The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Sen. Hawley's moves toward 2028 bid annoy White House

Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on several issues.

Axios · Jan 27

Tom Homan's Bag Of Cash Scandal Explained: Border Czar's Serious $50K Bribery Accusations And Why He Still Got The ICE Nod From Trump

Tom Homan faces renewed scrutiny over $50K bribery allegations as Trump continues to back him as border czar and ICE enforcement expands.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.

President Donald Trump strong-armed America’s biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the United States

The Independent UK · Jan 27

US confirms 126 deaths linked to strikes on alleged drug boats

This figure includes 116 people killed outright in at least 36 attacks carried out since early September

The Independent UK · Jan 26

‘Big armada’ near Iran: Trump says Tehran 'wants to talk, strike deal' amid rising tensions

President Trump announced a "big armada" is deployed near Iran, stating the situation remains in flux. While close to ordering strikes earlier this month, he delayed the decision, believing Tehran genuinely seeks a deal. The US has bolstered its military presence in the region, including an aircraft carrier strike group,…

The Times of India · Jan 26

Steelworkers union leader emerges as sleeper in Texas’ Democratic lieutenant governor primary

Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vélez has landed the Texas AFL-CIO’s endorsement and support from a donor trail that leads back to the state party’s top campaign partner.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 26

JD Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy After Revealing Why He Decided To Have a Fourth Child

Vice President JD Vance was slammed by netizens online for revealing that he and Usha Vance decided on having a fourth child because of government incentives.

International Business Times UK · Jan 26

West Virginia woman arrested in alleged Trump assassination plot; sheriff says she recruit people on social media

A West Virginia woman, Morgan Morrow, faces charges for allegedly attempting to recruit individuals to assassinate President Donald Trump. Authorities apprehended Morrow after discovering a TikTok post where she seemingly solicited a sniper. She reportedly admitted to posting the message, citing personal reasons for her animosity towards the President.

The Times of India · Jan 26

Judge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptions

Harris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 26

MTG says the feds are ready to control your car with a ‘kill switch’ — while she battles ‘manufactured outrage’

Marjorie "misinformation" Greene returns.

We Got This Covered · Jan 26