Category: Politics

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., said Thursday morning that President Donald Trump’s seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela marks the emergence of a new foreign-policy framework he calls the “Trump Doctrine.” Zinke described the doctrine as blending principles from the Monroe Doctrine—which states the U.S. will not…

By Mark Swanson | Thursday, 11 December 2025 12:48 PM EST Democrat Amy Acton has surged from trailing by 10 points to a narrow lead over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, according to a new Emerson College poll released Thursday. Acton now leads Ramaswamy 46% to 45%,…

The Trump administration has granted federal approval for six additional states—Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee—to prohibit the purchase of sugary drinks and other unhealthy items using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This decision expands the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative by adding to 12…

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., declared Thursday that Senate Republicans made the right decision to reject Democrats’ push for extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies, warning such a move would amount to endorsing tens of billions in annual waste and abuse. Johnson appeared on “The Chris Salcedo Show” hours after Senate Republicans voted…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has demanded that the Trump administration explain why U.S. forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. The seizure occurred Wednesday off the coast of Venezuela and sent oil prices higher, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. The Venezuelan government accused the United States of “blatant theft”…

By Sam Barron | Thursday, December 11, 2025 President Donald Trump is expected to ease federal restrictions on marijuana use in early 2026 through a potential reclassification of the substance. Currently classified as a Schedule I drug — alongside heroin and LSD — marijuana has no accepted medical use under…

A report from the U.S. Navy has been sent to the Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel detailing potential disciplinary measures for Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), following his appearance in a video urging military personnel and intelligence officers to refuse what he described as “illegal orders.” The 90-second video, shared by…

By James Morley III | Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:20 PM EST The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday more than $208 million in new grants to expand school-based mental health services, while formally shifting funding priorities away from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives favored under the Biden administration….

By Jim Mishler | Thursday, December 11, 2025 The Senate is advancing its review of a U.S. military strike that destroyed an alleged drug-smuggling vessel, including a follow-up attack, even as the House moves to close its own investigation. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., stated he is seeking full access for…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing a major change in how the government approaches financial regulation and stability. In a letter to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), Bessent urges the powerful post-crisis watchdog to flip its mindset. Instead of constantly tightening rules, the council should examine whether regulations themselves…