Democrats are currently on track for a good midterm election year, maybe a great one, but Democratic excitement has likely reached the overhyped stage.
A pro-Israel Democratic advocacy group on Thursday released a framework intended to help the party better articulate its vision for the U.S. relationship with Israel, an issue that has deeply fractured Democrats this year and could lead to further divisions heading into the next presidential campaign.
President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance will both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but they will be heading to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month's midterm elections.
The Small Business Act tells the federal government why small business contracting exists: to preserve free competitive enterprise, ensure small businesses receive a fair proportion of federal contracts, and strengthen the nation’s economy. If firms with $500 million in revenue are allowed to position themselves as “small” to access set-aside contracts, it would undermine the core […]
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday stressed the expansive reach of Russian propaganda and said it has even presented itself on the floor of the U.S. Congress. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper, Turner said he agreed with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chair of the House Foreign...
Renowned chef José Andrés, founder of the food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK), said the death of a group of aid workers last week in Gaza is "unforgivable" and called on Israel to improve its military communications and do more to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. "It is unforgivable. I will have to live...
This weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live," took aim at the reactions to New York City's earthquake, while also poking fun at former President Trump's recent suggestion that President Biden is on cocaine. SNL's "Weekend Update" segment on Saturday night kicked off with a discussion about the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the New York...
Celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés argued Israel is committing a "war against humanity itself," after an Israeli drone strike last week killed seven aid workers with his charity group, World Central Kitchen. "This is not anymore about the seven men and women of World Central Kitchen that perished on this unfortunate event. This is...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an expanding — and often invisible — role in America’s legal system. While AI tools are being used to inform criminal investigations, there is often no way for defendants to challenge their digital accuser or even know what role it played in the case. "Under current law in most jurisdictions,...
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said the committee will ensure they are “going to be in the room” when the early votes are cast and counted in the November election. Whatley said the RNC is going to “ensure” each state has “good rules of the road” and “thousands” of attorneys present when votes...
Long-term undocumented immigrants are gaining traction on demands for legal work permits amid a strong labor market and easier access to employment for newly arrived asylum seekers. The Biden administration on Thursday greatly expanded work permits for a large swath of immigrants, including asylum seekers and green card applicants. While the administration has resisted calls...
The debate within the Democratic Party over Israel could come to a head this summer at its convention as it faces a significant intraparty divide on how to approach the ongoing conflict. Members of the party critical of U.S. support for Israel amid its war with Hamas have rallied around a movement to buck President...
Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh (Ill.) said that former President Trump “appeals to the worst of us” when discussing his rhetoric and called on President Biden to “recognize the moment” when appealing to voters heading into November. Walsh, who served one term in the House, criticized Trump and called him an “evil demagogue.” “I mean...
President Biden could face issues getting on the Ohio ballot for the general election over a scheduling conflict related to the timing of the Democratic National Convention. The Ohio Secretary of State's office sent a letter to Ohio Democratic Chair Liz Walters on Friday asking for clarification of an “apparent conflict” in the state’s law...
Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn warned that “nothing is preventing” another Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol since there has not been accountability “at the highest level.” “Accountability serves two purposes,” Dunn, who testified before the House select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol, said during his Saturday appearance on MSNBC’s...
Former President Trump is expected to rake in roughly $50 million at a Saturday night fundraiser, doubling what three Democratic presidents recently brought in for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest, a campaign official confirmed to The Hill. The private fundraiser will be hosted by hedge fund billionaire John Paulson in Palm Beach, Fla. The...
Mexico cut diplomatic ties with Ecuador after law enforcement entered the Mexican Embassy Friday and arrested the former Ecuadorian vice president who had been living on the premises since late last year. The Ecuadorean police raided the Mexican Embassy in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, and arrested Jorge Glas, Eduador’s former vice president who sought asylum at...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert Friday to inform healthcare centers and the public of a confirmed human infection of the bird flu. A farm worker on a commercial dairy farm in Texas developed conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, on March 27 and then tested positive for the...
