Former FBI Director Comey Calls Controversy Over ‘86 47’ Instagram Post a Distraction

The former director posted a image on Instagram of seashells in sand that were arranged to form the numbers “86 47.” Former FBI Director James Comey refuted claims that he was calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump in a now-viral social media post last week that included an image of seashells arranged to

USDA Approves Nebraska’s Banning Soda and Energy Drinks From Food Stamps

The American Beverage Association argues against such bans, saying they restrict ‘beverage choice.’ Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a waiver on May 19 restricting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to buy soda or energy drinks in Nebraska, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a May 19 statement. This

LIVE NOW: Senate Panel Reviews Air Force and Space Operations Posture for 2026

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to examine the posture of the Department of the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program at 9:30 a.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses include Troy E. Meink, performing the duties of… Original News Source

DOJ Launches Initiative to Target Federally Funded Institutions Over DEI, Anti-Semitism

Universities could risk losing their access to federal funding if they are found to be ‘discriminating against their students,’ the Department of Justice said. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said on May 19 that it has launched the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” to investigate and potentially punish federally funded institutions whose policies promote diversity, equity,

Trump’s Pick to Head IRS Set for Long-Delayed Confirmation Hearing

Advocates for taxpayers and small businesses say they are watching with keen interest as Billy Long, President Donald Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner, heads to a long-awaited Senate confirmation hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Long’s supporters say they are confident that the former Missouri congressman can do the job well and restore trust to the