Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fundraising has slowed to a near standstill, sparking fresh speculation that he could face a serious primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2026. Federal Election Commission filings show the five-term New York Democrat raised just $133,000 during the last quarter — a sharp drop from his typical multi-million-dollar hauls … Read more

News Commentary A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has struck down a Trump administration executive order that required Americans to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections — ruling that the move exceeded presidential authority and violated constitutional boundaries. The decision, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, marks … Read more

Democrats have spent the last several weeks of the Schumer Shutdown claiming the USDA has contingency funding it could use to keep food stamp benefits flowing beyond Nov. 1. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made that argument again Wednesday, saying the administration “has the funding to make sure that not a single American on … Read more

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) announced that he will support his fellow libertarian-leaning colleague, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), in his upcoming primary race against a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump. Trump threw his support last week behind Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and outspoken loyalist, after calling for a 2026 primary challenge to Massie. … Read more

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien on Thursday called for an immediate end to the government shutdown, warning that the standoff is hurting the U.S. aviation industry and working families across the country. Standing outside the West Wing of the White House, O’Brien was joined by Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in urging … Read more

Just moments ago, news broke confirming Mike Johnson’s official appointment, closing weeks of speculation and tense debate across Capitol Hill. The confirmation marks a turning point in Washington’s ongoing struggle for unity, leadership, and a clear direction in uncertain times. For older Americans who have watched decades of shifting politics and changing leaders, this event … Read more

Newly unearthed Federal Election Commission records show that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics, has made more than $360,000 in campaign payments since 2021 to a California man for ‘bizarre’ reasons. According to FEC filings, Swalwell’s campaign committee and his political action committee, Remedy PAC, have issued more than … Read more

Several of the nation’s largest airlines are urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to end the ongoing government shutdown and approve a “clean” funding measure, as air traffic controllers begin missing paychecks — a situation executives warn could compromise both safety and efficiency across the aviation system. The Senate adjourned Thursday without a deal … Read more

Millions of Americans were set to go hungry this weekend after Senate Democrats blocked a government funding bill 13 times in six weeks, keeping vital food programs offline as key elections approach in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. “They’re setting everything up for next week,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) told Politico on Friday. “If … Read more

Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she and former President Barack Obama were “held to higher standards” because they are black. She made the remarks during an upcoming interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” set to air Sunday morning. “You said we were all too aware that as a first black couple, we couldn’t afford … Read more