The New York City Council unanimously elected councilwoman Julie Menin, a Democrat, as its speaker on Wednesday. Menin, a moderate Democrat who has voiced support for Israel, became the council’s first Jewish speaker. She is also described as a representative of parts of the Upper East Side and has served…

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., stated in an interview on Thursday that the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Minnesota’s fraud scandal is only beginning, echoing Chair James Comer’s warning that far more misconduct could be uncovered. Biggs, who participated in the contentious hearing, said massive federal programs with weak oversight have…

ICE Agent Jonathan Ross, reportedly involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday, was dragged more than 100 yards by a fleeing suspect’s vehicle during an arrest attempt in Bloomington, Minnesota. The incident occurred in June when Ross suffered injuries requiring 20 stitches to his…

Former Vice President Mike Pence has described the Heritage Foundation as “disappointing and concerning” to millions of American conservatives following a significant shift in its ideology. Speaking on CNN Wednesday, Pence emphasized his long-standing relationship with the organization, noting it had “contributed mightily” to the conservative movement before sharply criticizing…

By Jerry McGlothlin | Thursday, 08 January 2026 07:20 AM EST President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland has again sparked international controversy, but much of the criticism rests on a flawed premise that any American move toward Greenland would necessarily be illegal, imperialistic, or destabilizing. In fact, international law,…

President Donald Trump chided five Republican senators Thursday for joining Democrats to advance a War Powers resolution that would constrain his authority to conduct military action — particularly after recent operations in Venezuela. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated Republicans “should be ashamed” of Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa…

Longtime Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., announced Thursday she will not seek an eighth term in Congress. “Serving our community and our country has been the honor of my lifetime,” Brownley, who represents Ventura County in the state’s 26th Congressional District, said in a statement. Brownley highlighted her accomplishments, including expanding…

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said Thursday that she and other House Oversight Committee members have referred Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Department of Justice for investigation, accusing them of obstructing federal scrutiny of alleged fraud in social services programs. Luna stated that…

Sen. Pete Ricketts, Republican from Nebraska, stated on Thursday that the U.S. arrest and extraction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was a lawful law-enforcement operation and expressed confidence that American courts would convict him and imprison him for an extended period. During his recent appearance on “National Report,” Ricketts described…