Year: 2026
May 14, 2026
Congress
Ways and Means Chief says he’s focused on bipartisanship
Missouri Republican Rep. Jason Smith had kind words for his Democratic counterparts at a D.C. tax conference.
May 14, 2026
Politics
DOJ sues DC Bar over ‘blatantly partisan’ attempts to disbar Jeffrey Clark, discipline others
"To permit these proceedings is to allow state bar authorities to control the Executive Branch," a DOJ official alleged. "To permit these proceedings is to allow state bar authorities...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Border Patrol chief to resign, as DHS cleans house following Noem-Lewandowski exit
The departure follows the resignation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons. The departure follows the resignation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons.
May 14, 2026
Politics
Chinese musicians treat Trump to ‘YMCA’ during state dinner
Trump revealed last week that the first lady "hates" when he dances to the disco hit, but that hasn't seemed to stop him. Trump revealed last week that the...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Melania Trump stays home while her director, Brett Ratner, joins President Trump in China
Melania Trump is in DC and marking the 180-day milestone since the president signed the Fostering the Future Executive Order, honoring one of her signature initiatives to help foster...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s ex-aide Dana Williamson pleads guilty to fraud, tax charges
Dana WIlliamson, Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, pled guilty to federal crimes. Dana WIlliamson, Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, pled guilty to federal crimes.
May 14, 2026
Congress
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
The Ohio Republican is alleging defamation and seeking no less than $25,000 in damages.
May 14, 2026
Politics
US, Chinese officials in shouting and shoving matches behind scenes of Trump-Xi summit
BEIJING — President Trump’s much-anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been marred by multiple physical altercations just offstage. Among the incidents that took place Thursday: A White...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Xi Jinping said China ‘would love to be a help’ with Iran, Trump claims
"He'd like to see the Hormuz Strait open. He said, 'If I could be of any help whatsoever, I would like to help.'" "He'd like to see the Hormuz...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Grammy winner serenades Spencer Pratt with anti-Bass anthem at star-studded LA fundraiser
At a recent fundraiser hosted at the Brentwood home of Grammy-winning producer David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee, McPhee serenaded guests with a customized rendition, At a recent fundraiser...