Month: May 2026
May 01, 2026
Politics
How to convince Jerome Powell to leave the Fed? Take away his parking spot
Powell confirmed he will stay on as a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors after his term as chair expires, citing “legal attacks" on the central bank. Powell...
May 01, 2026
Politics
Bill would bar sex criminals from getting federal pensions in wake of Eric Swalwell scandal
Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) teamed up on the "No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act," which comes in the aftermath of the rape and sexual...
May 01, 2026
Politics
Wyoming official faces backlash after posting ‘hang bad judges’ comment on abortion ruling
The comment quickly drew criticism from other users, some of whom described the remark as dangerous and inappropriate given the role of elected officials. The comment quickly drew criticism...
May 01, 2026
Congress
Republicans’ faith in Mike Johnson is fading fast
A chaotic week has heightened grumbling about the embattled speaker's leadership style.
May 01, 2026
Politics
Saxophonist falls asleep onstage during Kamala Harris awards dinner anti-Trump rant
The jazz player roused himself awake, it appears, just in time to play Harris off the stage. The jazz player roused himself awake, it appears, just in time to...
May 01, 2026
Politics
Missing Republican Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, 54, found dead in rural area
Barry Christian, a 54-year-old candidate for District 38 in western Oklahoma, was discovered dead on Thursday after he mysteriously vanished just two days prior. Barry Christian, a 54-year-old candidate...
May 01, 2026
Politics
Socialist Seattle mayor dismisses millionaires leaving Washington state by waving ‘bye’ to them
Mayor Katie Wilson, a democratic socialist, was elected in November 2025. Mayor Katie Wilson, a democratic socialist, was elected in November 2025.