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Labels game: Some Democrats ditching ‘progressive’ brand

Some of the most prominent figures in the Democratic Party have labeled themselves as progressives, but others, for various reasons, have put distance between them and the label recently. Several Democrats have left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, with some leaving due to a rift over the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. One of […]

Former Arkansas governor and senator dies at 89

David Pryor, a Democrat who served as governor of Arkansas and represented the state in both houses of Congress, died Saturday at 89. Over almost 40 years in politics, Pryor served in the Arkansas House of Representatives before moving to the lower chamber of Congress, spent one term as governor of the Natural State, and […]

Michael Avenatti says he’s spoken to Trump’s team about testifying in hush money trial: Report

Michael Avenatti, the disgraced attorney who once represented adult film star Stormy Daniels, said he has been in contact with Donald Trump’s legal team about testifying in the former president’s New York trial, according to a report from the New York Post. Avenatti is serving a 19-year sentence at a low-security prison in Los Angeles […]

Ken Buck blasts ‘Moscow Marjorie’ for ‘mouthing the Russian propaganda’

Former Rep. Ken Buck blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for her stance against sending aid to Ukraine amid its war against Russia. Buck appeared Friday evening on Erin Burnett OutFront, less than a day before the House voted on and eventually passed the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $60.84 billion to the effort. […]

Trump postpones North Carolina rally due to inclement weather

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump postponed his Saturday night rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, due to the threat of inclement weather. The former president addressed the crowd via phone shortly after 6:30, less than half an hour before the event was scheduled to begin. He apologized to his supporters, assuring them that he would […]

Congressmembers explain their votes against foreign aid for Ukraine and Israel

After the passage of two foreign aid bills in the House on Saturday, the representatives who voted against them continued to voice their opposition. First was the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which appropriated $60.84 billion for the war against Russia, which has lasted over two years. The 311-112 vote, featuring exclusively Republicans in opposition, […]

Republican looks to ban foreign flags in House chamber after Democrats celebrate Ukraine aid

A Republican lawmaker is looking to restrict the display of foreign countries’ emblems inside the House chamber after Democrats waved the Ukrainian flag in celebration of the passage of $60.84 billion aid legislation on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before the foreign aid bills passed the House, Democrats were seen cheering while waving Ukrainian flags — prompting […]

WATCH LIVE: Trump holding campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver Saturday evening remarks in Wilmington, North Carolina, a critical swing state. This will be his first campaign event since the hush money trial began in New York City this week. Trump is expected to begin speaking at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Trump […]

Biden signs FISA extension into law after race to avoid lapse

President Joe Biden signed a law Saturday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the government to collect intelligence information about foreigners outside the United States. The bill, known as the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, passed the House earlier this month, and the Senate had to race to […]

House GOP hard-liners blast ‘lame duck’ Johnson for foreign aid passage but dodge on ouster

Hard-line House Republicans are blasting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) over the passage of his four-pronged foreign aid package on Saturday, claiming that his days are numbered. However, they deflected on when a motion to vacate could come to the House floor. A bipartisan House voted to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific nations, as […]
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