The House voted 344–79 to table Rep. Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Trump over his recent strikes on Iran, with bipartisan support to block the effort. Most Democrats, including top leadership, sided with Republicans to kill the measure, reflecting political caution despite progressive calls for impeachment. Green argued Trump’s actions amounted to an unauthorized war declaration, Fox News has reported. Some progressives, like Alexandria … Continue reading 128 Democrats join House GOP to block progressive’s bid to impeach Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) declared the War Powers Act unconstitutional, rejecting bipartisan efforts to use the law to block President Trump from further military action in Iran following recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Johnson argued the Act infringes on the president’s constitutional powers as commander in chief and refused to hold a vote on a war powers resolution. Meanwhile, lawmakers including Reps. Thomas Massie … Continue reading Mike Johnson says War Powers Act is unconstitutional

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a blow to Republicans by ruling that several provisions in their megabill to fast-track offshore oil and gas projects and expand resource extraction violate Senate rules. These provisions, which aimed to bypass environmental reviews and mandate rapid lease approvals, failed to meet the Byrd Rule and cannot pass with a simple majority. Democrats, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, celebrated the … Continue reading Senate parliamentarian rejects offshore oil, gas drilling provisions in GOP megabill

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is holding off on scheduling a vote on his war powers resolution until after a classified briefing Tuesday on President Trump’s recent strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The resolution, which could come to a vote as early as Wednesday, would let Democrats formally challenge Trump’s actions—putting pro-Israel Democrats in a tough spot between supporting their base or long-held policy views. Critics, … Continue reading Senate Democrats hunker down ahead of war powers confrontation

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick publicly clashed with Gov. Greg Abbott after Abbott vetoed Patrick’s top legislative priority: a full ban on THC products. Abbott argued the bill (SB 3) was legally flawed and called for a special session to implement tighter regulations instead. Patrick accused the governor of misleading him and vowed to continue pushing for an outright ban, citing concerns over youth access … Continue reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

President Donald Trump’s return to the NATO summit is overshadowed by his surprise strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and an abrupt announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Though Trump aims to highlight a new NATO pledge for increased defense spending — pushing allies toward a 5% GDP target — tensions over his unpredictable stance on NATO persist. European leaders remain wary of U.S. … Continue reading Trump heads to the NATO summit on the heels of a possible Israel-Iran ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a 12-day conflict he called the “12 Day War,” but said both sides violated the truce. Israel accused Iran of launching missiles after the ceasefire began, which Iran denied. Trump expressed disappointment with both nations. The conflict began after Israel struck Iranian sites on June 13 to prevent a perceived nuclear threat, prompting retaliatory … Continue reading Trump says both Iran and Israel violated the ceasefire

A recent YouGov poll shows that over a third of Americans who don’t support President Trump believe the U.S. is already a dictatorship. Among Democrats, 35% agree with this view, and 30% of Independents share the belief, while only 7% of Trump voters do. This perception has grown since early 2025, with critics like California Gov. Gavin Newsom comparing Trump’s actions and events like a … Continue reading POLL: Third of Non-Trump Voters Think USA Is ‘Dictatorship’

The Pakistani government has officially nominated President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in mediating the recent military conflict between Pakistan and India. Pakistan credits Trump with helping de-escalate tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir. However, India denies Trump’s involvement, with Prime Minister Modi stating India does not accept mediation in the Kashmir dispute, RT has reported. Trump has … Continue reading Pakistan recommends Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

President Trump announced U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, calling the attacks a “spectacular military success” and warning of even greater strikes if Iran does not pursue peace. He emphasized the goal of ending Iran’s nuclear threat and praised U.S. and Israeli military cooperation. Iran confirmed the strikes but downplayed their impact and vowed to continue its nuclear program, warning that it reserves the … Continue reading Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a “spectacular military success,”

New York City’s 2025 municipal races are filled with scandal-plagued candidates seeking political redemption. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic mayoral primary front-runner, is facing renewed scrutiny over past sexual harassment allegations and other controversies. He’s up against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent after federal corruption charges against him were dropped. Also in the spotlight is former Congressman Anthony Weiner, … Continue reading A cast of scandal-plagued candidates tests the limits of what New York City voters will forgive

Republican senators are calling for an end to federal funding for sanctuary cities like Los Angeles, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Senators Katie Britt, Bernie Moreno, Rick Scott, and others told Fox News Digital that cities refusing to cooperate with ICE promote lawlessness and endanger public safety. They urged Congress to use the “power of the purse” to penalize such jurisdictions, Fox News … Continue reading GOP senators call for end to funding for sanctuary cities: ‘Enough is enough’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) issued a late statement opposing President Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling for limits on the president’s war powers. His criticism, echoing past Democratic opposition to Trump’s military actions, came hours after bipartisan reactions. While Trump’s strike was within the bounds of the War Powers Resolution, Schumer and other Democrats support legislation to restrict action against Iran, Breitbart … Continue reading Chuck Schumer Breaks Silence, Opposes Trump Attack on Iran

