Month: April 2026
April 21, 2026
Congress
Johnson touts ‘bipartisan’ path for FISA reauthorization, but obstacles remain
A top Democrat says he isn't participating in conversations with Republican leaders at this time.
April 21, 2026
Health Care
Oz unveils nationwide plan to tackle Medicaid fraud at POLITICO Summit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will have to audit states “more aggressively” if they don't take the request seriously, Administrator Mehmet Oz said. The Centers for Medicare...
April 21, 2026
Health Care
Markey at POLITICO Summit: Ready for ‘battle’ with Trump on health care
The Massachusetts Democrat also called on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. The Massachusetts Democrat also called on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. Health...
April 21, 2026
Politics
Pentagon releases dramatic footage of moment US forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker
"International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain."...
April 21, 2026
Congress
‘Many families are struggling’
Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan offered a rare acknowledgment from a GOP leader Tuesday that the U.S. economy might not be in tip-top condition. McClain, the Republican Conference chair,...
April 21, 2026
Congress
Graham releases blueprint for GOP immigration enforcement funding plan
Senate Republicans are expected to adopt the budget resolution later this week.
April 21, 2026
Health Care
Jayapal at POLITICO Summit: Medicare for All has never been more popular
The progressive pointed to Cuba's system, before the oil embargo, as superior to America's. The progressive pointed to Cuba's system, before the oil embargo, as superior to America's. Health...
April 21, 2026
Politics
Dem Sen. Chris Murphy bizarrely applauds disputed report that Iran broke through US blockade: ‘Shameful’
The progressive darling's cheering on of Iran drew a torrent of backlash from social media, with critics reminding him of Iran's brutality. The progressive darling's cheering on of Iran...
April 21, 2026
Politics
Trump urges Iran to release eight women reportedly set to be hanged
President Trump publicly implored Iran to release eight women whom the regime is allegedly set to execute as a means of building goodwill with the United States President Trump...
April 21, 2026
Politics
Trump doesn’t want to extend Iran cease-fire — and sends firm warning to Islamic Republic: ‘I expect to be bombing’
Trump said that if the cease-fire ends Wednesday without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran. Trump said that if the cease-fire ends Wednesday without an agreement,...