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20-06-2026 Vol 19

Month: May 2026

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....

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...

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...

Rep. Mike Lawler ‘accosted’ by Sen. Rand Paul’s son

Lawler said Paul's son, William, went on a 10-minute antisemitic "diatribe."

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...

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....

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.

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...

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

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....