Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett runs for US Senate in Texas A Flashpoint Moment The room went still before she even spoke. Jasmine Crockett stepped up to the podium—braids immaculate, voice steady, eyes locked in that way she does when she knows the moment is bigger than the room. Cameras clicked. Staffers froze. Even the reporters pretending not to care leaned in. And somewhere in the political war rooms of Austin and Washington, nervous hands tightened around coffee mugs.

In a final love letter to San Francisco, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the nation’s first female speaker of the House and twice served in that top job, said Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2026. INTRODUCTION The lights in the Capitol don’t flicker often, but when they do, it means a chapter is closing. On a cool November morning, Nancy Pelosi , the most powerful woman in congressional history, announced she won’t seek reelection. No drama, no tears—just the

Winsome Earle-Sears concedes Virginia governor race, says she’s ‘not going anywhere’ INTRODUCTION: THE SILENCE THAT SPOKE LOUDER THAN WORDS Family, let’s keep it a buck. There’s a special kind of silence that hits harder than any insult — the silence when your name should’ve been called, but wasn’t. In high school, it was the sick feeling deep down in the pit of your stomach that you felt as coach read off the names of the guys who made the team and you, suddenly in that mome

Russia and Venezuela have a strategic alliance, with Russia backing the Maduro government and offering military and economic support, partly as a way to counter U.S. influence What happened On October 15, 2025, President Trump publicly confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. The authorization includes unspecified actions inside Venezuelan territory, not just off-coast or maritime operations. In his remarks, Trump said the reasons fo

For the 11th time this fiscal year, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government, deepening the budget crisis in Washington. The latest vote stalled late Tuesday, as partisan divisions over Ukraine aid, border policy, and social spending left the government days from a shutdown. For the 11th time this fiscal year, the U.S. Senate has failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR), pushing America closer to its longest funding lapse in decade

Key Takeaway The GOP’s refusal to open the government isn’t about fiscal conservatism. It’s about power, narrative control, and the normalization of chaos. Trump’s 2024 strategy depended on breaking faith in institutions so he could sell himself as the solution. But we’ve seen this hustle before. The 35-day shutdown of 2018–2019 during Trump's first term, caused by a dispute over expanding barriers on the U.S.–Mexico border. But like every old head will tell you — “Fool me o

Public documents show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted to purchase a pair of top-of-the-line Gulfstream jets for the secretary and other top officials. Key Points The Department of Homeland Security purchased two Gulfstream G700 jets costing between $172 million and $200 million during the Government Shutdown. The purchase exceeds the Coast Guard's initial $50 million request for one replacement jet, prompting criticism from lawmakers about fiscal responsibi

BLUF: Mitch McConnell, age 83, fell today in a Senate office hallway while walking to cast votes. This incident is yet another in a string of public health episodes for him and has renewed scrutiny of the question: when is age or declining health a disqualifier for high office? Key Observations & Implications Pattern of health incidents. McConnell has previously experienced falls, “freeze-ups” during public remarks, and other alarming episodes. Today’s fall reinforces concern

Reporters walk out of the Pentagon together Wednesday after turning in their credentials. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) INTRODUCTION In his latest act of political muscle, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to muzzle the media by forcing reporters to sign a loyalty-style agreement just to enter the Pentagon. The press corps refused. Now, Hegseth’s attempt to control the narrative will backfire spectacularly. Instead of silencing critics, he’s liberated them. The Pent

President Donald Trump opened the door to blocking back pay for certain federal workers when the government reopens, a move that would...

Introduction Charlie Kirk spent years telling America that diversity was dangerous, that inclusion was a threat, and that “owning the...

As we predicted months ago, the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m on October 1st.  Your cousin just got furloughed. Your...

Analysis: Criminalization of Black Sacred Spaces Isn’t New—It’s Rebranded Exclusive footage from WLBT in Jackson, MS INTRODUCTION In the...

FBI's Dan Bongino thinking of resigning after clash with AG Pam Bondi over Epstein files fallout ⏱️ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Epstein case...

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, under fire from the highest levels of government. In a deeply alarming move,...

Time could be running out for Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader. It’s been obvious for a while now: The Democratic Party is adrift....

Then-CDR Danielle DeFant was relieved of her command after a Navy investigation determined she had bullied her crew and drove a toxic...