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March 18, 2026
Politics
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
Elizabeth Warren backs Mallory McMorrow in Michigan Senate primary
The progressive champion is picking sides in a closely contested Democratic race.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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.
March 18, 2026
Politics
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....
March 18, 2026
Politics
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...