Democratic support for Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) is approaching double digits as no other competitors come forward to challenge him for the role of Senate whip. At least eight Democrats will be voting for Schatz when the Senate holds internal leadership elections next year, while two more are strongly leaning “yes.” Sen. Angus King (I-ME), […]
TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS: WHERE THINGS STAND IN THE INITIAL MONTHS OF HIS SECOND TERM President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, at 6 p.m. to mark his first 100 days in office. This will be Trump’s first time visiting the state since winning it in the 2024 election. Trump won Macomb […]
Polygraphs are widely viewed as unreliable indicators of lies, despite the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on the tool to weed out agitators in the federal government. Popularly known as lie detector tests, polygraphs monitor bodily responses such as blood pressure, changes in a person’s breathing, and sweating on the palms. In recent weeks, top Cabinet […]
Government Accountability Office head Gene Dodaro testified that some agencies in the Trump administration have “not been responsive” as the nation’s top watchdog investigates if they are illegally impounding funds appropriated by Congress. An independent, nonpartisan watchdog, the GAO monitors the executive branch’s actions. Dodaro was asked during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing Tuesday about […]
A Washington, D.C., judge, who released a gun suspect on house arrest who was later involved in the killing of an 11-year-old boy, was given a new 15-year term last week, drawing criticism from a member of the select commission charged with reviewing the judge’s record. His renomination highlighted the consequences of a bureaucratic system […]
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) encouraged Amazon to continue communicating the cost of tariffs on its products despite pushback from the White House. Amazon teased a “import charges” explainer on its websites to demonstrate how President Donald Trump‘s “Liberation Day” tariffs, largely on pause until July 9, affect prices. However, a phone call between Trump and Amazon […]
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced lawsuits against five drivers from Maryland and Virginia for $425,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees owed to the district for “dangerous and illegal conduct on DC streets.” Schwalb announced the lawsuits, using the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility, or STEER, Act, on Tuesday after he previously […]
President Donald Trump is delivering remarks at Michigan’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). The president will begin speaking around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday during his first visit to Michigan since taking office in January. WHITMER REGRETS VIRAL OVAL OFFICE PHOTO, WISHES SHE HADN’T HIDDEN BEHIND FOLDER Trump is also scheduled to […]
A Chinese former aide to a German European Union parliamentarian representing Alternative für Deutschland was charged with spying for Beijing. Jian Guo, aide to Member of European Parliament Maximilian Krah, was arrested last year after being accused of spying for Chinese intelligence. Authorities announced the charges on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. The German citizen […]
Investment banker Warren Stephens has been confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Stephens, who donated money to Donald Trump‘s opponents before later throwing his financial support behind the president, will be tasked with maintaining the “special relationship” between Washington and London. The Senate confirmed Stephens by a 59-39 vote […]
