Politics

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. Letlow capitalized on the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back - CNN

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wanted his reelection campaign to be about the “present and the future.” President Donald Trump had other plans.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Hundreds of millions of dollars for Trump’s ballroom ruled out of order in Senate - The Washington Post

The Senate parliamentarian determined that a proposal to fund $1 billion for White House security cannot be included as written.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill - NBC News

A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Virginia’s new House map is dead. Democrats think they can still flip these seats. - The Washington Post

Republicans won the redistricting war in Virginia, but several lawmakers remain vulnerable.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary - The Hill

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month s...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian - Politico

Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president - The Washington Post

A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Poll: MAGA is largely aligned with Israel as GOP divides deepen - Politico

The emerging fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo - NPR

Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy a Date Night As Wedding Rumors Swirl - TMZ

Taylor Swift has been all over the Big Apple recently, and now she’s hitting the town with her man -- Travis Kelce -- for a dinner date ... while the lovebirds keep the world in utter suspense about ....

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Taiwan to Trump: We are sovereign and independent - politico.eu

Trump warned against Taiwanese self-determination following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026