Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro through Caribbean naval deployment and cartel strikes in what analysts call modern gunboat diplomacy.
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Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.
Republicans demand FBI records after call logs seized during Biden admin’s Arctic Frost probe
The 18 Republican lawmakers are asking the FBI whether there were further “wiretaps, seizure warrants, or surveillance” that none was aware of or if any Read More
Morning Brief: Trump Summons Cabinet, NJ Governor’s Race Heats Up, & ER Wait Times Soar
President Donald Trump assembles his Cabinet as the government shutdown continues and a peace deal in Gaza takes shape, candidates in the New Jersey governor’s Read More
NJ Republican Ciattarelli threatens to sue Sherrill over opioid claim
New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign said it would sue Rep. Mikie Sherrill for defamation after her opioid crisis accusations.
GOP senators back Russ Vought’s hardball shutdown strategy as standoff intensifies
White House budget director Russ Vought threatens mass firings and withholds funding to pressure Democrats during ongoing government shutdown.
Earle-Sears comes out swinging in heated debate as Spanberger dodges Jay Jones questions
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears pressed former Rep. Abigail Spanberger for direct answers on Jay Jones controversy and transgender policy during Virginia gubernatorial debate.
Senate advances 2026 defense bill after weeks of delay as shutdown drags on
The Senate advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan vote late Thursday during Day 9 of the government shutdown.
Spanberger refuses to urge Jay Jones to exit race, dodges questions after ‘two bullets’ texts
Abigail Spanberger faced relentless questioning for refusing to pull support from attorney general candidate Jay Jones, who fantasized in texts about shooting his political rivals.
Sanders, Dem leaders dodge questions on Virginia candidate who joked about shooting GOP lawmaker
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and top Democrats refused to answer whether they believe Virginia Democratic candidate Jay Jones should drop out over violent text messages he sent.