Mary McCue Bell

Most voters support SAVE America Act: Poll

A majority of likely voters back the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a proposed law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, according to a new poll.

August 6, 2026

Democrat quits Senate race in South Dakota, boosts the independent candidate in deep-red state

South Dakota Democratic Senate nominee Julian Beaudion has quit his campaign, blaming personal trauma and unspecified "threats and attacks" from a political opponent.

August 6, 2026

Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC director; Trump’s third nominee to lead agency

The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 5, 2026

U.S. DOGE Service could legally outlive DOGE’s formal shutdown, watchdog finds

Department of Government Efficiency-style work could legally continue even though it was terminated, according to a new congressional report.

August 5, 2026

Mike Lindell resigns as CEO of MyPillow amid scrutiny of residency in Minnesota campaign

Minnesota gubernatorial hopeful Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to keep his focus on his campaign as his state residency is thrown into question.

August 5, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 cost company $30 million, but leadership calls the exposure worth it

The White House's June mixed martial arts matches cost UFC's owners about $30 million, but long-term exposure and deals could make it worth every dollar.

August 4, 2026

New GOP plan to fight fraud in federal programs runs into Democrats’ fight over fired IGs

Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas has a plan for a new government-wide inspector general to focus specifically on fighting fraud.

August 4, 2026

Food stamp caseloads shrink as states roll out new work mandates

A year after the GOP's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauled food stamp eligibility rules, enrollment is dropping by the millions.

August 4, 2026

Approval of Supreme Court hits record low with a few rulings against Trump turning off Republicans

Americans are now more displeased with the U.S. Supreme Court than they have been in the past 26 years, according to a new poll.

August 4, 2026

ABC accuses FCC of trying to censor its stations

ABC accused the FCC of censorship amid the network's eight TV broadcasting licenses being thrown into jeopardy over early license renewal.

August 1, 2026

GOP bill would bar Fauci-style Fifth Amendment pleas from federal workers

A reintroduced bill is targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci for invoking his Fifth Amendment right by barring federal government workers from refusing to answer certain questions from Congress.

August 1, 2026

Trump Media launches services for faster access to Truth Social posts

Early access to President Trump's Truth Socials goes live -- for a price.

August 1, 2026

Trump says he will ‘push hard’ for Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP senators block Blanche nomination

President Trump threatened to gear up for another push to implement his "anti-weaponization" fund if skeptical GOP senators do not approve Todd Blanche as attorney general.

August 1, 2026

DOJ drops felony case against Olympian for Reflecting Pool damage

Felony charges against a former Olympian who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were dropped by the Justice Department Friday.

August 1, 2026

Senate GOP to try again on Todd Blanche, Trump’s pick for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee will try a do-over on voting to advance Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be attorney general, with a committee vote scheduled for Tuesday.

August 1, 2026

Trump blames Walz for cyberattack on Minnesota water systems despite suspicions Iran is involved

President Trump pinned the blame on Gov. Tim Walz for recent cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, even as federal authorities are reportedly investigating Iran's role in the incident.

July 31, 2026

DOT loosens noise rules for high-speed rail, but real bullet trains remain a distant prospect

The Trump administration is helping clear the way for high-speed rail by easing noise-emission rules, although the reality of a superspeed train is still years away.

July 31, 2026

Schumer interrupted by protester: ‘You should be questioned about your diabolical record’

A protester called Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer a "genocidal maniac" Thursday, interrupting the New York Democrat's speech on legislation to create a new anti-corruption agency.

July 31, 2026

Cruz, Rosen introduce Senate boxing bill with longer fighter contracts than House version

A Senate rewrite of the most consequential boxing legislation in a generation landed Thursday, setting up a fight in Congress before changes can reach a boxer's contract.

July 31, 2026

Senate GOP pushes for Blanche confirmation despite Trump’s threat to put it on ice until next year

Senate Republicans are not giving up on confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general in the coming weeks, despite President Trump's threat to pull his nomination and resubmit it in the next Congress.

July 30, 2026