President-elect Donald Trump has formally floated the idea of sending direct cash payments to Americans, funded by increased tariffs. However, economic advisors and fiscal analysts warn that significant legislative and financial hurdles remain before any checks can be issued. Contents The Role of Congress is Critical The Math: Costs vs. Revenue Shifting Economic Priorities Summary: [...]

Susan Collins Seeks Re-Election In High-Stakes 2026 Midterm Race Main Republican Sen. Susan Collins reaffirmed this week that her “position in the middle of American politics” is why she will run for re-election in 2026, setting up a high-stakes Senate race in the midterms. During a 30-minute phone call with Punchbowl News in Washington, Collins, [...]

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Sean Hannity in a gripping interview that solving the January 6 pipe bomb case was his top priority from the moment he took office. “Fifteen minutes after I was sworn in, I asked for a full brief on the pipe bomber case,” Bongino said. “I looked at the case agent and told him, ‘You …

President Donald Trump has shifted course on his plans for the new White House ballroom, which is currently under construction, by appointing a new lead architect for the project. The ballroom — expected to be the largest addition to the White House since the Oval Office — is necessary because large events held at the [...]

Watchdog Says Omar Defaulted On Student Loans, Urges House To Garnish Salary Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing new scrutiny over her personal finances after a watchdog group accused her of defaulting on federal student loans while advocating for debt forgiveness in Congress. The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) sent a letter to House [...]

Former President Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday, where he struggled through his speech, as has often been the case over the past couple of years. Biden declared that “we’re the United States of Amerigotit” in his latest verbal gaffe during a speech before the International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. [...]

World leaders react after Trump says U.S. has bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo World leaders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement Saturday that the U.S. had carried out a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo. “This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, [...]

In a monumental development that could reshape the nation’s immigration framework, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments on President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The case, one of the most far-reaching immigration disputes to reach the Court in decades, comes after multiple lower courts blocked the administration from implementing the [...]

A sweeping fire tore through the Pamplona Alta sector of San Juan de Miraflores in Lima on Saturday afternoon, transforming what began as a localized blaze into a disaster that displaced hundreds of residents within hours. The fire erupted in a zone known for its tightly packed dwellings—many constructed from wood, cardboard, and lightweight metal [...]

What should have been a normal afternoon at the QuikTrip on 32nd and L Streets turned into a chaotic police emergency that has shaken the entire area. Police say two officers were injured, though their injuries are considered non-life-threatening. But the real shock came during the press briefing held right outside the scene. According to [...]