support the government […]
The Senate unanimously passed a 10-day extension of the federal government’s power to surveil individuals suspected of being national security threats without debate on Friday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) brought the measure to the floor during a brief session. The 10-day extension of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act gives GOP leadership […]
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has adamantly denied swirling speculation that he is about to withdraw from the Republican race for governor to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). The online rumor was fueled by his decision to cancel campaign events on Thursday and Friday. “There is a 0% chance I am suspending my campaign,” he […]
Welcome to Friday’s edition of Washington Secrets. As usual, it is our roundup of the week with the verdict of two strategists. So without further ado… This was tax week and a chance for President Donald Trump to tout the huge savings for taxpayers in his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. So he spent much […]
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson pressed just how many Democrats were aware of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) behavior before sexual assault allegations came out that led to his resignation. Whisperings of Swalwell’s involvement with women was “almost like an open secret in Democratic politics,” Benson said on Fox Business’s the Evening Edit Thursday. Benson […]
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said the tax refunds from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act are putting money back in people’s pockets. “Most Americans, regardless of how they vote, Democrat, Republican, independent, they want more money back in their pockets instead of in the hands of the government,” Concha said on Fox […]
President Donald Trump denied that the United States was giving any money to Iran in exchange for its stockpiled enriched uranium. On Friday morning, Axios cited two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks between the U.S. and Iran who claimed that Washington was considering releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds […]
Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Republican leaders in the state legislature have launched an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice over allegations concerning her improper relationship with a lawyer who argued a redistricting case before the court. Justice Diana Hagen had been accused by her ex-husband of texting “inappropriate” messages to David Reymann, according […]
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha ripped comedian Rosie O’Donnell over a recent TikTok video where she said she’s “heartbroken” about allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA). “And then all this comes out about him, and it’s heartbreaking to me. And I wrote him a little message and I said ‘Bill Clinton broke my heart […]
TAKEAWAYS: RFK JR. NAVIGATES TOUGH DAY OF HEARINGS IN HOUSE Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Friday morning. The congressional hearing marks the second day of the HHS chief’s testimony. On Thursday, he answered questions from lawmakers on the House Ways and […]
