Politics

What the CPAC straw poll says

WHAT THE CPAC STRAW POLL SAYS. The Conservative Political Action Conference finished up its convention this weekend in Dallas with the traditional straw poll of attendees. Vice President JD Vance emerged as the leading 2028 prospect, with 53% of the vote. Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed second with 35%. No one else had above 2%.

Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz

Iran will allow 20 more Pakistani vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister announced on Saturday.

Patel prepping release of files on Eric Swalwell's ties to alleged spy

FBI Director Kash Patel has moved to release decade-old files on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over his ties to an alleged Chinese spy, according to multiple reports.

Reconciliation is the only path to defunding abortion providers again

Congressional budget reconciliation proved an effective vehicle to achieve a first-of-its-kind victory for taxpayers in restricting the eligibility of large abortion providers to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Even so, these defunding provisions are set to expire July 4 if House Republicans do not commit to a second reconciliation.

Top diplomats meet in Pakistan for talks on ending Iran war

Top diplomats from several key Middle Eastern powers gathered in Pakistan on Sunday for high-level talks aimed at ending the monthlong war in Iran.

US Marine unit and warship arrive in Middle East, CENTCOM says

Over 3,000 U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East amid the war in Iran have now arrived in the region, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.