Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) announced that he will support his fellow libertarian-leaning colleague, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), in his upcoming primary race against a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump. Trump threw his support last week behind Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and outspoken loyalist, after calling for a 2026 primary challenge to Massie. … Read more

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien on Thursday called for an immediate end to the government shutdown, warning that the standoff is hurting the U.S. aviation industry and working families across the country. Standing outside the West Wing of the White House, O’Brien was joined by Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in urging … Read more

Just moments ago, news broke confirming Mike Johnson’s official appointment, closing weeks of speculation and tense debate across Capitol Hill. The confirmation marks a turning point in Washington’s ongoing struggle for unity, leadership, and a clear direction in uncertain times. For older Americans who have watched decades of shifting politics and changing leaders, this event … Read more

Newly unearthed Federal Election Commission records show that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics, has made more than $360,000 in campaign payments since 2021 to a California man for ‘bizarre’ reasons. According to FEC filings, Swalwell’s campaign committee and his political action committee, Remedy PAC, have issued more than … Read more

Several of the nation’s largest airlines are urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to end the ongoing government shutdown and approve a “clean” funding measure, as air traffic controllers begin missing paychecks — a situation executives warn could compromise both safety and efficiency across the aviation system. The Senate adjourned Thursday without a deal … Read more

Millions of Americans were set to go hungry this weekend after Senate Democrats blocked a government funding bill 13 times in six weeks, keeping vital food programs offline as key elections approach in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. “They’re setting everything up for next week,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) told Politico on Friday. “If … Read more

Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she and former President Barack Obama were “held to higher standards” because they are black. She made the remarks during an upcoming interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” set to air Sunday morning. “You said we were all too aware that as a first black couple, we couldn’t afford … Read more

The judge presiding over New York Attorney General Letitia James’ mortgage fraud case on Friday rejected a motion seeking to compel federal prosecutors to maintain a log of all their communications with the media. Defense attorney Abbe Lowell had filed the request last week, following James’ arraignment on charges of bank fraud and making false … Read more

Supreme Court Decision on Immigration Policy Sparks Legal and Political Debate High Court ruling on federal district court authority creates new precedent for challenging executive orders Major Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Immigration Legal Landscape Note:Video at the end of article. In a significant legal development that has far-reaching implications for immigration policy and federal court … Read more

Politics Commentary A high-ranking aide to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey — a Democrat frequently mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential contender — has been arrested in connection with a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation that allegedly extended into a state government facility. Authorities say LaMar Cook, 45, who served as Deputy Director of Healey’s Western Massachusetts … Read more