Sen. Kennedy to Newsmax: Trump Had No Choice but to Attack Iran
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., told Newsmax on Friday that President Donald Trump did not start a war with Iran but was trying to stop one.
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Rep. Jordan to Newsmax: Vote Against Rep. Mace’s Bill Protects Victims
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, defended his vote to defeat an effort by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., that would make public all reports of allegations of congressional lawmakers and aides accused of sexual misconduct or harassment in an appearance on Newsmax…
Ga. Senate OKs Bill Expanding ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
Georgia’s Republican-led Senate on Friday approved legislation broadening “stand your ground” self-defense protections, a proposal some Democrats said could help protect defendants such as those who murdered Ahmaud Arbery.
Sotomayor Rebukes Court in N.Y. Voting Map Fight
Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the U.S. Supreme Court had asserted a “newfound authority” after it halted a New York state court order that would have required the state to redraw New York City’s only Republican-held congressional district before the…
Reps. Burchett, Boebert to Newsmax: Congress Protects Its Own
Republican Reps. Tim Burchett of Tennessee and Lauren Boebert of Colorado said on Friday that Congress is blocking transparency about sexual misconduct allegations involving lawmakers after the House rejected a resolution to release ethics reports tied to such cases.
Rep. Crank to Newsmax: US Operation in Iran ‘Ahead of Schedule’
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., pushed back on Democrat criticism of President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, arguing the operation is progressing ahead of schedule and warning that some critics appear to be rooting against U.S. success.
Border Patrol Seeks 45 Days to Start Trump Tariff Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a federal judge Friday it cannot immediately comply with an order to stop the liquidation of tariff entries and begin refunding duties collected under President Donald Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs,…
Fmr WH Spokesman Fields to Newsmax: Mullin ‘Right Man’ for DHS
Former White House spokesman Harrison Fields told Newsmax on Friday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is “the right man for the right time” to succeed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she departs the agency for a new…
Democrats Weigh Going All-In on Texas Senate Run
Democrats are unsure how much money they should spend in Texas even as hopes rise that state Sen. James Talarico, their nominee for a U.S. Senate seat, could finally turn the state blue.
Political Leaders Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial
Former President Barack Obama said the presidential runs in the 1980s by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. set the stage for other Black leaders, including himself.