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17-05-2026 Vol 19

Month: April 2026

Senate approves FISA punt

Senators approved a 45-day extension of a key surveillance program by voice vote Thursday, just hours before it is set to lapse. The extension will give Congress until mid-June...

GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote

Susan Collins was the first Republican senator to change a vote on the Iran war.

‘Just go to Hell’: Ed Martin, Thom Tillis squabble amid Tillis’ anti-Jan. 6 litmus test

“Being hated by idiots is the price you pay for not being one of them,” Sen. Thom Tillis wrote on X Thursday.

Charges dropped for Booker staffer who brought gun into Capitol without a license

The staffer received $6,000 in contributions to his legal expense fund stemming from the incident.

Maxwell’ s former boyfriend testifies in House Epstein probe

Democrats say they didn’t learn anything new; Republicans said Democrats just asked about Trump.

Trump creates retirement accounts for those without 401Ks

Each account would receive a yearly federal matching contribution of up to $1,000. Each account would receive a yearly federal matching contribution of up to $1,000.

Small border town goes to war with California over ICE: ‘Most important days of my life’

The city of El Cajon has sued the state of California over its sanctuary laws. The city of El Cajon has sued the state of California over its sanctuary...

Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whiskey after King Charles III’s visit leaves prez singing royal praises

The Trump administration imposed the sweeping duties in April 2025, causing shipments to the US to drop by 15% between May and December of that year, according to the...

New odds show shocking movement in LA mayor’s race — as Karen Bass tanks

Bettors have shifted towards Republican Spencer Pratt over Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in the city's mayoral race, according to new Kalshi odds. Bettors have shifted towards Republican Spencer...

Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown

The House acted after weeks of delay to fund most Homeland Security agencies, which have gone unfunded for 76 days.