Tuesday

07-04-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Democrats deliver latest DHS funding offer to White House

The shutdown of the sprawling department is now in its second month.

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...

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.

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 …...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...