Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday afternoon, slightly broadening the GOP’s slim majority in the House.  Gallagher won the special election on June 2 for the seat for California’s 1st Congressional District, following Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s (R) death in January. The former state assemblymember, who was backed by President Trump,…

Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday afternoon, slightly broadening the GOP’s slim majority in the House.  Gallagher won the special election on June 2 for the seat for California’s 1st Congressional District, following Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s (R) death in January. The former state assemblymember, who was backed by President Trump,…

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) addressed the string of controversies about his past behavior on Wednesday, following his recent win in the state’s Democratic primary election.  “There’s nothing out there that’s actually concerning,” Platner, who is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), said on MS NOW’s on “Morning Joe.”  “People will make…

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) addressed the string of controversies about his past behavior on Wednesday, following his recent win in the state’s Democratic primary election.  “There’s nothing out there that’s actually concerning,” Platner, who is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), said on MS NOW’s on “Morning Joe.”  “People will make…

A key foreign intelligence authority is set to expire this Friday unless it is renewed by Congress.  The nomination of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte to serve as the nation’s next top intelligence officer has placed the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in peril.  Senate Democrats…

A key foreign intelligence authority is set to expire this Friday unless it is renewed by Congress.  The nomination of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte to serve as the nation’s next top intelligence officer has placed the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in peril.  Senate Democrats…

President Trump signed into law on Wednesday a congressional budget package to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of his second term.  Republican lawmakers passed the nearly $70 billion reconciliation funding legislation in the House on Tuesday, following weeks of tense debate in the Senate. All House Democrats…

President Trump signed into law on Wednesday a congressional budget package to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of his second term.  Republican lawmakers passed the nearly $70 billion reconciliation funding legislation in the House on Tuesday, following weeks of tense debate in the Senate. All House Democrats…

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening.  “He talked about Maine giving him grace, Maine giving him a second chance, he talked about the need to earn people’s votes, so this was…

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening.  “He talked about Maine giving him grace, Maine giving him a second chance, he talked about the need to earn people’s votes, so this was…

Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest.  Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday. They are set to face off for California’s top…

Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest.  Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday. They are set to face off for California’s top…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday.  “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging — it’s hard to stomach,” she told CNN’s Manu Raju outside of the Capitol on Tuesday.  “But…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday.  “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging — it’s hard to stomach,” she told CNN’s Manu Raju outside of the Capitol on Tuesday.  “But…

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers.  The president shared in a Truth Social post that Pulte will take over as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on…

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers.  The president shared in a Truth Social post that Pulte will take over as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on…

Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company.   In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt for alleged ties to hacking attempts targeting WhatsApp users.  The…

Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company.   In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt for alleged ties to hacking attempts targeting WhatsApp users.  The…

Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women.  “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and he owes the people of Maine a detailed answer,” Collins told reporters on…

Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women.  “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and he owes the people of Maine a detailed answer,” Collins told reporters on…