Dem millennial embraces 78-year-old rival’s impeachment bids against Trump but cites key difference

Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas, pledged to continue efforts to impeach President Donald Trump, spearheaded by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, even as he wages a campaign to take his seat. However, Menefee promised that his impeachment attempts would stand more of a chance of winning over party support. “I’m the candidate in this race who has … Read more

Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump’s endorsement record: ‘Trump IS the problem’

In a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s endorsement track record, former Rep. Bob Good suggested that the president’s picks would be better used to know which candidates not to support in election contests. “Truth…face it…Trump IS the problem…not his advisors (that he picks because they say nice things about him on TV)…Trump himself…you would … Read more

US Says It Hit 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near Strait of Hormuz

United States Central Command released video of American strikes that they say destroyed 16 suspected Iranian mine-laying ships near the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Iran has threatened to shut the vital shipping route for 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Jerusalem.

Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat – US politics live

Shawn Harris to face Clay Fuller in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress Donald Trump’s nominee for a top diplomatic post has been withdrawn from consideration after a growing backlash over his past remarks on race and Jewish people left him without crucial Republican support. Jeremy Carl, who had been tapped to … Read more

Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

Jeremy Carl, President Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs, withdrew his nomination Tuesday after facing bipartisan criticism over past comments about race, religion and Israel. Carl, a conservative commentator and senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, wrote on X he lacked the unanimous Republican support needed to advance his … Read more

Valerie Jarrett earned $740K as Obama insiders filled top roles during $850M presidential center build

As construction nears completion on the long-delayed $850 million Obama Presidential Center, federal tax filings show the Obama Foundation paid CEO Valerie Jarrett $740,000 in 2024 while several former Obama White House officials collected six-figure salaries as foundation executives. The Obama Foundation — which will operate the 19.3-acre center on publicly owned Chicago parkland — … Read more