Beneath the flighty calls for more witch poems and empty appeals to joy from Francesca Hong, there's an irrepressible anger that she's offering a vengeful, self-righteous seeming outlet for.
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...
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the holiday season is here whether any of us are ready or not. Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimated that nearly 39 million people were screened at U.S. airports between Dec. 19 and Jan. 2 — so you can always count on a busy time at...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned pivots to "exercise caution" when operating in the region around Venezuela because of the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity" in and near the South American nation as tensions with the United States simmer. The FAA's advisory, issued on Friday, notes that "threats could post a potential...
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization's membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports....
The escalating feud between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reached a new level on Friday with the Republican lawmaker announcing her resignation planned for January. A longtime ally of Trump's, Greene has increased her criticisms toward the GOP and the administration for several months. She amped up her disapproval during the government...
Democrats won a huge victory this week in getting Republicans to enact legislation compelling the Trump administration to release the full files on Jeffrey Epstein. Their next battle is keeping the pressure on the Justice Department to comply. Democrats are eyeing a series of tactical maneuvers — letters, lawsuits, additional subpoenas and votes of contempt...
The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5. FIFA is donating $2.4 million to the Kennedy Center as it prepares to host one of the biggest events in sports, Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of...
Former national security adviser John Bolton ripped President Trump's 28-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing the plan was written from "the Russian point of view." The Russians "couldn't have written a better treaty themselves," Bolton said during an appearance on NewsNation's "On Balance with Leland Vittert" on Friday. "I think it's selling out...
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday joked about the feud between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over the impending release of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein, while also indicating that the cable show host and the lawmaker have something in common. "I mean, Marjorie Taylor Greene was his biggest ally, and then...
The FBI this week concluded its probe into the first assassination attempt against President Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally last year, finding that the deceased suspect acted alone and without motive. FBI Director Kash Patel, in an interview with Fox News, said Trump was informed of the FBI's conclusion to its investigation "as a...
The U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in defense modernization. As the global security environment grows more contested, one capability stands out for its potential to transform deterrence and warfighting alike: hypersonics. But delivering that capability at operational scale, and at an affordable cost, remains a national challenge we have yet to fully solve. The...
Congress has quietly inserted a provision into the spending bill that would ban the entire hemp industry, taking away a much-needed option for millions of Americans living with chronic pain and other serious health conditions.
European leaders on Saturday praised President Trump's reported 28-point plan to end the war between Ukraine and Russia for including "important elements," but added that the plan needs "additional work" for peace to last. The proposal would reportedly require Ukraine to relinquish the eastern territory of the Donbas region to Russia and cut its armed...
