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A moderate Senate Republican who has served in the upper chamber for years is in trouble politically back home ahead of a reelection campaign. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has seen her approval rating decline during a turbulent summer session in which she frequently broke ranks with her party and President Donald Trump on … Read more
President Donald Trump has filed a massive libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company, and two of its reporters over what he calls a false and defamatory story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in Miami, seeks at least $20 billion in damages. It centers around … Read more
The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the New Jersey Division of Elections for failing to comply with an open records request related to the state’s voter rolls. The legal action comes as Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli remains locked in a tight race with his Democratic opponent in … Read more
President Donald Trump is filing a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal’s publisher and the reporters behind a story alleging he gifted Jeffrey Epstein a collection of letters for his 50th birthday in 2003—including a note signed with Trump’s name and an outline of a naked woman. According to the federal court docket filed … Read more
The betting platform Polymarket launched its 2028 presidential election sweepstakes on Friday, giving users a chance to buy and sell shares on who they believe will win the White House. Vice President JD Vance is the early favorite overall, sitting at 27 percent, according to the site. California Gov. Gavin Newsom trails behind at 17 … Read more
The type of mortgage fraud case involving Sen. Adam Schiff is typically straightforward and difficult to defend against, according to financial crimes experts, who warn the senator could face substantial fines and penalties. The California Democrat has been referred to the Justice Department for prosecution over allegations that he falsely claimed “primary” residence status in … Read more
A federal court refused the Justice Department’s petitions to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawsuit over his erroneous deportation to El Salvador, finding one of the motions “meritless.” U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, an Obama appointee, did not immediately decide on Abrego Garcia’s request to be transferred to a federal prison in Maryland while awaiting his … Read more
Ex-Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence After Bribery Conviction Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reported to federal prison this week to begin serving an 11-year sentence following his conviction in a major bribery and corruption case. Menendez, a Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate for nearly two decades, was found guilty in … Read more
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced on Thursday that the bureau has dismantled a major Chinese espionage operation inside the United States, including agents who were actively working to recruit American service members into betraying their country. In a statement posted to X, Bongino said the FBI executed eight search warrants and made two arrests … Read more
The passing of Lou Dobbs, the veteran television journalist and longtime political commentator, has prompted heartfelt tributes across the political and media landscape. The news of his death at age 78 was confirmed by his family on July 18, 2024, sparking remembrance of a career that helped shape American cable news. Lou Dobbs leaves behind … Read more