Politics

Trump Blasts Democrats Over Voter ID Fight

President Trump blamed Senate Democrats for a partial government shutdown and for blocking a bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. He said Democrats oppose the measure because it would cost them elections. The bill faces a steep climb in the Senate and the shutdown is already disrupting some federal services.

Lawmakers Fly to Munich After DHS Vote

Some lawmakers voted to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security and then boarded planes for the Munich Security Conference. The trip included meetings with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and plenty of security talk. The clash between votes at home and conversations abroad raises questions about priorities and political theater.

Paxton: I’m Under Attack. Here’s Why.

Ken Paxton told Fox News Sunday he is running for US Senate against John Cornyn. He insists polls undercount him, says legal fights prove he is targeted for doing his job, and argues Cornyn is outspending him by a large margin.

Pop Star Rhetoric Gets Activist Deported

An Australian activist says he was detained at LAX for 30 hours and sent home after announcing plans to camp outside Billie Eilish's Malibu home in response to her Grammy speech. Border officials questioned him about his past activism and intentions.

Yale Suspends Professor Over Epstein Emails

Yale removed a computer science professor from teaching after Department of Justice documents showed he corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein and recommended a student in a way the university called inappropriate.

Tariffs Cost $1,000? Wait, Look at Savings

A Tax Foundation study says tariffs raised household costs by about $1,000. The headlines stopped there. A fuller picture shows tax changes, factory investment, and cheaper energy that supporters say offset that figure.

Redfin Super Bowl Ad Sparks Outrage

Redfin aired a Super Bowl commercial that many viewers said leaned into racial themes. The spot shows two girls, a lost dog, and a neighbor who ignores a new family. Viewers on X called the ad anti-white and said the company injected politics into a simple story.