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Burchett Calls for New Senate Leadership After DHS Vote

Burchett Calls for New Senate Leadership After DHS Vote

Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett is calling for a Senate leadership shakeup after GOP senators passed a DHS funding package without House coordination, exposing deepening rifts.

By Staff Writer8 min read
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Calls to Resign

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Calls to Resign

Growing pressure mounts on Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick as fellow Democrats call for resignation following damaging Ethics Committee findings and federal indictment.

By Staff Writer9 min read
DHS Funding Deal Falters Amid Bipartisan Pushback

DHS Funding Deal Falters Amid Bipartisan Pushback

After five weeks of shutdown, efforts to reopen the Department of Homeland Security collapsed Tuesday as both parties dug in on opposing demands over ICE funding and reforms.

By Staff Writer7 min read
3D-Printed Cruise Missiles: America's Arsenal of Tomorrow

3D-Printed Cruise Missiles: America's Arsenal of Tomorrow

Inside a California factory, 3D printers produce cruise missiles for $300,000 instead of $5 million. This is the Pentagon's Arsenal of Freedom initiative in action.

By Staff Writer9 min read
Government Spyware Now Threatens iPhone Users Everywhere

Government Spyware Now Threatens iPhone Users Everywhere

Advanced spyware once used exclusively by government agencies has fallen into criminal hands, exposing millions of iPhone users to sophisticated hacking attacks that steal personal data.

By Staff Writer7 min read
Jury Finds Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders in Takeover

Jury Finds Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders in Takeover

A jury ruled Elon Musk deliberately misled Twitter shareholders by driving down stock prices during his 2022 acquisition. The verdict has major implications for corporate takeovers.

By Staff Writer7 min read
Stop Improper Federal Payments: Data Tools States Need

Stop Improper Federal Payments: Data Tools States Need

States need better data tools and federal incentives to prevent $236 billion in annual improper payments. Three key databases could transform benefit fraud prevention nationwide.

By Staff Writer8 min read
Scott Perry Suggests Iran Should Pay for War Costs

Scott Perry Suggests Iran Should Pay for War Costs

Rep. Scott Perry suggests Iran should cover the Pentagon's $200 billion supplemental funding request, arguing countries that start wars should pay the costs.

By Staff Writer8 min read
Blanche, Bondi Meet Lawmakers on Epstein Files Subpoena

Blanche, Bondi Meet Lawmakers on Epstein Files Subpoena

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche met privately with House Oversight lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking Democratic criticism as Bondi faces a subpoena.

By Staff Writer7 min read
Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Powell Vows to Stay Until Replaced

Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Powell Vows to Stay Until Replaced

Jerome Powell announced he will serve as Fed chair pro tempore after his May 15 term expires, creating a high-stakes standoff with the White House over central bank leadership.

By Staff Writer7 min read
Voter ID Has Wide Support. Why Can't Republicans Pass It?

Voter ID Has Wide Support. Why Can't Republicans Pass It?

Voter ID laws enjoy bipartisan public support, yet Republicans face fierce resistance passing them. The SAVE Act's Senate stall reveals a complex political reality.

By Staff Writer6 min read
Stratton on Track to Succeed Durbin: Illinois Primary Key...

Stratton on Track to Succeed Durbin: Illinois Primary Key...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's decisive primary victory signals a new era for Illinois Democrats as she prepares to fill Dick Durbin's Senate seat after decades of his leadership.

By Staff Writer6 min read