Michelle Obama’s ex-chief of staff ends Senate bid following controversy over hiring an undocumented criminal.
Des Moines Public Schools Commissioner Withdraws from Senate Race Jackie Norris, the commissioner of Des Moines Public Schools and a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, has decided to exit the race for an open Senate seat in Iowa. This move comes after her Republican opponent, Representative Ashley Hinson, suggested she should step back. […]
Senate Republican leader criticizes Democratic ‘chaos’ regarding unsuccessful defense vote
Thune Critiques Senate Democrats Amid Ongoing Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed that Senate Democrats find themselves in a challenging position after rejecting Republican attempts to progress the annual defense spending bill last Friday. In a discussion with Fox News Digital, he characterized the Democrats’ choice to vote against this procedural measure as […]
XRP Update: ETF Delays and Senate Stalemate Offer Bears a Glimpse of $2.0
Ripple pushes forward with strategic expansion Ripple is making strides in its plans for mainstream adoption, even amidst challenging market conditions. Recently, the company unveiled some noteworthy developments: A partnership with Absa Bank in South Africa, which has sparked discussions about integrating XRPL into cross-border transactions. The purchase of GTreasury for $1 billion, enabling Ripple […]
Iowa school board chair Jackie Norris ends Senate campaign following criticism from Ian Andrew Roberts
Jackie Norris, Chair of the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), has withdrawn from the race for a vacant Senate seat in Iowa following criticism regarding her support for Ian Andre Roberts, a former school superintendent and undocumented immigrant. Norris, a Democrat and former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, stated that the ongoing situation surrounding […]
Des Moines school board leader exits Senate campaign due to hiring of undocumented worker
Jackie Norris Withdraws from Iowa Senate Race Jackie Norris, the Chairwoman of Des Moines Public Schools, announced on Thursday that she is stepping aside from her bid for a vacant Iowa Senate seat. This decision comes after she encountered significant backlash for expressing support for former school superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, an undocumented immigrant. Norris, […]
Democrat School Board Chair Stops Senate Campaign Following Arrest of Illegal Immigrant
Democratic Senate candidates concluded their campaigns on Thursday amidst ongoing repercussions from the superintendent’s arrest by immigration officials. Jackie Norris, who leads the Des Moines Public Schools Board of Education, has chosen to withdraw from seeking the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. She announced this decision through social media. This comes after […]
Report: Deleted Posts of Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Show Troubling Political Beliefs
Deleted posts from Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, in which he referred to himself as a communist and made negative comments about police and rural white Americans, have reportedly reemerged. According to CNN K-FILE, most of these posts were made under the username “P-Hustle” around five years ago and were removed before his campaign […]
Des Moines school board chair halts Iowa Senate campaign following superintendent’s ICE arrest
Jackie Norris, chair of the Des Moines School Board, has decided to end her 2026 Iowa Senate campaign. This decision comes in light of the recent arrest and resignation of the district’s superintendent. In a statement, Norris mentioned that the ongoing situation at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) required her full focus as board president. […]
Senate Democrats prevent defense bill that would fund troops during shutdown
Government Funding Stalemate Continues as Senate Democrats Block Republican Initiative Senate Republicans faced a setback in their efforts to resume government funding as Senate Democrats rejected a military payments bill, marking the 16th day of the federal government shutdown. The defense spending legislation struggled to advance on party lines during a vote on Friday. Only […]
Senate Republican recognizes Democrats’ distrust during shutdown conflict
Concerns Over Government Shutdown Negotiations Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed understanding regarding Democrats’ hesitance to trust Republicans during the ongoing government shutdown. She pointed out that past actions by the Trump administration, specifically the use of “pocket recessions,” to recover billions in government funding previously sanctioned by Congress have contributed to this mistrust. Murkowski, known […]