President Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to reject a high-stakes redistricting referendum during a tele-rally Monday, telling supporters to “just vote no” on a measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence control of the U.S. House. Trump joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the virtual rally on the eve of the […]
Iran signaled it has prepared new military options during a fragile ceasefire with the United States, as tensions remain high and prospects for peace appear uncertain. Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran has spent the duration of the truce preparing “new cards on the battlefield,” warning the country would not negotiate under pressure […]
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is moving to expel fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) from the House over accusations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and profiteering. Mace announced her motion to oust Mills on Monday afternoon, saying in a statement that “the swamp has protected Cory Mills for far too long and we are done […]
The resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer marked the third member to leave President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in less than two months. Her departure comes after Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Chavez-DeRemer was embattled by allegations that she pursued an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. Her attorney has […]
Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-NJ) was sworn in to the lower chamber Monday to finish out the rest of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) swore in the New Jersey progressive shortly after the House returned to Washington. Mejia, a social justice activist and former political staffer for Sen. Bernie Sanders‘ (I-VT) 2020 presidential campaign, won […]
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation on Monday follows months of scandals regarding her alleged inappropriate behavior and misuse of public funds. At the time of her resignation, Chavez-DeRemer was reportedly being investigated by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General for “travel fraud” that she allegedly carried out by ordering her top staffers […]
A roster of Democratic candidates in Michigan was boosted over the weekend after the party’s endorsement convention, an unusual feature of the state’s political process. The Michigan Democratic Party held its endorsement convention on Sunday, spelling good tidings for mostly progressive candidates, weeks after Republicans held their own on March 28. Known for its role […]
Apple on Monday named longtime executive John Ternus as its next CEO, signaling a major leadership transition at one of the world’s most valuable companies as Tim Cook prepares to step aside after more than a decade at the helm. The company said Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as […]
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday as she faces an internal investigation over accusations that she used public funds for personal travel, engaged in politically motivated grantmaking, created a hostile work environment, and engaged in an affair with a subordinate. Chavez-DeRemer stepped down following weeks of scrutiny from the Labor Department’s inspector general, who […]
The House of Commons became so belligerent on Monday that two members of Parliament were ejected for calling Prime Minister Keir Starmer a liar. Starmer arrived at a hostile Parliament on Monday to answer for his government’s “staggering” decision to appoint former ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson despite his known ties to convicted sex […]
