House GOP Leader Launches Senate Bid After Trump Taps New DHS Secretary
House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate after President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the firing of Kristi Noem. Hern announced Wednesday that he is entering the race for the seat Mullin is expected to […]
Police Respond To Active Shooter Report At Michigan Synagogue
[UPDATED — 3:22 p.m. EST] The suspect in the attack on a Michigan synagogue is dead, according to the Oakland County sheriff, after a vehicle was rammed into the building and gunfire erupted Thursday afternoon. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said synagogue security officers “engaged the threat” after the vehicle rammed the building, and the […]
Prosecutors Say Former NFL Player Darron Lee Turned To ChatGPT After Killing
A former NFL first-round draft pick charged with first-degree murder allegedly turned to artificial intelligence for help in the hours after his girlfriend’s death, prosecutors told a court. Authorities say former linebacker Darron Lee asked ChatGPT how to “cover up” the death after the woman was found with multiple stab wounds and signs of a […]
America’s Worst Mayor Plots Political Comeback – This Time As A Republican
Tiffany Henyard — once dubbed the “worst mayor in America” by critics — is attempting a political comeback hundreds of miles from the Chicago suburb where her tenure collapsed in scandal. The former Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois has resurfaced in Georgia as a Republican candidate for South Fulton County Commission’s District 5 seat. According […]
Bluesky CEO Steps Down
Jay Graber, the chief executive of the social media platform Bluesky, is stepping down from her role as CEO and transitioning into a new position as their chief innovation officer, the company announced Monday. Graber, who helped lead the decentralized social media network since its early development, said the change will allow her to focus […]
Leading Democrat Confirms Plan To Seek 18th Term In Congress
The longtime party leader is defying his party’s generational shift… Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) announced Thursday that he will run for reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking another term representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District. The 85-year-old congressman, one of the most influential Democrats in Congress, said he plans to file paperwork to […]
Canadian Police Investigating Gunfire At US Consulate In Toronto
Canadian authorities are investigating after gunfire struck the U.S. Consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning, prompting a security response but leaving no injuries reported. Police say the incident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. when officers responded to reports of gunshots near the downtown consulate building. Investigators later confirmed evidence that a firearm had been discharged […]
US Intelligence Says Russia Helping Iran Refine Drone Warfare
A new intelligence assessment indicates Russia is helping Iran refine its drone warfare tactics as the conflict with the United States and its Gulf allies stretches into its 12th day. According to a Western intelligence source, the Kremlin has been sharing battlefield lessons drawn from its war in Ukraine. The guidance is aimed at helping […]
The Amendment Tree, The 2 Speech Rule, And The Reality Of Senate Debate
Consider a familiar scene from the Senate floor. A major bill is pending. The minority threatens a barrage of amendments. Commentators warn of chaos, an endless parade of votes, and days of speeches on each amendment. This picture sounds plausible. It is also deeply misleading. The Senate has long possessed a procedural device that allows […]