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Alina Habba says she would accept White House press secretary role if offered

Former counselor to President Trump Alina Habba said she would take the job as White House press secretary if the president asked her, following Karoline Leavitt's exit.

August 31, 2026

Former Trump teleprompter operator suspended from Kalshi over insider trading

President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator has been suspended from the prediction market Kalshi for using insider information about the president's speeches to gain more than $100,000.

August 31, 2026

Comer probes Biden-era DEA handling of fentanyl shipments in New Mexico

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is investigating allegations that the Biden administration's Drug Enforcement Administration knowingly allowed large quantities of fentanyl to reach New Mexico communities as agents pursued larger trafficking cases.

August 31, 2026

Kalshi bans ex-Rep. George Santos for life amid prediction market crackdown

Prediction market Kalshi is issuing its first lifetime ban, against former Rep. George Santos, over betting on his own attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address.

August 31, 2026

ICE detains transgender ex-member of Israeli spy unit

A transgender woman who served in a highly classified Israeli military division was detained by U.S. federal immigration agents, one day after a judge ordered New Hampshire to justify the apprehension.

August 29, 2026

AOC renews her Democratic Socialists of America membership as she mulls a run for the White House

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, recognized by many as the most prominent leader of the Democratic Party's far-left wing, has renewed her membership in the national Democratic Socialists of America as she weighs a possible presidential campaign.

August 29, 2026

ICE signs contract to buy electric shock gloves

Immigration and Customs Enforcement awarded a $16.7M no-bid contract to purchase electric shock gloves to help de-escalate confrontations.

August 29, 2026

Walmart settles opioid dispensing lawsuit with DOJ, avoiding billion-dollar payout

Walmart reached a $50M settlement on Friday with the DOJ, resolving allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids and fueled the nation's drug epidemic.

August 29, 2026

East Palestine train derailment cleanup response prompts probe request

Trump administration officials are calling for a federal watchdog investigation into the response to the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, citing newly disclosed documents showing internal models predicted thousands of severe casualties from an unnecessary procedure.

August 29, 2026

Recall petition for Seattle’s socialist mayor withdrawn

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson avoided a recall -- for now -- after the petitioners asked a judge to withdraw their petition Thursday, just days before the case was set to be heard.

August 28, 2026

Judge blocks Trump’s bid to move hush money case to federal court

A federal judge has denied President Trump's latest legal bid to transfer his New York criminal hush money case to federal court.

August 28, 2026

Trump reportedly skipping ground zero for Pentagon 9/11 ceremony

President Trump will reportedly not travel to New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

August 28, 2026

LaGuardia controllers reportedly left early before March runway collision

Two LaGuardia Airport air traffic controllers reportedly left work early before March's deadly runway collision, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to possibly fire them.

August 28, 2026

Sen. Ted Cruz eyes 2028 presidential run

Sen. Ted Cruz's ambition to move into the White House is still on his mind, he confirmed during an appearance on Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's podcast Wednesday.

August 28, 2026

Trump declares national emergency vs. foreign grid equipment

President Trump has declared a national emergency aiming to block utilities from connecting some foreign-made equipment to the U.S. electric grid.

August 27, 2026

Will TikTok and YouTube match Meta’s new safety rules? Billions for states are riding on it

Children were the victims in a landmark lawsuit filed against tech giant Meta, but state governments will reap the financial benefits from a $17 billion settlement that hinges on cooperation from TikTok and YouTube.

August 27, 2026

Roommate of Ilhan Omar’s son reportedly arrested on weapons charge

Minneapolis police reportedly raided the apartment of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's son and arrested his roommate on a weapons charge.

August 27, 2026

Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying as Congress ramps up scrutiny of its cameras

The company behind license plate surveillance cameras has pulled more than $2 million out of its purse to put toward federal and state lobbying since 2025, according to a new report.

August 27, 2026

Senate committee’s abortion drug probe reveals oversight concerns

A girl as young as 13 years old can buy abortion pills, according to an undercover investigation that made test purchases of the drug.

August 27, 2026

Karoline Leavitt says Trump has a list to replace her, but won’t name names

Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president has a short list of names to replace her.

August 27, 2026