Another incendiary claim from Jasmine Crockett… Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accused Republicans of “trying to cheat” in the 2026 midterm elections and claimed that the new pro-MAGA owner of Dominion Voting Systems has bolstered the nefarious plot. On Monday, Crockett made the brazen charge during an appearance on the Defending Democracy podcast, hosted by Marc Elias. The Texas Democrat said […]
Trump Administration Orders Embassies to Weigh Applicants’ Health, Including Obesity, in Visa Decisions
The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new directive requiring U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to consider applicants’ health conditions — including obesity and other chronic illnesses — when determining whether to grant visas, with the goal of preventing future public costs from immigrants who may need long-term medical care. The State Department […]
UK Partially Suspends Intelligence Sharing With US Over Legality Of Maritime Strikes
In a stunning rebuke of Washington’s anti-drug campaign, Britain has reportedly halted some intelligence sharing with the United States — citing fears that recent U.S. strikes on suspected smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific may violate international law. London’s decision follows months of controversy over U.S. maritime operations that have killed at least 76 […]
Utah Court Forces New Map For 2026 After Finding GOP Plan Unlawful
SALT LAKE CITY — A state judge has invalidated Utah’s congressional map drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature and ordered a replacement map, backed by progressive groups, to be used in the 2026 U.S. House elections. The ruling, issued late Monday by Third District Court Judge Dianna Gibson, finds the Utah State Legislature’s 2021 map violates […]
Jodey Arrington To Step Down From Congress, Open GOP Race For Budget Chair
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), chair of the House Budget Committee, announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, signaling a major shift for Republican fiscal leadership. Arrington made the announcement on Tuesday morning, confirming that he will complete his term but not seek another. Speaking to Fox News, Arrington reflected on his […]
Morning Brief: Ballots, Pardons & Pressure On The UN
The Supreme Court steps into the ballot fight, Trump issues sweeping pardons for 2020 allies, and Congress confronts the UN over ties to Hamas. A Supreme Test for Mail-In Voting The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark challenge that could redefine how mail-in ballots are handled nationwide — and reshape election rules […]
