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May 2026

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‘An unmitigated s–t show fever dream’: Louisiana enters election chaos

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s abrupt decision to postpone the state’s House primaries just days...

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a ‘no-brainer’ in competitive NJ House race

Democrat Tina Shah, running to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a key New Jersey swing district, said transgender healthcare for children is a "no-brainer."

We Meant to Do That

Pity the suckers in the cities governed by the radical left who let themselves...

Ethics Committee launches investigation into Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct. The probe follows explosive accusations from a former aide that Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions — charges that were first made public on Friday in The San Francisco Chronicle. That article was followed by a...

Live updates: Trump won’t apologize to pope, pulls controversial Jesus post; Strait of Hormuz blockade in effect

Facing backlash from his supporters President Trump removed a controversial social media post on Monday that portrayed him as Jesus in an AI-generated image. The post landed as he lashed out against Pope Leo XIV, who has registered his opposition to the war in Iran since the conflict began in February. Trump on Sunday night...

Swalwell’s exit shakes up California governor’s race

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) suspension of his California gubernatorial bid has injected fresh uncertainty into the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). The congressman’s campaign rapidly devolved over the weekend, when prominent organizations and lawmakers rescinded their endorsements over sexual misconduct allegations against him. Although Swalwell denied any wrongdoing, he was unable to contain the growing fallout and announced Sunday he would...

Trump gets McDonald’s delivery to Oval Office to promote ‘no tax on tips’

President Trump on Monday received a McDonald’s delivery to the Oval Office to promote his “no tax on tips” law. He received two bags of McDonald's, a longtime fast-food favorite of the president's, from a delivery person in a “DoorDash Grandma” shirt. “The reason for this is the fact that I heard you picked up...

Trump: I don’t owe Pope Leo an apology

President Trump said Monday that he will not apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV after calling him “weak” because the pope spoke out against the Iran war. Trump told reporters outside the Oval Office when asked if he owes the first American pope in history an apology, “No, I don’t.” “Because Pope Leo...

Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House

President Trump detailed new plans for a UFC fight the league is planning on the White House grounds in June. "I've been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door," Trump told reporters gathered...

California Republicans snub Trump, don’t endorse in governor’s race

The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday at its convention despite President Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the race. In a post on the social platform X on Sunday, the Golden State GOP said “neither candidate for Governor was able to reach the 60%...

Trump picks fight with the pope, then posts AI photo depicting himself as Jesus 

It’s Monday. You have two more days to file your taxes if you haven’t done so already! In today’s issue: ⛪ IN THE WHITE HOUSE President Trump goes after … *checks note* … the pope: President Trump fired off a lengthy post on Sunday night bashing Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” From Trump’s attack...

Trump on AI Jesus image: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’

President Trump told reporters Monday that the AI image appearing to depict him as Jesus Christ was actually an image of Trump as a doctor healing people.  "I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with the Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker there, which...

Melania Trump to head to Capitol Hill to talk foster care improvements

First lady Melania Trump is expected to head to Capitol Hill this week to discuss ways to improve foster care efforts. The first lady will be speaking at a closed-door roundtable Wednesday with members of the House Ways and Means Committee and witnesses form the foster care system, Punchbowl News first reported and was confirmed...

Mehdi Hasan’s arguments against Israel’s right to exist fall flat

Why did an Oxford-educated journalist say something so transparently foolish?

These Democrats are calling on Swalwell to leave Congress

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who on Sunday suspended his campaign for California's governor amid sexual assault allegations he has denied, is now facing pressure from fellow congressional Democrats to leave his seat in Congress. In a post on the social platform X, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) said both Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas),...

Does Trump have a right to expect ‘his’ judges to side with him?

So much for an independent judicial branch of government! 

Hundreds of Hollywood figures come out against Paramount, Warner Brothers merger

More than 1,000 professionals in the entertainment business are voicing their opposition to a planned mega merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers, which are eyeing a deal that would deliver a major shake-up to the TV and movie business. In an open letter, which was signed by Hollywood stars like Bryan Cranston, Ben Stiller and...

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