Year: 2026
May 13, 2026
Congress
Speaker calls allegations against Chuck Edwards ‘serious’
Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards are “serious” and that he has spoken to the North Carolina Republican — who reportedly denied them all....
May 13, 2026
Congress
Lawmakers’ prescription data at risk after data breach
Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician informed affected members this week about the hack affecting a key contractor.
May 13, 2026
Politics
Vance jokes Trump is holding ‘Apprentice’ contest between him and Rubio for 2028 successor
Vance called Rubio “a very, very dear friend,” but said he thought it would be distasteful for the public to see officials “angling for a job” less than a...
May 13, 2026
Health Care
White House cuts $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has repeatedly targeted the state over hospice care. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has repeatedly targeted the state over hospice care. Health Care
May 13, 2026
Politics
Massive Ukraine aid package to get House vote after backdoor maneuver to buck GOP leadership
The House will have to take up a major security package for war-torn Ukraine after enough Republicans joined Democrats to give the needed 218 signatures to force a vote....
May 13, 2026
Politics
California governor candidate Tom Steyer launches ‘predatory tactic’ to harvest voters — only costing $10
Paid partnership appears to be part of a broader campaign strategy. Paid partnership appears to be part of a broader campaign strategy.
May 13, 2026
Congress
Ballroom security can’t be privately funded, Mullin tells GOP lawmakers
The DHS secretary made a new pitch for a $1 billion Secret Service funding request to centrist Republicans.
May 13, 2026
Politics
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s living in a Bel-Air hotel, not a trailer
Pratt posted on X accusing critics of targeting him personally instead of debating his platform. Pratt posted on X accusing critics of targeting him personally instead of debating his...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Sen. Rand Paul’s son erupts in drunken tirade against ‘gays and the Jews’
“And then he got into the Middle East, and he was talking about, like, us trying to steal Iran’s land for the Jews and steal the West Bank, and...
May 13, 2026
Politics
Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Fed chair — replacing Trump foe Jerome Powell — by US Senate as inflation mounts
Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic pressures before he even steps into the chairman’s office. Hot inflation leaves Warsh trapped between competing political and economic...