December 23, 2025
These 3 Republican senators are giving John Thune headaches
As Senate Majority Leader John Thune rushed to advance a new funding package this month, he faced a familiar roadblock: a trio of conservatives from his conference’s right flank. Republican Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Mike Lee of Utah banded together as they sought to advance key conservative priorities, including […]
December 23, 2025
FCC announces ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that it would ban new foreign-made drones, citing national security concerns. The FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in China and other foreign countries to its ‘covered list’ that features equipment that has been determined to pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ […]
December 23, 2025
Pentagon taps Musk’s xAI to boost sensitive government workflows, support military operations
The Department of War announced Monday that the Pentagon is partnering with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem to deploy Grok across its government systems. The agency said the ‘frontier‑grade’ capabilities of xAI’s Grok family of models will be integrated into the department’s recently launched AI platform, GenAI.mil. As soon as early 2026, the partnership will allow […]
December 23, 2025
DOJ appeals dismissal of James, Comey criminal cases in long-shot legal gamble
The Justice Department on Monday appealed the dismissal of its criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, making good on its vow to revive both cases despite what appear to be significant legal and procedural hurdles. Lawyers for the Trump administration appealed both cases Monday to the […]
December 22, 2025
China quietly loads 100+ ICBMs into new missile silos near Mongolia: report
China has reportedly loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles into three newly constructed silo fields near its border with Mongolia and shows little interest in arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report seen by Reuters. The assessment underscores Beijing’s accelerating military buildup, with the report saying China is expanding and modernizing its […]
December 22, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration’s phone service under Trump
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) internal watchdog has confirmed that the agency’s publicly reported phone service data was accurate and that performance improved during fiscal year 2025, according to a new audit completed after Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questioned whether the figures could be trusted. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reviewed the SSA’s […]
December 22, 2025
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
ALBANY, New York — Empire State Republicans expect Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to turbo charge down-ballot turnout as their party’s gubernatorial nominee — boosting GOP candidates in crucial suburban swing races as he mounts an otherwise uphill battle to unseat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. If Blakeman falls short in an underdog bid, New York […]
December 22, 2025
Turning Point poll reveals conservatives ‘all in’ for JD Vance 2028 presidential run
A straw poll taken at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest this weekend revealed that conservatives are, as a spokesman described, ‘all in’ for Vice President JD Vance running for president in 2028. Asked who they would like to see as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, the vast majority of respondents, 84.2%, answered Vice President JD […]
December 22, 2025
Clinton camp demands DOJ drop remaining Epstein files, accuses Trump admin of ‘protection’
Former President Bill Clinton’s spokesman is calling on the Department of Justice to release any remaining documents related to the former president and Jeffrey Epstein following the DOJ’s document release Friday. ‘We call on President Trump to direct Attorney General Bondi to immediately release any remaining materials referring to, mentioning, or containing a photograph of […]
December 22, 2025
Anti-Trump ex-husband of president’s 2016 campaign manager launches congressional bid as Democrat
A former conservative lawyer-turned-vocal critic of President Donald Trump is jumping into the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y. George Conway, who was previously married to Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, filed to run in New York’s 12th Congressional District on Monday. The Manhattan-based district is considered a safe blue […]
December 22, 2025
DAVID MARCUS: What JD Vance told me about 2028, Rubio and the future of MAGA
Although Vice President JD Vance might not agree, many observers saw his barn burner of a capstone speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest this weekend in Phoenix as the first major moment of the 2028 presidential election. But was Vance crowned as the nominee? It’s complicated. Anna, in her 30s and a longtime AmFest attendee, […]
December 22, 2025
‘No way’ Walz administration was unaware of Minnesota fraud scandal, Emmer says
The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is demanding accountability for anyone who was involved in or aware of the growing social services fraud scandal in the Gopher State. ‘I think as they start to peel this onion back, which just seems to be getting deeper and deeper and broader and broader, whoever was responsible needs to […]