Year: 2026
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
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....
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Politics
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.