Month: May 2026
May 13, 2026
Politics
Rubio hopes to convince China to ‘play a more active role’ in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained Tuesday that he hopes to convince China to “play a more active role” in persuading Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz....
May 13, 2026
Politics
South Carolina gov expected to demand special session on redistricting as Georgia’s Kemp calls for one
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is rumored to be eyeing a special session to pressure his fellow Republicans in the state legislature to adopt a congressional map that would...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Mamdani blasted for planned cuts to veterans services, axing events including parade
The Mamdani administration is facing backlash from veterans and local politicians over plans to cut more than a million dollars from the city’s Department of Veterans’ Services, including money...
May 13, 2026
Congress
Rep. Mike Lawler ‘accosted’ by Sen. Rand Paul’s son
Lawler said Paul's son, William, went on a 10-minute antisemitic "diatribe."
May 13, 2026
Politics
China changed spelling of Marco Rubio’s name to avoid implementing sanctions ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The Chinese government reportedly altered the spelling of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s name ahead of his trip to Beijing with President Trump as a “diplomatic workaround” to sanctions...
May 13, 2026
Congress
Speaker calls allegations against Chuck Edwards ‘serious’
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards are “serious” and that he has spoken to the North Carolina Republican — who reportedly denied them all....
May 13, 2026
Congress
Lawmakers’ prescription data at risk after data breach
Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician informed affected members this week about the hack affecting a key contractor.
May 13, 2026
Politics
Vance jokes Trump is holding ‘Apprentice’ contest between him and Rubio for 2028 successor
Vance called Rubio “a very, very dear friend,” but said he thought it would be distasteful for the public to see officials “angling for a job” less than a...
May 13, 2026
Health Care
White House cuts $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has repeatedly targeted the state over hospice care. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has repeatedly targeted the state over hospice care. Health Care
May 13, 2026
Politics
Massive Ukraine aid package to get House vote after backdoor maneuver to buck GOP leadership
The House will have to take up a major security package for war-torn Ukraine after enough Republicans joined Democrats to give the needed 218 signatures to force a vote....