Live updates: War powers debate shifts to House
The House is expected to take up a vote on a war powers resolution that would curb any further U.S. military action in Iran, and Democrats are scrambling to bolster support for it. Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly against the upper chamber’s resolution seeking to rein in President Trump Wednesday, though several members are voicing concerns…
Trump backs former federal prosecutor for Daines Senate seat
President Trump on Wednesday endorsed former federal prosecutor Kurt Alme to succeed Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), who announced the same day he will not run for reelection in November. “A Highly Respected Criminal Prosecutor in my Administration, and distinguished Harvard Law School Graduate, Kurt knows the Wisdom and Courage it takes to ensure LAW AND…
Allam concedes to Foushee in tight North Carolina primary
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) is expected to defend her seat in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District after progressive challenger Nida Allam conceded on Wednesday. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) has yet to call the narrow Democratic primary for the Durham-based seat. “Though these were not the results we hoped for, I am proud of the movement we…
Talarico’s victory sends message about style, not ideology
Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary was hailed Wednesday by some as a victory for moderates over progressives in the party’s never-ending civil war. Yet Talarico’s victory might have been more of a win for candidates who are moderate in style and tone, not policy. Talarico…
Karoline Leavitt Absolutely Loses It Over Kaitlan Collins’ Question: ‘Listen To Me…’
The Trump White House press secretary flipped out over the CNN journalist’s question about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Critics Tell Melania Trump To Do 1 Thing With Her Latest Post About ‘Peace’
Irony meters exploded over the first lady’s message.
Inflation, Uncertainty And Fear: Economists Offer Grim Warning Over Donald Trump’s Iran War
“There are many stresses on our economy, and this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back — a straw that becomes heavier the longer the war goes on.”
Jimmy Kimmel Has Damning Theory About That ‘Big Red Yuck’ On Trump’s Neck
The late-night host spotted something unusual on the president this week.
OOF: Stephen Colbert Spots Exact Moment Trump Undermined His Own Key Talking Point
The “Late Show” host said the president slipped on a single word.
Greene fumes over Trump’s demand in Texas Senate runoff
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went after President Trump over his demand for one of the two remaining candidates in the Texas Republican Senate primary to drop out after he makes an endorsement. “Trump now says he is going to endorse either [Sen. John] Cornyn [(R-Texas)] or [Texas Attorney General Ken] Paxton and demands…
Iran Conflict’s Impact On Energy Temporary And A ‘Small Price,’ U.S. Energy Secretary Says
“This will definitely be temporary,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the “Ingraham Angle” program on Fox News.
Pentagon identifies 5th service member killed in Kuwait drone attack
The Defense Department (DOD) late Wednesday released the name of the fifth U.S. service member killed over the weekend after an Iranian drone struck a tactical operations center in Kuwait. Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, died on Sunday at Shuaiba Port during an unmanned aircraft system attack, the Pentagon said in a…
Utah Republican announces he won’t seek reelection
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, joining a notable mass of House Republicans not running for Congress again this year. “After prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026. I will complete this term fully committed to my work…
Karoline Leavitt Says U.S. Did Not Kill 175 People At Iranian Girls School ‘That We Know Of’
The press secretary suggested during the briefing that many in the White House Press Corps had “fallen for” Iranian “propaganda.”
Insects, Rodents Tee Off Health Inspectors At Trump National Golf Club
The unwanted guests were discovered during a visit from the Westchester County health department last November.
Newsom says Trump knows GOP will ‘get crushed’ in the midterms: ‘He’s toast’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Tuesday that President Trump knows Republicans will “get crushed” in this year’s midterms, touting his state’s approval of a redistricting proposal in November that handed more seats to Democrats. “Trump is an historic president, historically unpopular. He’s going to get crushed, shellacked in the midterms. He is, he’s toast,…
Karoline Leavitt Says Trump Bombed Iran Due To A ‘Feeling, Based On Fact’
The Trump administration has offered all sorts of shifting reasons for the bombing, but the latest one is a real doozy.
Spain ‘categorially’ denies White House claim it will cooperate on Iran war
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares “categorically” denied Wednesday that the European country has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military concerning Iran, contradicting a claim made earlier in the day by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The Spanish government’s position on the war in the Middle East, the bombings in Iran, and…
New Trump Rule Would Make It Easier To Fire Federal Workers
Unions say that by weakening seniority protections, the proposal would pave the way for politically motivated firings.
Fox News poll: Majority says Trump’s handling of Iran has made US less safe
A majority of American voters believe that President Trump’s relationship with Iran has made the U.S. less safe, according to a new poll. In the Fox News poll, 51 percent of respondents said the president’s relationship with Iran has increased risk for the U.S. Twenty-nine percent in the poll said Trump’s relationship with Iran has…
Senate Republican: ‘We’ve already won’ in Iran
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Tuesday said the U.S. has “already won” its military operation in Iran, as the Trump administration teased a major bombing campaign. Kennedy appeared on Fox News and challenged remarks made by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who slammed President Trump for finding “billions of dollars for bombs, but can’t…
Trump: Any potential next leader of Iran ‘just ends up dead’
President Trump on Wednesday said the next leaders of Iran keep dying in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operation. “Their leadership is rapidly going. Everyone that wants to be a leader ends up dead,” he told reporters in the White House Indian Treaty Room. “Their missiles are being wiped out rapidly. Their launchers are being wiped…
Fetterman on Israeli threats to target Khamenei successor: ‘Just keep killing them’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) signaled support on Wednesday for an Israeli threat to kill whoever is selected to succeed slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, calling the action “entirely appropriate” if the regime does not change course. “Just keep killing them until they’re gone,” Fetterman told CNN’s Kate Bolduan on CNN News Central. “I absolutely…
Pete Hegseth Complains Reporting On Dead Troops Is Trying To ‘Make The President Look Bad’
The defense secretary bemoaned the “tragic things” that make “front page news.”
Bessent criticizes Spain as putting ‘American lives at risk’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday went after Spain for its opposition to the U.S. operation against Iran, saying the country’s officials had risked American lives in the process. “NATO has never been stronger, thanks to President Trump. And the Spanish don’t want to pay their fair share. And they said, ‘Well, you know, we’ve…