A new YouGov/The Economist poll finds that Americans continue to place more blame on Republicans than Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, though the margin between the two parties is narrowing. According to the survey, 39 percent of respondents say President Trump and congressional Republicans are responsible for the shutdown, compared with 33 percent who … Read more

A group of young people may have just jeopardized their futures after posting a disturbing video on TikTok that appeared to threaten federal immigration officers. The short clip, featuring teenage-looking individuals, was uploaded earlier this week and referenced reported cartel bounties against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In the video, one young man pulls … Read more

Anti-ICE protests and the rise of sanctuary jurisdictions are straining federal immigration enforcement efforts, forcing the agency to divert personnel and hindering its ability to carry out arrests and deportations, acting Director Todd Lyons told The Washington Times. Lyons attributed much of the disruption to political rhetoric that, he said, has fueled hostility toward Immigration … Read more

Republican leaders say the wave of left-wing “No Kings” protests held in Washington and other cities on Saturday is contributing to Democrats’ reluctance to reach a deal to reopen the government. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and other GOP lawmakers argue that Democratic leaders are attempting … Read more

FBI Director Kash Patel said in an interview this week that the bureau is continuing its investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, examining whether additional individuals may have assisted or acted as accomplices in the attack. He stated that once the bureau gathers sufficient evidence, they will refer any potential additional suspects to the … Read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James is reportedly housing several family members with criminal records at properties she owns in Virginia, according to documents obtained by the New York Post. The development comes as James faces federal charges related to those same properties. Among the relatives living there is her grand-niece, 21-year-old Cayla Thompson-Hairston, who … Read more

As the partial government shutdown enters its second week, Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-SD) says momentum is quietly building among Democrats to break ranks with their leadership and vote with Republicans to end the stalemate. So far, only three members of the Democratic caucus — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), … Read more

The political temperature in Washington reached a boiling point this week as members of Congress formally introduced new articles of impeachment against former President Donald J. Trump, marking yet another historic chapter in America’s turbulent political history. The resolution accuses Trump of serious constitutional violations, including disregarding the separation of powers by unilaterally ordering military … Read more

Former President Barack Obama has drawn attention — and criticism — after condemning former President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in response to rising violent crime, calling it “inherently corrupting” for any president to use the military “against their own people.” Obama made the remarks during the final episode of … Read more

“Who are you going to call a black? No one is going to take a slave like you seriously. Go back to Africa where you belong,” Sergeant Cole shouted. He didn’t even ask her name, just saw the skin and let the venom do the talking. General Regina M. Cal blinked, confused by the tone … Read more