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A veteran Democratic strategist just drew a hard line against one of the party’s most popular young voices, and the fallout is exposing real cracks inside the coalition. What Sparked The James Carville Hasan Piker Dispute James Carville didn’t mince words during a Sunday appearance on Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing” with anchor Jacqui Heinrich. … Read more
Two of the most powerful Republicans in Washington are barely speaking to each other, and the silence is starting to worry the rest of the party. Inside The John Thune Donald Trump Communication Gap Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed this week that he and President Trump hadn’t spoken directly in 10 days. Here’s how … Read more
Todd Blanche’s path to becoming America’s next attorney general just hit its most serious obstacle yet, and it’s coming from inside his own party. Why The Todd Blanche Nomination Stalled Senate GOP leaders were forced to postpone a Judiciary Committee vote late Wednesday, throwing Blanche’s confirmation into genuine uncertainty. Here’s what’s driving the holdup. Sens. … Read more
South Carolina Republicans are sprinting through one of the most compressed special election timelines in recent memory, and the ballot fight is just as intense as the race itself. Inside The South Carolina Republican Special Election Field At least 10 Republican hopefuls filed paperwork before Tuesday’s deadline, all racing toward an August 11 special primary … Read more
A quiet Saturday afternoon in southern Idaho turned into chaos when gunfire erupted at one of Twin Falls’ busiest commercial areas. What Happened During The Twin Falls Idaho Shooting The shooting began around 2:23 p.m. local time near the In-N-Out Burger location on Blue Lakes Boulevard, according to Twin Falls Police. Social media video showed … Read more
America’s top military commander in Europe just delivered a warning that cuts straight to the heart of a resource crisis nobody wanted to admit out loud. Why US European Command Israel Defense Is Under Strain Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, head of US European Command, sent Pentagon leadership a written warning this week about a genuine capacity … Read more
A criminal case that started with dramatic accusations against a three-time Olympian just collapsed into one of the Justice Department’s most embarrassing reversals this year. Why The Reflecting Pool Case Fell Apart U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro filed a motion Friday to formally dismiss the felony case against David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist accused of … Read more
Two of the reddest states in the country are watching their Democratic Senate hopes collapse into infighting this summer, and the party’s own strategists aren’t hiding their frustration. Idaho’s Democratic Senate Bid Just Fell Apart Idaho’s Democratic nominee, David Roth, ended his own Senate campaign Tuesday, telling supporters his time is better spent helping down-ballot … Read more
Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, investigators just released the letters at the center of her case, hoping someone recognizes the writing. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos published two ransom notes Friday, timed deliberately to the six month anniversary of her disappearance. What The Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Actually Says Here’s … Read more
King Charles just closed the door on one of the monarchy’s oldest traditions, and this time, it’s for good. Buckingham Palace officials confirmed Thursday that Charles and Queen Camilla will never take up residence at the palace, even after its lengthy renovation wraps up. Here’s how significant that decision actually is. Buckingham Palace has served … Read more