Politics

326 articles in the Politics category.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 8, 2025.
US NewsSeptember 26, 2025

Trump administration prepares for mass layoffs if government shuts down

By Thérèse Boudreaux

The OMB’s plan builds on the Trump administration’s efforts during the past nine months to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.

Christopher Wray testifies before Congress
US NewsSeptember 26, 2025

Wray's 2023 Testimony on Jan. 6 Undercover Agents Faces Scrutiny After FBI Report Reveals 274 Plainclothes Deployments

By Tommy Flynn

A case against Wray would hinge on the distinction between "plainclothes" and "undercover" agents, but if agents were embedded in crowds and concealing their identity, it seems pretty clear they were undercover.

Protestors outside the capitol on J6 with teargas in the air
US NewsSeptember 26, 2025

Bombshell: FBI Buried Report Detailing 274 Plainclothes Agents Present on J6

By Tommy Flynn

The report's most damning sections detail perceptions of liberal bias under former Directors James Comey and Christopher Wray, with agents accusing the FBI of treating Jan. 6 participants harsher than 2020 BLM rioters who looted, burned buildings, and assaulted officers.

President Donald Trump takes the stage with Erika Kirk at the Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Sunday, September 21, 2025
US NewsSeptember 25, 2025

In the Wake of Charlie Kirk's Assassination,Turning Point USA sees Record Chapter Requests and Campus Crowds

By RWTNews Staff

Within 48 hours of the assassination, 30,000 inquiries arrived, including 18,000 overnight following remarks by Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk. Other reports cite 32,000 requests in the first 24-48 hours, rising to 50,000-62,000 by mid-September.

Rifle rounds in a "stripper clip" with "Anti-Ice" written on one round in marker
US NewsSeptember 25, 2025

FBI Reveals Extensive Pre-Planning in Dallas ICE Shooting Investigation

By Tommy Flynn

Patel detailed the findings in an X post, stating that FBI teams in Dallas and headquarters analyzed seized devices, data, and writings from Jahn's residence and personal items.

Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates with FBI Director James Comey at a 2016 Press Conference.
US NewsSeptember 24, 2025

Comey Indictment Looms as Statute of Limitations Nears Expiration

By Tommy Flynn

The probe centers on Comey's September 30, 2020, Senate Judiciary Committee testimony, where he denied authorizing leaks of classified memos to the media.

A protester stands in front of a line of police officers in riot gear during a public demonstration.
US NewsSeptember 24, 2025

Report: Soros foundation gave $80M to groups tied to 'extremist violence'

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch

“Open Society has sent millions of dollars into U.S.-based organizations that engage in ‘direct actions’ that the FBI defines as domestic terrorism,” according to the report.

John Bolton speaking at the 2015 (CPAC)
US NewsSeptember 24, 2025

FBI Warrant Reveals Classified Documents Seized from John Bolton's Office in Ongoing Probe

By Tommy Flynn

The D.C. office warrant, dated August 22, sought evidence of three felonies: unauthorized retention of national defense information (18 U.S.C. § 793(e)), gathering or transmitting national defense information (Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. § 793), and willful communication of classified information to unauthorized persons (18 U.S.C. § 952).

Screenshot of Barry Loudermilk interview from Just the News YouTube
US NewsSeptember 24, 2025

House Subcommittee Probes FBI Informants' Role in Jan. 6 Events

By Tommy Flynn

The subcommittee's focus stems from a December 2024 Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General report, which confirmed 26 confidential human sources—paid FBI informants—were in Washington, D.C., on January 6 for election-related protests.

The stage at the March for Life 2017.
PoliticsSeptember 23, 2025

Emails Expose Biden DOJ Partnership with Pro-Abortion Group in FACE Act Prosecutions Against Pro-Life Activists

By Tommy Flynn

The emails, dated January 9, 2023, include a message from Robert Ledogar, security manager for the National Abortion Federation, to Kristen Clarke, then Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Ledogar described an "amazing relationship" between the group and the DOJ Civil Rights Division, as well as the FBI, in handling multiple FACE Act cases.

Gov. Bill Lee thanked President Donald Trump for agreeing to send National Guard troops to Memphis. Also pictured is, left to right, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Tennessee U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty.
US NewsSeptember 23, 2025

Trump issues order designating Antifa a terror organization

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch

The designation comes exactly one week after The Center Square asked the president if he would designate the group following a spat of left-wing violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Location where Charlie Kirk was shot, screenshot taken from video from helicopter later that day.
US NewsSeptember 22, 2025

FBI Director Patel Details Kirk Assassination Probe, But Specifics Fuel Speculation

By Tommy Flynn

In an X post released during Kirk's memorial in Arizona, Patel listed areas under review: the shooting location, potential accomplices, a text confession, Discord messages, shot angle and bullet impact, weapon transport, observed hand gestures near Kirk, and visitors to the suspect's home before the event.