Mary McCue Bell

‘It was just wrong’: Marjorie Taylor Greene hits President Trump’s comments on Rob Reiner’s death

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has chided President Trump for his "classless" comments on the slaying of Hollywood filmmaker and liberal advocate Rob Reiner.

December 17, 2025

Pete Hegseth declines to release full video of widely debated Sept. 2 strikes on drug boat

The Pentagon does not plan to release the full video of strikes conducted on a drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean in September.

December 16, 2025

Erika Kirk, Candace Owens emerge from ‘productive’ meeting

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and conservative commentator Candace Owens announced a "productive" hourslong conversation amid bubbling tension.

December 16, 2025

New program will place AI and cybersecurity specialists across dozens of federal agencies

The Trump administration revealed a new hiring and talent development program on Monday to unite government development and artificial intelligence.

December 16, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. announces engagement at White House holiday party

The announcement of Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson's engagement rang through the White House walls Monday night.

December 16, 2025

Erika Kirk and Candace Owens privately discuss Charlie Kirk’s assassination, conspiracy theories

Erika Kirk said she and commentator Candace Owens will meet Monday, following Ms. Kirk's request that Ms. Owens stop pushing conspiracy theories about her late husband's assassination.

December 15, 2025

Korea Zinc announces Tennessee-based $7 billion smelter project backed with U.S. funding

Korea Zinc, one of the world's leading minerals and metals companies, is moving forward with a $7.4 billion joint-venture smelter project in the U.S. as Washington moves to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.

December 15, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE

Rep. Ilhan Omar said that her son was pulled over by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and asked to provide proof of citizenship.

December 15, 2025

House Democrats release photos of politicians and celebrities from Epstein’s estate

A photo of Donald Trump smiling while surrounded by young women. Jeffrey Epstein standing beside filmmaker Woody Allen. A signed photograph from former President Bill Clinton smiling with Epstein. These are all part of 19 newly released photos from Epstein's estate, announced by House Democrats Friday.

December 12, 2025

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell joins race for Minnesota governor

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor in 2026, challenging incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.

December 11, 2025

Senators consider stopping their pay in future shutdown

Mr. Bennet introduced this legislation in 2010, he said, and since then, the amount spent on lobbying and the number of lobbyists have only grown.

December 11, 2025

Gene Simmons of KISS urges Congress to pass a bill to make radio stations pay royalties to artists

Rock icon Gene Simmons of KISS called on senators Tuesday to make radio stations pay artists fairly for playing their songs.

December 9, 2025

Texas Rep. Marc Veasey leaving Congress to pursue Democratic bid for county judge seat

Texas Rep. Marc Veasey announced he's not seeking reelection, aiming instead for the Democratic nomination for Tarrant County judge.

December 9, 2025

Nassau County Republican Bruce Blakeman to run for New York governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor of New York, signaling a primary face-off with GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik.

December 9, 2025

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett kicks off Texas Senate bid, seeking John Cornyn’s seat

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her Senate bid Monday at a Dallas campaign event -- significantly reshaping the state's Democratic primary race.

December 8, 2025

Judge blocks Justice Department from using evidence belonging to friend of Comey

A federal judge temporarily barred prosecutors from using certain evidence against former FBI Director James B. Comey -- a blow to the Justice Department's attempt to reindict him.

December 8, 2025

Former FBI agents, fired for kneeling during racial justice protest, sue for reinstatement

A dozen former Federal Bureau of Investigation agents who were fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington are now suing to get their jobs back.

December 8, 2025

Paramount announces hostile $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Skydance is doubling down on its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery rather than lose to Netflix, upping the ante for a deal that could significantly change the media and entertainment landscape.

December 8, 2025

Ex-Rep. Colin Allred, Texas Democrat, drops Senate campaign to run for House seat

Former Rep. Colin Allred is scrapping his Senate campaign to seek a House seat from Texas.

December 8, 2025

Mayor-elect Mamdani encourages New Yorkers to stand up to ICE, know their rights

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is encouraging immigrants to "stand up to ICE" in a video released amid recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps in the city.

December 8, 2025