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Composer cancels Kennedy Center performance of ‘Lincoln’ symphony over ‘direct conflict’ of values

Renowned American composer Philip Glass has abruptly pulled the scheduled premiere of his newest work from the Kennedy Center.  Glass announced on Tuesday he pulled the world premiere of his newest work, “Lincoln,” because of an irreconcilable clash between his artistic message and the direction of the institution’s leadership.  “Symphony No. 15 is a portrait […]

Biden calls for ‘full, fair’ investigations into Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s ‘senseless’ deaths

Former President Joe Biden released his first statement on controversial events that transpired in Minnesota recently, specifically the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal immigration enforcement. While broadly criticizing his Republican successor, Biden called for “full, fair, and transparent investigations into the deaths of the two Americans” who […]

Here’s where House and Senate retirements stand in 2026

Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan. 5. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced in November that she would retire at the beginning of the year and not […]

DHS grapples with PR nightmare after Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security is in the midst of a public relations crisis as officials fight internally over how to explain and respond to Border Patrol‘s shooting of protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. The behind-the-scenes and public finger-pointing between the White House, political officials at the Department of Homeland Security, and […]

Eleanor Holmes Norton says it’s time to ‘lift up’ next generation in retirement statement

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced on Tuesday her intention to retire from Congress after quietly ending her reelection campaign over the weekend. Norton, 88, filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign on Sunday without notifying the public — the news was only picked up through public records. She finally acknowledged the development in a statement on […]

WATCH LIVE: Trump to talk energy and economy in Iowa

President Donald Trump will deliver an address in Clive, Iowa, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. ILHAN OMAR TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS Trump will make a stop at a local business before speaking on affordability, highlighting the administration’s mid-term focus on the matter. This will be the president’s first public address since the fatal […]

Sherrod Brown loses fourth union endorsement to Republican Jon Husted

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) picked up an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers on Tuesday, the fourth union to abandon former Sen. Sherrod Brown and back a Republican in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race. The endorsement, first shared with the Washington Examiner, covers all three Ohio chapters and carries union support from tens of […]

Fact check: Walz makes misleading claim that Minnesota is cooperating with ICE 

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) recently claimed that Minnesota’s Department of Corrections was cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement prior to the deployment of federal law enforcement to his state. The governor, however, did not address the fact that the largest jail in his state — which is under local control in Minneapolis — is actively […]

Ilhan Omar to hold town hall in Minneapolis

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is set to hold a town hall Tuesday in Minneapolis days after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti triggered unrest across the city. Omar, who has been an outspoken critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, announced she will be meeting with her constituents in person to answer questions and discuss services […]

US allies aim for major trade agreements with next-best economies after year of tariff turmoil

Irked by President Donald Trump’s constant tariff threats over the past year, several U.S. allies are moving to secure major trade agreements with the world’s next-best economies. Leading the charge on this front, the European Union struck a new free trade deal with India on Tuesday that makes the 27-nation bloc less reliant on the […]
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