Republicans’ prospects for holding off a Democratic surge in the 2026 midterms appear to be improving, according to a new poll. However, other recent surveys suggest potential challenges ahead for the GOP, while spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee unsurprisingly told Newsweek they expect a “favorable political environment” heading into 2026. Democrats are aiming … Read more
The Department of Education is intensifying efforts against “ghost students,” AI scammers, and others accused of defrauding the federal government of tens of millions of dollars, including approximately $8.4 million from California community colleges alone. Data from the office of the chancellor for California’s 116 community-college system revealed that last year, 31% of applications—about 1.2 … Read more
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced Sunday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, just over 12 hours after President Trump revealed plans to meet with potential primary challengers in the coming days. Tillis, considered one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the upcoming midterm cycle, drew sharp criticism from Trump on Saturday after voting … Read more
President Donald Trump stated that the individual responsible for leaking the low-confidence Defense Intelligence Agency report on the U.S. strike against Iranian nuclear facilities “should be prosecuted.” A leaked report claimed that the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities delayed the country’s program by only a few months. However, U.S. officials have maintained that the … Read more
President Donald Trump has exceeded even his own ambitious goals for the 2026 midterm elections, with his political operation confirming he is on track to raise more money than any second-term incumbent in U.S. history. Trump initially pledged to raise $1 billion to bolster allies and target opponents in the 2026 races—a figure that was … Read more
The Department of Justice announced Monday that it is filing a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies, which it claims are unlawful. The move comes in the wake of several days of violence and riots targeting federal immigration agents, prompting the deployment of the military. “The challenged law and … Read more
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) is showing increasing signs of political strain after enduring months of sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. Massie has emerged as a leading voice among a small group of hardline fiscal conservatives threatening to block Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax cut bill when it returns to the House for a second vote … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on Thursday, siding with South Carolina in its effort to defund Planned Parenthood—a decision with broad national implications for the abortion provider. In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the Court’s majority held that Medicaid recipients cannot sue to enforce their choice of medical provider. The … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a teenage girl with epilepsy and her parents, who sued a Minnesota school system, saying that her school failed to provide her with as much education as her peers. The issue revolved around the level of proof necessary to demonstrate discrimination by public schools in … Read more
On Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt invited 9-year-old cancer patient Vivian Sleeth from Rockledge, Florida, to take the podium in the briefing room. It was Vivian’s wish to field questions just as Leavitt does, adding that Leavitt’s team joined in, taking on reporter roles. The first question posed to Vivian was about her … Read more