Politico·Sep 2
Republicans aren’t exactly flocking to Trump’s midterm convention
“I can't control what the president's going to say at the convention, but I can control where I'm at,” one battleground member said.
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The Weekly Times·Sep 2
JD Vance leads early 2028 Republican presidential primary polling
JD Vance leads early 2028 Republican presidential primary polling The Weekly Times
The Hill·Sep 2
US launches new strikes against Iran as Trump says he's "not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table"
The U.S. military completed a new wave of strikes Tuesday on targets in Iran as the conflict in the region stretches into its seventh month. “U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites,” U.S. Central Command (Centcom) wrote...
The Hill·Sep 2
President Trump nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary
President Trump said on Tuesday he would be nominating Hung Cao for Navy Secretary after the predecessor to the role stepped down in April. The president announced his pick on Truth Social Tuesday night, saying “We need Patriots like Hung leading our Navy and Marine Corps, and I can think of no one better than...
NYT Politics·Sep 2
Trump to Nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary
The announcement came amid a purge of leadership at the Pentagon and a stalling war effort against Iran.
NOTUS·Sep 2
Democrats Think Seth Moulton’s Failures Are a Warning for 2028 Candidates - News of the United States
Democrats Think Seth Moulton’s Failures Are a Warning for 2028 Candidates News of the United States - NOTUS
The Hill·Sep 2
Haley tells Vance to 'choose a side': Israel or Tucker Carlson
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley accused Vice President JD Vance Tuesday of not taking a clear stance on Israel — slamming him for trying to “be both.” “Right is right. Wrong is wrong. In life, you must choose a side. You are either with the Tucker Carlson wing of the country or you are...
The Hill·Sep 2
Majority of Americans against Lake Ontario name change, Canada tariffs: Poll
A majority of Americans are against President Trump’s recent decisions to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” and impose additional tariffs on Canada, survey results published Tuesday suggest. The poll, conducted by Ipsos and Reuters, reported that 63 percent of respondents opposed Lake Ontario’s renaming, while 14 percent supported the decision and 21 percent said...
Politico·Sep 2
JD Vance courts Jewish Republicans. Tucker Carlson still looms.
Vice President JD Vance’s answer to a question about conservative pundit Tucker Carlson left some in the audience disappointed.
NYT Politics·Sep 1
Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Military Has ‘No Plans’ to Send Troops to the Polls
Gen. Dan Caine, President Trump’s top military adviser, appeared to renounce the possibility of the military interfering in the 2026 midterms.
NYT Politics·Sep 1
Justice Department Sues Kansas City Schools Over Gender Policy
In the first such lawsuit, the Trump administration accused the district of hiding students’ gender transition from their parents against federal law.
NYT Politics·Sep 1
Former President Joe Biden Will Attend Sept. 11 Ceremony in New York
Mr. Biden will join three other living presidents at the event. President Trump has decided to skip the ceremony and is expected to appear at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
New York Post·Sep 1
Gavin Newsom hits the South again as 2028 presidential campaign jockeying heats up
Gavin Newsom hits the South again as 2028 presidential campaign jockeying heats up New York Post
knewz.com·Sep 1
Pete Hegseth gets fresh odds of winning the presidency in 2028
Pete Hegseth gets fresh odds of winning the presidency in 2028 knewz.com
The Hill·Sep 1
White House unveils new details of Venezuela agreement
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Administration details oil deal with Venezuela The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. The administration said in a...
NYT Politics·Sep 1
On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.
The Hill·Sep 1
Haitian-born student in Ohio appears to take his own life after losing immigration status
A Haitian-born student in Ohio reportedly took his own life following the loss of his immigration status as part of the Trump administration’s termination of temporary protection status for immigrants around the country. The Ohio State Highway Patrol stated in a Monday press release that 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel died Monday when he walked into...
KEZI·Sep 1
JD Vance confronts Jewish GOP skeptics ahead of a potential 2028 run
JD Vance confronts Jewish GOP skeptics ahead of a potential 2028 run KEZI
The Hill·Sep 1
Milo Yiannopoulos 'very ashamed' of support for Trump after deportation
Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos said he is "very ashamed" for supporting President Trump after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained and deported him back to the United Kingdom. Yiannopoulos told British commentator Piers Morgan on his talk show "Uncensored" on YouTube that he believes the Trump administration has "devolved into the Loomer admin," referring to...
Denver Gazette·Sep 1
AOC’s pivot for 2028 has begun. Will it work?
AOC’s pivot for 2028 has begun. Will it work? Denver Gazette
The Hill·Sep 1
Trump names pastor as tobacco health adviser at CDC
President Trump on Tuesday announced the selection of Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime supporter of his, to be the tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Trump announced Scott's new role on Truth Social, citing his longtime advocacy for "America’s Underserved Communities." "For far too long, tobacco-related disease has taken...
The Hill·Sep 1
El-Sayed says Trump is making him 'main character of the midterms'
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) commented Tuesday on President Trump making him the “main character” of this year's midterms, saying the move may give the Democrat a "gigantic platform" should he win in November. “Trump is messing around and making me the … front page or the main character of the midterms,” El-Sayed told...
The Hill·Sep 1
Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, but remains Trump whisperer
Apple’s Tim Cook handed over the reins as CEO to John Ternus on Tuesday, but the technology giant won’t be losing his political clout and connections to Washington. In his new role as executive chair of Apple’s board, Cook will focus on policy, leveraging the political muscle he’s built over the past 15 years to...
The Hill·Sep 1
Lancaster coroner investigating child measles death amid Trump admin scrutiny
The Lancaster coroner’s office is investigating the second case of a child who reportedly died after testing positive for measles as the state faces scrutiny from the Trump administration about the death. Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni confirmed the second diagnosis Tuesday and said his office was “in the process of doing an investigation.” The...