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Riley Gaines dismisses Trump saying he’s ‘not a big fan’ of her: ‘I will continue to support him’

Women’s sports activist Riley Gaines says she still “supports” President Donald Trump despite the president saying he’s “not a big fan” of her. Gaines was among the prominent conservative voices to slam Trump’s Truth Social post on Monday that depicted him as Jesus Christ healing a sick man, which has since been deleted. Trump later […]

Senate map shifts toward Democrats, but majority remains ‘a stretch goal’

Democrats are gaining ground in the race for the Senate majority as a tougher national environment for Republicans reshapes key battlegrounds, but flipping the chamber remains a steep climb. A new round of rating changes from the Cook Political Report is giving Democrats fresh optimism, with four races moving in their direction as President Donald […]

Senate to hold Kevin Warsh Fed confirmation hearing next week

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) announced that his committee will hold a confirmation hearing on Kevin Warsh’s nomination for chairman of the Federal Reserve next week. Warsh, if confirmed, would replace Jerome Powell, who has faced ire from President Donald Trump for not doing more to cut interest rates. FED NOMINEE KEVIN WARSH […]

May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 17 days

The May Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 17 days. SSI payments are typically issued to beneficiaries on the first day of each month. Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. The amount beneficiaries receive […]

Mike Johnson raises $500,000 to fight Spanberger’s gerrymandering push in Virginia

EXCLUSIVE — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) raised half a million dollars last weekend to combat a ballot measure backed by Democrats that could reshape Virginia‘s congressional map. Johnson headlined a rally on Saturday opposing the gerrymandering push alongside former GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Great Falls, Virginia. After the event, Johnson attended a private fundraiser, […]

Two killed in latest U.S. military strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel

The U.S. military announced its latest strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Southern Hemisphere on Monday night. It was the third announced strike in April by the U.S. Southern Command. Two male suspected “narco-terrorists” were killed in Monday’s strike, which is part of the ongoing efforts to eliminate suspected narco-trafficking as part of […]

Second round of April Social Security payments goes out in one day

The second round of April Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in one day. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, April 15.  The first round went out on April 8 to those born on or […]

State by state: Here’s where ICE has made the most arrests under Trump

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Texas are nearly three times higher than in California, despite California having a greater number of illegal immigrants, according to a review of federal data obtained by a research initiative led by researchers and lawyers from higher education focused on transparency. Across Texas, ICE arrested more than 94,000 immigrants […]

Ranking the 2028 Democratic hopefuls at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network

NEW YORK — The 2028 Democratic presidential primary unofficially began during the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention, where 10 individuals who could launch a bid for the country’s highest office spoke to the crowd. Many of them claimed they were mainly focused on this year’s midterm elections and would decide on a presidential campaign […]

Bill Cassidy ramps up fundraising operation despite facing Trump-backed challenger

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) grew his fundraising levels in recent months at a faster pace than in previous quarters, allowing him to expand his campaign efforts at a pivotal moment to combat two serious primary opponents. The second-term senator raised a combined $2.46 million in the first quarter of the year from January […]
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