NY Times Poll: Most Voters Frustrated With Both Parties
A sizable 43% of voters say they are dissatisfied with both major political parties, according to a New York Times/Siena survey.
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Whitmer Walks Back Remarks Ruling Out White House Bid
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared Thursday to walk back earlier comments ruling out a 2028 presidential bid, telling reporters “Never say never” just hours after saying she would not run for the White House.
Pam Bondi Faces House Questioning on Epstein Files
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi began closed-door testimony before lawmakers Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in a downgraded appearance that frustrated Democrats and survivors who accuse the Trump administration of withholding details in the sex offender’s case.
Fla. Lt. Gov. to Newsmax: Tax Relief Puts Money Back in People’s Pocket
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ sweeping property tax-cut proposal reinforces that “it’s not the government’s money,” it’s the people’s money, state Lt. Gov. Jay Collins told Newsmax on Friday.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Payouts From Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Settlement Fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
VP Vance: US Not There Yet on Iran, but Close
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday told reporters that Washington was “not there yet” with Iran on an agreement but that the parties were close, adding that the U.S. was in a position where it could substantially set back Tehran’s…
Consumer Watchdog to Relocate Nearly All Staff to DC
The top U.S. government watchdog for consumer financial protection on Wednesday said it would reassign virtually all staff nationwide to its Washington headquarters later this year.
House Republicans Urge FBI To Crack Down on Hospital Ransomware Attacks
A group of House Republicans on Thursday urged FBI Director Kash Patel to intensify efforts to combat ransomware attacks targeting hospitals and healthcare providers, warning that cyberattacks on the sector have become a growing national security threat.
Vance Warns Air Force Cadets: AI Can Alter Warfare
Vice President JD Vance warned graduating Air Force cadets on Thursday about the dangers of artificial intelligence in warfare, encouraging them to use advancing technology to improve their capabilities but not “submit to it.”
DHS Eyes Sanctuary Airport Crackdown
Major airline and hotel industry groups are sounding the alarm over a Trump administration proposal to halt customs and immigration processing at airports in sanctuary cities, warning the move could severely disrupt international travel and tourism at a critical…