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Media Outlet Releases Profile On Congresswoman
Oh, Jasmine Crockett thought she was getting a puff piece. Instead, she ended up starring in one of the most unintentionally brutal profiles in recent memory — and the best part? She did half the damage to herself. Elaine Godfrey over at The Atlantic set out to write a piece on Crockett, painting her as …

Former Agent Deletes Social Media Posts Amid Trump Admin Investigation
Oh, this one feels like the walls are closing in, doesn’t it? Peter Strzok — the infamous former FBI counterintelligence agent who practically became the face of the Trump-Russia collusion investigation — just hit the digital panic button. As of Monday, every single post on his X account? Gone. Wiped. Nuked. And it’s not happening …

Youngkin and Moore Release New Database
A new database tracking domestic migration shows a massive transfer of wealth and population from Democrat-led states to Republican strongholds over the past decade. The database, called Vote With Your Feet, was developed by the nonprofit Unleash Prosperity and announced Thursday by former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. It compiles …

Senator Comments On Social Media Post
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly struggled to defend his party on Sunday when pressed about a viral social media post that unintentionally highlighted soaring grocery costs under President Joe Biden. During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Kelly was asked about a chart the Democratic National Committee shared on X. The post attempted to …

Organizers Host Colbert Event In NYC
Oh boy, folks — if you were expecting a massive, fiery New York City demonstration to defend Stephen Colbert, you’re going to be disappointed. Because what actually happened outside the CBS Broadcast Center on Sunday? Well… let’s just say it was closer to a really sad block party that nobody RSVP’d to. According to The …

House Ethics Committee Make Determination In Incident Involving Congress Woman
Well, well, well — looks like the House Ethics Committee finally dropped the hammer on one of the most viral fashion statements in recent political memory. Remember when Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez strutted into the 2021 Met Gala wearing that white Brother Vellies gown with “TAX THE RICH” plastered across the back in big, bold letters? …

Bomb Threat Heightens White House Security
Well, Washington had a little bit of extra drama today — and no, it wasn’t Congress for once. First responders, including the bomb squad, swarmed the White House after a suspicious package was discovered, locking down several streets in the heart of the capital while they sorted things out. Sirens, flashing lights, the whole deal. …

Oversight Committee Moves To Subpoena Several Over Probe
Now here’s something you don’t see every day in Washington: Republicans and Democrats on the House Oversight Committee actually agreeing on something — and not just anything, but on dragging some of the most high-profile names in modern politics into the hot seat. On Wednesday, Oversight Chairman James Comer announced that the committee voted — …

Heckler Removed From DeSantis Event
Well, let’s just say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t exactly get the smooth tribute moment he planned for Hulk Hogan. What was supposed to be a somber and nostalgic news conference in Bradenton on Thursday turned into an all-out scene when a heckler hijacked the event with a profanity-laced rant about immigration. Here’s how it …

Prosecutor Comments On Judges' Decision
A dispute over who will serve as U.S. attorney for New Jersey is poised to escalate by the end of the week, with interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s appointment set to expire Friday and no permanent replacement confirmed. Desiree Leigh Grace, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the district until her dismissal by the Justice …