Former President Trump attended an NBA Finals game on June 8, 2026, positioning himself in the shadows of his box seats at Madison Square Garden. His presence at the game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs sparked a variety of reactions from fellow attendees. Trump chose to remain somewhat concealed, watching...
Senate Republicans experienced difficulties progressing President Donald Trump’s voter ID and citizenship verification bill, the SAVE America Act. A late-night vote added momentum to the effort. During a session to advance the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Republicans attempted twice to attach the SAVE America Act. Both attempts failed, with some Republicans aligning with...
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a standard speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key national security conference in East Asia, on May 30. While he mentioned the defense of the ‘First Island Chain,’ he did not directly address Taiwan. Taiwan remains a critical topic in the Indo-Pacific region. In discussions with reporters after...
Nithya Raman, a progressive city council member in Los Angeles, has advanced to a November runoff against the city’s mayor, Karen Bass. This unexpected race features two Democrats who were once political allies, competing to lead a city of nearly 4 million people. Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, known for his role in “The Hills,” is...
Raw Milk on the Rise Unpasteurized milk is gaining popularity, propelled by shifts in politics and wellness trends. Once regarded as a fringe choice, raw milk now symbolizes a broader movement influenced by a growing distrust in institutions. More than 10 million Americans drink raw milk, with national weekly sales increasing by 65% from 2023...
Introduction to the Proposal U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican, previously ran an aerial firefighting company called Bridger Aerospace. Since joining Congress, he has proposed expanding the use of private planes and helicopters to combat wildfires. His plan includes ending the U.S. Forest Service’s inspections of these aircraft. Inspection Failures In the month that...
Federal Judge Overturns Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Increase A federal judge has nullified the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This judgment contradicts an earlier court ruling that upheld the fee hike. The administration had introduced this fee as a measure to prevent foreign workers from replacing American employees....
South Carolina and the Iran War In South Carolina, the Iran war has become a focal point in the GOP primary, with voters deciding the future of Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, a staunch ally of former President Trump, faces a primary challenge. His most significant opponent, Mark Lynch, criticizes him for not putting America first....
Having supported Donald Trump in three elections, I had faith that his coalition could transform American politics for generations. This week, as Trump appointed Bill Pulte, a housing official lacking intelligence experience, to lead the nation’s spy agencies, I questioned the remnants of Trump’s legacy if he’s ready to risk everything. Trump’s election aimed to...
Voting stickers at polling places symbolize the ongoing primaries across the U.S. From Maine to North Dakota, South Carolina, and Nevada, voters are selecting candidates for the U.S. Senate, House, governor, and other positions. Maine: Key Races In Maine, the fight for the U.S. Senate could significantly impact Democratic hopes to control the Senate. Political...