Month: January 2026
January 13, 2026
Politics
Supreme Court appears set to uphold state bans on transgender women in girls’ sports
The Supreme Court indicated Tuesday that it would uphold landmark bans on transgender female competitors playing girls' sports in Idaho and West Virginia. The Supreme Court indicated Tuesday that...
January 13, 2026
Politics
House lawmakers ask judge to ‘release the full Epstein files’ — with fewer than 1% produced by DOJ
Trump's DOJ has put out 125,575 pages of investigative material on its Epstein Library webpage. Trump's DOJ has put out 125,575 pages of investigative material on its Epstein Library...
January 13, 2026
Education
‘Let’s talk about the new Broward’: School district leaders rebuke DeSantis’ ‘disaster’ comments
One day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis floated a state takeover of Broward County Schools, district leaders hit back Tuesday at the governor’s criticism of the district. DeSantis, speaking...
January 13, 2026
Congress
GOP leaders throw cold water on Trump’s credit-card push
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson voiced skepticism Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s move to temporarily cap credit card interest rates. “I think that would probably...
January 13, 2026
Congress
Member stock-trading is the latest target for a Democratic discharge petition
A senior House Democrat, in a long-shot move to force a member stock-trading ban to the floor, said Tuesday he will launch a discharge petition after Republican leaders moved...
January 13, 2026
Congress
Clintons defy subpoena to testify in Epstein investigation, risking being held in contempt
House Oversight Chair James Comer says he will have members vote to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress.
January 13, 2026
Congress
Megabill 2.0? These House Republicans have some ideas.
A major House GOP faction unveiled its framework Tuesday for a new party-line Republican policy bill that aims to slash the costs of housing and health care. Among the...
January 13, 2026
Politics
Calif.’s GOP governor candidate Steve Hilton rakes in more donor cash than any Dem candidate
A Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial race is dominating the fundraising field, raising more than $4 million in the last six months. A Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial race...
January 13, 2026
Politics
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton skip House depositions in Epstein investigation
Comer had warned he would begin proceedings to hold the Clintons in contempt if they did not appear for depositions about their personal relationship with the deceased sex trafficker....
January 13, 2026
Education
South Florida high school coaches see homegrown talent shine on national stage
When the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers take the field for the national championship next week, the moment will feel like a homecoming for dozens of players raised and...