Politics

May 2026

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‘An unmitigated s–t show fever dream’: Louisiana enters election chaos

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s abrupt decision to postpone the state’s House primaries just days...

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a ‘no-brainer’ in competitive NJ House race

Democrat Tina Shah, running to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a key New Jersey swing district, said transgender healthcare for children is a "no-brainer."

We Meant to Do That

Pity the suckers in the cities governed by the radical left who let themselves...

Trump Smacks the Court Ahead of His State of the Union

‘It’s going to be a long speech,’ the president has already warned the nation.

The Duty to Say What the Law Is

February 24 is not merely an anniversary. It is a reminder that constitutional structure endures only if it is defended.

Europe’s War on Digital Speech

The continent should back down on its overregulation of innovative tech companies.

France restricts Trump ambassador’s access to officials after missed summons

France restricted U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner’s access to senior officials after he failed to attend a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.

Speechwriters from Reagan to Biden agree: Trump’s SOTU is a critical test for his second term

Former presidential speechwriters share insights and advice on what Trump should say in his upcoming State of the Union address to unite the country.

State Dept slammed with hundreds of calls from Americans trapped in Mexico

Americans stranded in Mexico flood State Department crisis hotline with hundreds of calls as cartel violence erupts following killing of "El Mencho."

Where Trump stands in the eyes of Americans ahead of the State of the Union address

Trump's approval ratings remain underwater, at 44% in the latest Fox News Poll, despite his claims of "highest poll numbers ever" as he prepares for State of the Union address.

Newsom blasted by CA GOP Chair over viral clip labeled ‘racist’ by critics: ‘He should be embarrassed’

California GOP chairwoman accuses Gov. Gavin Newsom of condescending remarks after viral clip showed discussing his poor SAT score with Atlanta mayor.

Conservative super PAC drops six-figure ad buy in major move to defend Trump’s trifecta

Conservative group Sentinel Action Fund is launching a $650K voter registration campaign set to begin after Trump's State of the Union address to boost Republican turnout.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump to center SOTU on working families with sweeping economic case

Trump's State of the Union speech comes amid Supreme Court ruling against his tariff policies and voter concerns about cost of living ahead of November's midterm elections.

The redistricting fight shifts to the courtroom

The fight over this year’s House map is barreling through the nation’s courtrooms. High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly...

DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect

Secret Service agents working without pay due to DHS shutdown shot armed intruder at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort after he allegedly brandished shotgun.

ICE down to 1,000 people in Minnesota as surge ends; will be below 500 later this week

Homeland Security has now withdrawn the vast majority of immigration officers it had surged to Minnesota, leaving fewer than 1,000 ICE personnel still there.

California allocating $35M to support illegal immigrants amid Trump’s mass deportation agenda

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $35 million in state funding to support illegal immigrants amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda.

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