Senators grill Patel in combative hearing: 5 takeaways
FBI Director Kash Patel struck a combative tone in a Tuesday hearing that included multiple shouting matches with Democratic lawmakers and a prediction that President Trump “will cut you loose.” The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was Patel’s first sitting with lawmakers since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the Justice Department’s…
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House Republicans release more Epstein documents, Barr testimony
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday released additional documents it received from the Jeffrey Epstein estate, including information from three former attorneys general. The committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) unveiled the full transcript of former Attorney General William Barr’s deposition last month, as well as letters from former Attorneys General…
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Ohio GOP lawmaker calls for National Guard deployment to Cleveland
GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) on Monday urged Gov. Mike DeWine (R) to deploy soldiers from the state’s National Guard to Cleveland in an effort to crack down on crime. Miller cited President Trump’s deployment of several National Guard members in Washington, D.C., from surrounding states as proof that boots on the ground helps to…
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Trump Admin Orders Removal Of Notable Photo Of Formerly Enslaved Man From National Park
One history professor warned that the administration’s moves show an “enormous increase in federal power and control.”
Thune, Schumer trade blows over looming shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) traded shots at each other Tuesday over who would be to blame for a government shutdown, something that both leaders indicated is becoming more likely with each passing day. “I’m sure you’re all asking the question, are we or are we not…
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Kaitlan Collins Reveals Major Inconsistency In Trump’s Charlie Kirk Tribute
The CNN reporter brought the receipts.
Democratic strategist ‘absolutely’ worried Trump ‘going to unleash the Justice Department on’ Democratic Party
Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons said Monday that he was “absolutely” worried that President Trump will “unleash the Justice Department on the Democratic Party.” “The question then becomes the president’s deputy chief of staff came out today, and called the Democratic Party an ‘extremist organization,’ after the president said that he was going to take action…
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Kash Patel Makes An Epstein Comment That Is Likely To Anger MAGA
The FBI director told the Senate there’s no “credible” evidence the notorious sex trafficker dealt his victims to other people.
Trump extends TikTok deadline again
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order once again delaying enforcement of a TikTok ban after announcing the U.S. had a “framework” for a deal to keep the app available in the U.S. The latest extension pushes back the deadline to enforce a law, which requires TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance to divest from the…
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Trump Has Telling Reaction To Robert Redford’s Death After The Actor Called Him ‘Dictator-Like’
Redford, a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, took aim at Trump over the years.
Schumer, Jeffries vow to oppose GOP government funding plan
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) released a joint statement Tuesday vowing to oppose a GOP-crafted bill funding government until Nov. 21, taking Washington a big step closer to a government shutdown. “The House Republicans-only spending bill fails to meet the needs of the American people and does…
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Trump says he had ‘wonderful’ call with Modi amid tensions
President Trump spoke Tuesday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering praise for Modi despite recent tensions between the two countries over India’s reliance on Russian oil. “Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday!” Trump posted on Truth Social as he was…
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Patel lashes out at Schiff, calling him ‘political buffoon at best’
FBI Director Kash Patel launched into a heated takedown of Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) at a Tuesday hearing, lobbing multiple insults at a lawmaker who is also a frequent target of President Trump’s. Schiff’s questions about Patel’s handling of the Epstein files devolved into personal attacks, with Patel telling Schiff his job was to protect…
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D.C. Man Accused Of Spitting At National Guard Sees Felony Case Dismissed
The judge offered a rebuke of Jeanine Pirro’s office: “The way this is supposed to work is the U.S. Attorney’s Office does its due diligence.”
Trump Attacks ABC Reporter After Question About Free Speech
“Maybe they’ll have to go after you,” the president threatened.
Farmers are desperate for workers amid Trump immigration crackdown
Immigration is one of those topics that always gets reduced to soundbites and slogans. But here’s the reality: it’s not just a political debate. It’s a workforce crisis that’s threatening the very foundation of America’s economy. If you eat food in this country, this issue touches you. In Pennsylvania — yes, the swing state…
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Booker and Patel get into shouting match: ‘I don’t think you’re long for your job’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) got into a heated exchange with FBI Director Kash Patel, telling the leader he expects President Trump will soon boot him from the job. Booker blasted Patel for widespread firings of the bureau’s career staff, gutting leadership and crime-fighting expertise, telling him, “I believe you’re failing.” The comments come during a…
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Pam Bondi riles up the right; Kash Patel clashes with Dems
Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the 12:30 Report newsletter Subscribe It’s Tuesday. Let’s get into it. In today’s issue: Patel, Booker’s shouting match Bondi draws criticism from the right Kirk suspect’s first court appearance White House…
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CNN Commentator Fears Trump Could ‘Outlaw’ Democratic Party: ‘Absolutely A Concern’
Political consultant Jamal Simmons cited vows from the president and his deputy chief of staff to investigate “left-wing” groups after Charlie Kirk’s death.
National Park Service to remove photo of enslaved man’s scars: Report
The National Park Service (NPS) is set to remove the photo of an enslaved man’s scars amid efforts to comply with the Trump administration’s March executive order outlawing exhibits that promote a “corrosive ideology.” NPS said the piece widely referenced as “The Scourged Back” will no longer be available for viewing, sources told The Washington…
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We’re Latines Who Feel Unsafe Outside Every Day After Supreme Court’s Racial Profiling Ruling
“I do feel American. I do wonder, though, if my neighbors see me that way.”
Judge won’t intervene in deportations of migrants to Ghana
A federal judge said she will not intervene in the deportations of migrants to their home countries, where they may face torture and persecution, after they were first sent to Ghana by the U.S. government, saying her “hands are tied.” U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan acknowledged orders from other judges stating that five plaintiffs in…
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Thune: Expiring ACA subsidies will be ‘addressed’ but not on stopgap funding
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Tuesday that Republican leaders are open to addressing the expiration of health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, but that those talks will happen later this year. He argued that the Sept. 30 short-term government funding measure needs to be kept “clean” of controversial policy…
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Miran joins Fed as bank prepares to cut rates
President Trump’s top White House economist officially joined the Federal Reserve board of governors Tuesday as the central bank kicked off a critical meeting on interest rates. Stephen Miran was sworn in as a member of the Fed board, the central bank announced Tuesday, barely 12 hours after the Senate voted to approve his nomination…
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It’s time to lower the rhetoric, starting at the top
For all of us who love our country, it was a memorable moment. On the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, hours after fleeing the Capitol because of the fear of an airliner hijacked by terrorists striking the building, members of Congress assembled on the steps of the Capitol. Senators stood next to representatives, Republicans next…
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