A majority of Americans disapprove of the job Democrats in Congress are doing, according to a Marist/NPR/PBS News poll released Tuesday. Only 27% of registered voters approved of congressional Democrats’ performance, down from 39% in February 2024. Meanwhile, 58% disapproved of Democratic leadership in Congress, and 15% remained unsure, the survey found. Democrats were nearly … Read more
A quiet but consequential development in Washington this week may signal a new direction for America’s long-term energy strategy. While partisan gridlock remains the norm across many key issues, one recent vote revealed a striking exception: the U.S. Senate, in a rare moment of broad bipartisan agreement, passed a piece of legislation aimed at transforming … Read more
A former congressman who once supported eliminating the IRS has just been confirmed as the agency’s new leader. Billy Long, the former Republican congressman from Missouri, was confirmed by the Senate in a 53-44 vote to become the next IRS Commissioner. He now takes the reins of an agency in chaos—staffing cuts, internal meltdowns, and … Read more
World leaders from across the globe convened in The Hague on Tuesday, 24 June, for a pivotal NATO summit—an event set against a backdrop of high-stakes diplomacy and pressing global tensions. With delegates from 32 member nations in attendance, including major players such as U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister … Read more
A high-profile public figure has made headlines after commenting on the immigration status of a well-known British royal living in the United States. Questions have recently surfaced regarding the royal’s U.S. visa eligibility, sparked by a Washington-based think tank’s claim that past admissions of drug use may have conflicted with immigration policies. Despite the ongoing … Read more
A senior government official testified behind closed doors for over four hours this week as part of an ongoing congressional review into executive office procedures and the use of automated signature tools. The session focused on administrative practices rather than specific policy matters, with particular attention given to the official’s past role in managing high-level … Read more
A longtime public official recently shared her reason for entering public service during a televised interview, stating that her primary motivation has always been “about the children.” The comment quickly attracted attention online, with various social media users reacting with skepticism and sarcasm. During the interview, the official explained that her journey from private life … Read more
Queen Máxima Responds After Viral Video Appears to Show Her Mocking Trump A brief moment during President Donald Trump’s visit to the Netherlands has gone viral, with social media users suggesting that Queen Máxima was mimicking the U.S. president during a royal photo opportunity. Now, the Dutch queen has addressed the speculation directly. President Trump … Read more
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill that would exempt tip income from federal taxation, providing direct financial relief to millions of American service industry workers. Introduced by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and co-sponsored by Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, … Read more
On Monday, the Supreme Court approved the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court injunction that had blocked deportations of individuals to third countries without prior notice. The decision marks a near-term victory for the administration as it aims to implement its immigration crackdown swiftly. The Court ruled 6-3 in favor of staying the … Read more