Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Jon Ossoff have gained traction against California Governor Gavin Newsom in Polymarket’s 2028 Democratic presidential primary prediction market. Polls show a fluid race as candidates begin to shape the prospective field. Many may officially announce their campaigns as early as next year. On the Democratic side, potential candidates are honing […]
The Senate Intelligence Committee has rescheduled a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton’s nomination as director of national intelligence. The hearing is planned for July 15, following a month-long delay from the original date. President Donald Trump initially postponed the June 17 hearing. Trump indicated that Clayton’s nomination should be delayed until James McDonald is confirmed […]
Senator Mitch McConnell, once the Republican leader, continues his stay in the hospital, three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues. Aides have withheld details about his condition, leading to speculation about his prognosis and his ability to return to the Capitol when the Senate reconvenes next week following a recess. McConnell, 84, plans […]
The perception of several conservative Supreme Court justices has become more negative in the past year, according to a new national poll. The poll, conducted by YouGov/The Economist, reveals a downturn in the favorability ratings of Justices Clarence Thomas, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh, when compared to a similar survey conducted the previous year. […]
Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, is under scrutiny after withdrawing support for two Democratic candidates accused of misconduct involving women. This raises questions about his judgment, especially as he contemplates a potential run for the presidency in 2028. Gallego withdrew his endorsement of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner following a rape allegation. This […]
President Donald Trump aimed to take credit for Walmart’s recent price cuts, despite the store not acknowledging any influence from the administration in its decision. Trump’s administration faced backlash over inflation, which rose following his tariffs and the onset of conflict with Iran. Ahead of the midterm elections, Trump sought to criticize Democrats, labeling them […]
Defense officials have requested over $67 billion in additional funding to support military operations. However, Congress has yet to approve this request, partly due to frustrations regarding information about the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to sources. The Pentagon’s main headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia. The image provided is from Bill Clark / CQ-Roll […]
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently discussed the vandalism at the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool with podcast host Katie Miller. This conversation was featured on “The Katie Miller Podcast,” released Tuesday. Miller, who is the wife of President Donald Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller, raised the issue of how the vandalism of the Reflecting Pool dates back […]
Elaine Chao, the wife of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, returned to the United States from China on Tuesday. Her return follows growing questions about her whereabouts while her husband remained hospitalized. Chao’s staff informed Newsweek that she had returned from China, asserting over the weekend that there was no need for her to come back […]
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s recent controversies could disrupt the effort to control the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Platner’s candidacy might complicate the Democrats’ goal of flipping the chamber if he continues his campaign. Historically, midterms serve as a referendum on the sitting president’s party, with the president’s party often losing seats, especially […]