Category: Politics

Republicans face significant challenges ahead as they gear up for the 2026 midterm elections, according to Senate Majority Leader John Thune. In a statement delivered Wednesday, Thune acknowledged that his party is encountering political “headwinds,” a sentiment underscored by recent events in Tennessee. The acknowledgment came just one day after…

Two student-run magazines at the University of Alabama have been suspended following directives from Attorney General Pam Bondi’s memo on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The publications affected are Alice, a fashion and wellness magazine focused on women, and Nineteen Fifty-Six, which centers on Black student life and culture. Students…

Representative Elise Stefanik has announced securing key legislation within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision mandates the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to notify Congress when it initiates counterintelligence investigations targeting presidential and federal candidates. “Following a productive discussion last night with President Trump and Speaker Johnson, the…

The United States has officially launched a new one-way attack drone squadron under the authority of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). This initiative includes Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS), designed specifically for rapid deployment and oversight within CENTCOM’s operational area. Following orders from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth four months prior,…

WASHINGTON (Newsmax) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has escalated the committee’s investigation related to former special counsel Jack Smith, issuing a subpoena for him to appear for a closed-door deposition scheduled December 17. This move specifically pertains to Smith’s leadings of the investigations into former President Donald Trump…

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Florida congressional delegation, strongly defended military strikes against suspected narcotics boats near Venezuela during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” program Wednesday. Gimenez, who sits on both the Homeland Security and Armed Services Committees, argued that…

State officials announced the launch of a new online reporting system Wednesday designed to document potential illegal activities by federal law enforcement agents operating within California. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta detailed the initiative, emphasizing its focus on lawful behavior by all authorities. The portal allows citizens…

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) told Newsmax today that he will use his first full hearing as panel leader to spotlight rising violence against officers, arguing the issue has become urgent and widespread across local, state, and federal agencies. The hearing scheduled for this morning will feature…

Republican-led states including Iowa have entered into a legal settlement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to aid in the implementation and broader access of a nationwide citizenship verification system for voter records. The agreement, which was filed on Friday, involves four states—Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa—and DHS, aiming…

WASHINGTON – In a move that underscores deepening tensions between Washington and the White House, President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) in what he termed a “very thin” case involving federal bribery charges. The decision ignited sharp political debate, with some lawmakers defending it as restoring…