The Republican majority in the House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to censure Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and remove her from her position on the Intelligence Committee after defections from a handful of GOP members. Plaskett became embroiled in controversy late last week after House Republicans released materials showing she texted with sex offender Jeffrey … Read more
Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has long been known for his one-liners, his pointed observations, and his unmistakably Southern delivery that somehow blends academic sharpness with down-home humor. While he has built a reputation as one of Congress’s most quotable figures, his latest interview may stand out as one of his most talked-about moments of … Read more
Tuesday, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Mike Johnson discussed House Republicans’ efforts to deliver maximum transparency regarding the Epstein files and ensure justice for victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Speaker Johnson also addressed what he called Democrats’ newfound interest in the Epstein files, despite the information being in the government’s possession … Read more
The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, has submitted his resignation after a turbulent stretch leading one of the nation’s most critical emergency-response institutions. His departure, confirmed this week, comes amid rising internal frustrations, public scrutiny, and major structural changes underway at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Richardson, who formally … Read more
A major piece of fiscal legislation championed by President Donald Trump is facing early resistance within the Republican Party, raising questions about how—and whether—the bill can advance through a narrowly divided Senate. Although the proposal is expected to move through the budget reconciliation process, which requires only a simple majority, internal opposition from several GOP … Read more
A New Chapter in America’s Energy Story In a sweeping move that redefines the nation’s energy landscape, President Donald Trump on Thursday overturned a signature Biden-era restriction on oil and gas exploration across millions of acres of federal land in Alaska. The action—one of the most consequential energy decisions of Trump’s current term—opens more than … Read more
Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein cut ties with Bill Clinton because he thought the former president was a liar, according to new emails his estate turned over to Congress on Wednesday. The emails, obtained by the House Oversight Committee, also reveal that Kathryn Ruemmler — former White House counsel to Barack Obama — maintained a remarkably cozy … Read more
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has once again stated that he would honor international legal actions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the foreign leader were to visit the city. Mamdani restated his position during an interview aired Friday on Politics Unusual, hosted by Morgan McKay. During the conversation, McKay asked Mamdani about … Read more
New reporting indicates a connection between President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, and the killer of a Turning Point USA activist, Tyler Robinson. TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said the development is “a five-alarm fire,” responding Monday on social media to a report by New York Post columnist Miranda Devine, The Western Journal reported. Devine highlighted Crooks’ … Read more
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will step down after hurricane season, ending a turbulent tenure marked by public controversy and deep internal frustration. David Richardson submitted his resignation on Monday to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, giving two weeks’ notice. DHS confirmed the resignation to CNN, but three … Read more