US Politics
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Fetterman signals opposition to Trump AG nominee Todd Blanche
Senator John Fetterman announced he will not support Todd Blanche for Attorney General, marking a shift after previously backing several of President Trump’s nominees.
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‘A Burrito Can’t Cost $20’: Conservatives Debate the Cost of Living
A viral debate over burrito prices has exposed a growing rift among conservatives regarding how to address the economic anxieties of their base ahead of the midterms.
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Ted Cruz Faces Backlash After Fox News Rant Accusing Progressives of Being ‘Communists’ and ‘Islamists’
Sen. Ted Cruz faced intense criticism after claiming progressive Democrats are ‘communists’ and ‘Islamists’ who want to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche Nomination After Fund Scrapped
The US Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General after he confirmed the cancellation of a controversial $1.8bn fund.
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US Senate Unveils Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown, Delays Hemp THC Ban
Senate leaders introduced a stopgap bill to fund federal agencies through December 11, delaying a hemp THC ban and blocking new federal grant oversight rules.
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Politics of the Day: House GOP Targets Fauci, Trump Appeals Mail Voting, and Washington Mourns Lindsey Graham
US House Republicans review transcripts for potential Fauci contempt charges as Donald Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to curtail mail-in voting.
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Rand Paul Stands Alone Among Republicans in Opposing New Russia Sanctions Bill
Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against a bipartisan bill imposing tough new sanctions on Russia and expanded tariff powers for the President.
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Trump Reportedly Pushed RFK Jr to Cut Vaccines More Aggressively Despite Midterm Risks
President Trump is pressuring HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to aggressively cut the U.S. vaccine schedule, defying pollster warnings of a midterm election backlash.
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Trump Demands Senate Cancel August Recess Over Stalled Voting Legislation
President Trump is pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess to force a vote on the SAVE America Act, despite a lack of GOP support.
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Senator John Fetterman Reverses Position, Says Campaign to End Filibuster Was “Horribly Wrong”
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has renounced his 2022 campaign pledge to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing it now serves as a vital safeguard for the minority.
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Kansas Reports Population Growth Despite Declines in 11 Counties
Kansas’s total population rose to 2,977,220 in 2025, but 11 counties saw declines of over 100 residents each, according to state budget data.
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Donald Trump Addresses Rescheduled WHCA Dinner, Blending Calls for Unity with Sharp Attacks and a ‘Trump 2028’ Joke
Donald Trump addressed the rescheduled WHCA dinner, shifting from calls for unity following an April shooting to sharp personal attacks on rivals.
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Fetterman Rebukes Trump Over Renewed 2020 Election Fraud Claims and China Allegations
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Donald Trump for relitigating 2020 election claims and alleging Chinese interference, urging a focus on current national crises.
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Financial Disparity and Strategy Shifts Define Tight Texas Senate Race
Democrat James Talarico’s $72M fundraising lead over Ken Paxton reveals a deep GOP donor divide, forcing both campaigns to pivot toward critical voter blocs.
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JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in 156 years
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha have announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, marking a rare historical milestone for a sitting VP.