A new poll shows that California voters want to keep the state’s independent redistricting commission, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) pushes to shift that power to the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature. Newsom aims to redraw California’s political maps in a way that benefits Democrats, countering President Donald Trump’s push for Texas lawmakers to do the … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the Trump administration’s “energetic” efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. He hinted that Moscow and Washington could reach an agreement on nuclear arms limitation during their summit in Alaska on Friday. In his first public comments since President Donald Trump announced the Alaska summit, Putin hosted a meeting of … Read more

In a political twist that few saw coming, Texas House Democrats will be returning to the Lone Star State for Governor Greg Abbott’s much-anticipated special legislative session. This session is set to decide the fate of the new U.S. House maps — a move that could have long-term consequences for both parties. The return of … Read more

A Democrat whistleblower’s allegations, backed by newly declassified FBI interview reports, are now threatening to upend the political career of Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA). If the whistleblower’s account is accurate and prosecutors pursue the case, Schiff could face not only career-ending political consequences but also staggering financial penalties and lengthy prison terms. As Tolman noted, … Read more

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, said in a post on X that a “malodorous” person unsuccessfully attempted to steal her phone in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. “A malodorous homeless person attempted to swipe my phone today while I was walking in DC back to the DOJ from … Read more

Texas Democrats who fled the state to hinder redistricting proceedings may face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said in an interview with Fox News Digital. As some AWOL Democrats reportedly plan to return in time for a second special legislative session to begin next week, Abbott, who previously served as the state’s attorney … Read more

A former campaign associate of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-million-dollar pandemic food fraud conspiracy, adding another chapter to the growing list of controversies surrounding the progressive lawmaker’s political orbit. Federal prosecutors announced that 49-year-old Guhaad Hashi Said — described by Alpha News as an “enforcer” for Omar’s campaign — admitted in … Read more

Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, is calling for significant changes in how the nation’s capital handles violent juvenile offenders. In a recent interview, Pirro said she will advocate for lowering the age at which young offenders can be prosecuted as adults, citing rising violent crime and what she describes … Read more

Washington, D.C. looks unrecognizable tonight. Hours after President Donald Trump signed the order to deploy the National Guard, the streets have transformed — and we have the footage. From military vehicles rolling past the Capitol to armed patrols at key intersections, the capital is under a level of federal control not seen in decades. Supporters … Read more

The Republican-controlled Texas Senate on Tuesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that could create up to five new GOP-leaning U.S. House seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The measure passed 19–2 along party lines after nine of the chamber’s 11 Democrats walked out, leaving the floor largely empty. The absence was a protest against what Democrats … Read more