Year: 2026
March 17, 2026
Politics
Ex-White House official suggests Joe Kent was about to get fired — before counterterrorism director’s dramatic quitting
“Joe Kent is a crazed egomaniac who was often at the center of national security leaks, while rarely (never?) producing any actual work,” President Trump’s former deputy chief of...
March 17, 2026
Congress
White House releases DHS funding offer
The Trump administration identified five policy points it is willing to codify.
March 17, 2026
Politics
MTA sues Trump admin to release $60M in frozen 2nd Avenue Subway funding
"Donald Trump's unlawful funding pause has put this entire project at risk," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "Donald Trump's unlawful funding pause has put this entire project...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Senate GOP moves on Save America Act — the likely doomed voter ID bill Trump wants above all else
All 47 Democrats voted against the legislation. All 47 Democrats voted against the legislation.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Senate launches debate on SAVE America Act with endgame uncertain
The bill is at the center of an intense GOP fight over the “talking filibuster.”
March 17, 2026
Congress
Senate bills survive
Threats from some hard-right House Republicans to block any Senate bill until the SAVE America Act passes appear to be falling flat. A bill from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Jon Stewart mocks selfish California Dems over crowded governor’s race: ‘Is anyone dropping out’
Comedian Jon Stewart wasted little time Monday in addressing the elephant in the room when it comes to California Democrats having little to no strategy in a pivotal governor’s...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Trump fuels mystery on which ex-president he’s been talking to about Iran
"I’ve spoken to a certain president, who I like, actually, a past president, a former president," Trump said of his Iran discussions. "I’ve spoken to a certain president, who...
March 17, 2026
Congress
Republicans hope Mullin will turn the page at DHS from Noem. Democrats aren’t buying it.
The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee assured reporters the Oklahoma Republican would face “robust” questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
March 17, 2026
Politics
USAID watchdog ‘expanding’ probe into more than 100 UNRWA employees linked to Hamas, Oct. 7 attack
The investigation has unmasked 14 UNRWA employees affiliated with Hamas and referred three for debarment from receiving US funds. The investigation has unmasked 14 UNRWA employees affiliated with Hamas...