Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), setting up a key November matchup in the battle to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.). Powell, a political fundraiser, defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh (D), a member of a prominent Democratic family...
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen (R) is projected to lose his slot as the state’s top elections official to a primary challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ. Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won Tuesday's Republican primary in the Cornhusker State, leading the incumbent by roughly 6 percentage points with a little over half of votes...
The Supreme Court’s liberal justices called their colleagues’ decision clawing back race-based redistricting on Wednesday a “now-completed demolition” of the Voting Rights Act. In a 48-page dissent, Justice Elena Kagan held up the landmark 1965 law as helpful to the nation’s progress on racial discrimination. “At this last stage, the Court’s gutting of Section 2...
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday said he hopes the Justice Department has stronger evidence against former FBI Director James Comey than “just the picture in the sand." Comey was indicted with a second round of charges on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to harm President Trump after posting a photo of seashells arranged in a...
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday took a shot at the British royal family for a list of “do’s and don’ts” that she said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) gave members ahead of King Charles III’s address to Congress. Before the British monarch’s speech, when reporter Pablo Manríquez asked Boebert whether the king should meet...
The Pentagon’s acting chief financial officer told members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far. “So approximately, at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. Most of that is ammunitions,” Jules Hurst III said in response to a...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the 911 Memorial in New York City on Wednesday afternoon as part of their swing through the U.S. It also marks the first trip to the Empire State by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010. The king met with President...
Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at President Trump once again on Tuesday, as their ongoing feud heats up. During an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC, the host had his audience watch a clip of Trump speaking earlier in the day at an event with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at...
The House Armed Services Committee has its chance to question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine on Wednesday morning amid the Iran war as it hits 60 days with no imminent conclusion. It's their first of two days of hearings. The Supreme Court will hand down opinions before...
The upheaval of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by a would-be assassin has committed the Justice Department to two goals: Build a ballroom at the White House, and keep the suspect detained. Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman, already faces three criminal charges that include attempting to assassinate President Trump. Top officials have...
President Trump early Wednesday warned the Iranian regime that it “better get smart soon” as negotiations over a peace deal have largely stalled between the two sides. “Iran can’t get their act together,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” The president also...
The conflict in Iran should be a reminder of, not a cause to divert attention from, U.S. interests in the West Pacific. America’s war in the Middle East demonstrates the necessity of allies to American strategy. This is equally critical in military, economic, and technological contexts. Washington must recognize the essential contribution to its grand...
