Year: 2026
March 09, 2026
Politics
Route for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC debuted at the National Mall
Officials unveiled the 1.66-mile circuit route Monday, where race cars will be zooming by near the National Mall in August for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the nation's...
March 09, 2026
Politics
Trump claims he’s brought prices down so much that Democrats don’t say ‘affordability’ anymore
“They gave us very high prices and then they said the word, ‘affordability’ … that's the first time I ever heard that,” Trump said at the annual Republican retreat...
March 09, 2026
Politics
California Rep. Kevin Kiley ditches the GOP in blow to party’s razor-thin majority
California Rep. Kevin Kiley has officially ditched the Republican Party, becoming the first Independent in the lower chamber since 2019 amid his frustrations with GOP leadership and redistricting. California...
March 09, 2026
Politics
Trump says US is ‘far ahead of schedule’ in Iran war: ‘Very much complete’
President Trump declared the war with Iran “is very complete” and “far ahead of schedule” — as he also considers taking control of the Strait of Hormuz trade route under...
March 09, 2026
Congress
Thune: Talking filibuster ‘more complicated and risky’ than people realize
The majority leader said conversations are ongoing, but he remains skeptical the procedural tactic will get the result conservatives are hoping for.
March 09, 2026
Congress
‘We’ve got to pay attention’: GOP anxiety spikes over rising energy prices
War-related gasoline price impacts come as House Republicans plot how to sell voters on their megabill.
March 09, 2026
Politics
Texas Dem Senate hopeful James Talarico ‘proudly’ donated to group pushing to slash cop funds in Austin — where homicides then soared
Not long after Talarico’s donation, the Austin City Council moved to cut $150 million — or about one-third of funding — from the local police budget. Not long after...
March 09, 2026
Politics
Gay Dem Robert Garcia could represent Huntington Beach after Pride flag ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom's Prop. 50 is already causing chaos for California voters. Gov. Gavin Newsom's Prop. 50 is already causing chaos for California voters.
March 09, 2026
Politics
Ex-GOP Kevin Kiley reinvents himself to survive in California – but will voters buy it?
Rep Kevin Kiley made his name as a leading California Republican — but is now ditching the party to fight “extreme hyperpartisanship.” Kiley said Monday he spoke to no...
March 09, 2026
Politics
Trump says Australia PM ‘doing a very good job’ with Iran women’s soccer team after several players claim asylum
At least five Iranian players have sought asylum in Australia after Tehran state media referred to them as "traitors" for their action. At least five Iranian players have sought...