Year: 2026
March 05, 2026
Politics
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to having affair with ex-aide who burned herself to death: ‘I made a mistake’
“I made a mistake, and I had a lapse in judgement,” the embattled rep said during an interview on “The Joe Pags Show.” “I made a mistake, and I...
March 05, 2026
Congress
Utah Republican Burgess Owens announces he’ll retire at the end of this term
The former NFL player’s decision to leave Congress at the end of the current term will help House Republicans maintain their fragile majority.
March 05, 2026
Congress
‘We’re in it’: Democrats won’t rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war
Democrats will have to balance a desire to criticize Trump’s offensive in Iran with pressure to support funding to defend the nation now at war.
March 04, 2026
Politics
Thousands of Americans are stranded in Middle East since start of Iran war — with no clear way out
“After four days of adrenalin and constant fear, I feel demoralized and abandoned by our government,” wrote Ranjan, who is co-founder and CEO of a fraud payments company called...
March 04, 2026
Politics
Senate Republicans block Iran war powers resolution in early sign of support for Trump’s mission
Other House Democrats like Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are pushing for an alternative, 30-day offramp to end hostilities. Other House Democrats like Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are pushing for...
March 04, 2026
Congress
House committee subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify on her handling of the Epstein case
Five Republicans joined with all Democrats to compel testimony from the attorney general.
March 04, 2026
Politics
Why Wall Street isn’t panicking over the Iran war — yet
Predicting the outcome of a war is risky business. Even glass-half-full investors are planning, as the head of one major financial institution put it, for a situation that is...
March 04, 2026
Politics
Karoline Leavitt lashes out on Kaitlan Collins, says CNN wants ‘to make the president look bad’ with Iran war casualties
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave a fiery defense of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Wednesday when asked about his morning remarks suggesting news outlets were using six...
March 04, 2026
Congress
‘Substantial reason to believe’ Tony Gonzales had sex with his staffer, House probe finds
The matter is now in the hands of the Ethics Committee as some colleagues demand his resignation.
March 04, 2026
Congress
House rejects Nancy Mace’s push for sexual harassment disclosure
Top Ethics Committee leaders said it would "chill" cooperation from victims and witnesses.