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23-04-2026 Vol 19

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Trump waives Jones Act to address soaring gas prices from Iran war

The Jones Act typically prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between American ports. The Jones Act typically prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between American ports.

Sen. Rand Paul eviscerates Markwayne Mullin in DHS confirmation hearing: ‘A man with anger issues’

"You were confronted by constituents that were angry because you voted against my amendment to stop all funding for refugee welfare programs," Paul said. "You were confronted by constituents...

Elizabeth Warren backs Mallory McMorrow in Michigan Senate primary

The progressive champion is picking sides in a closely contested Democratic race.

Capitol agenda: Tulsi Gabbard takes the hot seat

The resignation of former top aide Joe Kent has raised questions around Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as director of national intelligence.

Trump will ‘rebalance’ media, FCC boss Brendan Carr tells Pod Force One — and urges broadcasters to air ‘pro-America’ programs

Carr used last year’s uproar over late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s inflammatory comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination as an example of how such a rebalancing could play out...

The Senate’s marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats

So far discussions of the SAVE America Act are falling short of the “talking filibuster” conservatives are demanding.

La Shawn Ford wins Dem primary to succeed Illinois Rep. Danny Davis

The state representative is the favorite to win in November after emerging from a contentious, expensive race for Illinois’ deep-blue 7th district.

Lefty influencer Kat Abughazaleh loses Illinois House primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who had fling with ex-student

A Republican has not been elected to represent Illinois' 9th District since 1946. A Republican has not been elected to represent Illinois' 9th District since 1946.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate Democratic primary for Durbin’s seat in key test of Pritzker’s influence

The Illinois primary election to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin pitted Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton against US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. The Illinois primary election to succeed Sen....

GOP senator pitches plan to slash California’s sky-high gas taxes — and save drivers more than $1 per gallon

Republican California State Sen. Tony Strickland has pitched an emergency plan to slash burdensome gas taxes and save Golden State drivers more than $1 per gallon -- as even...