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DSA revolutionaries aim to topple the Senate — and the Constitution, too

This is literally a revolutionary program to destroy the American system as we have known it since 1789 — the kind of thing you'd expect after angry rebels mount...

Raskin argues Epstein emails show lobbying on behalf of foreign governments

Emails from Jeffrey Epstein to world leaders indicate he should have registered as a foreign agent, House Judiciary Democrats argue, including messages showing he sought to capitalize on his relationship to President Trump. In a letter to top Trump administration officials, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the communications from the deceased sex offender that have...

Trump’s GOP clout faces Arizona test with House majority, governor’s race at stake

Trump's endorsement power faces a critical test as Arizona holds GOP primaries for governor, attorney general, and key swing congressional seats.

South Carolina Republicans test Trump’s clout in race for Graham’s seat

The race to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat has created a new test of President...

DOJ opens probe into Harvard’s financial aid for alleged discrimination against American students

The DOJ is investigating whether Harvard allowed Chinese donors to create scholarships excluding American students, potentially violating the Civil Rights Act.

‘Jury duty’ scam: How it works and what to watch out for

Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty – jury service – to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.

The Trump administration says it’s cutting student loan interest: What that means

The change does not apply to all borrowers, and those pursuing the reduction will need to meet eligibility criteria.

Medication abortion restored in Missouri following court ruling 

A state judge opened the door for Missourians to access medication abortion in a Thursday ruling that comes over a year after state residents voted to legalize abortion access.  Missouri circuit judge Jerri Zhang sided with Planned Parenthood in its lawsuit challenging the state’s 30 statutes limiting abortion access. The organization sued the state a...

White House confirms Vance trip to Switzerland delayed 

Vice President Vance’s trip to Switzerland for technical talks on the Iran deal has been postponed, the White House confirmed on Thursday.  There were talks the top U.S. official would depart for Europe on Thursday evening for a new round of technical discussions building on an agreement signed by President Trump on Wednesday. Vance told...

Special election for Swalwell’s open House seat heads to runoff

The special election for former California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D) House seat is headed to a runoff, after no candidate in the race received a majority of the vote, DDHQ projected on Thursday evening.  California state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) and Bay Area transportation official Melissa Hernandez (D) — the race’s top two candidates —...

Top Senate Democrat calls on FAA to reject White House arch approval pressure

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday to reject the White House’s plans to erect a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial. The ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation called the arch President Trump’s "newest vanity project” in her letter to the federal agency and expressed...

FDA panel gives nod to Moderna flu shot

Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} Healthcare Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story FDA panel gives nod to Moderna flu shot The FDA’s independent vaccine advisors voted unanimously 9-0 that the benefits outweigh the risks for Moderna’s mFlusiva shot in people ages 50 to 64 as well as 65 and older. The shot is...

GOP embraces speculation about China’s role in data center backlash

Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story GOP embraces speculation about China’s role in data center backlash Republicans are embracing allegations that data center opposition in the U.S. is being fueled by foreign actors, raising questions over how influence operators are contributing to one of the fiercest debates in...

‘Jury duty’ scam: How it works and what to watch out for

Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty – jury service – to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.

The Memo: Vance tries to sell Iran deal as skeptics get loud

Vice President Vance was once again thrust to the fore in trying to calm GOP unease over the interim deal between Iran and the U.S. on Thursday. It’s no easy task. Several Republican lawmakers and a larger number of prominent conservative commentators are criticizing the deal. Their complaints vary in the specifics, but the common theme...

FDA panel recommends mRNA flu vaccine for older adults

A first-of-its-kind flu shot is one step closer to being available to the public after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine for approval.  The FDA’s independent vaccine advisors voted unanimously 9-0 that the benefits outweigh the risks for Moderna’s mFlusiva shot in people ages 50 to 64 as well as 65 and older. Moderna is...

Fewer in new poll say anyone can achieve American Dream

Fewer Americans are saying that anyone can achieve the American Dream than in the past, according to a new poll. In the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD)-Gallup American Dream Study, 46 percent of respondents said they either “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” with the idea that “everyone in this country has the...

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool work expenses grow

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Reflecting Pool work expenses grow The cost of a contract for work on the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool has ballooned further — now costing taxpayers a total of $14.7 million — according to federal records. © Natasha Kaiser The federal contract with Atlantic Industrial...

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