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Pete Hegseth doubles down on Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ disaster, implies allies should be grateful

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth just called the Iran war a “gift to the world” implying that America’s allies should be grateful for the global oil crisis it triggered. Speaking on April 24, 2026, Hegseth framed the conflict as a historic favor from the administration, insisting that other nations should step…

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Florida Republicans approve new congressional map pushed by DeSantis

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature on Wednesday approved a new congressional map that could give the GOP up to four pickup opportunities in November. The state Senate backed the new map, 21-17, a few hours after the state House had pushed it through in an 83-28 vote during a special session…

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Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $400 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks

The list, reviewed by Fortune, did not mention specific dollar amounts offered by each contributor.

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The Key Electoral Races That Could Decide President Trump's Political Future

From party loyalty battles to razor-thin margins in Congress, a handful of contests could determine how much power the president holds after November

Latin Times

Trump Health Declared National Emergency by GOP Lawyer Amid Shocking Claims of Mental Instability and Decline

Republican lawyer Chris Truax raises concerns about Trump's mental fitness, suggesting his health may be a 'national emergency' and calls for medical transparency.

International Business Times UK

Trump Face Set to Appear on Limited Edition US Passports in Unprecedented Move to Mark America250

The US State Department's decision to feature President Trump's portrait on limited-edition passports for the 250th anniversary of American independence has sparked a national debate over presidential branding.

International Business Times UK

Massive May Day Economic Blackout Could Cripple US Cities as Protesters Aim to Bring Daily Life to a Standstill

On May 1, 2026, a coalition of over 200 organizations will lead a nationwide economic shutdown in the U.S., demanding wealth taxation, ICE operation halts, and election integrity.

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Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave.

The Mary Sue

Why So Many House Republicans Are Done with Congress? From Capitol Hill to Governors' Races

A record number of House Republicans are retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms, driven by institutional frustration, financial considerations, and a shift towards state-level positions.

International Business Times UK

Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment

The indictment could make the pandemic response a GOP talking point ahead of the midterms.

Axios

‘I could go on’: Stephen King just listed presidents who got shot but Congress still can’t pass a gun law

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting has reignited the gun control debate after Stephen King is speaking up. On April 26, 2026, the horror author posted on X, listing presidents and public figures who’ve been shot – Reagan, Ford, JFK, RFK, MLK – and arguing that “the crazies are non-partisan.…

The Mary Sue

What Does the Allred-Johnson Runoff Tell Us About Texas Dems?

In a cycle rife with intraparty tension, a runoff in a newly gerrymandered district finds two mainstream Dems searching for an edge on the left.

Texas Observer

Green Cards for Cubans Plunge 99.8% as ICE Arrests From the Island Surge, Libertarian Cato Group Finds

Green card approvals for Cubans have nearly stopped under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, while ICE arrests of people from the island have surged, according to a new Cato Institute analysis.

Latin Times

Democrats spar over which candidate can best flip pivotal Nebraska district

Sharp divisions are shaping an increasingly messy Democratic primary for a purple House seat in a ruby-red state. The May 12 Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District features labor-backed progressive John Cavanaugh and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell. Several other Democrats are also on the ballot, including Douglas…

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Axios

Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting

The House is effectively frozen after GOP leaders failed to move a rule out of committee.

International Business Times UK

Senator Lindsey Graham Seeks £315M for New Ballroom and Plans to Offset Taxpayer Costs Through Increased Customs Fees

Senator Lindsey Graham supports using public funds for a new White House ballroom, citing national security. The proposal faces criticism and congressional hurdles over its $400 million cost.

International Business Times UK

Senate Republicans Push $70bn Funding for ICE and Border Patrol Only — House Says No and Wants Full DHS Deal

The US is currently grappling with the longest DHS shutdown in US history as Congress remains deadlocked over a $70 billion ICE funding plan.

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Is Tucker Carlson eyeing a 2028 presidential run?

He has said he is ‘tormented’ by his previous support for Donald Trump – and some suggest the former Fox News host is positioning himself for the GOP nomination, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘pool guy’ appears hard at work on Lincoln Memorial icon, new photos reveal

New ocean-blue swimming pool coating is now being applied to the base of the Reflecting Pool

The Texas Tribune

Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know

The May 26 runoff pits incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who’s pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy,” against Bo French, who has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative.”

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court's Texas Map Ruling: Why the GOP's 2026 Power Grab Depends on a Fragile Latino Voter Shift

How the Supreme Court's decision on Texas's redistricting impacts Latino voters and the 2026 midterms, with counter-maps from California and Virginia reshaping the political landscape.

The Independent UK

Trump shooting latest: Jimmy Kimmel hits back at Melania and labels president to blame for ‘hateful and violent rhetoric’

Comedian claims offending ‘widow’ gag was intended to make light of the age difference between the first couple and was ‘not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination’

The Independent UK

Republican lawmaker who’s been MIA for over a month finally speaks out about lengthy and continued absence

Tom Kean Jr. is facing a tough reelection bid in November, yet has missed more than 50 roll call votes since March 17

International Business Times UK

DHS Funding Bill Faces Shake-Up as Mike Johnson Warns Senate Version 'Zeroes Out' ICE Budget

DHS funding bill faces uncertainty as Mike Johnson warns Senate plan could delay ICE and CBP funding, prompting House revisions, raising concerns over enforcement.

Axios

Elon Musk sits out Thomas Massie's primary

Massie told Axios at the Capitol last week that he doesn't expect Musk's help at this point.

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