Friday

19-06-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Sen. Joni Ernst reveals $77B in ‘secret’ defense spending kept from taxpayers

The funding included sums for COVID-19 vaccine development, test kits and therapeutics paid to companies like AstraZeneca. The funding included sums for COVID-19 vaccine development, test kits and therapeutics...

Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination not at risk from Rand Paul, Thune says

A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.

Read Tulsi Gabbard’s full remarks at the Senate Intelligence Committee’s hearing on global threats

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday as senators examined global threats from China, Russia, Iran, transnational criminal organizations, and global...

Mullin markup still on

A committee vote on Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary remains on track for Thursday despite a fiery sparring session Wednesday between the Oklahoma Republican and Sen....

Mullin says he regrets calling Alex Pretti ‘deranged’

But he refused to offer a formal apology to Pretti's family until the conclusion of a federal investigation.

Horrific details of Cesar Chavez rape scandal finally made public

Bombshell sex abuse accusations against revered labor leader were revealed on Wednesday, a day after celebrations in his name were canceled across California. Bombshell sex abuse accusations against revered...

Far-left, ‘Squad’-backed Dems crash and burn in Illinois primaries

"The common sense wing of the Democratic Party looking pretty good tonight," cheered a former spokesman for ex-first lady Jill Biden. "The common sense wing of the Democratic Party...

Trump waives Jones Act to address soaring gas prices from Iran war

The Jones Act typically prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between American ports. The Jones Act typically prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between American ports.

Sen. Rand Paul eviscerates Markwayne Mullin in DHS confirmation hearing: ‘A man with anger issues’

"You were confronted by constituents that were angry because you voted against my amendment to stop all funding for refugee welfare programs," Paul said. "You were confronted by constituents...

Capitol agenda: Tulsi Gabbard takes the hot seat

The resignation of former top aide Joe Kent has raised questions around Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as director of national intelligence.