David Hogg, a gun control activist who rose to prominence following the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has declared his candidacy for vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell will serve as an envoy for special missions in the incoming administration. Grenell, a trusted Trump ally, is tasked with tackling some of the world’s most challenging foreign policy issues.
The nonprofit Fix the Court, an organization advocating for Supreme Court reforms under the banner of “ethics” and “transparency,” is facing backlash for questionable financial practices. Fiscal 2023 financial disclosures reveal the group paid its director, Gabe Roth, a salary amounting to 96% of its annual revenue.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted on federal corruption charges in September. The charges allege Adams exchanged favors for Turkey in return for campaign contributions, which were then used to obtain matching city campaign funds. The indictment also claims Adams received benefits, such as hotel upgrades, in connection to the arrangement.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to push for the elimination of daylight saving time (DST), describing it as “inconvenient and very costly to our Nation.” In a statement shared on social media Friday, Trump confirmed that the Republican Party would work to end the twice-yearly clock changes that have sparked growing debate nationwide.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called for reforms to the presidential pardon process, saying it "cries out for reform" during an interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday. Her comments followed President Joe Biden’s record-breaking 1,500 commutations in one day, which have drawn bipartisan criticism.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) firmly rejected calls for state funding of sex change operations for transgender inmates, emphasizing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens over convicted felons.
Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore sparked controversy by defending the anger directed at the health care industry following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
At a Women's Republican Club (WRC) meeting in Salt Lake County, Utah, tensions erupted after Jeri Brummett, a trans-identified male, reportedly took control of the proceedings and physically blocked women from entering the event.