Author: Katie Walters

Democrats Refuse Homeland Security Funding Without Major Immigration Enforcement Changes A growing funding standoff in Washington is adding new complications for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding firm against approving new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), insisting that Democrats will not support a funding package…

Economic Pressure Tests Support Among Working-Class Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms As President Donald Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, new polling data suggests a developing story that could shape the 2026 midterm elections: economic anxiety among working-class Americans. For years, white voters without college degrees — often referred to as the…

A new political and legal battle is unfolding in Washington — and it could carry a staggering $175 billion price tag. Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would require President Donald Trump to refund tariff revenue collected before a recent Supreme Court decision limited executive authority over certain trade measures. Supporters of the bill call…

House leadership is responding to serious allegations involving a sitting Republican congressman, as questions about ethics, accountability, and transparency take center stage ahead of a competitive primary election. Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Allegations “Very Serious” Mike Johnson addressed the controversy Monday, stating that Rep. Tony Gonzales must respond directly to allegations that he engaged in…

A surprising controversy is unfolding in New York City — and many Americans are shaking their heads. While progressive leaders continue to oppose voter identification laws, New York City’s own emergency snow shoveling program requires multiple forms of ID just to apply for work. That contradiction has critics calling out what they see as a…

President Donald Trump erupted with pride Sunday night after the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team defeated Canada 2–1 in a dramatic overtime victory to capture the gold medal. The win immediately sparked celebrations across the country — and it didn’t take long for Trump to weigh in. Moments after the final buzzer, the president posted…

In yet another example of how quickly political narratives can take shape, a dispute involving a late-night television interview has sparked fresh debate over media bias, FCC rules, and familiar accusations against President Donald Trump. But this time, even a Republican strategist says the real story may be very different from what headlines first suggested.…

More than 41,000 United States Coast Guard members could soon miss a paycheck as the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown drags on — prompting urgent action from Republican lawmakers who say essential service members must not be caught in Washington’s political crossfire. A group of lawmakers led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) formally…

American-born freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu is once again at the center of international discussion during the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics. Gu, who was born and raised in the United States but competes for China, has drawn attention both for her athletic success and her decision to represent another country on the world stage. As geopolitical…