Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Politics

Judge refuses to block White House UFC fight

A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no...

Cornyn spars with conservatives online over SAVE America Act

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) took to the social platform X throughout Thursday night and Friday morning to vent some frustrations with conservatives, including a...

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...

Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers

Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' attempt to pass a short-term extension of the nation's spy powers by unanimous consent. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)...

Pentagon gives all-clear after lockdown over air quality alarm

The Pentagon went into lockdown Thursday over an air quality issue, prompting the department to execute a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. ...

Johnson: 'I would not put too much stock' in 'details' of Trump's Kharg Island threat 

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he would “not put too much stock” in President Trump’s Thursday morning threat to seize control of Kharg Island...

FISA 702 spy powers set to expire after House vote fails over Pulte backlash

House Republicans on Thursday failed to get enough votes from Democrats to secure a short-term extension of the nation's warrantless spy powers, with the...

Midterm pressures threaten GOP unity

The pivot from primary season to the looming general election could put GOP leaders in a bind as Republicans running in battleground districts grow...

Government funding hits a wall as senators point finger at other party

The process of funding the government is hitting a wall in the Senate, and lawmakers aren’t optimistic about finding a solution as a uniquely...

Pulte clash threatens even short-term spy powers extension

President Trump’s acceleration of the start date for his controversial pick to lead the intelligence community is pushing both sides to dig in on...