Rep. Nancy Mace has officially launched her campaign for governor of South Carolina, entering a crowded GOP primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. Mace, now in her third term in Congress, has positioned herself as a defender of women’s rights and privacy, while also backing restrictions on transgender access to women’s restrooms in the Capitol. Her campaign video includes praise from Donald Trump, despite … Continue reading Nancy Mace jumps into South Carolina governor’s race

Brazil’s Supreme Court has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for allegedly violating court orders while awaiting trial over an alleged coup plot to overturn his 2022 election loss. Justice Alexandre de Moraes cited Bolsonaro’s continued political messaging, including a rally phone call shared online by his son, as defiance of restrictions. Bolsonaro denies the charges, and the move has drawn backlash from … Continue reading Brazil Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-president Bolsonaro

President Donald Trump announced plans to “substantially” raise tariffs on India over its continued purchase and resale of Russian oil. India, which currently faces a 10% minimum tariff, could see that rate rise to at least 25%. India pushed back, calling the move unfair and citing global market pressures that redirected oil supplies after the war in Ukraine began. The Indian government defended its imports … Continue reading Trump threatens to ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on Indian goods

Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into how Obama-era officials handled intelligence on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The move follows claims by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who declassified documents she says show a “treasonous conspiracy” by Obama officials to undermine Donald Trump. Critics, including former DNI James Clapper, have rejected the allegations as baseless, The Hill has … Continue reading DOJ to launch grand jury probe over Russia allegations against Obama officials

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is back in the spotlight with an upcoming book about her brief 2024 campaign and growing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run. While Harris embarks on a national listening tour, House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has indicated she may be subpoenaed as part of his probe into whether Biden administration officials covered up signs of President Biden’s mental … Continue reading Kamala Harris back in national spotlight as James Comer floats subpoena in Biden ‘cover-up’ probe

In a tense three-day negotiation, Senate Democrats sought billions in previously approved government funding in exchange for confirming a batch of President Trump’s nominees before the August recess. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer requested funds for health, global aid, and UN programs, while also opposing any late-year funding clawbacks. A deal to confirm about 20 nominees appeared close until Trump abruptly rejected it, leaving over … Continue reading Democratic senators negotiated for release of billions in funds in exchange for confirmation deals

Senators have 12 votes left after Pirro’s confirmation, prompting Senator Thune to urge them to stay in the chamber to speed up the remaining votes, with no objections. Former President Trump praised Republican senators and Thune for advancing his appointees, blaming Democrats for delaying confirmations. Trump nominated Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C. after his original nominee, Edward Martin who failed to gain Senate support, … Continue reading Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia

Texas Democrats plan to flee to Illinois to block a Monday vote on a new congressional map that would add five Republican-leaning seats, denying Republicans the quorum needed to pass it. They accuse Texas Republicans and Governor Greg Abbott of pushing a partisan redistricting plan tied to Donald Trump’s agenda and withholding flood relief aid to force the vote. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is supporting … Continue reading Texas Democrats flee state to prevent vote on redrawing congressional map

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has opened an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith to determine if he violated the Hatch Act during his criminal probes of President Donald Trump. The probe follows a referral by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, who accused Smith of politically motivated actions before the 2024 election. Smith and former Attorney General Merrick Garland have denied any political … Continue reading Office of Special Counsel says it’s opened Hatch Act probe of Jack Smith