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Dems’ Medicare denialism, red states rising and other commentary

“The Trump Administration is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in private insurance plans — a k a Medicare Advantage — as a default,” cheer The Wall Street Journal’s editors

Israel ambassador to US points to ‘potential’ for ‘continued talks’ with Iran

Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that there could be a “potential” for “continued talks” with Iran about the U.S.-Israeli conflict against the country after Vice President Vance said no progress was made in the direction of a peace agreement in recent negotiations. “When you said the talks are still going...

Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations

Lawmakers are set to return to Washington this week as questions over future pay for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees — including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers — loom over efforts to end the partial shutdown. The impasse follows a last-minute split before the Easter recess, when Senate Republicans advanced a measure to fund most of...

Trump ally Orbán sees government fall despite Vance visit

In one of Europe's most consequential elections of the year, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded to the party led by Péter Magyar, ending his run as Hungary's leader after more than 16 years. With 60 percent of the votes counted, Magyar's Tisza Party had more than 52 percent of the vote compared with Orbán’s...

Warner on US blockade in Strait of Hormuz: ‘I don’t get that logic’

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday that he didn’t understand the “logic” behind President Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. military would begin blockading ships looking to enter the Strait of Hormuz. “We know we've got $4-a-gallon gasoline. We know that 25 percent of the world's natural gas goes through the strait. We know a...

Melania Trump’s forceful Epstein denial draws bipartisan support from lawmakers

First lady Melania Trump denounced allegations tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting bipartisan calls for congressional hearings and accountability.

Senate Dem accuses Trump of being ‘unfit for office,’ joins growing call to impeach, oust president

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said that President Donald Trump should be removed over the Iran war, citing the 25th Amendment and impeachment as Democrats escalate calls to oust the president.

Unearthed clip exposes shocking claim by Newsom’s wife about inmates at violent California prison

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is drawing heat after an old clip resurfaced showing her suggesting San Quentin inmates may have committed crimes by "accident."

Biden-appointed judge at center of repeated clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block

Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.

The enduring influence of Al Sharpton

PILGRIMAGE: The biggest names in politics are flying in from around the country to meet the Rev. Al Sharpton. Governors Wes Moore from Maryland...

Allow Euthanasia for the Mentally Ill or They Will Commit Suicide

How about trying to prevent these deaths instead of facilitating them?

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump ‘out of control,’ urges 25th Amendment removal

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once among President Trump's most vocal defenders, is now calling for his removal from office, aligning herself with dozens of Democrats who have pushed for Mr. Trump to be ousted through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment.

Melania Trump: ‘I am not Epstein’s victim’

First lady Melania Trump fought back Thursday agianst what she called "lies" about her being a victim of sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

Fetterman again breaks with Democrats, vows to oppose Iran war powers vote

Sen. John Fetterman said he will once again vote against a Democratic effort to curtail President Trump's war powers in Iran -- calling Iran itself a decades-long affront to global stability and pushing back on party calls to remove the president from office.

Judge tosses another Trump lawsuit seeking voter information from states

A federal judge on Thursday rejected the Justice Department's attempt to get a look at Massachusetts' voter lists, complete with identifying information, saying the government didn't give a valid reason to see the data.

Spanberger breaks silence on ‘sanctuary’ claims as ICE clashes heat up

Gov. Abigail Spanberger pushes back on critics, claiming Virginia is not a sanctuary state and dismissing a poll showing her lowest favorability as governor.

Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced increased scrutiny over alleged sexual misconduct with female staffers as California gubernatorial rivals called him out publicly.

Foreign fugitive wanted for woman’s killing lived undetected in US for possibly years before ICE arrest

ICE caught a foreign fugitive allegedly wanted for killing a woman in Mexico after he illegally entered the U.S. and lived in Arizona undetected.

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