Category: Politics

By Charlie McCarthy | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 President Donald Trump urged support for Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall’s bill that would address what he called the “out of control swipe fee ripoff” with credit cards. In a message posted to Truth Social shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Trump endorsed…

President Donald Trump announced that his administration is collaborating with major technology companies, including Microsoft, to prevent rising utility bills for American households. The move follows Trump’s claim that under Sleepy Joe Biden and the Radical Left Democrats, average household electricity costs surged by over 30% due to increased demand…

House Representative Ryan Zinke said that streamlining home permits could dramatically lower construction costs and make homeownership attainable for millions of Americans. In a recent interview, Zinke argued that red tape—not just lumber and labor—is a major barrier to affordable housing. He highlighted permitting as a critical cost driver, noting…

Representative David Kustoff warned Tuesday that another damaging government shutdown could occur if Senate Democrats fail to learn from their actions last year and refuse cooperation on pending spending bills. Kustoff stated that the 43-day government shutdown last year severely impacted his constituents, including law enforcement, military personnel, air traffic…

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn announced on Tuesday her intention to amend federal immigration law by making all fraud committed against U.S. taxpayers and government a deportable offense or grounds for denaturalization of naturalized citizens. Speaking during an interview, Blackburn explained the proposed changes would consolidate what she called “scattered portions…

President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota, accusing local Democrats of supporting “anarchists and professional agitators” to divert attention from alleged government fraud totaling $19 billion. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed ICE officers are targeting dangerous criminals in communities, blaming former President…

Rep. Jimmy Patronis on Tuesday criticized the Affordable Care Act, questioning a House-passed plan to extend health law subsidies and asserting that the U.S. healthcare system is experiencing steep annual cost increases. He urged Congress to shift more power to consumers. “The Affordable Care Act is broken,” the Florida Republican…

Greenland’s prime minister stated Monday that the Danish autonomous territory will not accept a U.S. takeover under any circumstances, urging NATO to guarantee its defense as President Donald Trump renewed calls for American acquisition of the Arctic island. In a statement, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized that “The United States…

Veteran pollster Patrick Allocco, founder of the Zoose Political Index, warned Monday that the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis could have significant political repercussions going into the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on “Finnerty,” Allocco cautioned that President Donald Trump’s supporters…

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said Monday that Democratic Party leaders are undermining law enforcement with rhetoric targeting the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In an interview, Mullin responded to comments by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. “You have Ken Martin, who’s the chair of the…