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Swing voters in a major battleground state noted in the latest Engagious/Sago focus groups that they were frustrated with Democrats for prolonging the federal government shutdown, only to ultimately end it without securing a commitment from Republicans to address rising health insurance premiums. Even some voters who supported President Trump last November said they still … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Saturday that it has initiated immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, N.C. “Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors,” Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement, The Associated Press reported. “We are surging DHS … Read more
Michelle Obama sparked widespread reaction online Friday night after delivering an unusual racial commentary during a recent interview. The former first lady sat down with actress Tracee Ellis Ross for a promotional discussion about her new book, “The Look,” which focuses on fashion, self-image and personal identity. During the conversation, Obama reflected on how her … Read more
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has long been known for a blunt, unfiltered approach to politics—an approach that, for better or worse, has repeatedly put him at odds not only with Republicans, but increasingly with members of his own party. The most recent government shutdown once again highlighted that internal tension. While Congress scrambled for … Read more
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California is reportedly exploring a run for governor, potentially positioning himself as one of the most prominent contenders in what is shaping up to be a competitive race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. According to a new report from MSNBC, two individuals described as close to the congressman say Swalwell has … Read more
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 600 individuals detained in Illinois as part of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation, CNN affiliate WLS reported, marking a setback for federal efforts to expand detention and deportation of illegal aliens. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings, a Biden appointee, ruled Wednesday in favor of … Read more
Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana once again blended humor and political commentary in a way few lawmakers can match, offering pointed remarks about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the broader internal tensions within the Democratic Party. His comments came during an interview on Will Cain Country, where he discussed the fallout from the recent … Read more
A months-long controversy involving a Milwaukee County judge and an undocumented Mexican national reached its final chapter this week, as federal officials confirmed that 31-year-old Eduardo Flores-Ruiz has been removed from the United States. The case drew national attention earlier this year after allegations surfaced that a Wisconsin judge attempted to help Flores-Ruiz avoid arrest … Read more
Months before he was dismissed as FBI director, James Comey conveyed unease in the final weeks of the 2016 campaign when he informed Congress that agents had discovered additional Hillary Clinton emails on a laptop belonging to former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner, according to newly released court records. In an email now public through a … Read more
President Trump said Friday that he still intends to pursue a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC over what he described as an intentionally misleading edit of one of his speeches in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We’ll sue them from $1bn to $5bn, probably sometime next week.” He … Read more