James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, claimed the Department of Justice is investigating his primary opponent, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), for alleged sex trafficking claims. During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation. He did not take […]

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill endorsed a slate of candidates in the 2026 midterm elections on Thursday, backing a group of Democratic veterans running in competitive congressional races as the party looks to regain control of Congress. Sherrill’s Mission to Deliver PAC endorsed 13 candidates, including Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), who is seeking to challenge […]

The Houthis launched several deadly drone and missile strikes against forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government, effectively resuming the Yemeni civil war after four years of inactivity. The Houthis had largely ceased fighting with the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council since the group signed a ceasefire with Yemen in 2022, despite the […]

Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile suggested House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) could soon face serious challenges to their leadership as a new generation of progressive Democrats gain momentum within the party.  “They are going to have to fight for their leadership roles,” Brazile said on Straight Shooter […]