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
President Trump on Friday signed into law new cryptocurrency regulations, marking a major step toward legitimizing the crypto-trading industry. Surrounded by Republican lawmakers and crypto industry leaders in the White House East Room, Trump signed the Genius Act, delivering on one of his key legislative priorities. “With today’s signing, we’re pushing even further into the … Read more
New disclosures from the government’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into the 2016 election, otherwise known as alleged “Trump-Russia collusion,” have revealed a stunning admission from top Obama-era officials. A newly declassified memo, released Friday by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, shows that U.S. intelligence officials concluded Russia did not play a significant role in Donald Trump’s … Read more
The Forgotten District: Frustration Grows at Home as AOC Pursues National Spotlight” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), once celebrated as a bold new voice in progressive politics, is now facing mounting criticism from residents in her home district as crime surges and community concerns grow louder. While the congresswoman travels across the country promoting national campaigns … Read more
President Donald Trump surprised the White House press corps on Monday by unveiling what he called a “blockbuster” agreement with NATO for the purchase of American-made military hardware. Speaking alongside members of his Cabinet in the Oval Office, Trump outlined the deal, which will see NATO member nations significantly increase their reliance on U.S. defense … Read more