Representative Jason Crow asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain statements about his special adviser’s influence following a New York Times report.
AI:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny and demands for clarification from Representative Jason Crow regarding the extent of influence wielded by a private legal adviser in military promotion decisions. This latest development follows recent reports questioning the transparency of the Pentagon's internal processes under Hegseth's leadership, as Democrats continue their concerted effort to target the Secretary amidst ongoing controversies involving conditions aboard naval vessels and broader departmental reforms.Open
The agency used a no-bid contract to buy 10 used jets, saying they were urgently needed for deportation flights. But the fleet has largely sat idle for months.
AI:The Department of Homeland Security wasted $464 million on a no-bid contract to acquire ten used jets intended to expedite deportation flights, yet this aircraft fleet has remained largely idle for months. This massive expenditure highlights the systemic incompetence and fiscal mismanagement within the federal bureaucracy, as taxpayer funds are funneled into expensive hardware that sits unused while border security needs continue to escalate.Open
When the dust settles on this contest, it will probably be the man who critics said was too boring to win statewide in Wisconsin, that deserves most of the plaudits.
AI:In a significant shift for Wisconsin politics, moderate Democrats have secured victory by running a "boring" or "oatmeal" campaign, successfully pivoting away from the radical progressive and socialist candidates that previously threatened to divide the party. This win suggests that while the Democratic establishment has managed to hold onto key Midwestern territory for now, they did so by rejecting the far-left energy seen in recent primary cycles and instead focusing on a more conventional, less polarizing platform designed to appeal to broader electorates.Open
Life, liberty and the pursuit of solvency take a side hustle, as seen on the small screen.
AI:The modern iteration of the American Dream has shifted away from traditional stability toward a desperate scramble for solvency, increasingly defined by reality television, side hustles like OnlyFans, and niche spectacles like dodgeball. This evolution reflects a broader cultural descent where individuals must leverage their private lives and fleeting digital notoriety just to keep pace with rising costs, signaling a departure from the classic ideals of lifelong career security and upward mobility in favor of high-stakes, short-term survivalism.Open
L.A. Magazine's Lauren Conlin says the filing caught many by surprise, since Mangione's federal trial wasn't set to begin until 2027.
AI:Luigi Mangione is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court during an emergency hearing scheduled for Friday, a sudden legal maneuver that has blindsided observers given his federal trial was not originally slated to begin until 2027. This unexpected development follows reports regarding potential plea deals and aims to address various federal charges, including stalking, ahead of his separate murder trial in New York state court.Open
Good Thursday morning. Here is what’s on President Trump’s agenda today: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his […] Source
AI:White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to step down from her position, marking a significant shift in the administration's communications team. The departure comes amid a period of transition within the White House staff as President Trump manages his daily executive agenda and ongoing administrative shifts.Open
David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status
AI:Former Republican David Jolly is running for Governor of Florida as a Democrat, attempting to prove that the state can serve as a competitive battleground rather than a GOP stronghold. This move comes amid shifting political dynamics in the region and efforts by Democrats to reclaim territory in traditionally conservative states.Open
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments for whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody
AI:A federal judge in Miami is set to preside over a critical hearing to determine if social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody while they continue their legal battle against extradition. This development follows recent postponements in their ongoing fight against being handed over to foreign authorities, as the brothers attempt to challenge the legality of their detention through the judicial system.Open
House Democrats who have comfortably held their seats for decades are suddenly finding the ground shifting beneath their feet as primary voters revolt against the party's old guard. Why it matters: The anti-establishment revolution that has swept Democratic primaries this year is poised to drastically alter the makeup of the party caucus and Congress as a whole. - Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) became the latest victim of this trend: The 78-year-old lost his primary by more than 20 percentage points to 47-year-old former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin . - Larson emerged as a top target for the Democratic youth brigade after he suffered a highly publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech last year that he later said was due to a complex…
AI:Democratic incumbents are facing a massive anti-establishment revolt as the party’s aging old guard is being systematically purged by younger candidates, many of whom are aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The 2026 midterm cycle has become one of the worst for Democratic incumbents in decades, characterized by a sweeping shift where senior members—some in their late 70s and early 80s—are losing primaries to younger, more radical challengers. Notable losses include Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.), who fell to former Mayor Luke Bronin, as well as several other veteran lawmakers from Colorado, Michigan, New York, and Texas who were ousted by candidates pushing far-left agendas. While some senior members have chosen to…Open
Data: Generation Lab; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios More than a quarter of younger Americans (27%) believe they or someone they know has lost a job because their employer replaced them with AI, according to a new Axios-Generation Lab poll of 18- to 34-year-olds. Why it matters: Research suggests the actual share of job losses from AI is smaller. But the survey reflects the suspicion, mistrust and fatalism in how Gen Zers and young Millennials see the technology — sentiments driving their views on politics, the economy and social interactions. - Asked which political party they trust more to bring down the cost of living, respondents' top choice was neither (36%) — over Democrats (26%) and Republicans (22%). What they're saying:…
AI:A new Generation Lab poll reveals a deep sense of fatalism and widespread distrust among Americans aged 18 to 34 regarding the economy, political institutions, and the future of work. Driven by the disruptive shadow of AI—which 27% of respondents believe is already displacing jobs—this younger generation is increasingly turning away from traditional capitalism in favor of socialism, with 68% viewing it positively or neutrally compared to just 47% for capitalism. Economic anxiety is rampant as nearly all respondents worry about the skyrocketing costs of basic necessities like rent and groceries, leading many to view homeownership as an unattainable dream. Political disillusionment is equally stark; a majority express dissatisfaction…Open