A major Trump-era legal fight has just taken a sharp new turn. The Jack Smith referral from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan asks the Justice Department to consider criminal prosecution of the former special counsel, reopening a bitter dispute over the Trump investigation. Jordan sent the referral to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on July … Read more
Could Jim Jordan go from a former speaker hopeful to the face of House Republicans in opposition? Some Republicans are reportedly discussing that possibility but only if Democrats win the House in November. No contest has taken place, no leader has been chosen, and Jordan has not announced a bid. What Republicans are reportedly discussing … Read more
Could a New York City mayor’s campaign offer a playbook for Texas? That question is back in the spotlight after James Talarico’s comments about Zohran Mamdani resurfaced in the Texas Senate race. The key distinction: praising a campaign strategy does not automatically mean endorsing every policy behind it. What did Talarico say about Mamdani? The … Read more
Trump’s use of taxpayer-funded ads is now at the center of a lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee. The complaint asks whether public money was used for communications that boosted the president politically. The administration denies that characterization. The Democratic National Committee has sued over Trump administration advertisements that it says used taxpayer money … Read more
A new national survey suggests Democratic voters are more engaged in this year’s midterms, while many Americans remain unhappy with the country’s direction. The poll also finds the economy near the top of voters’ concerns, giving both parties a familiar but difficult issue to address. Pew Research Center surveyed adults from September 28 through October … Read more
The Trump impeachment debate has returned as Democrats consider what a House majority could mean. Democrats are already arguing about what they would do with a House majority next year, and impeachment is back in the conversation. The important part is that there is no unified decision yet: some lawmakers see an inquiry as a … Read more
Art Garfunkel Leaving US, citing concerns about the country’s direction under President Donald Trump. The 84-year-old singer, best known as one half of Simon & Garfunkel, discussed the possibility during a September 4, 2026, interview with The Guardian. His comments addressed more than domestic politics. Garfunkel also expressed worries about climate change, global hunger and … Read more
President Donald Trump’s Texas rally in San Antonio was repeatedly interrupted by protesters on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as he campaigned for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections. The disruptions occurred at Freeman Coliseum, where at least a dozen demonstrators interrupted Trump’s remarks. Some were escorted out by police, while … Read more
Consumer advocate and political commentator Ralph Nader has outlined five reasons he believes President Donald Trump might consider resigning before his second term ends. His argument comes as the United States approaches the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The Ralph Nader Trump resignation theory explores potential political pressures, the role of Vice President JD Vance, … Read more
Actress Debra Messing is facing criticism online after endorsing Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York’s 2026 gubernatorial election. The Debra Messing backlash has surprised some followers familiar with her history of supporting Democratic politicians and criticizing President Donald Trump. The Will & Grace star explained her decision in an Instagram statement on Tuesday, October 6, … Read more