Politics covers breaking political news from the United States, including developments involving the White House, Congress, federal agencies, elections, campaigns, and government officials. Articles in this section focus on verified facts, official statements, and documented actions shaping national policy and political power.
Kara Hernandez is a former orchestra teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), Texas. She was arrested on February 14, 2025, and faces charges of indecency with a child involving sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and a student. The alleged incidents occurred in April and October … Read more
Democrat Nancy Pelosi has a new challenge ahead of her. Saikat Chakrabarti, a progressive political activist and former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has announced his candidacy for California’s 11th Congressional District, challenging longtime incumbent Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the 2026 Democratic primary. Chakrabarti, 39, co-founded the progressive group Justice Democrats and played … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Air Force veteran fatally shot during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The settlement, disclosed in a court filing on May 2, 2025, awaits final approval, with terms yet … Read more
In a deeply disturbing incident, a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a deceased individual on a New York City subway train. The suspect, identified as Felix Rojas, was captured on surveillance footage engaging in sexual acts with the body of 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez aboard a southbound R train near … Read more
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff was the victim of a car break-in while visiting San Francisco, an incident that has drawn attention to rising concerns about urban crime in California. Schiff’s parked vehicle was broken into, and his luggage — including a suit he had intended to wear to a political fundraiser — was stolen. This … Read more
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted against a resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The vote ended in a 49–49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass. Vice President J.D. Vance subsequently intervened to prevent the resolution from being reconsidered, solidifying the outcome. Three notable Republicans teamed up with Democrats … Read more
A recent segment on CNN compared President Donald Trump to Kamala Harris in a “who would be doing better as president” question. The numbers were close, but President Donald Trump edged Kamala Harris by two points. Harry Enten said more about the poll during the segment, which likely riled up some of CNN’s faithful viewers … Read more
Longtime Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy has officially transitioned to a new role at Fox News after nearly 30 years on the network’s flagship morning show. The announcement was made during the May 1 broadcast, where Doocy explained the details of his updated position. Rather than retiring, Doocy will now serve as a special … Read more
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing a major reduction in federal funding for PBS and NPR, citing alleged bias in their reporting. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies to halt funding for both broadcasters and to identify and eliminate any indirect public financial support. In a … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has publicly rebuked MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend for her comments regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident sent to El Salvador. Sanders-Townsend expressed concern that “people of color” could be targeted next following Garcia’s deportation. During a recent press briefing, Leavitt labeled Sanders-Townsend’s … Read more
In a notable shift amid escalating trade tensions, China has begun selectively easing its 125% retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. imports, signaling a potential openness to renewed negotiations with Washington. According to sources familiar with the matter, Beijing has compiled a confidential list of American-made goods exempted from the steep tariffs. This list includes critical … Read more
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has publicly denied reports suggesting he discouraged fellow Democrats from traveling to El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported under the Trump administration and currently detained in a Salvadoran prison. Recent reports, including one from *The Bulwark*, cited anonymous Democratic aides and a lawmaker … Read more
In a significant move reflecting the Trump administration’s intensified focus on immigration enforcement, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against the state of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark Schroeder. The lawsuit challenges New York’s … Read more
Washington, D.C. — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for Hunter Biden, James Biden, and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The referrals allege that these individuals provided false statements to Congress during investigations conducted by the committee. In June 2024, Chairman Comer, along … Read more
In the first major shakeup of President Donald Trump’s second term, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has stepped down following a controversy involving the mishandling of sensitive military information. His deputy, Alex Wong, is also departing the administration. The incident, dubbed “Signalgate,” centers around a March 2025 event where Waltz inadvertently added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg … Read more
In a recent appearance on Megyn Kelly’s podcast, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson launched a pointed critique of former First Lady Michelle Obama, questioning her marriage and public persona. Carlson described Michelle Obama as “miserable” and suggested she “really dislikes her husband,” former President Barack Obama. He accused both Obamas of prioritizing their public profiles over … Read more
In a significant development for U.S.-Ukraine relations, the two nations have signed a comprehensive mineral resources agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and strengthening strategic cooperation. The agreement, finalized on April 30 in Washington, D.C., establishes a jointly managed Reconstruction Investment Fund and grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources. Under … Read more
Things are getting tougher for the football fans in New York. Jordan Travis, the former Florida State University (FSU) quarterback and 2024 fifth-round NFL Draft pick by the New York Jets, announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 24. The decision follows a severe leg injury sustained during his final college game … Read more
President Donald Trump has addressed the controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March 2025. During an interview with ABC News, President Trump acknowledged that he could facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States with a simple phone call to El Salvador’s … Read more
President Donald Trump publicly declared that several pardons issued by former President Joe Biden were “void” because they were allegedly signed using an autopen, a mechanical device that replicates a person’s signature. Trump claimed that Biden was unaware of these pardons, stating they were “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.” The pardons … Read more
In a contentious decision, California’s Assembly Public Safety Committee advanced Assembly Bill 379 (AB 379) after removing a key provision that would have made it an automatic felony to purchase sex from 16 and 17-year-olds. The bill, introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Maggy Krell, aimed to align penalties for buyers of sex with minors under 18, … Read more
A Catholic priest from Chester County in Pennsylvania is facing felony theft charges after allegedly spending over $40,000 of parish funds on mobile games such as *Candy Crush*, *Mario Kart Tour*, and *Pokémon GO*. Rev. Lawrence Kozak, 51, who served as pastor at St. Thomas More Church in Pottstown, was arrested on April 25, 2024, … Read more
David Horowitz, a prominent conservative commentator, author, and activist, passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death was announced by the David Horowitz Freedom Center, the conservative think tank he founded in 1998. Born on January 10, 1939, in Queens, New York, Horowitz began … Read more
The U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Take It Down Act, a landmark bill aimed at combating the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes and revenge porn. The legislation passed the House on April 28 with a 409–2 vote and is now poised to be signed into law by President Donald … Read more
PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has announced plans to remove artificial food dyes from several of its iconic snack brands, including Lay’s and Tostitos, by the end of 2025. The move aligns with a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on synthetic dyes, reflecting growing consumer and regulatory … Read more
A judicial controversy is unfolding as pressure mounts for U.S. District Judge John Bates to withdraw his recent ruling against President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate government-run websites promoting gender ideology. The uproar comes after revelations that Bates’ spouse has personally benefited from programs tied to the very agency Trump is attempting to dismantle. Bates’ … Read more
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was abruptly cut off during a live CNN interview after repeatedly calling out the network’s coverage of former President Donald Trump. The tense exchange occurred during an interview with host Kasie Hunt, who ended the segment after Leavitt refused to stop criticizing CNN’s reporting. During the interview, Leavitt accused … Read more