Category: Politics

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Representative Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, have demanded an immediate investigation after Cuban authorities allegedly opened fire on a U.S.-registered vessel this week, resulting in four fatalities near the island’s coast. Rubio, who was born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, described the incident as highly…

By Charlie McCarthy | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 07:59 AM EST Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump used the State of the Union address to “pin the tail on the donkey” and warned that Democrats would repeat their failed policies if they regained control of…

Richard Grenell, U.S. envoy for special missions, stated Wednesday that President Donald Trump would prioritize diplomatic solutions when addressing Iran. “He’s not trying to recreate exactly what [former President Barack] Obama did because Obama got outmaneuvered by the Iranians,” Grenell said. “President Trump is extremely clear-eyed. As he said about…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum praised President Donald Trump’s first year in office as a “miracle” during a recent appearance on Rob Schmitt Tonight, pointing to rising wages, easing inflation, and sweeping policy changes as signs of what he called an “incredible age of abundance.” “What a speech last night,” Burgum…

Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, stated Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance is well-positioned to lead a new federal effort targeting government fraud, praising his record and commitment to oversight. President Donald Trump officially declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, announcing the creation…

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved its largest loan package in history, awarding $26.5 billion in financing to Southern Co. subsidiaries with the projected delivery of over $7 billion in electricity cost savings for customers in Georgia and Alabama. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the initiative on Tuesday, stating…

In a Wednesday address, Senate Republican leader Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) declared that his party must eliminate the Senate filibuster to codify President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities ahead of November’s midterm elections. Tuberville argued that the current 60-vote threshold grants Democrats excessive power to stall Republican initiatives while Republicans hold…

By Brian Freeman | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 11:46 AM EST President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address served as a powerful springboard for Republicans heading into the midterm election cycle, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Wednesday, asserting the speech underscored economic strength and national security gains that will…

By Solange Reyner | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:37 PM EST The National Security Agency has stated that it will not share classified intelligence related to a whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard due to the assertion of executive privilege for portions of the material. Gabbard’s office…

By Theodore Bunker | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:44 PM EST Senator Jon Husted, R-Ohio, stated Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s economic message in his State of the Union address underscored clear differences between Republicans and Democrats on taxes. Trump delivered the annual address Tuesday night before a joint session…