White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said Ukraine and Russia have been equally involved in peace deal negotiations, which have been “quietly” in progress for weeks. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been working with Russian and Ukrainian intermediaries for over a month, speaking with both parties “equally,” […]

(The Center Square) – Michigan Republicans have joined to push for federal oversight in Michigan’s primary and general elections in 2026. Last week, 22 Republican legislators sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting the U.S. Department of Justice deploy official election monitors and provide “comprehensive oversight.” They cited Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn […]

(The Center Square) – Federal immigration law enforcement enhancement, according to elected leaders in Charlotte and Raleigh, has concluded for now in North Carolina. Unconfirmed by federal agencies publicly, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden on Thursday said in a release that federal officials confirmed to him Operation Charlotte’s Web has ended. No operations with U.S. […]

The Russia sanctions bill is fanning new tensions between the House and Senate as Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) calls on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to pass the legislation first. Three senior House GOP aides, granted anonymity to speak candidly, described being surprised Wednesday after Thune suggested the Senate would wait for the House to […]