Month: May 2026
May 20, 2026
Congress
Johnson won’t say whether Jan. 6 rioters will be eligible for new ‘lawfare’ fund
“I’m not going to comment on that until it comes up," the speaker said.
May 20, 2026
Politics
Karen Bass offers weaselly excuse when pressed on pledge to end LA homelessness
Bass was responding to questions about how voters might trust her after not keeping up with her promises. Bass was responding to questions about how voters might trust her...
May 20, 2026
Politics
Trump mocks Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico: ‘Can’t get elected as a vegan in Texas’
Trump called Talarico, who recently became the subject of viral scorn for ordering a meatless taco, "a candidate that believes in six genders." Trump called Talarico, who recently became...
May 20, 2026
Politics
President Trump breaks silence on Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor
President Trump broke his silence on Spencer Pratt's insurgent campaign for Los Angeles mayor. President Trump broke his silence on Spencer Pratt's insurgent campaign for Los Angeles mayor.
May 20, 2026
Congress
Cassidy plans to keep pushing foreign pollution bill
The Louisiana Republican lost reelection this week. That's not stopping his quest for a fee on polluting imports.
May 20, 2026
Congress
Key senators meet over dinner to discuss permitting deal
Negotiators are hoping to reach an agreement before the August recess.
May 20, 2026
Congress
Cornyn backed some gun control measures. Massie opposed them all. It may not have helped either.
Giffords, a gun safety advocacy group, is sending a memo to all Congressional Republicans today arguing the gun lobby isn’t so powerful after all.
May 20, 2026
Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene erupts after Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary: ‘Future of Republican Party destroyed’
Rep. Greene decried the downfall of libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie, whose defeat was the crown jewel of President Trump's so-called revenge tour. Rep. Greene decried the downfall of libertarian-leaning...
May 20, 2026
Politics
Outspoken liberal icon Barney Frank, who took on Wall Street and won, dies at 86
Barney Frank, the liberal Democrat who spearheaded one of the most significant pieces of financial reform legislation since the Great Depression, died Tuesday night after a battle with congestive...
May 20, 2026
Politics
Rubio offers Cuban people ‘new relationship’ in Spanish-language message
The Justice Department is expected later Wednesday to unseal an indictment of Raul Castro The Justice Department is expected later Wednesday to unseal an indictment of Raul Castro