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‘Lindsey Graham’s Supreme Court’

That’s the title of my new Confirmation Tales post.

Aviation cybersecurity has key shortfalls, watchdog warns Congress

The Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration have cybersecurity gaps sending stakeholders mixed signals and falling short of federal standards, according to a new congressional watchdog report.

FCC readies rulings against ABC’s ‘The View,’ Disney licenses

The FCC is expected to rule that ABC's daytime talk show "The View" is not a bona fide news program, a decision that would subject the Disney-owned broadcast to federal equal-time requirements for political candidates.

Vance says he was ‘less enthusiastic’ about striking Iran than Trump

VANCE tells Joe Rogan that Trump was not influenced by Israel in Iran war: "I think the president, completely separate from any influence from Israel, believes very strongly, and again I agree with this, that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon."

Iran’s brinkmanship is costing it influence and options

The reinvigorated war with Iran has sparked new oil price increases. In ordering a restoration of the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil exports and new strikes on Iranian military sites, President Donald Trump is pressuring Iran to return to the negotiating table and abide by the recently agreed-upon ceasefire. Trump’s key priority is an end […]

3 Doors Down’s Brad Arnold dies after cancer fight

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brad Arnold, the front-man for the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died after a battle with kidney cancer. Arnold passed away on Saturday at the age of 47. "With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep...

Hegseth says Pentagon cutting academic partnership with ‘woke’ Harvard

The Pentagon is severing its academic partnerships with Harvard University, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. The secretary said the decision was “LONG OVERDUE” in a post on the social platform X. “At the War Department, we will strive to maximize taxpayer value in building lethality to establish deterrence. It’s that simple,” Hegseth said...

Maureen Dowd says Trump suffers from ‘Obama Derangement Syndrome’ after video controversy

New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd on Saturday said President Trump suffers from "Obama Derangement Syndrome" after controversy erupted Friday when a since-deleted racist video depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes was posted on the commander in chief's Truth Social account. "It was at the end of a video...

Lee Hamilton’s passing recalls a different era

Lee Hamilton, a renowned foreign policy giant and congressional statesman, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of decency, bipartisanship and effective policymaking.

Ohio man charged with allegedly threatening to kill Vance

A federal grand jury on Friday indicted an Ohio man over alleged threats to kill Vice President Vance when the Republican made a trip to his home state last month. Shannon Mathre, 33, was charged with making a threat to kill or inflict bodily harm to a presidential successor, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said...

George Conway takes Olympics-themed shot at Trump in new ad

George Conway, a former Republican who recently jumped into the Democratic primary for a House seat in New York, launched a campaign ad on Friday to coincide with the opening of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Conway, a frequent critic of President Trump who is looking to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in New...

New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer

The assumption that social media use harms teens has always relied on an inconclusive body of research.

Judge extends block on Trump admin’s bid to slash social services funds to 5 states

A New York judge on Friday extended a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from slashing funds to social service programs in five Democrat-led states. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick made his ruling at the request of Minnesota, California, Illinois, New York and Colorado. The states receive a total of over $10 billion a year...

Woodward says he was ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs: Colleagues ‘deserve more’

Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward said Friday that he was “crushed” by the recent layoffs at the newspaper, saying his colleagues “deserve more.” “The Washington Post has been my professional home for 55 years. I believe in it. I love it," Woodward, who started at the paper in 1971, wrote in a statement posted...

Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic feelings about Israel

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is seen as a rising star in his party, and many of his admirers think he could be a strong presidential candidate, pointing to his successes in Pennsylvania. His name is consistently floated in conversation about the 2028 presidential race, and he was considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in 2024....

To the moon and back: Can the US recreate the magic of the lunar landing? 

What exactly do Trump and Vance know about this upcoming mission? Is it safe?

Maher blasts White House over ‘rather lame’ defense of Obama video: ‘F—ing hypocrites’

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday called the White House "f---ing hypocrites" over what he called a "rather lame" defense of a since-deleted video depicting former President Obama and former Michelle Obama as apes. The host, on a recent episode of "Real Time," referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's initial defense of the video...

Graham: Democrats’ ‘fatally flawed’ DHS reform proposal ‘deserves a vote’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signaled Saturday that he could move to bring Democrats' proposal for an overhaul of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics to the Senate floor, saying the plan "deserves a vote." "While I believe the Democrats’ proposal regarding [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and immigration are fatally flawed and will take us backward...

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