On June 13, 2026, the U.S. Capitol and National Mall were captured in photographs by Rahmat Gul from AP News. A decisive bipartisan vote in Congress led to the approval of a war powers resolution aiming to withdraw U.S. armed forces from ongoing hostilities with Iran. The Senate displayed a narrow split, voting 50 to...
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, a Republican from South Carolina, addressed reporters after receiving Gov. Henry McMaster’s endorsement in the 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary. The event took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. On Tuesday, Evette faces Attorney General Alan Wilson in a tightly contested Republican runoff to succeed Gov. McMaster. Wilson has...
Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, participated in a working breakfast with fellow governors at the White House on February 20, 2026. Currently seeking a second term, Governor Moore is poised to compete in a primary election scheduled for Tuesday. With only one challenger in the Democratic primary, Moore is widely anticipated to advance to...
On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed a war powers resolution intended to obstruct military operations against Iran. This marks the first time the Senate has successfully approved such a measure after several attempts. The resolution passed with a vote of 50-48 and signals growing apprehension among lawmakers concerning President Donald Trump’s approach to the...
Senate Resolution Challenges Trump’s Military Actions in Iran On Tuesday, the Senate adopted a resolution urging President Trump to either end the military operations in Iran or seek congressional approval for their continuation. This vote represents a significant bipartisan stand against the conflict with Iran. Though the resolution lacks the legal power to enforce policy...
Bret Stephens wrote about recent events revealing much about key political figures. An interesting moment occurred at the Group of 7 leaders summit in France. Two individuals came under the spotlight. The first, Donald Trump, one of the world’s most powerful leaders and the President of the United States, made claims regarding a picture with...
U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland’s 5th District announced his retirement after 45 years of service in Congress. His departure opens up an opportunity for new leadership in the district. Voters have a diverse slate of candidates to consider, including a former staffer, a progressive attorney, and a former Capitol police officer. Hoyer has been...
Senator McCormick’s Urgent Call for Voter ID Legislation Senator Dave McCormick is advocating for the quick passage of the Save America Act. The focus is on critical voter ID provisions ahead of the approaching midterm elections. McCormick emphasizes that a substantial 80% of Americans support these measures. He argues that it only takes a few...
The Senate has postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence, due to President Donald Trump’s recent statements. Trump declared that he will not approve the FISA renewal unless the SAVE America Act is passed. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Republicans for a luncheon chaired by...
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a pivotal immigration case concerning green card holders accused of crimes. The 6-3 decision revolves around the actions of immigration officers in 2012 regarding Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident. Upon his return from a brief trip to China, Lau faced immigration...