Politics

546 articles in the Politics category.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard at the White House Podium
PoliticsUS NewsAugust 19, 2025

DNI Gabbard Revokes Clearances for 37 Officials Linked to Russiagate Hoax

By Tommy Flynn

"Being entrusted with a security clearance is a privilege, not a right. Those in the Intelligence Community who betray their oath to the Constitution and put their own interests ahead of the interests of the American people have broken the sacred trust they promised to uphold."

Winter scene of the Capitol Building covered in snow
World NewsPoliticsAugust 19, 2025

Senate pledges economic support for Russia-Ukraine deal as govt funding talks stall

By Thérèse Boudreaux

Thune’s offer to provide “economic leverage” comes as Congress nears the Sept. 30 government funding deadline without a clear bipartisan strategy in place.

Former Trump AG Bill Barr arrives at Capitol Hill to testify in Epstein probe.
US NewsPoliticsAugust 18, 2025

Oversight Chair Comer: Barr Testifies Nothing "that would implicate President Trump" in Epstein Probe, DOJ to Release Files Soon

By Tommy Flynn

The deposition kicks off a broader probe, with subpoenas issued August 5 to figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller, and others tied to Epstein's case.

Rearward view of the House of Representatives chamber in the Texas Capitol, Austin, Texas
PoliticsUS NewsAugust 18, 2025

Texas Democrats Return, Paving Way for GOP Redistricting Victory

By Tommy Flynn

The lawmakers fled to Illinois on August 4 to block the special session called by Governor Greg Abbott at President Trump's urging, denying the House a quorum needed for business.

Crash seen with First responders working
US NewsPoliticsAugust 18, 2025

Illegal Immigrant Involved in Fatal Accident was Issued CDL by California. Newsome Tries to Blame Trump

By Tommy Flynn

Harjinder Singh, 32, entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico in 2018 and obtained a California CDL before the August 14 incident.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
PoliticsUS NewsAugust 17, 2025

Judge expands restraining order against 'Beto' O’Rourke, adds ActBlue

By Bethany Blankley

The order was issued on Saturday after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion with the court on Friday requesting it to expand an initial order issued last week.

Sen. Eric Schmitt on Fox News Sunday
US NewsPoliticsAugust 17, 2025

Schmitt Slams Ukraine Peace Critics: Decades of Foreign Policy Failures Exposed

By RWTNews Staff

"These Wilsonian adventurers who think America can be everywhere all at once have been wrong about everything,"

Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard II, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, and other Guard members are deputized at the D.C. Armory, Aug. 15, 2025
US NewsPoliticsAugust 17, 2025

Republican States Bolster President Trump's DC Crackdown with Hundreds of National Guard Troops

By RWTNews Staff

The reinforcements build on President Trump's declaration of emergency, federalizing local police and activating 800 D.C. National Guard members to address the city's failure to maintain public order, which hampers federal operations.

Trucks in a line
US NewsPoliticsAugust 16, 2025

Feds sue California over emission standards for trucks

By Jamie Parsons

The complaint in the Eastern District of California was filed by four truck manufacturers: Daimler Truck North America, Paccar Inc., International Motors and Volvo Group North America.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral press conference after their meeting in Alaska.
World NewsPoliticsAugust 16, 2025

Possible 'agreement' reached in Trump-Putin meeting; more discussion likely

By Morgan Sweeney

The two world leaders met for several hours in Alaska Friday – Putin’s first time visiting the U.S. in a decade – to discuss a path toward peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

New Orleans Democrat Mayor LaToya Cantrell at a 2022 Press Conference
PoliticsUS NewsAugust 15, 2025

Nothing to See Here, Just Another Democrat Politician Being Indicted

By Tommy Flynn

The grand jury charged Cantrell with conspiracy, wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, obstruction of justice, and lying to investigators. At the center is her alleged affair with former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie, also indicted on expanded counts.

Judge Stephanie Gallagher
US NewsPoliticsAugust 15, 2025

Federal Judge Halts President Trump's Push to Eradicate DEI in Education, Appeal Looms

By Tommy Flynn

Gallagher agreed the department failed to follow proper rulemaking, though she did not address the substance of DEI's legality.