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05-03-2026 Vol 19

Month: February 2025

Lawmakers skeptical of Trump’s bid for US control of Gaza: ‘Few kinks in that slinky’

Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to "see a long-term ownership position" in the region as not viable. Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to...

Trump to sign executive order banning men from women’s sports — and branding visas with wrong sex as ‘fraud’

Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is 'dangerous' and 'unfair,' White House officials said ahead of the signing. Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is...

Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is finding himself locked in a rare but bruising power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature over how best to carry out President Trump's immigration...

New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

A veteran House Democrat is introducing new legislation to respond to billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk's overhaul of the federal government: Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) on Wednesday rolled out...

Trump says reports he’s working with Israel to ‘blow Iran into smithereens’ are ‘greatly exaggerated’

Trump denied reports that he is working with Israel to "blow Iran into smithereens," while calling for a deal that would prevent the country from attaining nuclear weapons so...

Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all-nighter

Senate Republicans are gearing up to ask Trump in a dinner Friday whether they should take the lead on advancing the core of his sweeping legislative agenda, as House...

Shutdown anxiety rises on Capitol Hill amid Trump chaos

Washington is growing increasingly worried about the potential for a government shutdown — and what devastation it could bring.

FBI provides the Trump Justice Department with details about 5,000 employees who worked Jan. 6 cases: reports 

The demand, made by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove last week, sparked concern and triggered lawsuits arguing that the lists could put the safety of FBI agents and...

USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide — except those deemed essential

A notice posted online Tuesday gives the workers 30 days to return home. A notice posted online Tuesday gives the workers 30 days to return home.

Drag queen sparks outrage over ‘disgusting’ simulation of Trump assassination attempt while performing at New Orleans bar

A drag queen performing at a New Orleans bar sparked outrage by miming the Butler, Pa. assassination attempt of President Trump, according to a viral video. A drag queen...