Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.
In this exclusive interview with Batya Ungar-Sargon, MAGA activist Laura Loomer discusses her reversal on Ukraine after years of criticizing the country, her recent trip, and her sit-down interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — clips of which President Trump shared on social media. Loomer also reveals who funded her travel. Plus, Loomer shares her views on the deep divisions inside the Republican Party, her disagreements with figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens, and what she says she's doing to influence the White House ahead of the 2026 midterms. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 3341 into law, allowing minors to independently access contraceptive services, including receiving prescriptions and picking up contraception at pharmacies
Senate Bill 254 prohibits retail businesses from imposing a surcharge on customers who pay with a debit card instead of cash, check, credit card or another form of payment.
Business bankruptcy filings increased from 23,154 in the 12 months that ended March 31, 2025, to 25,796 in the 12 months
The Trump administration launched the school choice p in 2025 through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This created a federal income tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for individuals who donate to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations.
FISA Section 702, which lawmakers must reauthorize by March 2027, allows federal intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance on foreign nationals of suspicion, whether they are abroad or traveling in the U.S.
The pattern raises concerns about voter integrity in a close election, Democrat Martha Morales, who is contesting the election results, argues. She’s requested help from the Republican Texas Secretary of State and Attorney General.
The Twin Falls Police Department alerted residents about a shooting incident. Separately, video was circulating of a male suspect with a rifle firing at cars.
Loomer added the issue has been amplified by "the amount of brainwashing that is taking place on social media platforms."