Vance Wins CPAC’s 2028 Presidential Straw Poll
Vice President JD Vance is the Conservative Political Action Conference’s top choice this year to be the next Republican nominee for U.S. president, according to a straw poll released on Saturday.
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At CPAC, Republicans Close Ranks Behind Trump on Iran war
Republicans at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference largely rallied behind U.S. strikes on Iran on Thursday, backing President Donald Trump on an issue that has dented his wider approval ratings and could jeopardize the party’s prospects in the midterms.
Rep. Roy to Newsmax: Islamic Influence Rising in US
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that he is concerned about what he described as growing Islamic influence in the United States, citing recent controversies involving public displays of Muslim prayer near sites connected to the Sept. 11,…
TSA Workers Might Get Paid Monday, but Woes Linger
Transportation Security Administration officers could get their first full paychecks in more than six weeks as early as Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday instructing the Homeland Security secretary to pay them immediately.But travel…
Sen. Rand Paul Considering 2028 Presidential Run
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he is considering a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.
Trump Says Cuba Next in Speech Touting Military Successes
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said “Cuba is next” during a speech at an investment forum in Miami during which he touted the successes of U.S. military action in Venezuela and Iran.
Ken Paxton to Newsmax: Texas Deserves Better Than Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told Newsmax the people of the Lone Star State have had enough of Sen. John Cornyn.
Fmr DOT Official to Newsmax: TSA Pay Should Improve Airport Operations
Joel Szabat, former acting undersecretary of transportation, told Newsmax on Friday that he expects conditions at airports to improve as Transportation Security Administration employees begin receiving pay.
Wilkie to Newsmax: US Could Target Island Near Strait
Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie told Newsmax on Friday that the United States could seize Kharg Island and deploy air defenses there as part of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US Hopes for Iran Meetings ‘This Week’: Envoy Witkoff
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington “this week,” as President Donald Trump reiterated his claims that Tehran wants to make a deal.”We think there will be meetings this week, we’re certainly…