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Ignored ICE detainers ‘put lives at risk,’ DHS says, targeting Newsom, Pritzker, Healey

As congressional Democrats continue to vote to defund DHS, the agency is calling out the "dangerous derangement" of sanctuary state leaders "putting American lives at risk."

Conservative FISA revolt poses fresh test for Speaker Johnson

Reps. Boebert and Luna threatened to tank the anticipated FISA Section 702 rule vote, testing Speaker Mike Johnson's razor-thin majority before the April 20 deadline.

Congress should approve Iran war supplemental funds

The Pentagon has asked for additional funds to pay for the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Congress should approve this request without delay and ensure that the U.S.’s warfighters have what they need. Iran’s missile attacks show there isn’t any time to waste. The funds are essential to both winning today’s wars and […]

Trump’s Iran strategy showcases ‘doctrine of unpredictability’ amid strike threats and sudden pause

Trump claims diplomatic progress paused U.S. strikes on Iran, but Tehran denies any talks, calling it "psychological warfare" as a five-day window continues.

2028 Dems reject AIPAC

Democrats eyeing White House runs in 2028 are preemptively breaking up with AIPAC. Sen....

Lowering the bar on proficiency is the latest fad in public education

Naturally, these state departments of education deny that they are reducing rigor, but the data show otherwise.

Larry Summers steps down from OpenAI amid Epstein fallout

Economist and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigned from his role on the OpenAI board days after leaked emails unveiled his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Larry has decided to resign from the OpenAI Board of Directors, and we respect his decision,” the board said in a statement to The Hill. “We...

Comey to argue vindictive prosecution by Trump warrants dismissal

A core claim used to undercut the prosecutions of President Trump’s foes will on Wednesday face its first real test in court. Former FBI Director James Comey will seek to convince a judge to dismiss his case because he is the target of a selective and vindictive prosecution at the hands of Trump’s Justice Department....

Redistricting blitz ignites in courts 

Legal fights over the blitz of mid-decade congressional redistricting are heating up as the clock ticks closer to key deadlines for the midterm elections. Texas’ map that adds five Republican pickup opportunities is now blocked unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Judges will convene Wednesday to consider blocking North Carolina’s new map that could give Republicans another...

As Trump’s approval drops, Democrats look ahead at the 2028 presidential race

As Donald Trump's approval rating continues to decline, the Democratic race for the White House intensifies, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom emerging as an early leader, while other potential candidates such as Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are also vying for the nomination.

Shutdown lesson: We should privatize air traffic control, just like Canada did

Canada's privatized system is safer, cheaper, and doesn't have to be shut down every time Congress fails to pass appropriations bills.

Are Trump’s tariffs increasing inflation? The data might surprise you.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard arguments over the legality of President Trump’s tariff policies. Based on the justices’ questioning, it appears the court is skeptical that a president has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs without new legislation from Congress. Even some conservative justices expressed doubts about the scope of that power. The...

Epstein files move closer to seeing light of day

Today: Congress sends Epstein files bill to Trump, James Comey's day in court, Texas map blocked, immigration enforcement operations expanding

What to know about GOP’s ObamaCare talks

Republicans are rushing to deliver an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) enhanced subsidies ahead of a self-imposed mid-December deadline.   President Trump wants to send ACA subsidy money directly to consumers, and Republicans are trying to find a way to make that happen. Republicans spent weeks during the government shutdown refusing to...

GOP senators worry Trump’s $2K tariff rebates will add too much to debt

Senate Republicans are wrestling over what to do about President Trump’s proposal to give $2,000 tariff dividend checks to most Americans amid widespread Republican concern over the soaring national debt. While GOP lawmakers generally favor sending money back to American taxpayers, there is a strong push among Senate Republicans to use hundreds of billions...

Novo Nordisk lowering prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for cash customers

Novo Nordisk announced on Monday that it is lowering costs for weight loss and diabetes drugs, weeks after it struck a deal with the Trump administration to drop prices for customers. The Wegovy 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg injections and Ozempic will be $199 a month for new self-pay patients until March 31, 2026, Novo Nordisk...

Kamala Harris makes campaign appearance for Tennessee Democrat

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday hit the campaign trail for the first time since her 2024 election loss to back a Tennessee Democrat ahead of an approaching special election. Harris appeared at Fisk University in Nashville to urge residents to get out the vote. She did not tell voters to back state Rep....

Boebert yells at Republicans on House floor after censure of Democrat fails

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) yelled and wagged her finger at her Republican colleagues on the House floor Tuesday night after the chamber rejected a resolution to censure a Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) with the help of a handful of Republicans — which, in turn, led to Democrats declining to pursue a censure of Rep. Cory...

Greene questions whether DOJ will release the full Epstein documents

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday questioned whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) will release all information it possesses about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol earlier in the day, Greene spoke with Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the sponsors of a bill that...

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