The U.S. Department of Homeland Security flag waves outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, a federal …
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Congressional Democrats slam Texas candidate over remarks seen as antisemitic
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the final stretch of a Democratic primary runoff in Texas, the comments of a candidate for the U.S. House have triggered condemnation from local Jewish leaders and national Democrats.
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Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, speaks at an event in D.C. on May 18, 2026. JFNA organized an advocacy fly-in of more …
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Politics chat: Tulsi Gabbard steps down, lawmakers oppose proposed $1.2 billion fund
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump posts that negotiations with Iran are progressing. Meanwhile, there’s discontent within his own party over his midterm primary endorsements and $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Yesterday …
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Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTexas’ runoff primary elections are Tuesday. The race generating the most attention – and money – is the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas …
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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA man carries a box from a burning trade center after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP …
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Week in Politics: Gabbard resigns; pushback on Trump’s fund for Capitol attackers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe look at the resignation of the Director of National Security, Tulsi Gabbard, and the pushback to President Trump’s $1.8 billion fund that could be used to compensate those who …
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A banner of President Donald Trump hangs over Iranian Americans and their supporters as they march from the U.S. Capitol to the World War II Memorial during a rally Saturday, …
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What redistricting in South Carolina could mean for 17-term Congressman Jim Clyburn
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSouth Carolina is the latest Southern state that may redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court weakened a key section of the Voting Rights Act. The new district lines could …
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‘I’d wait forever, but 334 days is crazy.’ USS Ford finally comes home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJuan Caceres kisses Heidi Eckstein after disembarking from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 in Norfolk, Va. Mike Kropf/Getty Images hide caption …