Alexander Vindman, who is running against incumbent Ashley Moody (R-FL) for Senate, urged a reduction in political tensions following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner despite a record of past social media posts attacking President Trump, Republicans, and ICE officers.
Rev. Jim Rigby, a pastor at the church where Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been actively involved, told his congregation Sunday that the MAGA movement wants to return to “the Confederate States of America,” following the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner the night before.
An April 2025 survey found 38% of respondents say killing Donald Trump would be at least somewhat justified, rising to 56% among left-leaning respondents.
President Donald Trump on Monday called for Disney and ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after he said First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant widow” in a monologue that preceded a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
First Lady Melania Trump rebuked Disney-owned ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” monologue in which he said Mrs. Trump has “a glow like an expectant widow,” calling Kimmel a “coward,” describing his rhetoric as divisive, and pressing ABC to take action.
Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary, former communications director of the Republican National Committee, and host of The Sean Spicer Show, discussed his latest book, ‘Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America,’ on Breitbart News Saturday.
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that authorities directed him and other officials to leave the venue “consistent with protocol,” adding that he would address the public within 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room and that all senior officials, including the First Lady and Cabinet members, were safe.
President Donald Trump said Saturday night that Secret Service and law enforcement acted quickly and bravely following a reported shooting near the White House Correspondents Dinner, noting he favored continuing the event while deferring any final decision to authorities.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has canceled a planned trip by U.S. representatives, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, citing time wasted on traveling and work and describing what he called “infighting” and “confusion” within Iran’s so-called “leadership.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation detailed a series of arrests, indictments, and operations across the country in its Weekly Watch update, outlining cases involving fraud schemes, violent gangs, cybercrime networks, and national security threats handled by field offices and partner agencies.
King Charles III is expected to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in Manhattan next week, where New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also anticipated to be among the officials present, according to Politico.
President Donald Trump addressed concerns about potential insider trading in global betting markets after being asked about suspected wagering tied to the Iran conflict, following a case involving a U.S. Special Forces soldier accused of using classified information to bet on a raid targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) said he would leave the Republican Party and become an independent if Pennsylvania had an open primary, citing the state’s closed primary system as the reason he has not done so.
Transgender-identifying Rep. Sarah McBride suggested Tulsi Gabbard could be the next Trump administration official fired, arguing President Donald Trump “only fires women,” even as both men and women have exited the administration, including several women whom Democrats had already called to remove.
Former teacher and Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D), a “Presbyterian seminarian studying to become a pastor,” doubled down on his opposition to displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools during a CNN interview, drawing a sharp rebuke from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is seeking the same Senate seat and currently competing in the Republican primary runoff.
Rev. Franklin Graham commented on Mark Houck’s $1M DOJ settlement following a 2022 FBI arrest, outlining details of the case, acquittal, and legal aftermath.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio used Earth Day to mobilize his social media following, encouraging direct outreach to lawmakers ahead of a House vote tied to proposed changes to longstanding environmental protections.
A federal judge halted Trump administration policies affecting wind and solar development, ruling they are likely unlawful and created project delays.
The April 21 indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center comes after the late Charlie Kirk spent years saying the organization’s hate-group designations targeted conservatives, Christians, parental-rights activists, and Turning Point USA.
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made their first in-person appearance together at a South Bronx early childhood center, where they met with families, read to toddlers, and joined them in singing “Wheels on the Bus.”
Kamala Harris remained atop a new 2028 Democrat primary poll released, as a clip of her appearing to adopt a different accent while telling black women to take an “Imma get mine also” attitude toward politics went viral on social media.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) stepped down from Congress on Tuesday, moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider sanctions.
Failed Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is launching a political committee aimed at rural communities despite massive fraud scandals in his home state and his recent pledge to stand with Minnesota’s Somali community.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said he has not thought about the current presidential field, when asked if he wanted former Vice President Kamala Harris to run again, adding that his focus is on 2026 and that he will never run for president himself.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is set to introduce legislation that would make inadmissible, deportable, denaturalizable, and ineligible for naturalization any alien who advocates for, belongs to, or is affiliated with a socialist, communist, Chinese communist, or Islamic fundamentalist party, or who advocates for, is affiliated with, or belongs to an organization that advocates socialism, communism, Chinese communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) traveled to Barcelona, Spain, where he called on progressive parties from around the world to unite and, in remarks at the event, linked President Donald Trump to a broader group of right-wing movements abroad. Alex Soros was among those at the gathering and said the summit brought together thousands from over 100 countries and organizations.
Pro-DEI University of Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan (D-IA), who opposed Iowa’s ‘Back the Blue Act’ while defending Black Lives Matter protesters and sanctuary city policies, is months away from Iowa’s Democratic primary and could face Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for a third consecutive time if she wins the nomination after losing to the Republican incumbent twice before.
Kathryn Limbaugh lauded Erika Kirk’s strength and resilience Friday while speaking ahead of President Donald Trump’s appearance at a Turning Point Action event, defending Charlie Kirk’s widow against critics as she continues to serve as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA following her husband’s assassination.
EMILY’s List is circulating a memo arguing Katie Porter is best positioned to win California’s governor race after Eric Swalwell’s exit.
Activist and investigative journalist Laura Loomer highlighted federal campaign finance records showing former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove gave money to two committees tied to Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election effort, less than three months before the May 26 Republican runoff in Texas.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office and Senate ethics officials were reviewing information she provided about Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), including allegations of a sexual incident and possible campaign finance violations, while Gallego’s office denied the claims and said he had not been contacted by the ethics committee.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas used a speech at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law on Thursday to contend that progressivism has increasingly conflicted with the principles of the Declaration of Independence, telling students that the movement cannot permanently coexist with the founding ideals of natural rights and limited government.
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain marked Tax Day on Wednesday with a roundtable featuring lawmakers, workers, small business owners, manufacturers, farmers, and tax professionals who said the Working Families Tax Cuts, passed last year, increased refunds, reduced taxes on tips and overtime pay, and provided relief for small businesses during the first filing season under the law.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Tax Day to unveil an annual tax on high-value properties owned by people who do not live in the city full-time, framing the measure as part of his broader effort to raise taxes on wealthy residents and property owners.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan escalated his attacks on fellow Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Wednesday, accusing the billionaire former hedge fund manager of attempting to use his wealth to buy the California governor’s office despite a record that Mahan argued conflicts with Steyer’s current political message.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and 23 House Democrats urged the Trump administration to restore Yemen TPS, which is set to expire May 4.
A clip shows Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), now a congresswoman but then a Michigan state senator, making light of the Michigan State shooter during a State Senate hearing just weeks after the tragedy, while victims remained hospitalized.
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) said Haitian TPS holders are vital to local communities and businesses and called for extending TPS for Haiti.
Failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris moved closer than ever to publicly acknowledging another White House campaign.
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s reelection effort is under mounting pressure as Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary enters its final weeks, with the incumbent lashing out at GOP allies and facing the possibility of missing the runoff altogether in an increasingly volatile three-way race.
