Gov. Janey Mills' entry into the race would set off another complicated Democratic primary.

Republicans, meanwhile, are bumbling and stumbling.

He's going for it. Who will stop him?

The investigation centers on testimony James B. Comey gave before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 30, 2020.

Let's call his strikes on Venezuelan boats for what they are.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visas, in one of his administration’s most sweeping efforts yet to restrict legal immigration and push companies to hire more American workers. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the policy would “ensure we get the best workers” while … The post Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas, Unveils ‘Gold Card’ Immigration Path first appeared on Poli Alert.

President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan was caught on FBI surveillance last year accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash from undercover agents, according to a report published Saturday by The New York Times. The Justice Department under Trump later shut down the case, concluding prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence to bring charges. The September … The post Report: Homan Tied to FBI Cash Sting Before DOJ Dropped Case first appeared on Poli Alert.

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a powerful office now in turmoil following the forced resignation of its top prosecutor. In a post on social media just before departing for an event at Mount Vernon, … The post Trump Picks Loyalist Lindsey Halligan for Key U.S. Attorney Post first appeared on Poli Alert.

Federal investigators have found no evidence connecting the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to any left-wing organizations, despite vows from President Donald Trump and his administration to target progressive groups after the assassination, according to three people familiar with the probe. “Thus far, there is no evidence connecting the suspect with any left-wing … The post Federal Probe Finds No Left-Wing Ties in Charlie Kirk Assassination first appeared on Poli Alert.

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to pursue political opponents and critics, setting off a heated national debate over free speech, censorship, and political prosecutions. From the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, to Pentagon restrictions on reporters, to public calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to advance investigations into … The post Trump Escalates Moves Against Critics, Sparking Free Speech Concerns first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Defense Department announced sweeping new restrictions Friday on how reporters can cover the Pentagon, requiring all information — even if unclassified — to be approved by officials before publication. Journalists who refuse to sign the new agreement risk losing their credentials and access to the building. The rules, laid out in a late-afternoon memo … The post Pentagon Imposes Strict New Rules on Press Access first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single vote, the first use of new Republican-backed rules designed to speed up the confirmation process and clear a backlog of executive branch appointments. The chamber voted 51-47 along party lines to approve the group of nominees, which included deputy secretaries for … The post Senate Uses New Rules to Confirm 48 Trump Nominees at Once first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Treasury Department on Friday released new guidance on President Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” promise, narrowing the scope of workers eligible to benefit from the recently enacted tax break. The proposed regulations, submitted to the Federal Register, spell out which occupations qualify, what counts as a “tip,” and who may claim the deduction. … The post Treasury Issues Guidance on Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” Law first appeared on Poli Alert.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.

The U.S. Senate deadlocked Friday over how to fund the government past a deadline at the end of September, escalating the odds of a shutdown and heightening tensions on Capitol Hill. Democrats on a 44-48 vote blocked a seven-week stopgap spending bill that had passed the House just hours earlier, refusing to aid Republican leaders … The post Chance of Government Shutdown Rises as Senate Fails to Advance Spending Bill first appeared on Poli Alert.

The House voted Friday to pass a resolution honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, but the measure revealed deep divisions among Democrats over how to remember the polarizing figure. The nonbinding resolution passed 310–58, with all Republicans and more than 90 Democrats voting in favor. Fifty-eight Democrats opposed it outright, while … The post House Passes Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Splitting Democrats first appeared on Poli Alert.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser faced a skeptical House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday, as she sought to highlight progress on public safety and defend the District’s autonomy amid escalating Republican intervention. Bowser, appearing with D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Attorney General Brian Schwalb, said violent crime has fallen 53% since 2023, … The post Bowser Defends D.C. Crime Progress as GOP Moves to Override Local Laws first appeared on Poli Alert.

The House narrowly passed a seven-week stopgap funding bill on Friday, moving one step closer to averting a government shutdown on Oct. 1 but setting up a likely clash with the Senate. The 217-212 vote was almost entirely along party lines. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., could afford to lose only two Republicans, and he did: … The post House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Senate Clash Looms first appeared on Poli Alert.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is at the center of a growing storm over media freedom after ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in response to the comedian’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump, who elevated Carr to lead the FCC last year and praised him as a … The post FCC Chair Brendan Carr Pressures Media After Kimmel Suspension first appeared on Poli Alert.