National Politics

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement, threatening to extend the conflict in the Middle East “beyond the region,” should the U.S. and Israel resume attacks against the Islamic Republic. According to Iran’s semiofficial outlet, Mehr News Agency, the IRGC emphasized that if the “American-Zionist enemy” repeats its aggressions, "the regional war that […]

The Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution that aims to force President Donald Trump to stop all military action in Iran and withdraw from the conflict in the Middle East. Since the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” Democrats have forced votes on several war power resolutions that would require President Trump to receive congressional approval […]

Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his Republican primary for the state’s 4th Congressional District, losing to Trump-endorsed challenger and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. According to the Associated Press (AP), the incumbent’s loss proves President Donald Trump’s persisting influence over Republican party voters. Rep. Massie’s loss now adds to the list of several […]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from "prosecuting or pursuing, any and all claims" against President Donald Trump, his family, or his businesses based on past tax concerns, according to added terms to the settlement the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reached with President Trump to dismiss his $10 billion suit […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, marks a pivotal day as the midterm election cycle ramps up. Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Oregon, and most significantly, Kentucky voters are heading to the polls to determine their nominees for the November general elections. According to The Associated Press (AP), the Kentucky race is a test of President Donald Trump’s […]

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) and the Committee’s Ranking Member, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), proposed a bipartisan highway bill that would add a $130 registration fee for electric vehicles (EV) and a $35 fee for plug-in hybrids. The provision is part of the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s […]

A federal judge in New York has barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in or around three federal courthouses in lower Manhattan, where immigration proceedings occur. U.S. District Judge P Kevin Castel issued an order prohibiting federal agents from apprehending immigrants except under exceptional circumstances at sites where hearings are […]

The Trump administration proposed increasing the number of White Afrikaners from South Africa for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) from about 7,500 to 17,500 in response to “unforeseen developments in South Africa” creating “an emergency refugee situation,” according to a U.S. State Department plan sent to Congress. Despite effectively closing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) […]

South Florida Water District Governing Board member Ben Butler has announced the launch of his Republican campaign for Florida's 9th congressional district to unseat Representative Darren Soto (D-FL). The congressional hopeful has already received support from Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL). "Florida deserves leaders with real-world experience who understand the impact government […]

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) sidestepped weighing in on Voting Rights Act (VRA) cases brought by Native American tribes and Advocacy groups, ordering lower courts to reexamine a pair of cases involving whether private individuals and groups can sue to enforce a significant provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits discriminatory voting practices. According […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," a $1.7 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies as part of a settlement agreement in a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by President Trump. According to a court filing, President Trump, his two elder sons – Donald Trump Jr. […]

On the eve of the contentious Kentucky primary elections, where controversial Rep. Thomas Massie is locked in a tight race against President Donald Trump's choice in the race, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, alleged sexual explicit text messages between the 'maverick' member of Congress and his ex-girlfriend Cynthia West have come to light. Light, who […]

Over the weekend, the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced several agreements between the two nations, following President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Summit in Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed the PRC’s agreement to charter two bilateral boards with the U.S.: the U.S.-China Board of Trade and the U.S.-China […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has teamed up with Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to cut costs for nuclear power plant construction. Specifically, the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rule allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel […]

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of creating a “fraudulent case” to back its economic sanctions and potential military intervention on the island. Rodriguez’s allegations come after an Axios report, citing classified intelligence, alleged that the communist-led nation acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. "Cuba neither threatens nor desires war," […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) warned of the money going into anti-American agitator groups in recent comments to Fox News Digital, saying that if any of it is from foreign sources, they must register as foreign agents. "Their purpose is to sow discord here in the United States," Rep. Gimenez argued, adding that these groups are […]

President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping launched the final day of their two-day summit, strolling through the gardens at Zhongnanhai – the Chinese equivalent of the White House. According to China’s Foreign Ministry, “The two presidents have reached important common understandings on handling their mutual concerns in a proper manner.” The ministry added […]

In the midst of a visit from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announcement to prosecute former leader Raúl Castro, the Cuban government has released another political prisoner. According to USA Today, Sissi Abascal Zamora was released on May 14, 2026, after being imprisoned for nearly five years. Zamora’s […]