Category: Politics

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., announced Monday he will not endorse a candidate in the race to succeed Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died last week. Thune praised Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, who replaced him, calling her a “strong candidate.” “She obviously carries on Lindsey’s legacy. But I think she’s…

President Donald Trump on Monday praised retired Army Lieutenant Colonel James Carafano for asserting that America’s position in the Middle East is the strongest it has been since the end of World War II. In a social media post, Trump lauded Carafano, a senior counselor at the Heritage Foundation. The…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s actions have forever changed the world’s energy markets. Burgum noted that Trump’s moves in global energy markets and military strikes against Iran are driving new geopolitical alignments, adding he is “not really that concerned at all” about the U.S….

President Donald Trump on Sunday praised grocery chain Giant Eagle for slashing prices on more than 300 products through Labor Day and called on other supermarkets to follow suit as his administration pushes to lower costs for American families. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Giant Eagle, “like Walmart,…

Ohio GOP Rep. Mike Turner on Sunday urged the Senate to quickly pass a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. He said that the legislation is a fitting part of the South Carolina Republican’s legacy and a powerful signal of continued U.S. support for Ukraine…

President Donald Trump on Saturday lamented what he described as a decade of media refusal to acknowledge his political success while warning that Democrats have been overtaken by what he called a communist faction. In a series of social media posts, Trump argued that his repeated electoral victories have come…

Department of Homeland Security investigators have found evidence that former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski may have been involved in improperly awarding government contracts while serving as a senior aide at the agency, according to people familiar with the investigation. The findings have prompted investigators to consider whether to make a…

Yale University is facing mounting pressure from students, faculty, alumni, and Senator Richard Blumenthal to reject any settlement with the Trump administration over a Justice Department investigation into the university’s admissions practices as negotiations between the two sides continue. The pressure campaign intensified after reports that Yale renewed settlement discussions…

A statewide race for New York attorney general is drawing increasing attention, with the contest between incumbent Tish James and Republican nominee Saritha Komatireddy becoming a focal point. Gerard Kassar, chairman of the New York Conservative Party, noted that Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, has been endorsed by the party…

President Donald Trump on Saturday defended ongoing renovations to the White House, stating the work is restoring the executive mansion after years of neglect and will transform it into a symbol of “Extraordinary Beauty and Pride.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared what he described as before photos…