Federal prosecutors have filed a motion seeking to accelerate a key ruling in the criminal case against former FBI Director James B. Comey, marking one of the first significant developments since his indictment last month. The move could determine whether Comey’s longtime friend and attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, remains part of his defense team — and … Read more

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Rodney Scott as the new Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), marking a major shift in leadership at the nation’s largest law enforcement agency. The confirmation came following a 51–46 vote that fell strictly along party lines, with Republicans uniting in support and Democrats opposing the nomination. … Read more

A Republican candidate backed by President Donald Trump, who is locked in a tight purple state race, got some good polling news on Monday. Jason Miyares, the incumbent GOP attorney general of Virginia, has surged ahead of his highly controversial Democratic challenger, Jay Jones, according to a Quantus Insights survey. Miyares has not only closed … Read more

A nationwide redistricting battle is unfolding, largely encouraged by President Donald Trump, as Republican-led legislatures across several states face growing pressure from the former president and his allies to create additional GOP-leaning congressional districts and solidify the party’s House majority. In North Carolina, Republican lawmakers are advancing a new congressional map, joining a series of … Read more

A federal judge in Illinois ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may not arrest illegal aliens at courthouses without a judicial warrant and indicated agents could face contempt penalties if they violate the order. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings issued the order in a long-running class action first filed in 2018—during the Obama administration—styled Margarito Castañon Nava, … Read more

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — but only if they first agree to reopen the government. Trump made the comments during a Diwali celebration at the White House as the government shutdown stretched into its 21st day, … Read more

The defense for the individual charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk is contesting a recent statement from the prosecution, asserting that they are implicating and representing the sheriff’s office in the criminal proceedings. Tyler James Robinson, 22, is confronting multiple counts, including aggravated murder, for the alleged shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during … Read more

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Democrats of “holding the entire federal government hostage” during the ongoing government shutdown, saying Republicans would not bow to “extortion” over spending demands. Speaking during a lunch event in the White House Rose Garden, Trump blasted Schumer and his caucus for … Read more

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday he has refused an offer from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to meet behind the scenes in order to strike a deal to reopen the federal government. “Republicans cannot and will not solve it in a backroom deal. Chuck Schumer has been suggesting that four leaders go into … Read more

In a major shakeup for Kentucky politics, State Senator Robin Webb has announced she is leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republican Party, citing deep ideological differences and frustration with her former party’s leftward shift. The move, first reported by Fox News, marks a significant setback for Democrats in a state where they have … Read more