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Trump’s FCC nominee avoids questions from Democrats on Carr’s ‘censorship agenda’
A Trump FCC nominee faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a confirmation hearing about the agency’s actions toward broadcasters, including a licensing order targeting ABC following criticism of Jimmy Kimmel.
Hegseth lays it on thick for Trump to shave off fallout from Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a rare press conference after Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against him, citing unauthorized military operations and constitutional violations.
Parents sue to stop Washington state trans sports ban that could require ‘invasive’ genital exams
Parents and civil rights groups sued to block a Washington state ballot initiative banning transgender girls from women’s sports, arguing the measure would require invasive medical exams for female athletes.
Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...
Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer
Former President Joe Biden announced he will limit promotion of his White House memoir due to advancing cancer, saying some days he feels slowed by the condition diagnosed in May 2025.
Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors with eight specific charges.
Trump says US war in Iran ‘effectively over’ as he plays down escalation concerns
Trump stated the US war with Iran is “effectively over” and military escalation is unnecessary, despite prior troop deployments to the Middle East ahead of recent midterm elections.
US supreme court clears way for Trump’s border wall in Texas’s Big Bend
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, overturning a lower court’s temporary halt to the project.
House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat
House Republicans will elect a new minority leader on Tuesday to replace Mike Johnson, choosing between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan following their midterm election losses.
Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power
Democrats gained significant congressional power in midterm elections and plan aggressive legislative campaigns focused on healthcare, tariffs, and investigations, while ruling out impeaching Trump a third time.
‘Seismic shift’: Native American women made significant gains in US midterms
Native American women achieved historic electoral gains in the midterms, including the first Native American woman governor, senator, and leaders of major tribal nations.
Stephen Miller, immigration hardliner, in his own words
Stephen Miller, the chief architect of Donald Trump’s immigration policies, began his role as White House chief of staff. His promotion has drawn criticism from observers concerned about his influence on the administration’s agenda.
The political playbook that unraveled US transgender rights in the past decade
The legal and political landscape for transgender Americans has dramatically shifted from 2016, when federal protections were expanding, to a period marked by state-level restrictions on bathroom access, sports participation, and other rights.
Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest after the collapse of a U.S.-owned digital bank where he held shares, affecting millions of customers.
Trump set to lurch further right, claiming US took ‘giant step back’ in elections
Trump claims the US took a ‘giant step back’ following elections where Republicans lost control of Congress, as his administration prepares to shift further right with hardline aide Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
Stephen Miller’s appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration
President Trump named Stephen Miller as chief of staff following midterm elections where voters rejected his mass deportation agenda, signaling a continued focus on aggressive immigration enforcement policies.
Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE released from custody
A Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE at an airport was released from custody but remains subject to electronic monitoring while his asylum case proceeds.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Democrats won voters under 30 by nearly 50 percentage points in recent elections, a dramatic reversal from 2024 when young voters shifted toward Republicans over economic concerns.
‘People are active, they are fed up’: young voters fueled the Democratic wave
Young voters powered a Democratic wave in 2026, with an estimated second-highest midterm turnout in 30 years and 18-29 year-olds favoring congressional Democrats by a 35-point margin.
Susie Wiles exits White House as Trump ousts another woman from key role
President Trump announced Susie Wiles will exit her role as White House chief of staff, marking another departure of a senior woman from his administration. Stephen Miller will replace her as chief of staff.
Florida Republicans survived the ‘blue wave’, but find themselves on shaky ground
Florida Republicans narrowly retained control in statewide races, with Trump allies Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody winning by under 3%, even as Republicans faced historic defeats nationally.
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If you’re planning on running for any government office, you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Let’s face it; there aren’t enough women in politics. One of the main reasons behind that is because there are so many more social inequalities that have to be overcome to...
Dear Joe Biden: Don’t Listen to Silicon Valley
Roger McNamee co-founded one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture-capital firms and was an important early investor in Facebook. But he has soured on Big Tech, arguing that it now promotes hate speech, undermines democracy and profits at society’s expense....