Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed this week that he had surgery over the weekend in Iowa to remove gallstones. This makes the 92-year-old Republican the most recent senior senator to have a health scare while Congress is busy with a lot of work. Grassley, who is the president pro tempore of the Senate and … Read more
A federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, rejecting her attempt to overturn the verdict or secure a new trial. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman ruled that the evidence presented during trial was sufficient for a jury to find that Dugan obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts. The … Read more
Trump Scores Big: Saudi Arabia Joins U.S. Squeeze on Iran at Strait of Hormuz President Trump just dropped the hammer, announcing that Saudi Arabia is actively helping the United States secure the Strait of Hormuz. This is no small move. With America’s Navy already enforcing a tight blockade on Iranian ports and shipping, Riyadh’s support … Read more
There are serious claims in what you’ve written—but the conclusion that wrongdoing “is proven” or that indictments are inevitable goes well beyond what’s actually established. Right now, these are allegations and investigations, not confirmed findings, and it’s important to keep that distinction clear. ActBlue, a major online fundraising platform used by Democratic candidates and causes, … Read more
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her immediate resignation from Congress, stepping down amid a widening ethics investigation and separate federal criminal charges. The decision came shortly after the House Ethics Committee held a sanctions hearing to determine potential disciplinary action. In her resignation statement, Cherfilus-McCormick criticized the process, calling it unfair and disputing the findings against … Read more
Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Islamabad, where he was expected to lead a U.S. delegation in talks with Iran. Instead of departing, Vance returned to Washington for meetings at the White House, as uncertainty continues over whether Iranian officials will participate in the مذاکرات. The proposed talks in Islamabad were … Read more
A new report involving leaked internal communications from the Supreme Court of the United States is drawing renewed attention to concerns about confidentiality, internal disagreements, and the institution’s long-term credibility. The documents, published by The New York Times, provide a rare look into private deliberations among justices, particularly regarding use of the court’s emergency or … Read more
Newly revealed internal documents shed light on how the Supreme Court of the United States handled a key 2016 decision to block a major environmental policy from Barack Obama. The records, reported by The New York Times, show that the decision followed internal disagreements among the justices over whether to intervene before lower courts completed … Read more
Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has raised concerns about a series of cases involving scientists connected to sensitive U.S. research programs who have died or gone missing in recent years. He said lawmakers are taking a closer look at the situation, describing it as a potential national security issue, while acknowledging … Read more
James Blair is reportedly considering stepping away temporarily from his White House role to focus on leading Donald Trump’s political strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The possibility was confirmed by Susie Wiles, who described Blair as a key figure in both governance and political operations. Wiles emphasized Blair’s long-standing role within Trump’s inner … Read more
