Louisiana’s GOP leaders at odds over New Orleans immigration raids
Louisiana’s GOP leaders are at odds over federal immigration enforcement efforts in the Bayou State, as Border Patrol agents seek to arrest 5,000 people. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser (R ) said local residents, who are living legally in the state, have raised concerns. “I think the president needs to take a step back and look…
Arkansas will become first state to end PBS affiliation
The state’s educational television commission cited a $2.5 million reduction in annual federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as a factor.
Former Pence aide predicts 2026 midterms will ‘favor the Democrats’
Marc Short, a former aide to ex-vice president Mike Pence, predicted earlier this week that Democrats’ recent election victories could be a harbinger ahead of the 2026 midterms, suggesting Americans prefer divided government. “I think it’s going to be a really steep climb, Dasha. The reality is that Americans like divided government. They don’t want…
Did Laura Loomer just help pick the next leader of NASA?
People may pretend otherwise, but the far-right activist does have the president’s ear.
DOJ targets 4 states, Georgia’s Fulton County over voter data, 2020 election
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday targeted four states for refusing to turn over voter data and issued a complaint against Georgia’s Fulton County for information related to the 2020 presidential election. The Trump administration’s lawsuit against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada accused the states of withholding private data about registered voters, including citizenship status….
Epstein’s last casualty could be grand jury secrecy
The release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files has led to the public humiliation and condemnation of various individuals, raising questions about the implications of such transparency and the potential erosion of long-standing protections for grand jury and sealed material.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fee
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) on Friday led a group of 18 Democratic states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Collectively, the attorneys general argued that the new price tag attached to foreign visas will pose a barrier to U.S. employers seeking to hire…
Witkoff to resume peace talks with Zelensky, European leaders in Berlin
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Germany over the weekend — the next step in peace talks to end Kyiv’s nearly four-year war with Russia. A White House official on Saturday confirmed the upcoming meeting in Berlin to The Hill’s sister network NewsNation….
Mike Johnson Unveils Health Care Plan As Divided Republicans Scramble For Alternative
Now, with just days to go, Congress is about to wrap up its work with no consensus solution in sight.
Comer calls on Clintons to appear for Epstein depositions or ‘face contempt’
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Friday pressed former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton to appear for depositions in his probe of Jeffrey Epstein, citing their time spent with the late disgraced financier. “It has been more than four months since Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed to sit for depositions related to…
Trump reups threat to primary Indiana Senate Republicans for blocking redistricting efforts
President Trump early Saturday reupped his vow to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans that opposed redistricting efforts, singling out GOP leader state Sen. Rodric Bray. “Republicans in the Indiana State Senate, who voted against a Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, should be ashamed of themselves,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Headed by…
CNN falls into Trump’s crosshairs amid Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount fight
CNN is finding itself in a familiar place as its parent company prepares to spin the network off as part of megamerger: President Trump’s crosshairs. Trump has indicated publicly and privately he wishes to see CNN operate under new ownership, a scenario that could come to fruition if Paramount, a massive media company increasingly friendly…
Next phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces thorny questions
President Trump is expected to announce that Israel and Hamas are moving to a second phase of his peace plan in early 2026, but there remains a host of challenges and unanswered questions for the countries signed up to rehabilitate the Gaza Strip. A ceasefire implemented in October has held despite accusations of violations and…
Jon Stewart Spills Why ‘No Level Of A**-Kissing’ Will Please Trump
The “Daily Show” host blasted the president for attacking the media over reports on his health.
Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota’s ‘generosity has been taken advantage of’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) addressed his state’s growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State’s “generosity has been taken advantage of.” The scandal erupted after more than 50 people were convicted in connection with the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars stolen from a federally funded nutrition program. As…
Maduro dances, sings to ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ at rally as Trump escalates
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday danced to Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” while urging attendees at a rally to be ready in case of an American attack amid rising tensions between his country and the Trump administration. He urged supporters to be united and be “ready to smash the teeth of the North…
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Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: ‘S— is too expensive’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration’s handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that “s— is too expensive.” The two spoke at the DNC’s annual winter meeting in Los Angeles. Martin, who spoke first, told party members…
‘Just Awful Politics’: CNN’s Harry Enten Flags Troubling Sign For GOP On 1 Key Issue
The network’s data chief said the issue “cracks the Republican base right down the middle.”
DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country. DHS sources told NewsNation’s Ali Bradley that U.S. Border Patrol teams under Commander Gregory Bovino will narrow their focus to specific targets, such as…
Trump May Finally Reschedule Pot, And Cannabis Insiders Have Concerns
Although marijuana business owners welcome rescheduling, they hope the president isn’t just blowing smoke.
Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections
Two lawsuits urging Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps that currently favor the GOP may not be resolved until after the 2026 midterm elections, which could help President Trump’s push for red state redistricting in order for Republicans to keep control of the House of Representatives. Julie Zuckerbrod, an attorney representing Democrats in one of…
GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA’S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies Republican House leadership is pushing ahead with a bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party.…
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Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows ‘people engaged in sexual acts’
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) on Friday said some of the photos found in the home of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein depict “people engaged in sexual acts.” The Virginia Democrat made the confirmation when asked on “The Arena with Kasie Hunt” on CNN. When Hunt asked if there were men other than Epstein engaged in…
Democrats call for full boat strike video to be released in letter to Hegseth
Congressional Democrats on Friday sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the full, unedited video taken of U.S. strikes on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, with the second strike killing survivors clinging to their vessel. The letter was written “to stress our grave concerns surrounding their circumstances” and…
Trump Gives Slippery Answer When Asked If Venezuela Conflict Is About Oil: ‘Well…’
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker this week after months of maintaining that ongoing military operations in the Caribbean were focused on fighting drug trafficking.