Month: April 2026
April 22, 2026
Politics
Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination
The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe. The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President...
April 22, 2026
Politics
DHS counterterror official hit with sugar baby accusations after angry ex claims she bilked $40K out of him
A high-rolling counterterrorism official is insisting she "did nothing wrong" after her ex-boyfriend triggered a watchdog probe over accusations she turned him into a sugar daddy and demanded his...
April 22, 2026
Congress
Senate Democrats to hammer affordability concerns in budget fight
Chuck Schumer and other leaders said they will use a flurry of amendment votes to show a “contrast” between the two parties.
April 22, 2026
Congress
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott, 80, has died
The longtime lawmaker was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee.
April 22, 2026
Congress
House Democrat pushes DOJ on possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi wants to see relevant internal communications between the acting attorney general and Maxwell's attorney.
April 22, 2026
Politics
Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women after he pleaded for their release
President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom — calling it “very good news” in a social media...
April 22, 2026
Politics
Rep. David Scott dead at 80, fifth House member to die in office since January 2025
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) died Wednesday at the age of 80, his office said. Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) died Wednesday at the age of 80, his office said.
April 22, 2026
Politics
Pressure grows for Florida Republicans to redraw Sunshine State map after Democrats’ Virginia gerrymandering victory
All eyes are on Florida now as Republicans reel from their narrow redistricting referendum loss in Virginia that could cost them four House seats in November. All eyes are...
April 22, 2026
Politics
Ilhan Omar explodes at reporter for asking about multimillion-dollar disclosure discrepancy: ‘You’re stupid for asking me anything’
"I don't want to tell you jack s—. How about that?" "I don't want to tell you jack s—. How about that?"
April 22, 2026
Politics
Trump tells The Post news of fresh peace talks ‘possible’ as soon as Friday — as Iran scrambles to come up with ‘unified’ plan
"The ceasefire is holding despite heightened rhetoric, indicating positive intent on both sides," the source said. "No military escalation from either side." "The ceasefire is holding despite heightened rhetoric,...