A primary race in Detroit could be a barometer of whether black voters are energized by the surge of socialism overtaking the Democratic Party this cycle. State Rep. Donavan McKinney, a socialist who has the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America, got a boost this week in his bid to unseat Rep. Shri Thanedar […]

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) is drawing praise from Democrats for pressing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for transparency on his lengthy convalescence, but Republicans say the move is nothing more than a gimmick to bolster a potential 2028 presidential bid. Beshear escalated his calls for transparency this week by telling McConnell in a letter to “directly […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent smiled when recalling how President Donald Trump convinced a slew of congressional Republicans to vote yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “It’s the president at his best” when he has to deal with lawmakers who want something for their yes votes, Bessent said. Trump would dial up legislators on […]

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation process to permanently remain in the position was set back on Wednesday when a key Senate committee postponed a key vote advancing his nomination.  A spokesperson for the Senate judiciary committee, which is led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), suggested Wednesday’s vote was pushed back because Blanche lacks the […]