Progressive firebrand concedes in cliffhanger North Carolina congressional primary battle with incumbent Dem
Progressive Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam conceded Wednesday after challenging U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee in a high-profile, razor-thin North Carolina congressional 4th District Democratic primary race. In a fiery statement posted to social media, Allam accused Democrats of “caving to corporate Super PACs and warmongering lobbies,” claiming it was only because of her campaign that […]
Report: Fuel Price Spike Triggers White House Alarm
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has asked advisers to bring proposals to the Oval Office for reducing gasoline prices, which rose 11 cents overnight amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, according to two energy industry executives familiar with the discussions.
Report: Bessent Raises Concerns on Housing Bill Before Backing Trump Priority
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately raised concerns about parts of a bipartisan Senate housing bill before publicly endorsing it, highlighting divisions among Republicans as Congress moves forward on a major housing affordability push.[#item_full_content]
Kristi Noem’s Disastrous Tenure at DHS: Mayhem, Waste and Abuse
President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared abrupt – but came after months of escalating controversies surrounding her leadership of DHS.[#item_full_content]
More Than 20 States Sue Over New Trump Tariffs
Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.[#item_full_content]
Red Cross shares audio of Iranian civilian explaining situation on the ground in Tehran: ‘No respite’
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) released audio Thursday of a civilian in Tehran describing what it’s like on the ground as Operation Epic Fury rocks Iran. “To us here, the war did not start four days ago. It started when we heard the initial news of a piling up of the forces […]
Former Govt Contractor Busted in $46M Crypto Theft
John Daghita, a former government contractor who is accused of stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service, was arrested on St. Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Thursday morning.
Mass. Gov. Healey Defends Dunkin’ as Kennedy Targets Sugary Drinks
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has fired back at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he singled out Dunkin’ and Starbucks over high-sugar coffee drinks, posting a defiant image on social media with the message “Come and take it.”
Virginia Dems mandate Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that requires public schools to describe the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a violent attack and specifically prohibits teachers from framing it as a peaceful protest. Virginia Democrats have quickly advanced a slew of controversial legislation since Gov. Abigail Spanberger was elected in November and their ranks ballooned […]
Pentagon policy chief grilled as Dem claims Trump broke promise about going to war with Iran
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby faced tough questions Thursday about President Donald Trump‘s previous statements about war with Iran. While Colby was testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, the Democratic ranking member said that the president broke his campaign promise. Colby appeared before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday to testify about the […]
