The former Massachusetts lawmaker says progressives in his party have "embraced an agenda that goes beyond what's politically acceptable."
As President Donald Trump claims signs of disarray in Iran's wartime leadership, one key player appears to be accumulating sizable influence that could shape the Islamic Republic's position on the battlefield and negotiating table. And he's likely not the kind of figure the White House wants to see at the helm.
ICE is not 'NICE'
Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC): "The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages nearly 12 million acres of public land and is the only major federal agency that still prohibits law-abiding Americans from carrying firearms on it. Two dozen House Republicans and I sent the Secretary of the Army a letter this week urging him to finish what Dummkopf Trumpf started and finalize a rule that would allow Americans to carry on Corps lands in accordance with state law."
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President Donald Trump has lost his second ambassador to Ukraine in as many years. Julie Davis, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, has left her role and will leave Kyiv in the next few weeks. Davis replaced Bridget Brink after her departure in April 2025. Davis had become frustrated in the role as a result of differences with the president over his lack of support for Ukraine, three people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth erupted emotionally during his Congressional hearing when California Rep. John Garamendi (D) accused him and Donald Trump of lying to the American people, calling the US aggression against Iran a "war of choice" and a "quagmire." "Shane on you!" the Secretary of War barked without dignity. Meanwhile, acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst III testified that the cost of the ongoing US quagmire for the benefit of Israel is estimated to be costing American taxpayers $25 billion so far, as the conflict nears a 60-day mark and impeachment proceedings are underway in the House for Pete Hegseth (H.Res. 935) who is asking Congress to certify the DOD name change to Dept of War.
Operation AIPAC FURY
The Lebanese government has accused Israel of committing mass ecocide over the past several years: "The scale and intentionality of the damage to forests, agricultural lands, marine ecosystems, water resources, and atmospheric quality constitute what must be recognised as an act of ecocide, with consequences that extend far beyond immediate destruction. The environmental damage we face is not simply ecological -- it is a matter of public health, food security, livelihoods, social fabric, and national resilience."
Scorched Earth Policies Like in Gaza
The State Department ordered consular officers to ask every applicant for a visitor, student, or temporary-work visa two new questions: 1) "Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence?" and 2) "Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning there?" Applicants who answer "yes" to either must be denied a visa on the spot. The directive-- signed by USSECSTATE Marco Rubio and rooted in a 2025 Donald Trump executive order-- seeks to choke off what the administration calls "asylum abuse" at the front end of the mobility pipeline.
Appeals Court Rules Refugees May Seek Asylum at US Borders
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' support for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary surged to 50 percent in a new survey from the Center for American Political Studies and the Harris Poll, strengthening her position as the early front-runner if she chooses to run. Read more
An additional day of reporting has largely confirmed the outlines of my morning-after analysis on Saturday night's scary-but-contained security incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Saturday's incident was closer on the spectrum to the Clinton era "assassination attempt" when a guy opened fire on the White House with an AK-47 from the public sidewalk than it was to Butler, where the president was actually in danger. It was just a Hail Mary at the first line of security.
Donald Trump is facing renewed rumors that he "wears adult diapers" after the president faced online ridicule for a noticeable bulge visible beneath his suit pants. Trump, who sparked fresh fears over his 'rotting' hand with a new alarming injury,has repeatedly faced allegations of wearing diapers. These rumors stem from unverified assertions made by former Celebrity Apprentice crew member Noel Casler. "He would often soil himself on The Apprentice set, he's incontinent," Casler, who was employed on Celebrity Apprentice for six seasons, revealed to MediasTouch in 2020.
Slave Labor in DRC
In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee announced a free, citywide slate of Official NY/NJ Fan Events across all five boroughs, bringing live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses, and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.
Zohran Mamdani Fights for the Underdog
