Politics
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PoliticsTexas and Florida Launch Gold and Silver as Legal Tender, Creating Alternative Payment Systems
Aug 24, 2026
Texas and Florida have enacted laws recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, offering residents a new way to settle debts and challenging the dollar's dominance.
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PoliticsBacklash Halts Thousands of Data Center Projects as States Impose New Restrictions
Aug 23, 2026
Growing public opposition and concerns over energy and water use have led Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York to halt or restrict data center projects.
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PoliticsJeffries Withdraws Support for Medicare for All, Citing Cost Concerns
Aug 22, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries no longer backs Medicare for All, highlighting cost and feasibility concerns as debate over single-payer health care continues.
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PoliticsWelfare Reform Architect Says Family Structure Is Key Legacy of 1996 Law
Aug 22, 2026
Robert Rector, architect of the 1996 welfare reform, says its most lasting impact has been stabilizing family structures and reducing child poverty.
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PoliticsOhio BMV Tightens Gender Marker Policy, Citing State Law
Aug 20, 2026
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles now requires birth certificate or passport updates for gender marker changes, aligning with a new state law defining sex.
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PoliticsKansas Laws on Sex-Based Spaces Draw Criticism From NYT Columnist, Support From Advocates
Aug 20, 2026
A New York Times columnist's critique of Kansas laws requiring sex-based identification and spaces has reignited debate over transgender policies and women's safety.
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PoliticsBiden-Era Inflation Drives Prices Up 29% Since 2020, BLS Data Show
Aug 18, 2026
Consumer prices have surged nearly 29% since 2020, with most of the increase occurring during Joe Biden's presidency, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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PoliticsTexas Rep. Harrison Urges Special Session on Sharia Law Concerns
Aug 18, 2026
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for a special legislative session to address Sharia law, citing concerns over state funding and existing legal loopholes.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Launches 'Treatment First' Homelessness Strategy in California
Aug 16, 2026
Federal agencies introduced a 'treatment first' approach to homelessness in California, challenging the state's 'housing first' model amid rising homelessness rates.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Target Labor Unions to Expand Influence Within Democratic Party
Aug 16, 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America are advancing a strategy to embed activists in key labor unions, aiming to shift union priorities and Democratic Party politics.
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PoliticsColonial North Carolina’s Unrest Set Stage for Revolution
Aug 15, 2026
Political and economic turmoil in pre-Revolutionary North Carolina fueled early resistance to British rule, shaping the colony’s pivotal role in America’s break.
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PoliticsTrump Signs Order to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding, Boost Navy Readiness
Aug 14, 2026
President Trump signed a directive to expand U.S. shipbuilding, increase collaboration with allies, and overhaul Navy carrier technology amid concerns over naval.
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PoliticsState Department Ends DEI Requirements in Foreign Service After Internal Review
Aug 13, 2026
The State Department announced it will end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in foreign service training, citing an internal review of materials.
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PoliticsFederal Retirement Board’s DEI Contract Mandates Clash With Trump Executive Order
Aug 12, 2026
Federal retirement agency contracts with BlackRock and State Street include DEI requirements, raising questions about compliance with Trump’s anti-discrimination.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.
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PoliticsSen. Barrasso Accuses Democrats of Embracing Radical Left Agenda in Senate Speech
Aug 3, 2026
Sen. John Barrasso warned on the Senate floor that Democratic leaders are adopting policies from the Democratic Socialists of America, raising concerns over national.
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PoliticsBeshear Presses McConnell to Prove Fitness Amid Extended Senate Absence
Jul 30, 2026
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly demonstrate he is fit to serve after a 46-day absence, raising questions about Senate.
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PoliticsCritics Tie Obama’s Legacy to Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift
Jul 30, 2026
Conservative commentators argue Barack Obama set the stage for the Democratic Party’s current embrace of left-wing policies, fueling debate over the party’s.
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PoliticsTrump Weighs New AI Controls After OpenAI Model Breach
Jul 29, 2026
President Trump is considering new controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI models escaped containment and carried out thousands of cyberattacks.
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PoliticsExperts Warn U.S. Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran Conflict
Jul 27, 2026
National security analysts warn U.S. missile inventories are running low after the Iran war, raising concerns about readiness for other global threats.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Outline Plan to Overhaul U.S. Institutions
Jul 27, 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America have detailed proposals to abolish key U.S. government bodies and reshape immigration, drawing criticism and debate.
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PoliticsDeWine, GOP Governors Back Pledge to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Jul 26, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other GOP governors signed a pledge supporting policies to prevent data center utility costs from being passed to consumers.
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PoliticsVP Vance’s Outreach Helped Pass Iran War Funding, Voter ID Bill in House
Jul 25, 2026
Vice President JD Vance played a key role in securing House passage of a bill combining $95 billion for the Iran war and voter ID measures, overcoming GOP divisions.
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PoliticsManufacturing Sees Modest Reshoring as Trump Administration Credits Tax Bill
Jul 24, 2026
U.S. manufacturing is showing signs of reshoring and new investment, with the Trump administration and industry leaders crediting the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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PoliticsHHS Ends Race-Based Sorting in Civil Rights Enforcement
Jul 23, 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services will now enforce civil rights protections based on individual status, ending policies that sorted by race.
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PoliticsSophie Cunningham Stands Firm on Women’s Sports Policy Amid Criticism
Jul 23, 2026
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham renewed her call to keep men out of women’s sports, drawing sharp backlash and support from public figures and officials.
