A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily lifted a lower court order blocking President Trump from federalizing Oregon National Guard troops, though he still cannot deploy them in the state. The Ninth Circuit’s administrative stay pauses U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut’s earlier ruling while the court considers the administration’s appeal, maintaining the “status quo” in which the troops are federalized but not deployed. Immergut had … Continue reading Appeals court restores Trump’s control over Oregon National Guard

The FBI analyzed the cellphone “tolling data” of nine Republican lawmakers as part of its 2023 probe into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, GOP senators revealed Monday. The data, collected under the “Arctic Frost” investigation, focused on call metadata—who was called, along with time, date, and duration—but did not include call content. Lawmakers identified include Sens. Ron Johnson, Lindsey Graham, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, Dan … Continue reading FBI analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during Jan. 6 probe

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday amid heightened scrutiny of President Trump’s interventions in the justice system and law enforcement actions. Lawmakers are expected to question her on high-profile moves, including the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, which came after the dismissal of a top federal prosecutor. Bondi defended the charges on social media, framing them … Continue reading Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before Congress

Utah lawmakers on Monday approved new congressional district lines aimed at preserving the state’s all-Republican delegation after a court ordered redistricting ahead of next year’s midterms. The proposed map splits Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County into two districts instead of four, making them somewhat more competitive while keeping the other districts solidly GOP. Republicans defended the map as compliant with a 2018 voter-approved measure prohibiting gerrymandering … Continue reading Utah lawmakers pass new GOP-backed congressional map

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Tuesday amid strained U.S.-Canada relations caused by trade disputes and tariff threats. The visit comes ahead of the 2026 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is vital to Canada as more than 77% of its exports go to the U.S. While Canada hopes to ease sector-specific tariffs, such … Continue reading Canadian PM Carney visits Trump

Virginia’s gubernatorial race, long focused on issues like affordability, abortion, and transgender rights, was shaken Friday by revelations that Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones had once suggested via text that a top Republican lawmaker be shot. The resurfaced messages drew bipartisan criticism and forced Democratic front-runner Abigail Spanberger to defend herself, giving Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears a potential opening. Spanberger has maintained strong … Continue reading Virginia Democratic AG nominee’s violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state’s race for governor

President Trump on Monday suggested he might invoke the Insurrection Act if courts continue blocking his deployment of the National Guard to U.S. cities. The 1807 law allows the federal government to send troops to quell domestic unrest without state approval. A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked his planned deployment of California troops to Portland, and Illinois filed a similar lawsuit after he announced … Continue reading Trump floats Insurrection Act use amid National Guard standoff with states

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned lawmakers Monday not to be swayed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to divide Europe, urging unity ahead of two no-confidence votes against her this week. Far-left and far-right parties in the European Parliament have filed censure motions accusing her of mishandling trade, Gaza policy, and migration, but the measures are expected to fail since centrist pro-EU … Continue reading EU chief von der Leyen faces more confidence votes this week

President Donald Trump praised Japan’s selection of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, calling the development “incredible for the people of Japan.” Takaichi, a conservative lawmaker, won a key leadership vote Saturday and is expected to formally take office later this month, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba. In a Truth Social post, Trump described her as “a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength.” … Continue reading Trump congratulates Japan’s first female prime minister

Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is poised to form a new government after his ANO party won 35% of the vote in the general election, signaling a major political shift in Central Europe. Although lacking a parliamentary majority, Babiš is expected to seek coalition partners among anti-Green Deal and anti-immigration parties or form a minority government. Analysts say his leadership could strengthen ties with Hungary’s Viktor … Continue reading Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a floor debate Monday over the ongoing government shutdown, which has extended into a second week. Jeffries argued the debate would provide transparency and allow Johnson to explain the Republican “my way or the highway” approach, as Democratic votes are needed to end the impasse. Johnson rejected the challenge, calling it “nonsense” and saying the … Continue reading Mike Johnson rebuffs Hakeem Jeffries’ request for a live shutdown debate