Politics

Virginia Democrats pass paid leave program potentially open to illegal immigrants

Virginia will guarantee nearly its entire workforce “the right” to paid family and medical leave, pending Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D-VA) signature on new legislation that would establish a costly worker assistance program open to almost all state residents — including, potentially, illegal immigrants.

Trump justifies voting by mail-in ballot in Florida special election

President Donald Trump defended voting by mail in a special election for a Florida state house seat this week, despite calling for a ban on the practice.

CPAC 2026 Begins with Calls for End to GOP Infighting

GRAPEVINE, Texas — The annual Conservative Political Action Conference began with repeated calls from leaders for the GOP to put aside internal fights and focus on uniting behind President Donald Trump‘s agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

Markwayne Mullin quietly debuts at first Cabinet meeting as DHS deal stalls

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended his first Cabinet meeting Thursday, a gathering that comes at a crucial time as negotiations on Capitol Hill to fund his department are teetering on the edge of collapse.

Nicolas Maduro and wife head back to court for first time since arrest

Ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear Thursday in a Manhattan federal courtroom for the first time since their January arrest, as their legal team pushes to have sweeping drug trafficking charges dismissed.

Time for Congress to Get Busy Backing Regime Change in Iran

Amid surging gas and food prices, the Pentagon has requested $200 billion to replenish ammunition and fund operations critical to the war effort in Iran. Yet, bombs and bullets alone will never defeat the Islamist diehards that hold positions of power in the Islamic Republic of Iran.