Mamdani touts massive taxpayer-funded investment for trans healthcare: ‘First step’
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a $15 million investment in gender affirming care, calling New York City a haven for its LGBTQ+ communities.
Cornyn predicts Trump midterm ‘disaster,’ then ‘the most miserable two years of his life’
Outgoing Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas predicted that President Donald Trump will experience "disaster" in the 2026 midterm elections.
Ex-Biden aide dubbed ‘Baghdad Bob’ reemerges with Jill Biden spat, new gig
Andrew Bates sparked a Democratic Party firestorm by criticizing Jill Biden's book tour for reopening debate over Joe Biden's 2024 dropout decision.
Top US ally’s defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats
John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government of failing to adequately fund the military amid rising Russian threats.
Talarico’s move to swap out ‘woman’ resurfaces amid backlash over similar bill in NY: ‘Insane individual’
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico once used "pregnant individual" instead of "woman" in a 2023 abortion bill, drawing criticism from opponents.
Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms
Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged that ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and causes, is vulnerable to fraud and foreign donations….
National Mall Vandalized With ‘8647’ Markings Ahead of Independence Celebrations
The numbers ‘8647’ are seen on the grass of the National Mall in Washington on June 11, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images U.S. Park Police and federal officials opened an investigation Thursday after a sizable marking resembling “8647” was etched into the lawn of the National Mall. The incident occurred amid preparations for major events celebrating