Month: July 2025
July 16, 2025
Congress
‘The powerful protecting the powerful’: Democrats see an opening on Epstein
Internal polling suggests that there's a window for Democrats to use the controversy over the so-called "Epstein list" — and more than a dozen strategists, elected officials and aides...
July 16, 2025
Politics
Mike Johnson recalls terrifying moment when his young children nearly drowned shortly after becoming speaker
After having dinner with Johnson the night before, President Trump caught word of the scary incident and called him up about a day later. After having dinner with Johnson...
July 16, 2025
Politics
Elon Musk changed his phone number after spat with Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson reveals on ‘Pod Force One’
New phone, who dis? New phone, who dis?
July 16, 2025
Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals to ‘Pod Force One’ if he ever plans on running for president
"I don't think about that," Johnson (R-La.) responded when asked if he could see himself in the role one day, adding that the job of commander in chief was...
July 16, 2025
Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson breaks out his best Trump impression, opens up on Pelosi relationship during ‘Pod Force One’ sit-down
House Speaker Mike Johnson performed his best impersonation of President Trump's Queens-style accent during the latest episode of “Pod Force One,” out Wednesday, while recounting how the commander in chief...
July 16, 2025
Congress
Susan Collins finally got her dream job. Fellow Republicans are making it a nightmare.
The Senate Appropriations chair insists she's running for a sixth term as the bipartisanship she treasures crumbles around her.
July 16, 2025
Congress
Daniel Cameron struggles to raise money in Kentucky Senate GOP primary
Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron was once seen as the heir apparent to succeed retiring former GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, but he’s not raising money like a frontrunner....
July 16, 2025
Politics
Vance casts tie-breaking votes to move forward $9.4B rescissions package — which would defund PBS and NPR — in Senate
Three Republicans – Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) – joined all Democrats in opposition to the bill. Three Republicans – Sens. Mitch McConnell...
July 16, 2025
Congress
Cornyn outraises Paxton by $1 million
Texas Sen. John Cornyn maintained a financial edge over challenger Ken Paxton last quarter, helping him grow his cash advantage ahead of a tough primary fight. Cornyn’s political operation...
July 16, 2025
Congress
Democrats raked in money in the Michigan and Illinois Senate races
Democrats are set to duke it out in expensive open-seat primaries in Michigan and Illinois. In the race to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters in Michigan, State Sen. Mallory...