Shutdowns reflect the gridlock of Washington, not the commitment to action found in our states and territories. At the state level, leaders do not have the luxury of stalemate. We must deliver. Governors embody the politics of problem solving, and that spirit is urgently needed across the nation. The shutdown stands in stark contrast to...
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
The reluctance among many Republican officials to support stricter enforcement stems from a belief that significant sectors of Idaho’s economy depend on unauthorized labor.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talking points on ending the war in Ukraine are alarmingly being parroted by President Trump. It is clear from his interview with Politico’s Dasha Burns that he is buying into the Russian narrative. Asked who has the stronger negotiating position, he answered “It’s Russia.” Pressed on whether Ukraine should hold elections — constitutionally prohibited during states...
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve has "been way behind" on cutting interest rates before its narrow vote later in the day. "Well I think the futures markets expect that the Fed is going to cut rates, a kind of small amount of a quarter of a percent," Hassett...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she made a deal on Wednesday to change her "no" vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to allow her anti-transgender bill to be voted on next week. "I made a deal and changed my NO vote on the rule to a Yes in exchange for a floor...
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to prevent President Trump's face from appearing on the "America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands" passes to be used in 2026. The Department of the Interior's proposed all-access pass, which originally depicted Glacier National Park in Montana, depicts...
