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Category: Politics

POLITICS

Massie Raises $2.5 Million as Trump Intensifies Primary Challenge.

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) raised over $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, with 76 percent of contributions coming from first-time donors. Massie faces a tough Republican primary battle on May 19 against Trump-endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.

POLITICS

Iranian House Democrat Wants to Impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) announced early Tuesday that she will introduce articles of impeachment in the House of Representatives against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, alleging he is aiding in the commission of war crimes against civilian targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Arizona Democrat cited President Donald J. Trump's threat to hit Iranian power plants, desalination plants, and bridges if the Islamist regime does not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 PM tonight.

POLITICS

Mamdani Unveils Far-Left ‘Racial Equity’ Plan for NYC.

New York City's socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani (D), unveiled his administration's radical racial equity plan, directing city agencies to address and combat alleged racial disparities through initiatives such as improving pay equity in city roles, providing anti-racism training for staff, and enhancing data collection across demographics.

NEWS

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for Governor of California.

President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton, once an advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, in the California governor’s race. The endorsement was issued early Monday morning and will likely hurt rival Republican candidate Chad Bianco's campaign.  

POLITICS

Top House Democrat Says Trump Will Be Impeached After Midterms.

Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA)—a top progressive lawmaker in the House of Representatives—confirmed Thursday evening that impeaching President Donald J. Trump will be a top priority for Democrats should they retake the lower legislative chamber in the 2026 midterm elections in November. The California Democrat said he believes the ongoing war with the Islamic Republic of Iran will, at least in part, be used as justification for impeachment. 

NEWS

Texas Rep Brandon Gill Endorses Ken Paxton in Senate Race.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received a crucial endorsement from Texas Congressman Brandon Gill, who criticized the current Senate's inability to pass the SAVE America Act, despite widespread support. Gill emphasized the need for serious change in the Senate to advance President Donald J. Trump's agenda, pointing to Paxton as the ideal choice to lead this charge.

IMMIGRATION

Senate Unanimously Approves DHS Funding – But Now It Must Pass the House.

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill on Thursday to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), marking a step toward ending the longest-ever partial government shutdown. With the deal's adoption by the Senate, the DHS funding bill will now be sent back to the House for consideration.