Iron Mike just threw his heaviest political punch yet—and he isn’t pulling back. Sitting across from Piers Morgan, the baddest man on the planet didn’t hedge, soften his stance, or ask for anyone’s permission: he voted for Donald Trump, he’s proud of it, and he’s standing right in the center of the ring. Tyson’s case … Read more
A stinging blow to the White House: shut down the television blitz immediately. The order from U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon was uncompromising. No more renewals, no new placements, and no final airtime even for slots scheduled to run that very night. At the heart of the firestorm sits $20 million in cold taxpayer … Read more
President Donald Trump on Friday named Katie Zacharia, a conservative attorney and television commentator, as the next White House press secretary, filling the post Karoline Leavitt left at the end of August. Trump announced the pick on Truth Social on Oct. 9, writing, “It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, … Read more
The Ottumwa council invocation began like a routine opening prayer but ended with two words that jolted the room: “Hail Satan.” Within moments, a pastor was at the microphone demanding that the council undo what he called a curse. The scene unfolded October 6, when former councilman Matt Dalbey opened the meeting with an invocation … Read more
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
The Texas Senate debate has become a campaign story after Donald Trump publicly urged Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton to face off. Talarico said he would take part, but a debate date and format have not been announced. That distinction is important: a candidate’s agreement to debate does not mean both campaigns have … 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 Cook Political Report analysis has moved 18 House races in Democrats’ direction, adding to signs that control of Congress may be competitive in November. The shift is a forecast adjustment—not a result, and not a guarantee that Democrats will take the House. Axios reports the ratings changes include districts in several states, among … Read more