President Trump is downplaying concerns that some of his MAGA supporters are breaking with him over the possibility of a U.S. military strike on Iran, amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. While Trump insists his base remains loyal, divisions have emerged within the MAGA movement, with figures like Tucker Carlson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warning that intervention would betray Trump’s “America First” stance. … Continue reading Trump downplays signs of MAGA unrest over possible military strike on Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from Senate Democrats during a congressional hearing over recent Trump administration military actions. Sen. Elissa Slotkin pressed Hegseth on whether the military was authorized to detain protesters or use lethal force—claims he dismissed, insisting no such orders were given. Tensions rose further when Sen. Jacky Rosen challenged him on the firing of top security officials, allegedly influenced by … Continue reading Democratic senators hammer Hegseth as he trades barbs with them during testy hearing

Six months after Joe Biden left office, Senate Republicans have launched hearings questioning his mental fitness during his presidency. The first hearing, led by Sen. John Cornyn, featured three witnesses—none from Biden’s administration—and focused on claims of cognitive decline and alleged misuse of an autopen. Democrats boycotted the hearing, calling it political theater and criticizing Republicans for ignoring pressing national issues. In the House, Republicans … Continue reading Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden’s mental fitness as Democrats boycott

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged negotiations over military action amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, as former U.S. President Trump considers joining Israeli strikes. While some UK Conservatives back U.S. intervention, legal concerns have been raised about potential UK involvement. Starmer emphasized de-escalation and diplomacy, especially regarding Iran’s nuclear program, and declined to disclose legal advice. Foreign Secretary David Lammy is … Continue reading Starmer urges diplomacy as Trump considers Iran attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate between Israel and Iran, proposing a peaceful resolution that would allow Iran to pursue civilian nuclear energy while addressing Israeli security concerns. He emphasized Russia’s neutral role and shared proposals with all involved parties but stressed that the final decision lies with Israel and Iran. Despite warm ties with both nations, Putin noted Iran has not sought Russian … Continue reading Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron warned against using military force to overthrow Iran’s regime, saying it would lead to chaos and regional instability. Speaking at the G7 summit, Macron cautioned that forced regime change, as seen in Iraq and Libya, had disastrous consequences. His comments come amid concerns the U.S. may join Israel’s military campaign against Iran, Politico has reported. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed President … Continue reading Macron warns violent Iran regime change would trigger ‘chaos’

President Donald Trump said he will not call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following a shooting that killed Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and injured another. Trump condemned the violence but dismissed contacting Walz, calling him “a mess.” The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested and charged with murder and stalking after allegedly impersonating a police officer and targeting Democratic lawmakers. Authorities found notebooks with names … Continue reading Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings

Former Sen. Bob Menendez began serving an 11-year prison sentence on Tuesday at a federal facility in Pennsylvania. The 71-year-old New Jersey Democrat was convicted on 16 counts, including bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, after a 2023 trial revealed he sold political influence for cash and gold. Once chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Menendez joins a short list of … Continue reading Former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to prison for 11-year sentence

Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz clashed in a tense interview over Cruz’s support for Trump and his stance on Iran amid rising U.S.-Israel tensions with the country. Carlson grilled Cruz on basic facts about Iran, such as its population and ethnic makeup, accusing him of ignorance while advocating regime change. The exchange escalated into shouting, with Carlson questioning Cruz’s sincerity about Iran threatening Trump, … Continue reading Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz get in heated back and forth over Iran

Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s stance on Iran, emphasizing Trump’s consistent opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and support for diplomatic efforts to prevent uranium enrichment. Vance criticized Iran for violating non-proliferation rules and rejected claims that their enrichment is necessary for civilian energy. He praised Trump’s restraint and focus on protecting U.S. interests, while warning that military action remains an option, Fox … Continue reading Vance defends Trump’s Iran position amid ‘crazy stuff on social media’

President Trump fired Christopher Hanson, a Democratic member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in a move Hanson called illegal. Hanson said he was terminated without cause, violating laws protecting independent agency appointees. Although a Democrat, Hanson was nominated by Trump in 2020. The White House defended the firing, saying leaders should align with the president’s agenda. The NRC confirmed Hanson’s departure but gave no … Continue reading Trump fires Democratic member of nuclear energy safety commission

The American Bar Association (ABA) sued the Trump administration, accusing it of intimidating major law firms through executive orders targeting their past clients and employees. The lawsuit alleges these orders violate the Constitution by pressuring lawyers to abandon cases the president opposes. Several agencies and officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, are named. The ABA called the administration’s actions “uniquely destructive,” warning they undermine the … Continue reading American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms