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Thom Tillis Regrets His Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (589+ words) The retiring North Carolina Republican senator said Hegseth "just doesn't have the experience." By Al Weaver'and Ed Demaria June 24, 2026 11: 55 AM Senator Thom Tillis expressed regret over his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pointing to a "sophomoric sort…...
Naming Your Kid "Donald" Has Never Been So Unpopular
2+ week, 2+ day ago (374+ words) Donald" is the nation's 690th most popular baby name amid the president's return to the White House. Donald" peaked in popularity in 1934, when more than 30, 400 American babies received the name, and remained within the top 100 through 1990. John Mc Donnell/AP June…...
Missing Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Sets a Date for His Return to Congress
2+ week, 6+ day ago (178+ words) The New Jersey Republican plans to reveal what medical condition has kept him away since March. The lawmaker has missed more than 100 votes, but plans to return June 30. Bill Clark/AP June 18, 2026 02: 12 PM Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New…...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-De Remer Has Resigned
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) NOTUS becomes The Star. Be the first to know! A Labor Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. By Reese Gorman'and Jasmine Wright April 20, 2026 04: 52 PM Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-De Remer resigned on Monday, according to…...
FAA Chief Dumps Millions in Airline Stock Months After His Ethics Agreement Deadline
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (134+ words) Bryan Bedford held a multimillion-dollar stake in an airline company his agency oversees. April 10, 2026 04: 11 PM Bryan Bedford, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, maintained a multimillion-dollar financial stake in an airline company his agency regulates for more than seven…...
Trump Will Fund New Archway With $15 Million From the National Endowment for the Humanities
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (115+ words) A spending plan confirms taxpayer dollars will be used for the project. April 7, 2026 12: 44 PM The White House plans to spend $15 million in National Endowment for the Humanities funds to finance the construction of the massive archway President Donald Trump hopes…...
Notice Anything Different About Jim Jordan? That's Because He's Probably Angling for Leadership
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (1506+ words) Jordan, known for being a combative conservative, has shifted to the middle on several issues and fundraised for members across the ideological spectrum of the Republican conference. From left, Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S. C.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Andy Harris (R-Md.)…...
A Crude Ad About a Banana " And a Primary That Could Predict the GOP's Future
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) Is the Republican base finally tired of the culture wars? Or just getting started? Oklahoma may reveal the answer. If you wanted a 30-second summary of Mc Call's strategy in the upcoming GOP gubernatorial primary, this ad was it: a…...
FBI Braces for Blowback in Joe Kent Investigation
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (713+ words) Kash Patel is looking to declassify information related to material allegedly leaked by the former official, a law enforcement source said. FBI Director Kash Patel speaks before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his first oversight hearing. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP…...
Trump's DOGE Cuts Slashed Staff That Handled Middle Eastern Oil and Gas Crises
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1152+ words) Six months before going to war in Iran, the U. S. government cut staff that would have been central to the current situation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw deep staffing cuts that impacted much of the agency's energy bureau. Nathan Howard…...