Year: 2025
April 03, 2025
Politics
Laura Loomer claims she met with WH privately before 3 NSC staffers were reportedly fired
Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer claimed she had a “private” meeting with President Trump on Wednesday to present him with “research” — before three National Security Council staffers were reportedly...
April 03, 2025
Politics
Howard Lutnick defends Trump tariffs, says EU hates US meat: ‘Our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak’
"The European Union won't take chicken from America. They won't take lobsters from America. They hate our beef because our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak. It's unbelievable,"...
April 03, 2025
Congress
Top Johnson aide pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he drove under the influence and operated a vehicle while impaired on the night of President...
April 03, 2025
Congress
Senate panel advances Trump’s picks for Wall Street and banking regulators
The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s pick for a new top Wall Street regulator and other key financial nominees who will help carry out his...
April 03, 2025
Congress
Pappas launches bid for Shaheen’s Senate seat in New Hampshire
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas has launched his campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire as the party looks to defend her seat in the blue-leaning...
April 03, 2025
Politics
JD Vance suggests he could run for president in 2028 — but only after consulting with Trump
Vice President JD Vance suggested Thursday he could run for president in 2028 if he delivers as VP -- and only after he consults with President Trump about it....
April 03, 2025
Politics
Elon Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump admin after DOGE stint is finished, JD Vance says
Elon Musk will continue to be a "friend and advisor" to the Trump administration -- even after his stint at DOGE is up, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday....
April 03, 2025
Politics
JD Vance acknowledges short-term pain Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs could have, insists US needed ‘big change’
"Yes, this is a big change. I'm not going to shy away from it, but we needed a big change," the vice president said. "Yes, this is a big...
April 03, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: What’s next in the GOP budget saga
Senate Republicans have a new budget blueprint to jump-start President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, and Majority Leader John Thune wants to adopt it by Saturday. It’s looking like he’ll...
April 03, 2025
Congress
House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.