Politics

Conservative think tanks jostle for influence months after Heritage Foundation exodus

The Heritage Foundation, a cornerstone of conservative policymaking for over 50 years, was rocked four months ago when its boss made a crucial misstep.

On This Day: As Washington organizes his army's next move, Henry Knox and Nathaniel Greene prove vital

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Democrats keep choosing illegal immigrants over Americans

Senate Democrats failed last week in their effort to end the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants. They voted to fund every DHS agency except Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Thankfully, ICE can keep going on funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deport people in the country illegally. But across the country, states controlled by Democrats continue to pass unpopular legislation to prevent immigration law enforcement.

Netanyahu revokes ban on Holy Week services at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked a ban that prevented the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and holding services.

CPAC's 'boomers for Trump' conference hides divisions over Iran

Welcome to a new week of Washington Secrets. We are in a reflective mood today, looking back at CPAC and why the big divides were such a small story in the end. (It comes down to demographics.) Plus, we have an exclusive for you with news that Greg Bovino, Border Patrol’s immigration enforcer before his early retirement, is writing a book, plus just how much you can earn in five hours a week if you are Matt Schlapp!

Scott Bessent targets fraudsters with tipster rewards after Minnesota trip

The Treasury Department unveiled a proposal that rewards whistleblowers for reporting suspected fraudulent schemes, as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illicit financial activity.