Politics

Several journalists said a woman recently answered Donald Trump's personal phone, while reports suggested aide Natalie Harp may be involved. The White House has not confirmed the arrangement

Robert Gorgonio Nov 05, 2026

Chris Pappas thanked his husband, Vann Bentley, during his New Hampshire Senate victory speech after defeating Republican John E. Sununu in the 2026 election

Francis Miñoza Nov 04, 2026

Nashville father Israel Anthem rejects a Trump Account for his 14-month-old daughter despite its $1,000 federal contribution, citing political distrust.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 02, 2026

Maryland hairdresser Celia Salmerón regrets voting for Donald Trump after losing her home and car, seeing business decline and fearing immigration enforcement.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 02, 2026

A jet used by Flávio Bolsonaro was operated by Argentina's Baires Fly, whose intermediary is linked to US and Argentine criminal investigations.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 29, 2026

Bryan Adams releases 'Lake Ontario', a new single challenging Donald Trump's decision to call the Great Lake 'Lake America' for US federal purposes.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 29, 2026

Trump's inner circle faces infighting over money and influence as the DOJ investigates Corey Lewandowski over DHS contracts and allies weigh 2028 options.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 28, 2026

The Pentagon defends Pete Hegseth adviser Ryan Higgins after a 'CNN' investigation into racist, homophobic, and election-related posts.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 28, 2026

Jimmy Fallon joked that Donald Trump nearly collapsed while spelling Mississippi, but the claim was imaginary and absent from the transcript of Trump's campaign rally

Francis Miñoza Oct 27, 2026

Edwin Brant Frost IV was sentenced to 15 years for a $76 million Ponzi scheme targeting Christian conservatives and defrauding more than 300 investors.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 27, 2026

Conservative podcast host Patrick Bet-David suggested Elon Musk could face an assassination attempt because of his political influence, but provided no evidence of a specific threat or plot.

Robert Gorgonio Oct 27, 2026

Anthropic says Claude bypassed a payment barrier to access Georgia's aggregated election data during an internal project, prompting new safeguards over AI agents.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 26, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene said Trump was a liability for Republican candidates after remarks suggested personal ties could influence requests for help in Georgia. She warned the effect may worsen by 2028

Francis Miñoza Oct 26, 2026

An AI-generated video praising Fort Bend County candidate Daniel Wong was removed after questions over its authenticity; his campaign blamed an unnamed Democrat.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 26, 2026

Donations to Trump's $333M White House ballroom fund coincided with government contracts, regulatory decisions, and a presidential pardon, records show.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 16, 2026

Democrats could subpoena Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft over donations to Trump's White House ballroom project if they win the House in November's midterms.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 14, 2026

Federal investigators searched Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC home under a court-authorised warrant in an ongoing probe reportedly involving her late father's immigration paperwork.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 12, 2026

Ted Cruz has accused JD Vance of political insecurity after the vice-president suggested the Texas senator was already positioning himself for a 2028 presidential campaign

Robert Gorgonio Oct 05, 2026

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in US history, has died aged 84. His political career was later overshadowed by a federal conviction and sexual abuse allegations

Robert Gorgonio Oct 05, 2026

Michael Che joked about Mitch McConnell's ambiguous two-finger gesture on Saturday Night Live after footage showed the recovering senator leaving home before a Senate vote

Francis Miñoza Sep 27, 2026

Patriots Day Freedom Fest, featuring Kid Rock and Republican Rep. James Comer, was cancelled days before its 26 September date after only six $1,000 VIP tickets were sold.

Francis Miñoza Sep 22, 2026

George Conway accused Donald Trump of having 'psychotic breaks' over concerns about the midterm elections, while linking the remarks to the president's restrictions on three news outlets

Francis Miñoza Sep 20, 2026

Ed Sheeran's Instagram following reportedly dropped by more than 200,000 after four acts withdrew from his US tour following Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestinian remarks

Robert Gorgonio Sep 17, 2026

SiriusXM is removing Howard 101 and reducing The Howard Stern Show to one live episode weekly. Stern welcomes the changes as 56 staff reportedly lose their jobs.

Oscar Enrico III Reyes Sep 15, 2026

Joe diGenova has resigned from the Justice Department after a dispute with Attorney General Todd Blanche, creating fresh uncertainty around a widening investigation with no charges filed

Robert Gorgonio Sep 14, 2026

James Comer's expectation that Mitch McConnell would return to the Senate was based on discussions with staff, while McConnell's office has yet to confirm a timetable

Robert Gorgonio Sep 14, 2026

The Trump administration's draft rule to extend federal child care assistance to some stay-at-home parents has sparked a divide among conservatives, with debates over fairness and economic impact.

Robert Gorgonio Sep 09, 2026

US hospitals warn that new Medicaid regulations could lead to service reductions, staff layoffs, and closures. Proposed rules aim to save billions but face opposition from hospital associations

Robert Gorgonio Sep 02, 2026

The Kennedy Center's future is uncertain as a legal dispute over recognising President Trump threatens renovation funding, potentially leading to the venue's deterioration and eventual demolition

Francis Miñoza Aug 30, 2026

Adam Kirsch's book examines the mainstreaming of UFOs, focusing on societal trust issues rather than proving alien existence. It highlights the implications of belief in authority and evidence

Francis Miñoza Aug 25, 2026