Monday

23-02-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Lawmakers resign themselves to lengthy DHS shutdown

Negotiations will keep going but Democrats and the White House are far apart.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slammed over proposed $10M ‘relief package’ for businesses impacted by Trump’s immigration crackdown

“BREAKING: Tim Walz opens up a new avenue for fraud in Minnesota,” House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) wrote on X, in response to the proposal.  “BREAKING: Tim Walz...

California tax blitz in 2026 hits everyone – and it’s only the start

California lawmakers are having a banner year as they attempt to bundle and usher through taxes across all levels of government. But will taxpayers continue to go with the...

Sandcastle sculptor banned by luxury hotel after 20 years over ‘political messages’ in his art

A beloved sandcastle sculptor has been banned from working outside a luxury beachfront hotel due to “political messages” in his artwork. Bill Pavlacka claimed he was told to leave...

White House says it will save Americans $2,400 on car purchases — this is why 

Regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the 2009 policy added “incalculably large” costs to carmakers and consumers, according to one expert, who suggested savings could be even larger than what...

Why the shakeup at the DOJ’s antitrust division is a victory for free-market Republicans

Since her appointment 11 months ago, Slater and her team have ruffled feathers both in the business community and with key, pro-business members of Trump's team. Since her appointment 11 months...

Bipartisan congressional delegation saves US-Mexico joint military exercise

Bipartisan congressional pressure helped push Mexico’s legislature to approve a joint military exercise between the U.S. and Mexican militaries, according to two people familiar with a U.S. delegation to...

NY pols defy Trump, plant new Pride flag at Stonewall: ‘slap in the face’

New York politicians openly defied the Trump administration Thursday afternoon by planting a Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, escalating a clash over federal efforts to strip LGBTQ+...

RFK Jr. shakes up leadership team

The health secretary said Medicare Director Chris Klomp will now oversee all department operations. The health secretary said Medicare Director Chris Klomp will now oversee all department operations. ​Health...

Hochul makes ‘in’ Long Island faux pas that has locals going out of their minds

Get “on” your game, Kat! Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting roasted for saying she spent the day “in” Long Island — a gaffe that’s like nails on a chalkboard...