House GOP’s razor-thin majority threatens to grind Trump’s Capitol Hill agenda to halt
Speaker Mike Johnson is encountering growing difficulties as rebellious House Republicans team up with Democrats to inflict procedural defeats.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing. “You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That’s Texas State Representative James Talarico,” Colbert told his studio audience. “He was supposed to be here, but we were
Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press briefing in Quito, Ecuador, on July 31, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via Getty Images Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday the departure of her assistant secretary, Tricia McLaughlin, confirming anonymously sourced reports that she would be exiting the administration. “Tricia McLaughlin has served with
Second Lady Announces Patriotic Bookmark Contest for Kids to Mark America’s 250th
Second Lady Usha Vance speaks to students during a visit to DeLalio Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, N.C., on Nov. 19, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Elementary and middle school students can put their creative skills to work in helping to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, Second Lady Usha
Randy Fine faces censure and resignation calls over post on Muslims and dogs
A wave of Democrats are calling for Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) to be formally reprimanded or to resign over a social media post he made saying he would choose dogs over Muslims. Fine posted on X on Sunday: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” House…
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say
Washington — An 18-year-old man allegedly carrying a shotgun and running toward the Capitol was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday, the head of the police force said. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the man parked a white Mercedes SUV near the Capitol just after noon and exited the vehicle with the
Schumer, Dems’ goal is to ‘tie people down’ so they can’t campaign, Thune says
Every day campaigning matters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., contended the Democrats are harming the GOP's ability to hit the trail.