DHS Nominee Mullin Clears First Hurdle In Contentious Vote

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, advanced out of a key Senate committee Thursday in a narrow and contentious vote, clearing the first major hurdle in his confirmation process. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to send Mullin’s nomination to the […]

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth And Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones were spotted flying over a U.S. Army base in the Washington area that houses senior Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to multiple reports. The drones were detected over Fort Lesley J. McNair, a sensitive military installation in Washington, D.C., raising immediate security concerns […]

FBI Investigating Former Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent, Who Broke With Trump On Iran

Probe began before his departure, officials say… WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent following his resignation this week amid the Trump administration’s war with Iran, according to officials familiar with the matter. Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and CIA paramilitary officer, stepped down on March 17 […]

Democratic Candidate Slammed For Selling $13 Water While Campaigning On Affordability

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is facing backlash and online ridicule following reports that attendees at his Senate campaign’s election night watch party were charged unusually high prices for basic refreshments—despite his campaign’s focus on affordability. Krishnamoorthi, a five-term Democrat, was defeated in a closely contested primary by Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. But in the […]

Senator Reverses Course On Planned Retirement

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has announced a significant reversal in his long-held political plans, confirming that he intends to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate in 2028—despite previously pledging to step down after two full terms. In an interview with The Post and Courier, Scott said his decision reflects both personal reflection […]

Morning Brief: Strain & Standoff

Good morning.The effects of Washington’s stalemate are no longer theoretical—they’re showing up at airport security lines, inside federal agencies, and in new enforcement priorities taking shape behind the scenes. As the shutdown drags on, pressure is mounting across multiple fronts. TSA Warns of Airport Disruptions Amid Shutdown Strain The nation’s airports are becoming one of […]

Group Of Florida Sheriffs Request Immigration Leniency

A group of Florida law enforcement leaders has ignited tension within Republican circles after urging a shift in federal immigration policy, highlighting growing divisions over how strictly immigration laws should be enforced. Several county sheriffs, serving on a state advisory body created under Gov. Ron DeSantis, are preparing a letter to President Donald Trump that […]