Category: Politics
May 22, 2026
Politics
How Kevin Warsh will navigate his tricky new position as Fed chairman under Trump
Warsh’s predicament will be on full display on Friday at the White House, as Trump will be presiding over Warsh’s swearing in as chairman. Warsh’s predicament will be on...
May 22, 2026
Politics
Feds dramatically drop charges against Illinois anti-ICE activists – including ex-congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh – amid grand jury misconduct claims
US Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office was dropping the charges with prejudice after a closed-door hearing before US District Judge April Perry, during which the Joe Biden-appointed jurist...
May 22, 2026
Politics
US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime
The United States has arrested the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses in Cuba, due to her alleged ties to the communist...
May 22, 2026
Politics
Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’
President Trump celebrated that “total jerk” Stephen Colbert is “finally finished at CBS” after the “Late Show” host went off the air for the last time on Thursday night....
May 22, 2026
Politics
Hunter Biden denies cocaine found at the White House in 2023 was his: ‘I wasn’t even there’
“No,” Biden responded, when asked point blank by right-wing podcaster Candace Owens if the bag discovered by Secret Service near the White House Situation Room three years ago was...
May 22, 2026
Politics
New presidential poll shows Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris in dead heat as report on 2024 run exposes party failures
Rather than producing a fresh breakout star, Democrats appear stuck recycling the same national figures tied to the chaos and failures of the Biden era. Rather than producing a...
May 22, 2026
Politics
Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims
The same likely fake accounts are attacking Steyer, the report said. The same likely fake accounts are attacking Steyer, the report said.
May 22, 2026
Politics
GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans didn't draw enough votes to dismiss legislation that would lead President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. Republicans didn't draw enough votes to dismiss legislation that...
May 22, 2026
Politics
NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. breaks silence but says little as GOP frustrations mount over his mysterious 77-day absence
With the primary less than two weeks away, New Jersey Republicans are growing antsy and downright frustrated over Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s barely explained 77-day absence. With the primary...
May 21, 2026
Politics
Why California Democrats are nervous this election season
California is one of the bluest states in America, but Democrats are more on edge this election season because of uncertainty and volatility in key races, such as the...