Year: 2026
May 14, 2026
Congress
Lutnick sought to clean up Epstein revelations in closed testimony to House committee
A transcript of the secretary’s interview with Congressional investigators lays out his interactions with the convicted sex offender.
May 14, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom offers $1B subsidy for EV trucks as critics howl
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a massive $1 billion electric truck subsidy program Wednesday, prompting critics to accuse the Democrat of forcing taxpayers to bankroll an industry that still...
May 14, 2026
Politics
Denise Powell wins contentious Democratic House primary election for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s ‘blue dot’ Nebraska district
The district, known as the “blue dot,” is one of only three districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election that is represented by a...
May 14, 2026
Congress
EMILY’S List-backed Denise Powell wins Dem primary for Rep. Don Bacon’s seat
Her win in a close race for a top Democratic midterms target was called a full day after polls closed.
May 13, 2026
Politics
Eric Swalwell’s wife spotted without wedding ring as rape scandal plagues family
Eric Swalwell's wife was spotted outside their Washington, D.C. home without her wedding ring. Eric Swalwell's wife was spotted outside their Washington, D.C. home without her wedding ring.
May 13, 2026
Politics
Rubio hopes to convince China to ‘play a more active role’ in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained Tuesday that he hopes to convince China to “play a more active role” in persuading Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz....
May 13, 2026
Politics
South Carolina gov expected to demand special session on redistricting as Georgia’s Kemp calls for one
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is rumored to be eyeing a special session to pressure his fellow Republicans in the state legislature to adopt a congressional map that would...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Mamdani blasted for planned cuts to veterans services, axing events including parade
The Mamdani administration is facing backlash from veterans and local politicians over plans to cut more than a million dollars from the city’s Department of Veterans’ Services, including money...
May 13, 2026
Congress
Rep. Mike Lawler ‘accosted’ by Sen. Rand Paul’s son
Lawler said Paul's son, William, went on a 10-minute antisemitic "diatribe."
May 13, 2026
Politics
China changed spelling of Marco Rubio’s name to avoid implementing sanctions ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The Chinese government reportedly altered the spelling of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s name ahead of his trip to Beijing with President Trump as a “diplomatic workaround” to sanctions...