Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is slated to grill Dr. Anthony Fauci during a congressional hearing later this month on his role in gain-of-function research funding that preceded the COVID-19 outbreak over six years ago. The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is set to testify on July 29, Paul announced […]

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is publicly breaking with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Democratic lawmakers over crime policy, accusing state leaders of failing to back tougher enforcement despite growing voter demand. In a wide-ranging interview on California Politics 360, Cooper said California has not gone far enough to address repeat theft, drug crime, […]

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Monday threw her support behind Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed, whom she called the “best choice” to defeat the Republican candidate in November. Omar cited the progressive candidate’s opposition to corporate interests, focus on affordability, and support for universal healthcare as reasons for her endorsement. “Abdul leads with his […]

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) tapped the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out her brother’s term until it ends in January 2027. McMaster’s pick aligns with calls from President Donald Trump to choose Nordone for the role. During the ceremony, the interim senator memorialized her brother and vowed “to do this.” […]