President Trump named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel on Sunday, a shake-up in the key legal role. Scharf will assume the role on Sept. 1 and replace David Warrington, who has served since Trump’s inauguration and is headed to the private sector, the president wrote on Truth Social. “Will is Tough, Strong,...
Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) on Sunday praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for being willing to "call out the craziness" in the Democratic Party, referring to the change among voters in favoring more radical, progressive candidates over more mainstream incumbents. McCormick told "The Cats Roundtable" host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM that he...
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on Sunday said Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making the midterm election “easier” for the GOP. “I'm certain that Abdul El-Sayed is making it easier. Because he is inconsistent with Michiganders of either side of the aisle,” Scott said during a Sunday...
Florida House candidate Oliver Larkin (D) on Sunday called out Democratic strategist James Carville's remarks against the Democratic Party opening up to more progressive and democratic socialist voices, saying it would be "foolhardy to be exclusive" to those candidates. Larkin lambasted Carville and pundit Van Jones for "missing something" and said that "electoralism is about...
With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). Milwaukee County Executive...
The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for the sector, can clear the Senate when lawmakers return for a brief three-week session...
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday said Israel is “not aligned” with U.S. national security objectives, citing their actions in the Gaza strip and discourse amid the war in Iran. “I want there to be a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. I support Israel. I cannot support this government's actions. They are not aligned with U.S. national...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sunday said his state is doing "everything in our power to seek truth" amid its probe into Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fox News's Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures" interviewed Uthmeier about his investigation into the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He described...
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appeared on ABC’s “This Week” for her first Sunday show interview in a little over two and a half years to discuss the country’s political climate ahead of midterm elections. The 36-year-old lawmaker reflected on a wide range of topics including a potential White House run, the future of her career...
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Sunday predicted that Republicans will maintain their control over both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections this fall. "Here's the bottom line. Go to Cook Political Report. We start at 212 likely seats. There's 18 toss-up seats. We need six. I bet you we win 10,"...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took a swipe at President Trump over a post the president made targeting El-Sayed and his wife. In a post Saturday on Truth Social, Trump posted a photo of himself and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and another photo of El-Sayed and his wife. Text above the two...
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should ultimately resign if the accusations of abuse raised against him are true. “I live in Indiana. This is a race in northern Ohio and the other part of the state. I don't know...
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attacks on Tehran. “Clearly the Iranians have figured this out. They are not reacting to these threats, and they are taking very strategic positions with regard to...
