Former Fox News host and British conservative politician Steve Hilton announced his candidacy for California governor in the 2026 election. He's the second prominent Republican to enter the race, facing long odds against a Democratic stronghold. The race is wide open due to term limits on current Governor...
The Supreme Court will hear two major cases impacting religious freedom and public education. Mahmoud v. Taylor could grant religious parents the right to censor LGBTQ+ materials in schools, while Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond concerns state funding of a Catholic academy. These cases, argued by...
Senator Adam Schiff requested an investigation into the Trump administration's use of Signal and other messaging apps for sensitive national security discussions. His request follows reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information about Yemen strikes via Signal in group chats including his family and a journalist. Schiff's...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen Sunday night at a Washington D.C. restaurant. The purse contained approximately $3,000 in cash intended for Easter gifts and expenses, along with personal items including Noem's driver's license, passport, and Homeland Security badge. While the Secret Service protects Noem, details...
The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from New York if it doesn't halt its congestion pricing plan by May 21st. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claims the plan is illegal, exceeding the scope of its federal authorization and improperly subsidizing mass transit. New York Governor Kathy Hochul...
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging threats to drastically reduce its research funding. The administration's actions, framed as a fight against antisemitism, also target diversity and gender studies programs. Harvard President Alan Garber denounced the government's demands, including professor audits and outside oversight, as...
The Trump administration, through Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, issued a final warning to New York Governor Kathy Hochul to suspend the city's congestion pricing program by May 21st. Failure to comply risks serious consequences, including withholding federal funding for transportation projects. The program, which charges a $9 toll...
The House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, has re-submitted its referral for the prosecution of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Department of Justice. The committee accuses Cuomo of perjury, alleging he lied about his involvement in drafting a report downplaying his administration's COVID-19 response....
Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, was found guilty on Monday of participating in a long-running bribery scheme. A Manhattan jury convicted her after deliberating for seven hours, concluding she played a central role in the conspiracy and attempted to conceal it from investigators. ...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's handbag, containing her passport, security badge, $3,000 cash, and other personal items, was stolen Sunday night at a Washington D.C. restaurant. Noem confirmed the theft, explaining the cash was for family Easter activities. The Metropolitan Police referred inquiries to the Secret Service, who...
