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Both parties aiming to lose the off-year elections

This election is a contest to see which party can do its best to lose. Looking forward from mid-September, President Donald Trump’s Republicans seem to be well ahead at this. But the Resistance (or don’t they call themselves that any more?) Democrats are putting up a contest. Second-term presidents tend to make political mistakes by […]

California high-speed rail is paying for nightclub outings for consultants

If you are wondering why the budget for California’s high-speed rail keeps increasing, it’s because the state needs to pay for very important things, such as escape room visits and nightclub outings for project consultants. The inspector general for the high-speed rail project has found that the California High-Speed Rail Authority has violated state contract […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Massie saying Johnson is sending the House home early to prevent Hegseth impeachment

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., says the early adjournment by Speaker Johnson blocked his impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Hawley takes aim at ‘corporate welfare’ after GOP-backed tax break boosted controversial industry

Senate Republican Josh Hawley targets opportunity zone tax breaks that tech giants use to build AI data centers, calling the loophole "corporate welfare."

Trump-backed tax break a windfall for controversial industry — now GOP senator wants ‘corporate welfare’ cut

Senate Republican Josh Hawley targets opportunity zones tax breaks that tech giants use to build AI data centers, calling the loophole "corporate welfare."

‘Out of control’ killings in Spanberger’s Virginia reach ‘insane’ point as migrant charged in stabbing spree

Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces backlash as ICE lodges a detainer on an illegal immigrant charged with murder in a stabbing spree.

Reporter’s Notebook: House control could hinge on whether the old political rules still apply

Trump's mid-30s approval and high gas prices favor Democrats, but redistricting and turnout questions could keep House races razor-tight.

Ex-Dem insider drops bombshell on where Harris ranked in secret poll for Biden replacements

Lindy Li says Democratic internal polling showed Kamala Harris ranked dead last among potential Biden replacements, behind Pete Buttigieg and others.

Russian spies orchestrated $40K murder plot in nation’s capital, US alleges

Five Russian intelligence operatives allegedly offered $40,000 to a U.S.-based recruit to kill a Kremlin critic believed to live in Washington, D.C.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces she is cancer free

The White House chief of staff revealed her pathology results from the Mayo Clinic came back clear, six months after her breast cancer diagnosis.

Tax breaks helping fuel Trump’s latest tech push just landed in Dems’ crosshairs

House Democrats target bonus depreciation and opportunity zone tax breaks for AI data centers, arguing Big Tech shouldn't get taxpayer subsidies.

Trump surgeon general pick backs MMR vaccine, rejects link between childhood vaccines and autism

Nicole Saphier told senators she does not believe the MMR vaccine is lethal, breaking with Trump's past comments as measles cases surge nationwide.

Fraud expert exposes how hidden networks drove Minnesota fraud, other major scams: ‘Criminal enterprise’

Haywood Talcove reveals how criminals use LLCs and stolen identities to bill Medicaid for fake claims, fueling human trafficking and cybercrime.

Judge Refers Soros-Backed Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to Justice Department

Krasner and his top deputy allegedly pressured staffers to violate the law in order to have a murder conviction thrown out.

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