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BREAKING: Former Biden-era VA official John H. Windom—tasked with overseeing the massive Electronic Health Record Modernization project—has been federally indicted for concealing thousands in cash, casino chips, Louis Vuitton gift cards, and other lavish gifts from contractors. While leading the effort, Windom helped award a $10 BILLION contract to Cerner (later bought by Oracle Health). … Read more

Ruben Gallego faced questions from reporters regarding his relationship with Eric Swalwell following Swalwell’s announcement that he plans to resign from Congress amid multiple allegations of misconduct. Gallego, who has described Swalwell as a close personal friend, was asked about whether he had prior knowledge of any concerns about Swalwell’s behavior. During a media exchange, … Read more

Jen Psaki is facing criticism following an incident at an immigration-related protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota where journalist Savannah Hernandez reported being assaulted while covering the event. Hernandez said she was filming from a public area near a federal facility when she was confronted by individuals in the crowd and pushed to the ground. Hernandez shared … Read more

Eric Swalwell announced that he plans to resign from Congress, citing the impact of recent allegations and the need to avoid distractions for his constituents. The decision came shortly after he suspended his campaign for governor of California. In a public statement, Swalwell acknowledged reports of efforts to remove him from office while emphasizing concerns … Read more

Prediction market data from Polymarket suggests that traders are currently assigning about a 73% probability that military activity involving Iran will continue through April 30. On the platform, this percentage reflects the price of shares tied to specific outcomes, meaning it represents collective market sentiment rather than a confirmed forecast. These probabilities are based on … Read more

Donald Trump recently removed an AI-generated image he had shared on social media that showed him placing glowing hands on a sick person, a depiction that some viewers compared to Jesus Christ. Trump said he decided to delete the post after concerns that people might misunderstand its intent. In an interview with CBS News, Trump … Read more

Don Lemon, a former anchor at CNN, recently said he has considered the possibility of running for president, though he has not announced any formal campaign. Speaking on the podcast Pod Save America, Lemon said that while he does not currently have a concrete plan to run, he believes it could be possible “if the … Read more

Officials in the administration of Donald Trump say an investigation is underway into how sensitive operational details about a recent military incident were reportedly leaked to the press. The matter centers on claims that information regarding a downed American airman during a mission referred to as Operation Epic Fury was disclosed publicly while recovery efforts … Read more

Mike Dunleavy is reportedly preparing to launch a 2028 U.S. Senate campaign against Lisa Murkowski, according to sources familiar with his plans. If confirmed, the race would highlight a contrast between Murkowski’s more moderate approach and Dunleavy’s alignment with Donald Trump, with whom he has maintained a close political relationship. Sources indicate that Dunleavy intends … Read more

Sonia Sotomayor spoke at the University of Kansas School of Law this week, where she offered remarks that included a personal critique of fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Her comments referenced his concurring opinion in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, a case involving immigration enforcement authority, but focused in part on how personal background can influence judicial … Read more