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US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement

The U.S. Army hit its 2026 recruiting goals four months early, marking a second record year in a row, Pete Hegseth revealed at West Point graduation.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 1:32 pm

EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’

Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 1:00 pm

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 12:25 pm

Sanders-backed gubernatorial hopeful's past pro-life views clash with current abortion stance

Troy Jackson's abortion stance shifted dramatically from a perfect pro-life voting record to championing expanded access in his Maine governor bid, records indicate.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 12:00 pm

Military families want DOJ to distribute nearly $800M from French cement company found guilty of bribing ISIS

Military families sue Lafarge after French court convicted the cement company of funding ISIS, as DOJ holds $777 million in unreleased victim funds.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 10:49 am

DOJ, Treasury investigate nonprofits and leaders allegedly coordinating with Cuba in influence campaign

Murder charges against Raúl Castro trigger a rapid activist response that federal officials investigate for ties to an alleged Cuban influence operation.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:47 am

‘Moderate’ Dem's unearthed ‘deconstruct’ law enforcement comments draw fire from GOP critics

New Mexico Democrat Gabe Vasquez is accused of hypocrisy after 2020 defund the police posts resurface amid his new pro-law enforcement messaging.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:00 am

Inside the rise of hardship politics as wealthy Democrats eye 2028

Governors Newsom and Pritzker lean into family trauma narratives to connect with voters as they build national profiles ahead of a possible 2028 run.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 9:00 am

Fraudsters abused Biden's lax policies to steal billions, financial watchdog claims

OJ Oleka says fraud became a feature in government programs under Biden, with state treasurers now fighting to reclaim billions for American taxpayers.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 7:00 am

Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs

Americans face near-record gas prices this Memorial Day weekend as Iran tensions disrupt oil supplies and squeeze families dealing with inflation.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 7:00 am

Platner’s brutal attacks on Army soldiers as ‘fat, lazy’ revealed in resurfaced posts

Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner described the Army as "absolute trash" and "full of fat, lazy trash" in deleted Reddit posts.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 6:00 am

Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.

Rep. Gimenez says Castro's indictment sparks regime paranoia, adding that Trump is letting pressure percolate while drawing up contingency plans.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 6:00 am

WATCH: House Dems unload on Texas Democrat over ‘demented’ antisemitic comments

House Democrats distance themselves from Maureen Galindo after her remarks about turning ICE detention centers into prisons drew antisemitism claims.

Posted on 23 May 2026 | 4:00 am

Military families demand DOJ distribute nearly $800M from French cement company found guilty of bribing ISIS

Gold Star families and injured veterans demand the DOJ distribute $777 million paid by Lafarge after its conviction for funding ISIS in Syria.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 7:59 pm

Way harder than it should be: Why Congress may balk on $1.7B compensation fund

Senate Republicans pulled their ICE and Border Patrol funding bill after backlash over a $1.776 billion compensation fund created without Congress.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 7:01 pm

Trump announces highest civilian honor for 9/11 hero remembered as the 'Man in the Red Bandana'

President Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther ahead of the terrorist attacks' 25th anniversary year.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 6:53 pm

Sheridan Gorman's parents say protecting children from failed immigration policies isn't a one-party fight

The parents of slain college freshman Sheridan Gorman spoke at a Trump rally, demanding leaders fight sanctuary policies they say failed their daughter.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 6:26 pm

DOJ vows to appeal after judge dismisses smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'vindictive'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling indictment was dismissed by a federal judge who cited 'vindictive' prosecution. The DOJ says it will appeal.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 6:10 pm

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases audit accusing federal immigration agents of misleading tactics

NYC sanctuary city audits accuse federal immigration authorities of using misleading tactics, including posing as fire officials at city shelters.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 5:07 pm

Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states

GOP attorneys general groups invest $11 million in TV ads across key battleground states, betting public safety and crime will define 2026 midterm races.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 5:05 pm

Top Republican warns Trump against making a deal with Iran: 'Finish the job'

Sen. Roger Wicker publicly warns Trump against pursuing a weak Iran deal, urging the president to continue military pressure on Tehran's regime.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 3:33 pm

Warren torched over ‘my kind of man’ praise for Platner after death-wish post for wounded veteran resurfaces

Elizabeth Warren stays silent when confronted about her support for Graham Platner, whose Nazi-linked tattoo and disturbing posts sparked backlash.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 2:19 pm

Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries

The Trump administration's USCIS announces noncitizens seeking green cards must leave the U.S. and apply through consular processing abroad.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 1:49 pm

Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over the state's refusal to turn over voter data to the government.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 1:40 pm

EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet

Tulsi Gabbard notified President Trump she is resigning as DNI, citing her husband Abraham's diagnosis with an extremely rare form of bone cancer.

Posted on 22 May 2026 | 1:00 pm