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First lady Melania Trump, joined by President Trump, made an announcement at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday afternoon related to the administration’s Fostering the Future Together initiative. While details surrounding the event were slim, the initiative has looked to expand academic opportunities for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The…
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report’s Senate and governors editor, wrote in her analysis that Texas’s Democratic nominee for governor, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D), is “surprisingly competitive” against incumbent…
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell swiped at President Trump over his close relationship with his executive assistant Natalie Harp while guest-hosting ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday, piling on to the viral critique of the longtime White House aide. “A special hello to those of you watching from home and from the White House,” O’Donnell said during her…
Female lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) ahead of the midterms. The House Ethics Committee on Monday said it was investigating allegations that Gomez violated House rules by “engaging in inappropriate sexual contact…
Democrats on Thursday narrowed down their top three cities for the 2028 national convention, spotlighting Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as viable options for the party to introduce its presidential nominee. “Each city presented strong bids to host an inspiring celebration of our party’s future nominee and a critical step on our path to retaking the…
Threets was tapped as the host of “Reading Rainbow” in 2025, replacing original host LeVar Burton.
if a political leader as powerful as Hakeem Jeffries changes position on a major issue, voters deserve more than a pivot. They deserve the why and, more importantly, the what now.
Joe Rogan said Wednesday that democratic socialists’ entire ideology “sucks” and accused those supporting the progressive movement of being “Marxists” fueled by what he described as manipulative social media rhetoric. “It sucks. … People are really [arguing], ‘Oh maybe being socialist is cool.’ Like, this is all coming out of social media. One hundred percent,”…
t’s just bad form, and awkward, to induce family members of public figures to criticize them, unless they’re telling us something we need to know and couldn’t have learned any other way.
🌎 Plus: Darline Graham tries to clean up debate gaffe {beacon} It’s Thursday, and we’ve got some big news from Cate Martel! Your usual 12:30 correspondent welcomed a new baby, Liam, and is out for the next few months on maternity leave! 🍼👶 Programming note: We will have a rotating cast of Hill folks taking the reins while she’s out.…
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor, wrote…
Federal and local officials will give remarks Thursday afternoon, days ahead of the weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix event on the National Mall. The briefing on Capitol Hill will include safety protocols, travel information and outline the 1.7-mile course. Racers will loop around the National Archives, National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Air and…
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved both the Texas and Iowa Senate races from “lean Republican” to “toss up,” a major shift for the deep-red states with less than three months until the midterm elections. Elsewhere, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the U.S. can “grow our way out” of the national debt, which…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Thursday that he was unsure whether he would make a good president, amid growing speculation he will run for the White House in 2028. Asked during an interview with “Detroit Talk City” if he would be a good president, Newsom responded: “That’s a, that’s a difficult question to answer.”…
A group of Democrats called for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to publicly disclose his communications with President Trump, citing recent reporting they said raises “sincere doubts” about the central bank’s independence from the White House under his leadership. Warsh and Trump have spoken “repeatedly” since he was confirmed in April to replace former Chair…
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are reportedly moving back to Britain this month with their two children six years after their dramatic split from royal life and retreat to California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will live at a private residence outside of London while keeping their home in Montecito, Calif., and vacation…
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in the race to succeed retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters (D), according to a new poll. An AARP poll released Thursday, which was commissioned by pollsters Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, found El-Sayed led Rogers 48 percent to 47 percent among likely voters, with 5…
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said Wednesday he’s prepared to spend “upwards of $1 million” for a private recount of ballots cast in the Minnesota Republican primary for governor. Minnesota state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) beat Lindell by 11 percentage points, but Lindell has refused to cede to the lawmaker, citing concerns with voting machines…
