A second former staffer says a sitting Texas congressman used his office to send sexually explicit messages. The allegation deepens the accountability problem around a public official’s abuse of power.
Dorothy McAuliffe’s run for Congress is drawing backlash because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and big-party endorsements. The fight is less about one seat than about how political brands try to buy trust and steer a crowded race.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is pressing the Pentagon for answers after reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking promotions for several Black and female senior officers. The fight is now about whether one official is using the chain of command to shape who gets ahead.
Trump’s threat toward Iran has sparked new calls to use the 25th Amendment and impeachment talk. The fight is now about who can stop a president when the crisis grows.
Trump is threatening major strikes on Iran’s infrastructure as he pushes a new deadline over the Strait of Hormuz. The move turns foreign policy into a show of leverage, with real fallout for war risk, oil markets, and U.S. power.
The White House wants to pour more money into defense while squeezing other federal programs. Congress now has to decide whether to go along with a budget that shows exactly where the administration’s priorities are.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi touts her achievements in office while announcing her transition to a private sector role. Her claims of public safety improvements are met with skepticism and criticism.
Todd Blanche has been appointed as the interim Attorney General, a move that could reshape state governance and law enforcement. Here’s what you need to know about his new role.
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan challenged Rep. Katherine Clark on the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing public frustration over congressional pay during the crisis.
Political tensions rise in Texas as three factors could shift the state’s electoral landscape in favor of Democrats. The upcoming elections are shaping up to be a battleground for control.