Politics
Senate set to vote on Trump’s pick for spy chief, ending Bill Pulte’s brief tenure
The Senate on Tuesday is expected to vote on Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the director of national intelligence.
SpaceX, Blue Origin could get quicker launch approval under FAA move to waive environmental rules
“America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again — but only if we get government red tape out of the way,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Senate to set up key vote on Russia sanctions
The sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, Russian banks and financial institutions and the Russian shadow fleet.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear calls on Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or resign
McConnell’s prolonged absence could complicate the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and trigger an untested Kentucky vacancy process.
Trump: New tariffs ‘doing the same thing’ as the ones struck down by Supreme Court
Trump dismissed fears that his tariffs could hurt the economy — especially as affordability concerns have become a key issue of the upcoming midterm elections.
Analysis: Kevin Warsh’s Fed press conference will be revealing even without a rate hike
Warsh will reveal how he weighs energy shocks, AI-driven price pressure, the Fed’s task forces and pressure from Trump.
New Republican ads slam Democrats opposed to Trump’s tariffs
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the National Republican Congressional Committee is knocking Democrats who have opposed President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
SpaceX stock-purchasing by Congress members fuels conflict concerns
Five of the Congress members serve on committees whose work touches SpaceX’s federal contracts, defense programs, AI, telecommunications or securities markets.
Blurred frontlines: Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide
Trump and Zelenskyy’s meeting comes as the U.S war against Iran and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have threatened to overlap in recent days.
Supreme Court approval hits record low as Republicans’ support declines
The Trump administration saw some big losses at the Supreme Court in 2026 on issues involving tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Federal Reserve.