FBI Searches Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Office
Federal agents searched the Richmond office of Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas as part of an active investigation; no charges have been announced.
Politics
Trump Seeks Political Retribution in Indiana and Ohio Primary Races
Trump-backed Indiana primaries test party discipline after GOP senators rejected a redistricting push, while Ohio races shape 2026 stakes.
Thom Tillis Backs Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairmanship
Senator Thom Tillis announced on April 26, 2026, that he will end his blockade of Kevin Warsh ’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.
Congress Targets Insurance Profits for Patient Relief
April 26, 2026, marks the initiation of a high-stakes legislative battle in Congress over the future of medical financing.
Washington Construction Projects Ignite Political Debate
Donald Trump accelerated a wholesale infrastructure and landmark restoration campaign across Washington on April 26, 2026, sparking both bipartisan praise and intense legal scrutiny.
Congress Moves to Strip Pensions From Convicted Lawmakers
April 26, 2026, marks a meaningful shift in the internal policing of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate as new legislation gains traction.
Security Breach Forces Evacuation of Hilton Ballroom
President Donald Trump exited the Washington Hilton ballroom abruptly on April 26, 2026, after security agents detected gunfire outside the annual gala.
Trump Releases Photos of Bound White House Dinner Suspect
Donald Trump released graphic images and video on April 26, 2026, depicting the individual authorities believe opened fire during the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.
Trump Thanks Press Corps After Washington Shooting
Donald Trump praised the press corps on April 26, 2026, during a briefing that detailed a shooting at the Washington Hilton.
Political Strategy Drives White Supremacy Accusations
Washington strategists gathered on April 26, 2026, to analyze the efficacy of racialized political messaging as it enters a new phase of the election cycle.
Kathryn Barger Meets Trump Over Wildfire Recovery Aid
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger traveled to Washington on April 26, 2026, to coordinate emergency relief efforts with President Donald Trump following a season of catastrophic wildfires.
Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne Dies
Dirk Kempthorne, who navigated the heights of Republican power from the Idaho statehouse to the President’s cabinet, died on April 24, 2026, though his family officially confirmed the loss on April...
Trump Ousts National Science Board Members
President Trump on April 25, 2026, ordered the immediate removal of several members from the National Science Board, a move that terminates the service of independent advisors overseeing billions in...
Becerra and Steyer Battle for California Governor Spot
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer engaged in a high-stakes confrontation on April 25, 2026, as the California gubernatorial primary entered its most volatile phase.
Murphy Vows to Dismantle Media Information Oligarchs
Senator Chris Murphy announced on April 25, 2026, that a future Democratic administration would dismantle consolidated media empires like the one recently formed by David Ellison.
Donald Trump Faces Shrinking GOP Support at Press Gala
Donald Trump prepares to face the Washington press corps on April 25, 2026, marking his first appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner in eleven years.
Navy Drones Face Iranian Mines in Hormuz Standoff
Iranian naval forces on April 25, 2026, intensified their presence in the Persian Gulf as Tehran officials declared the Strait of Hormuz a hunting ground for foreign vessels.
Trump Allies Receive Millions in Justice Department Payouts
April 25, 2026, marked the public disclosure of more than $8.5 million in Justice Department settlements paid to resolve legal claims brought by political allies of Donald Trump.
King Charles Meets New York Mayor Mamdani at 9/11 Site
King Charles arrives in Manhattan on April 25, 2026, to meet Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the site of the former World Trade Center.
Federal Authorities Probe Prediction Market Trading
Federal prosecutors in Washington revealed on April 25, 2026, that a U.S. Army special forces soldier allegedly used classified intelligence to profit from prediction market bets during the capture...