Tuesday

23-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Politics

House approves $832B defense funding bill with pay boost for troops

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which must still pass the annual appropriations process, cleared the lower chamber in a 221-209 vote, with five Democrats joining almost every...

Third Biden aide pleads the Fifth rather than answer questions about prez’s cognitive decline

"There is now a pattern of key Biden confidants seeking to shield themselves from criminal liability for this potential conspiracy," James Comer declared. "There is now a pattern of key...

Voice of America employee accused of threats to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family

"We've got our AK-47s," Seth Jason allegedly said during one call. "You're going to get one between the eyes. Bam, bam, bam." "We've got our AK-47s," Seth Jason allegedly...

The race to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell just got weirder

Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Authority that runs mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has lately surfaced as a possible pick alongside Kevin Warsh and...

The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future

Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what's known as "cause." What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can...

House passes rescissions package slashing $9B in federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS

The measure returns about $8 billion earmarked for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and upwards of $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds...

Pelosi calls Epstein files uproar a ‘distraction’ – backtracks an hour later: ‘Release the files’

About an hour after suggesting that Americans should focus on the debate over the rescissions package being considered in Congress, rather than the so-called “Epstein files,” Pelosi weighed in...

Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to release ‘pertinent Grand Jury testimony’ in Epstein case

“This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added. “This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added.

NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduces resolution condemning ‘Globalize the Intifada’ after Mamdani meeting 

Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is frequently used by anti-Israel activists in the Big Apple.  Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is...

Jerome Powell defends $2.5B Federal Reserve renovation: ‘Good stewards of public resources’

Powell has faced a firestorm of Republican criticism over the lavish renovation — as President Trump demands that Powell consider resigning after refusing to lower interest rates. Powell has...