Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill

A phalanx of reporters and photographers trailed House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, out of the Capitol and across the Capitol grounds last Thursday morning. The Trump administration planned to ask Congress for an additional $200 billion to cover the cost of the war in Iran. Passing such a plan might be dicey. Especially … Read more

Maryland park closed after string of explosive devices found

Officials say bomb squad called to Fort Washington Park, which has been closed by National Park Service Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Authorities found several explosive devices across a Maryland park over the weekend, prompting the park’s closure. In a statement on Monday, the Prince … Read more

Top Dems assert there’s risk ICE agents could ‘kill’ travelers under Trump airport plan

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that the Trump administration’s decision to deploy ICE agents to airports will create “chaos,” implying that airline passengers could be killed by ICE agents. Jeffries shared his reservations about ICE agents patrolling airports with CNN host Dana Bash on “State of the Union” on Sunday. “The last thing … Read more

DNC’s suggestive post about Mamdani’s pothole blitz leaves social media speechless: ‘Wtf is this???’

A graphic published by the Democratic National Committee’s official Instagram account on Sunday shocked social media users for suggestive phrasing and sexual innuendos it used to describe New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s work on fixing the city’s roads. “HOLES FILLED,” the post read in bold blue-and-white lettering, framed over the picture of Mamdani. The post … Read more

Virginia Dem admits redistricting push aims to ‘stop Trump’, not about ‘fairness’

A top Virginia Democrat appeared to admit that state Democratic lawmakers’ effort to redraw the commonwealth’s congressional map is more about stopping President Donald Trump and his agenda than about ensuring fairness for voters in the Old Dominion. A referendum drafted by Richmond’s Democratic majority and set to go before voters in April would allow … Read more