Politics

325 articles in the Politics category.

Mahogany boxes containing the electoral certificates of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, after they had been removed from the Senate floor by staffers on Jan 6, 2021
US NewsNovember 17, 2025

Wisconsin AG's Flip-Flop on 2020 Alternate Electors: From Legal to Criminal Prosecution

By Tommy Flynn

Alternate electors have historical roots in contested elections, serving as contingency slates to ensure orderly certification if courts resolve disputes.

A 3D rendering of the Butler, PA site where Crooks attempted to assassinate President Trump.
US NewsNovember 15, 2025

FBI Denies Tucker Carlson's Claim About Trump Shooter

By Tommy Flynn

The FBI responded within 50 minutes via its newly launched Rapid Response X account, stating, "This FBI has never said Thomas Crooks had no online footprint. Ever."

Split image: President Trump on left, Marjorie Taylor Greene on right.
US NewsNovember 15, 2025

President Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Amid Growing Rift

By RWTNews Staff

The decision caps a months-long deterioration in their relationship, once marked by Greene's staunch defense of Trump during his impeachments and the January 6 investigation.

Pam Bondi at the White House Podium.
PoliticsNovember 14, 2025

DOJ Joins Lawsuit Against California Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering in New Congressional Maps

By Tommy Flynn

Proposition 50, approved by 64.1% of voters on November 4, 2025, amends the state constitution to empower the Democratic supermajority legislature to redraw California's 52 congressional districts, bypassing the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission used after the 2020 Census.

The Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters is seen in Washington, D.C., June 22, 2025.
US NewsNovember 14, 2025

Federal services to slowly recover following end of government shutdown

By Thérèse Boudreaux

Tens of millions of low-income Americans on food stamps should receive November benefits within 24 hours, Politico reported. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP program, tapped into some emergency funds to cover 50% of payments.

Screenshot of Eric Swalwell's CNN interview
US NewsNovember 14, 2025

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Alleged Mortgage and Tax Fraud

By Tommy Flynn

Swalwell, eyeing a 2026 California gubernatorial run per MSNBC sources, faces potential felony charges carrying up to 30 years if convicted on multiple counts.

President Trump signs the CR in the Oval Office surrounded by cabinet members and others
US NewsNovember 13, 2025

President Trump Signs Amended CR, Ending 42-Day Shutdown Triggered by Democratic Obstruction

By RWTNews Staff

President Trump, in remarks at the signing, stated the resolution allows his administration to "lower the cost of living, restore public safety, grow our economy and make America affordable again, for all Americans again."

Protestors clash with police outside the TPUSA event at UC Berkeley
US NewsNovember 11, 2025

Antifa-Linked Agitators Spark Bloody Clash Outside UC Berkeley TPUSA Event

By RWTNews Staff

The confrontation began around 4:30 p.m. PST when approximately 200 protesters, many wearing keffiyehs and black bloc attire, gathered to block access and chant against the speakers.

View of the Senate floor during voting
US NewsNovember 11, 2025

Reopening the Government: Amended CR Passes in Senate, Now Goes Back to the House

By Tommy Flynn

The final bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 60-40. It now goes back to the house with a vote expected Wednesday that should easily pass.

Screenshot from the Senate live feed showing the moment Yea's reached 60, passing the motion to invoke Cloture.
US NewsNovember 10, 2025

Breaking overnight: Senate Invokes Cloture on Funding Bill, Paving Way to End Democrat-Manufactured Shutdown

By Tommy Flynn

With cloture now invoked, the Senate enters up to 30 hours of debate, followed by votes on amendments requiring only a simple majority.

President Trump seen on the big screen, view from the crowd, on J6 at the Ellipse rally.
World NewsNovember 9, 2025

BBC Apologizes for Deceptively Editing Trump's January 6 Speech, Prompting Top Executives' Resignations

By Tommy Flynn

The controversy centers on the BBC's documentary Trump Takes a Test, which featured footage from Trump's Ellipse rally speech urging supporters to march to the Capitol. Producers excised a key phrase—"peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard"—from the clip,

Marco Rubio stands with arms crossed and JD Vance also with arms crossed in the background. Black and white photo.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2025

Rubio Positions Vance as 2028 GOP Frontrunner, Signals Full Support

By Tommy Flynn

A person close to Rubio told Politico, "Marco has been very clear that JD is going to be the Republican nominee if he wants to be. He will do anything he can just to support the vice president in that effort."