Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said a Department of Justice investigation into Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is “very serious” and could cost him a presidential run. The investigation into Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Newsom, came to public attention Monday when Newsom posted a video on X, saying that President Donald Trump was investigating him […]

A new poll shows most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, with views on the issue closely mirroring his overall job approval rating. Just 37% of U.S. adults approve of the way Trump is handling his presidency, while 62% disapprove, according to a recent survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs […]

Welcome to Friday’s Washington Secrets, where we are ready for another weekend filled with World Cup soccer. Once again, we unleash our two strategists to review the president’s week, and — spoiler alert — it’s not good. Where can I get a copy of The Mayor of Casterbridge? What a week that was. Even by […]

Israeli leaders’ statements demanding that “all of Lebanon must burn” have become an unwelcome complication to peace negotiations as a ceasefire between the Israeli militia and Hezbollah begins. Israel and Hezbollah, two parties that did not sign on to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel, exchanged strikes on Friday. Ultranationalist leaders […]