Alabama man pleads guilty after threatening Fani Willis over Trump case
An Alabama man pleaded guilty to charges related to threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat over the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. In federal court on Tuesday, Arthur Ray Hanson II pleaded guilty and told the judge he did not intend to threaten the officials with the […]
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un hail ‘strongest ever treaty’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West. Details of the deal were not immediately clear, but it could mark the […]
Philadelphia Democrat celebrates Juneteenth with political party responsible for Jim Crow
Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, a Philadelphia native and resident, was at the White House’s Juneteenth celebration last week. He posted pictures on his X account showing the festivities, including the numerous entertainers who performed. Kenyatta then targeted Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a post saying he was “happy to be surrounded by people who […]
Social Security update: Third round of June payments worth $4,873 to go out in seven days
The third and final of June’s three Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest income earners who retire at 70, will be sent to the next group of retirees in seven days. Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments. What is it? Social Security retirement payments are monthly checks given to retirees, meant to […]
Takeaways from primaries in Virginia, Oklahoma, and Georgia
A nail-biter contest between House Freedom Caucus chairman Bob Good (R-VA) and his Trump-backed challenger cast a question mark over an otherwise good election night for incumbent lawmakers. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole easily fended off a primary challenge, as did two other Oklahoma Republican incumbents. Meanwhile, the Good primary, in Virginia’s 5th District, could be headed for […]
Mike Rogers endorsed by House China committee chairman
The chairman of the House’s select committee on China endorsed Mike Rogers in Michigan’s GOP primary for Senate on Wednesday, the latest endorsement for the former lawmaker as he looks to flip the seat held by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), a Michigan lawmaker who recently assumed the chairmanship from former […]
Willie Mays, the hero – Washington Examiner
Even in the final years of Willie Mays’ baseball career, the great man slowed by nagging injuries, he was still magical for a six- or seven- or nine-year- old to watch, a kinetic bundle of athletic prowess and joy, wrapped in a package of good will and human decency. Mays, who died Tuesday at age […]
Hochul holds back endorsements in Democratic primaries
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has decided not to pick sides publicly this Democratic primary season. The governor has not yet made endorsements in Democratic primaries as she faces widespread criticism on congestion pricing. Her stance has differed from that of her predecessor, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who didn’t hesitate to offer endorsements. Gov. Kathy Hochul […]
Virginia voters decide fall matchup for two open House seats
The race is set for two Virginia House seats Democrats will be defending in November after the incumbents announced they would not run for reelection. Voters from both parties have chosen their candidates for the seats representing Virginia’s 7th and 10th Districts, two seats that will be open for the first time in six years […]
Tom Cole easily defeats House challenge in Oklahoma
Incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) easily avoided a runoff in Oklahoma after defeating a crowded field of GOP candidates, including a wealthy self-funder vying for his House seat. Cole, who chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee in the House, received 67% of the vote with 25% of ballots counted when the primary was called. Meanwhile, insurance […]