Year: 2026
March 17, 2026
Congress
Democrats deliver latest DHS funding offer to White House
The shutdown of the sprawling department is now in its second month.
March 17, 2026
Politics
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has announced his resignation over his opposition to the war against Iran. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism...
March 17, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: House hard-liner headaches ahead
Conservatives are revolting over a key spy authority and an affordable housing package amid their push for a partisan elections bill.
March 17, 2026
Politics
Trump believes he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ in the future
“I do believe I'll have the honor of taking Cuba … that's a big honor,” Trump said. “I do believe I'll have the honor of taking Cuba …...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Trump taunts Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia, calling him ‘low IQ’
Donald Trump has brutally ridiculed Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia — calling him unfit to be president due to his “learning disability” and “low IQ.” “Honestly I’m all for people with...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Minnesota restaurant offers free meals to state lawmakers who dine with pols from across the aisle
Sweeney's Saloon in Saint Paul is offering the "Dine Across the Aisle" special until the end of the 2026 legislative session in a bid to smooth over tensions between...
March 17, 2026
Politics
Energy secretary tears Gavin Newsom apart for stream of ‘ignorant’ comments on gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright branded Gavin Newsom ”ignorant" for blaming the spike in gas prices on Donald Trump and the conflict in Iran, adding the state has "strangled its...
March 16, 2026
Politics
California Dems push to make two Muslim holy days state holidays
A California Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation last week that would recognize two Muslim holidays as official state holidays. A California Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation last week that would recognize...
March 16, 2026
Politics
Trump admin., Iran have been in direct contact in recent days: report
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have reportedly reopened a line of communication in recent days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special...
March 16, 2026
Politics
Top Democrats file criminal referral against fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) – the top Democrats on the House and Senate judiciary committees – asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a...