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Biden Cabinet official thinking about leaving Washington to go home and run for governor

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra may be preparing to leave the Biden administration after the November election for a chance to be the next governor of California. The potential departure was discussed in private conversations between Becerra and Democratic officials and operatives, according to Politico. Becerra would enter the California gubernatorial race in […]

High-capacity magazine ban found unconstitutional in Washington state

A judge in Washington ruled that the state’s ban on high-capacity magazines was unconstitutional. In 2023, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against a gun store for selling the magazines despite the ban. The law banned the sale, import, manufacturing, and distribution of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Judge […]

Biden touts military alliance while welcoming Japanese Prime Minister to White House

President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House with a ceremony Wednesday morning. “The alliance between Japan and the U.S. is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world,” Biden said. “Our is truly a global partnership, and for that, Mr. Kishida, I thank […]

Internet service providers required to provide ‘nutrition labels’ for broadband plans

A rule by the Federal Communications Commission to require internet service providers to provide in-depth labels detailing broadband speeds and hidden fees went into effect Wednesday. The rule is the result of an eight-year-long battle, according to the Verge, with internet companies saying the rule would be too expensive to implement. The rule will go […]

MTG meeting with Johnson as she dangles threat to take speakers gavel away

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says she plans to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for the first time since she introduced a motion to vacate the speakership. Greene and Johnson didn’t meet after they were supposed to talk last week, but they have exchanged texts since the motion to vacate was filed. The […]

Marco Rubio argues attack on masculinity contributes to Trump’s growing support

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) explained that the growing support former President Donald Trump has received from Hispanic voters stems from many traditional values being under attack, including masculinity.  Rubio explained how many Hispanic residents are also working-class voters, and that unlike President Joe Biden, Trump speaks to these voters as well as their values. Part […]

Ex-Biden chief of staff caught on tape slamming president’s attention on bridges

Former Biden White House chief of staff Ron Klain had sharp criticisms of President Joe Biden‘s focus on infrastructure — and bridges in particular. Klain argued that Biden should focus on economics rather than infrastructure in his reelection bid while speaking at an event on Tuesday, according to audio obtained by Politico. “I think the […]

McCarthy says he lost speakership over complaint alleging member ‘slept with a 17-year-old’

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appeared to take a shot at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) when he declared that the reason he is not in Congress is because someone wanted him to stop an ethics complaint alleging that the individual had slept with a minor. McCarthy made the comment after Mo Elleithee of Georgetown University’s […]

Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months for perjury

The former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of perjury last month stemming from his testimony during former President Donald Trump‘s civil fraud trial. Weisselberg’s perjury stems from the New York civil fraud case against Trump’s family […]

How a DNC scheduling error could mean Biden won’t be on Alabama’s ballot in November

Alabama Democrats might not have an option to vote for President Joe Biden in November unless they want to write his name on their ballots. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place days after the deadline for parties to submit their nominees for president and vice president on the Alabama ballot for the […]
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