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The Dem’s ‘Brahmin’ problem, Ukraine mineral deal is only fair and other commentary

"Seeking to recoup some of the funds provided to Ukraine is both reasonable and fiscally imperative," suggests Mark T. Kimmitt at The Wall Street Journal.

Ex-U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, a long serving New York Democrat who was the first woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee, has died. She was 87.

What to know about El Salvador’s mega-prison after Trump sent hundreds of immigrants there

The crown jewel of El Salvador's aggressive anti-crime strategy - a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed - became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration on Sunday, when hundreds of immigrants facing deportation were transferred there.

New poll shows Democratic Party’s popularity at an all-time low

The Democratic Party's popularity has reached an all-time low in a new poll as its leaders attempt to figure out a cohesive message and a leader to unite behind in the wake of losing an election to President Trump.

Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk ‘damage’ could be ‘much worse’ under shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. “Their goal of shutting down, of decimating, the whole federal government, of cutting agency after agency after agency, would occur under a shutdown,” Schumer told...

Fetterman dismayed by Dems dissing ‘touching moment’ at Trump speech

"I don't know why we can't fully celebrate," Sen. John Fetterman said, criticizing fellow Democrats for not standing for 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel.

Trump’s bipartisan-backed labor pick clears last hurdle before Cabinet confirmation

Lori Chavez-DeRemer successfully advanced past the last procedural hurdle on Thursday afternoon, paving the way for her confirmation next week.

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ will need Manhattan Project-scale whole-of-government effort, Space Force general warns

The "Golden Dome" missile defense system proposed by President Donald Trump will require a whole-of-government effort to realize, according to a Space Force general.

Newsom calls biological men in women’s sports ‘deeply unfair’ in podcast with conservative activist

Gov. Gavin Newsom agrees with conservative activist Charlie Kirk that trans women in women's sports is "unfair," just days after a trans athlete in California took home several wins.

Youngkin walks political tightrope, balancing support for DOGE workforce cuts with mega-job fair

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's VirginiaWorks Department hosted a mega-job fair event online for workers across the Commonwealth, particularly after DOGE cuts affected his state.

Top Trump agency flips script on Biden admin awarding illegals with taxpayer benefits: ‘Record invasion’

The Small Business Administration announced this week that it will be moving offices out of sanctuary cities and cracking down on any benefits going to illegal immigrants.

Trump to shift away from DEI visa policy that ‘surged’ under Biden, expert says

President Donald Trump is likely to shift away from a Biden-era emphasis on DEI and climate when it comes to the often overlooked EB-2 National Interest Waiver visa.

SCOOP: Dems who derailed Al Green censure could be stripped of House committee roles

Rep. Andy Ogles said he intends to force a vote on a resolution to strip Democrats who derailed House floor proceedings from their committees.

Trump’s plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay facing major hurdles

The Trump administration is moving to house 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay – though the plan is seeing a few bumps in its road to implementation

Trump says he ‘felt very comfortable’ during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from ‘fake news’

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump reflected on his address to Congress, telling Fox News Digital that he “felt very comfortable there" and that “even the fake news said good things."

‘Hamilton’ star put on notice by Trump’s Kennedy Center president after anti-GOP ‘publicity stunt’

Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell slammed Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda after "Hamilton" was pulled from a planned production at the center.

Trump to sign executive order aimed at shuttering Department of Education

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take the necessary steps to close the Department of Education.

As many top Democrats stay silent on Cuomo mayoral run, an accuser feels betrayed

Lindsey Boylan helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when the former aide came forward as the first woman to accuse the governor of sexual harassment.

Trump’s FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer Senate questions Thursday about his plans for the agency, which may soon be at the center of an administration plan to scrutinize vaccines, antidepressants and ultraprocessed foods.

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