‘Defund them’: Outrage as fatal plane crash raises questions about Trump military testing

Outraged is mounting over a new report revealing U.S. military testing in New Mexico may have played a role in a fatal plane crash.“Defund them,” wrote attorney and political consultant Briahna Joy Gr...

rawstory.com

Senate Democrats knock Republicans over ‘assault’ on Social Security

Congressional Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) calling on Republicans to put forward a plan to save Social Security from insolvency.  The letter, led by…

thehill.com

Whitmer endorses El-Sayed after backing Stevens in Michigan Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday, after he narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) to win the Democratic Senate nomination in the state. “Congratulatio…

thehill.com

KOSA advances Senate panel; age verification bill falls short of meeting quorum

A Senate panel advanced the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in a markup Wednesday, while an age verification bill to keep minors off pornography websites failed after the committee did not m…

thehill.com

El-Sayed Pledges to Protect Jewish Voters Like His Own Kids Amid ‘Concerns’: ‘Highest Commitment I Can Offer’

Abdul El-Sayed addressed concerns about his candidacy from Jewish voters by vowing that his "commitment" to their safety is the same as he has to his own kids.

mediaite.com

'Make this guy a star': Retiree who  'humiliated' Trump charms with scribbled note to FEC

The Michigan retiree who "humiliated" President Donald Trump by beating his endorsed candidate even after dropping out of the race won a host of new fans Wednesday after his hand-written letter to a "...

rawstory.com

Ossoff picks up Flake endorsement in Georgia Senate race

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has garnered an endorsement from former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) in his bid to keep his seat. “I’m still a conservative Republican. But character matters. And I want some…

thehill.com

Embatted House Republican Won’t Seek Reelection Amid House Ethics Probe

Edwards dropped his reelection bid, days after a House Ethics Committee report found he violated Congress' rules prohibiting sexual harassment.

mediaite.com

Trump Warns Iran Will Be ‘Hit Very Hard’ If They Fail to Strike Deal: ‘I Have No Choice’

Trump insisted talks with Iranian officials were progressing but made clear that "hard" military action remained on the table if diplomacy failed.

mediaite.com

Dozens of Military Spouses and Family Detained By ICE: Rpt

More than 50 parents and spouses of active duty military members have reportedly been detained during President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

mediaite.com

Trump-Endorsed Candidate Suffers Embarrassing Loss to an Opponent Who Dropped Out of the Race

Smith's victory comes weeks after he suspended his campaign, but he remained on the ballot after withdrawing late from the contest.

mediaite.com

WI Brewery Promises Beer Deal When Mitch Mcconnell Dies

They'll be drinking on the cheap at this Wisconsin brewery the day 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) death is announced.

mediaite.com

Jeanine Pirro doles out $25K bonuses as prosecutors try to quit and Trump rages: report

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro offered prosecutors $25,000 to stay as President Donald Trump raged at her over a string of collapsed cases, a new report shows.Pirro last mont...

rawstory.com

‘You’re proud?’ Trump official’s brazen admission leaves analyst floored

Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins made a startling admission Tuesday while speaking at a trade show in Minnesota, one so brazen that journalist Prem Thakker was left taken aback.Speaking at the Mi...

rawstory.com

'Missteps occurred': Trump lawyers flip as looming charges spark DOJ upheaval

Federal prosecutors in Chicago face the threat of criminal contempt charges in a case stemming from President Donald Trump's Chicago immigration crackdown, and the Justice Department is begging the ju...

rawstory.com

Reflecting Pool 'fiasco' raises 'worst-case' fears about election tampering: expert

The Justice Department's failed case against an Olympian canoeist they accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Monument Reflecting Pool should serve as a stark warning about the upcoming midterm elections,...

rawstory.com

AI agent created fake online identities to access secure systems in latest breach

An AI agent created fake online identities to attempt to gain access to secure systems and alter source code in the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns about the increasingly …

thehill.com

Former UN ambassador: Iran ‘uncertain’ how to handle Trump

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mark Wallace on Tuesday said Iran is “uncertain” about how to handle President Trump as both countries enter talks to potentially reach anot…

thehill.com

Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary

Democrat Donavan McKinney defeated Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ — marking the latest win for the …

thehill.com

China targets US firms, drone exports ahead of Xi visit

China’s Commerce Ministry announced a new slate of sanctions against the United States and some of its firms Wednesday in response to recent moves by two U.S. agencies that targeted China, more tha…

thehill.com

What is contempt of Congress?

Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense that officials called to testify before the legislature may face if lawmakers deem their actions as an obstruction of ongoing investigation.  …

thehill.com

Armed man arrested at golf course in California after scoping out security before Trump visit

An armed man was arrested at a golf course in California after scoping out security days before a President Trump was set to visit the Golden State, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Fi…

thehill.com

GOP leaders scramble as ‘national spectacle’ risks handing Dems major victories: report

Republican leaders are growing increasingly worried that allegations against two GOP House lawmakers may end up costing them in the midterm elections, Punchbowl News reported Wednesday.Those two House...

rawstory.com

Ex-Trump cabinet member dragged for ‘racist’ smear that blows up in his face

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sparked an online firestorm Tuesday after smearing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as a “Hamas supporter,” only for the remark to quickly backfire.“Her...

rawstory.com

'Part of being flawed': Johnson shrugs after MAGA lawmaker exposes toddler to the public

Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a startling response to the unfolding controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), who has been accused of abusing his wife and daughter and later releasing a trove o...

rawstory.com

Trump panics over progressive Dem’s 'real shot' at ousting MAGA senator: ‘Get ready’

President Donald Trump issued a call to Michigan voters Wednesday to support Sen. Mike Rogers (R-MI) in the upcoming general election following the strong performance of Democratic Senate candidate Ab...

rawstory.com

'Scandals matter': Data guru warns GOP leaders risking majority on embattled lawmaker

Domestic abuse allegations have sent an Ohio Republican's re-election odds into free fall, according to a new analysis, and GOP leadership's continued support could cost them a House majority.Rep. Max...

rawstory.com

'Ripe for accidents': Families fume at Trump as ship doctor warns sailors may go insane

Families of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising urgent concerns about deteriorating conditions on the aircraft carrier, which has now spent nine months at sea and five conse...

rawstory.com

Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday

President Trump signaled late Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-shipping corridor. “It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump sai…

thehill.com