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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under fire from the House Committee on Ethics for describing her fiancé, Riley Roberts, as both her spouse and not her spouse on official congressional filings. In a July 2025 report, the ethics panel rebuked the New York Democrat for listing Roberts as her “spouse” on government documents filed to attend … Read more
Senate Republicans are weighing the option of going nuclear after weekend negotiations with Senate Democrats collapsed over efforts to push through President Donald Trump’s nominees. The confirmation path for dozens of Trump’s pending nominees unraveled after the president accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of engaging in “political extortion,” claiming Schumer’s demands in exchange … Read more
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce a state law requiring voters to include either a state identification number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on mail-in ballots, or risk having them rejected. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld … Read more
New information has surfaced about the “burn bags” discovered this week in a secure FBI facility, suggesting they contained evidence linking longtime Democratic donor George Soros to the Trump–Russia investigation. At 94, Soros has long been a target of conservative conspiracy theories, and these latest claims hint at an alleged plot by Obama–era officials to … Read more
Millions across the U.S. took to the streets Saturday for the “No Kings” protests—a nationwide demonstration against Donald Trump’s administration. Organized by a coalition of activist groups, the events were largely peaceful but unfolded amid political violence, including a deadly shooting of Minnesota lawmakers, and followed recent military crackdowns in Los Angeles. In Philadelphia, protesters … Read more
Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury to look into allegations of a criminal conspiracy surrounding the ‘Russiagate’ investigation into then-2016 GOP nominee and then President Donald Trump’s campaign and administration. The order comes after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe made criminal referrals to the Justice Department … Read more
In a striking and polarizing move, former President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Thursday, including one granting clemency to pro-life activists imprisoned during President Biden’s administration. The decision underscores Trump’s continued dedication to addressing what he and his supporters have labeled as “politically motivated” prosecutions. This action has reignited fierce debates on both … Read more
A proposed redraw of the congressional map by Texas state Republicans would effectively remove mouthy Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett from her district and potentially expand the state’s Republican delegation in the U.S. House. Unveiled last week, the redistricting plan introduced by Texas House Republicans could yield as many as five additional GOP-held seats. The draft … Read more
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is voicing her displeasure with the Republican Party. The conservative firebrand who burst onto the political scene in 2021 and has been a constant presence in the House GOP and MAGA orbit since then told the Daily Mail in a 45-minute call this week that it may be time for her … Read more
The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff campaign is generating record-breaking revenue, pushing back against mainstream media claims that the policy will soon lead to widespread price increases for consumers. Since launching the initial round of tariffs on April 2—dubbed “Liberation Day” by the administration—Trump has called on Americans to be … Read more