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Rep Jayapal defends outreach after Cuba trip drew conspiracy allegations, death threats

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says she has received death threats after revealing she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a congressional trip to Cuba.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 3:53 pm

Behind summit smiles, Xi gives blunt warning to Trump of 'clashes' and 'conflicts'

Xi Jinping warned Trump that Taiwan could cause clashes and even conflicts between the U.S. and China, injecting tension into the Beijing summit.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 3:10 pm

Jordan grills Soros-backed DA Descano in heated spat over soft-on-crime policy: 'This is almost laughable'

House Judiciary hearing erupted as Jim Jordan and Jeff Van Drew clashed with Soros-backed Fairfax prosecutor Stephen Descano over crime policies.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 2:01 pm

Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director's home

A Wisconsin election official claims an FBI agent attempted to interview Milwaukee County's elections director at her private residence this week.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 1:52 pm

White House readout on Trump, Xi meeting omits Taiwan, as China centers on that issue with warning

The White House described the meeting in Beijing, China, between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as "good."

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 1:51 pm

Bessent credits Dem senator with putting 'country before political ideology' in Fed chair confirmation vote

Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve chair nomination confirmed in a 54-45 Senate vote, with Sen. John Fetterman as the only Democrat to cross party lines and vote for confirmation.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 1:28 pm

‘Intense standoff’ erupts between Secret Service, Chinese officials during Trump-Xi event: report

U.S. Secret Service and Chinese security officials are reportedly clashing during President Trump's high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 1:18 pm

Trump pushes Xi on trade after Supreme Court ruling dents key China pressure tool

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes trade talks as Supreme Court tariff setbacks cast a shadow over discussions.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 1:00 pm

North Carolina teacher's killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper's criminal justice record in Senate race

NC Gov. Roy Cooper faces soft-on-crime accusations as critics link a teacher's murder to a judge he appointed who reduced the suspect's charges.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 12:08 pm

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 12:04 pm

China’s Iran ties complicate Trump-Xi summit as tensions test US leverage

Trump says he expects a long talk with Xi Jinping about Iran this week as the issue looms over a summit originally focused on trade and technology.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 12:00 pm

US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks abruptly resigns, Fox News learns

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks announced his resignation effective immediately, saying he got the ship back on course after 37 years of service.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 11:53 am

US ramps nuclear weapons production to Cold War levels as China pursues ‘unprecedented’ buildup

The U.S. is producing nuclear weapons at levels not seen since the Cold War, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says, citing threats from China and Iran.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 11:51 am

Virginia Dem defends Soros-backed prosecutor from DOJ probe after illegal immigrant charging allegations

Virginia Democrat Dan Storck calls the DOJ civil rights investigation into Soros-backed Fairfax prosecutor Steve Descano a "hit job" by Trump's DOJ.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 11:50 am

173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks

House Democrats split over a GOP resolution backing law enforcement during National Police Week, with 173 voting against the measure supporting officers.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 11:34 am

Final Walz fraud report rips ‘culture of tolerance’ as Minnesota taxpayers face billions in alleged losses

Minnesota fraud committee says a culture of tolerance under Gov. Tim Walz allowed serial fraudsters to fleece taxpayers for billions of dollars.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 11:29 am

McMahon tells House panel Trump admin moving to dismantle ‘failed’ $3T education bureaucracy

Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon testified at a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing, saying that the Trump administration is "delivering on the vision of educational renewal."

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 10:47 am

New federal probe examines whether taxpayer dollars fund child gender transitions, legal defenses

Republican chairman of the Senate's health committee demands answers from federally funded health providers allegedly offering gender transition-related services to minors.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 10:00 am

Mississippi's GOP governor drops election pledge in huge setback for Trump’s midterm plan

Gov. Tate Reeves delays Mississippi congressional redistricting, setting back Republican hopes to eliminate Democrat Bennie Thompson's seat before 2026.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 8:59 am

Dem Senate hopeful’s ‘physician’ campaign pitch under fire after license records reveal key gaps

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaigns as a physician in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but public records indicate he never held a medical license in Michigan or New York.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 7:13 am

Massie's ex-girlfriend alleges he arranged her Capitol Hill job, then offered $5,000 to drop termination suit

Ex-girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie alleges he offered $5,000 to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit as Kentucky primary voting is already underway.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 7:00 am

Top 4 explosive moments from CIA whistleblower's testimony on alleged COVID-19 lab leak cover-up

CIA whistleblower James Erdman testified that the Biden administration allegedly buried analysis showing a lab leak was the likely origin of COVID-19.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 6:00 am

Democrats’ midterm push clouded by infighting over party keeping 2024 autopsy under wraps

Democrats keep winning elections but the DNC is under fire for refusing to release its internal review of the party's sweeping 2024 key losses.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 5:00 am

New 9/11 Museum exhibit aims to connect younger Americans to the attacks through powerful artifacts

A new 9/11 Memorial Museum exhibit showcases flags and artifacts tied to the 2001 terrorist attacks, aiming to educate a generation born after that day.

Posted on 14 May 2026 | 5:00 am

Trump’s upbeat China message collides with deepening Beijing rivalry

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping strike a warm tone in Beijing, emphasizing cooperation as trade and investment talks get underway.

Posted on 13 May 2026 | 11:39 pm