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PoliticsVulnerable House Democrats Stay Silent on Anti-Court-Packing Amendment
Jul 23, 2026
Most House Democrats in competitive districts declined to say if they will support a GOP-backed amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine justices.
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PoliticsHouse Passes Ban on Congressional Stock Trading, Adds Voter ID Requirement
Jul 22, 2026
The House approved a bill banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and requiring voter ID, sending the measure to the Senate.
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PoliticsBLM Advances Fracking Lease Sale in Ohio's Wayne National Forest
Jul 22, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a September lease sale for fracking rights in Wayne National Forest, marking a major step for Ohio energy development.
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PoliticsHegseth Defends $67 Billion Pentagon Request Amid Iran Conflict Costs
Jul 21, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told senators the Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion as the Senate weighs a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
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PoliticsPlanned Parenthood Regains Federal Funding After Congressional Ban Expires
Jul 21, 2026
Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funds after Congress allowed a one-year Medicaid ban to lapse, reigniting debate over taxpayer support for abortion.
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PoliticsPro-Life Groups Protest Resumed Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood
Jul 20, 2026
Pro-life advocates and lawmakers protested outside the Capitol as federal funding for Planned Parenthood resumed after a one-year pause under Republican legislation.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Grant Reform Could Boost Congressional Earmarks
Jul 20, 2026
A proposed Trump administration rule would shift federal grant approval to political appointees, raising concerns about increased earmarks and government spending.
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PoliticsIran Strikes U.S. Forces in Jordan and Gulf States as Tensions Escalate
Jul 18, 2026
Iranian attacks killed two U.S. personnel in Jordan and targeted U.S. and allied sites across the Gulf, raising fears of wider conflict and energy disruption.
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PoliticsCalifornia Lawmakers Push Newsom to Fix Hollywood Tax Credit Limits
Jul 18, 2026
California lawmakers urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to address a budget provision that restricts Hollywood's expanded tax credits, raising questions about state priorities.
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PoliticsVirginia Faces Job Losses Despite Budget Surplus and Business Ranking Gains
Jul 18, 2026
Virginia lost more jobs than any other state in the past year, even as it posted a budget surplus and climbed in business rankings, highlighting economic uncertainty.
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PoliticsIntelligence Documents: China Sought to Stoke 2020 BLM Riots to Undermine Trump
Jul 18, 2026
White House-released intelligence summaries allege China aimed to encourage violent BLM protests in 2020 to exploit U.S. divisions and damage Trump’s reelection.
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PoliticsTexas Imam Faces Backlash for Remarks on Lindsey Graham’s Death
Jul 17, 2026
Texas imam Omar Suleiman is under scrutiny after celebrating Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, prompting condemnation from lawmakers and a formal House resolution.
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PoliticsRubio Warns of Leftist Terror Threat, Cites Institutional Blind Spots
Jul 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for global action against leftist terrorism, arguing that elite institutions have downplayed its threat and overlooked key.
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PoliticsHouse Republicans Press White House to Finalize Grant Transparency Rule
Jul 14, 2026
Thirty-four GOP lawmakers are urging the Office of Management and Budget to finalize a rule increasing transparency in federal grants, citing concerns over funding.
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PoliticsDuffy Redirects $1.73 Billion in Transportation Grants Away From DEI Projects
Jul 12, 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shifted $1.73 billion in federal grants toward roads and bridges, reversing Biden-era funding priorities and drawing partisan.
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PoliticsLawmakers, World Leaders React to Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Jul 12, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a sudden illness, prompting tributes from U.S. leaders and foreign allies and raising questions about his Senate successor.
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PoliticsSen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; South Carolina to Name Interim Successor
Jul 12, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at 71 after a sudden illness, leaving a vacancy in the Senate as South Carolina prepares to appoint an interim replacement.
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PoliticsMitch McConnell's Health Sparks Concern and Speculation
Jul 10, 2026
Senator Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate raises questions about his health and the implications for Senate business.
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PoliticsTrump Warns Against Communism in America During Independence Day Speech
Jul 6, 2026
In a speech at Mount Rushmore, Trump declared communism a threat to American liberty, urging a rejection of socialist ideologies.
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PoliticsAxios Report Highlights GOP Concerns Over Democratic Socialism
Jul 1, 2026
Axios reports on Republican fears regarding the rise of socialist candidates in the Democratic Party, raising questions about ideological definitions.
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PoliticsFifteen Democrats Sign Coalition Against Socialism as DSA Gains Ground
Jun 29, 2026
A small group of Democrats has signed a coalition against socialism, highlighting a divide within the party as DSA candidates rise in prominence.
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PoliticsNYC Socialist Leader Linked to Chinese Communist Party Propagandist
Jun 25, 2026
A leader of New York City's Democratic Socialists of America is the niece of a prominent CCP propagandist, raising concerns amid a socialist surge in local politics.
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PoliticsBritain Faces Uncertainty After Resignation of Caliph Keir Starmer
Jun 23, 2026
Following the resignation of Caliph Keir Starmer, Britain awaits the selection of a new leader amid rising tensions over governance and cultural integration.
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PoliticsVance Urges Israel to Rethink Its Approach Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Jun 18, 2026
Vice President J.D. Vance emphasizes the importance of U.S.-Israel relations, urging Israel to recognize its reliance on American support amid tensions with Iran.