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Bill Clinton to release memoir about post-presidency life

Former President Bill Clinton is set to release a new memoir on the more than 20 years since he was in office. In a statement, Clinton described Citizen: My Life After the White House as “the story of my 23-plus years since leaving the White House, told largely through the stories of other people who […]

Bob Good ignores Johnson’s calls for unity with endorsement for Gonzales challenger

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) sidestepped Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-LA) calls for a unified party and instead endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales’s (R-TX) challenger, a sign that GOP infighting is not stopping as the 2024 elections approach. Good endorsed Brandon Herrera, a gun rights activist and social media influencer, who is heading to a […]

No Labels ends pursuit of third-party presidential ticket for 2024

No Labels will no longer pursue a third-party presidential ticket, ending a monthslong effort to gain ballot access across all 50 states that garnered criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. “Americans remain more open to an independent presidential run and hungrier for unifying national leadership than ever before,” the group said in a statement. “But […]

Trump’s small but enduring lead revives polling skepticism

Former President Donald Trump is still leading in the polls, raising fresh questions about whether the problem is with the polling or President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. Biden’s team initially suggested that recent polling has been at odds with the election results, which often seen Democrats beat expectations — and often Republicans. But their stepped up […]

California fast-food wage hike worries schools competing for workers

California‘s increased minimum wage for fast-food workers at companies with more than 60 locations is causing various downstream concerns, one of which is labor competition with schools. The new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers went into effect on Monday and raises the floor for wages up $4 per hour from the regular $16 minimum […]

DOD sued over Obama-era directive on classified documents

EXCLUSIVE — A legal group headed by ex-Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller accused the Defense Department on Thursday of failing to answer a request for an Obama-era memo that may reveal pertinent information surrounding the 45th president’s classified documents indictment. America First Legal in January filed a Freedom of Information Act request to compel the […]

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner Wednesday night. The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65, and the Powerball 15. The jackpot, which now ranks as the eighth-largest in U.S. lottery history, has been growing for more than three months, reflecting the long odds of 1 in 292.2 […]

Energy Department eases efficiency standards for grid transformers in new final rule

The Energy Department published final energy efficiency requirements Thursday for distribution transformers, standards meant to pursue the administration’s goal of making power grids more efficient and resilient, while also taking into account concerns raised by industry and labor groups over its stringent emissions requirements and time frame. According to the final rule, transformer cores will now […]

Breed gains another rival in competitive San Francisco mayoral race

Another prominent politician is throwing himself into San Francisco’s mayoral race, shaking up the already competitive contest and making Mayor London Breed’s reelection prospects more challenging.  San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin told NBC Bay Area on Wednesday that he was planning on running for mayor. He will make an announcement at a […]

Ruben Gallego’s campaign releases million dollar ad spot acknowledging voters’ economic concerns

EXCLUSIVE – Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D-AZ) campaign released the second television ad of his Senate run on Thursday, acknowledging economic concerns voters are facing, days after announcing a major fundraising haul during the first three months of the year. Campaign officials said they are spending over $1 million on the 30-second ad titled “Breathe Easier,” […]
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