Politics

Montana Dem running as blue-collar smokejumper spent years lobbying for far-left groups

Sam Forstag is running in Montana as a working-class candidate but records show his lobbying history supports far-left policies like trans procedures for minors and allowing drag shows in schools.

Trump derailed his intel chief pick’s confirmation. Now he gets another shot.

Jay Clayton faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for his DNI confirmation hearing weeks after Trump derailed the initial process on Truth Social.

Trump AG pick Todd Blanche faces Senate test in first major confirmation fight since Graham’s death

The attorney general confirmation hearing arrives as Republicans navigate their first major nomination battle without the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Social media erupts with mockery as Dem Senate candidate’s pep talk goes viral: ‘Is this for real?’

Haley Stevens' campaign speech sparked online ridicule as critics question her charisma against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary race.

Gen Z is working hard, but the economy is putting the American dream out of reach for many

Labor force participation is near its highest level in decades, yet soaring mortgage rates and home prices delay major life milestones for Gen Z.

New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump and others

A longtime prosecutor announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Trump and others, after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case and no one else wanted the job.

U.S., Switzerland reach trade deal to bolster manufacturing in America, lower tariffs on Swiss goods

The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade deal that will reduce President Trump's tariffs on the European nation from 39% to 15%, a top administration official said.

ICE bristles over demand to provide toothbrushes to migrants in short-term detention

As judges move to order better conditions at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's facilities where they process, and sometimes hold, newly arrested migrants, the agency is drawing a line at the demand for dental hygiene, arguing it's too dangerous to issue toothbrushes to every detainee.

DOJ renews claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang membership, ‘pornographic’ messages

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's membership in MS-13 was a crucial part of his participation in a major migrant smuggling ring, the Trump Justice Department told a federal judge, because it scared the migrants into paying up.

Iowa special education aide fired over Charlie Kirk comment files lawsuit

Iowa teacher sues school district after firing over Charlie Kirk Facebook post, claiming First Amendment violation in latest educator lawsuit.

Federal judge slams brakes on Trump admin rule limiting commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

Federal court blocks Department of Transportation restrictions on immigrant commercial driver's licenses, citing improper procedure. New rules aimed at truck safety came after a fatal Florida crash.

Newsom pushes climate record abroad as Californians shoulder America’s highest gas costs

California Governor Gavin Newsom represents U.S. at Brazil climate conference while Trump administration criticizes state's average $4.67 per gallon gas prices.

How closed-door negotiations and a guarantee ended longest government shutdown on record

Whether the shutdown would actually end remained an open question for much of its duration, but increasing pressure, and a realization that Republicans weren't folding, forced Democrats' hand.

Oil Still Slick

Years ago, we were told that fossil fuels were done for. How is that going now?

How China Came to Dominate the Global Market for Critical Minerals

A new congressional investigation is peeling back the curtain on how they did it.

Congress Didn’t Give Trump an Unlimited License to Tariff

The best legal argument for the Trump tariffs assumes that we are currently in a declared war with every country on the planet.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, American Ally?

Opposing the U.S. would get al-Sharaa and Syria nowhere. Right now, al-Sharaa needs a good relationship with the United States.

Multiple democratic socialists line up to succeed Mamdani

Several members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) appear to be lining up to clinch Zohran Mamdani’s New York State Assembly seat.

Anti-Trump network behind mass protests cracks open war chest against Dems who backed reopening government

Left-wing group Indivisible targets Senator Chuck Schumer and Democrats who broke ranks to end the federal government shutdown over healthcare disputes.

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomePolitics