Friday, August 28, 2026

Politics

Sanders says Platner ‘getting through’ marriage problems

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) defended Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday and told reporters that he’s not at all rethinking his endorsement...

Trump issues final rule requiring most Medicaid beneficiaries to work

A new final rule from the Trump administration will require most Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 19 and 64 to prove they work, complete...

Trump administration walks away from anti-weaponization fund

The Trump administration will scrap its nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid pushback from GOP members of Congress and a lingering court battle demanding...

Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits

A divided federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that the Trump administration is unconstitutionally expelling troops actively serving because they are transgender, but it can enforce its ban against...

Trump, Johnson meet at White House over DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund

President Trump met with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at the White House on Monday to discuss the Justice Department’s controversial $1.776 billion antiweaponization fund,...

Iran halts ceasefire talks with US, says it will keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran has accused the Trump administration of ceasefire violations and will move to close the Strait of Hormuz and stop exchanging messages with the...

This week on the Hill: Reconciliation bill runs up against Republican infighting

Monday was supposed to be the deadline for getting an immigration enforcement funding package on President Trump’s desk.   Instead, the Senate will return Monday evening, preparing...

Trump’s Iran peace deal pits Republican vs. Republican

President Trump’s serious consideration of a peace deal with Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz but also ease sanctions on Iran, a...

Dangerous chemical plant disasters spotlight Trump's deregulatory efforts

Critics are outraged that the Trump administration is moving to roll back chemical safety rules even as the U.S. faces deadly industrial chemical incidents....

Judge agrees to reopen Trump’s $10B IRS case for further scrutiny

A federal judge in Florida agreed to reopen President Trump’s bid to sue the IRS for $10 billion, siding with intervenors who said a...