Tag: Washington D.C.

Abdul El-Sayed arrives for a news conference and speaks with Michigan Democratic Party head, Curtis Hertel, at the Spirit of Detroit, shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

GOP moves to make Abdul el Sayed face of Democratic Party

Mabinty Quarshie, David Sivak · August 5, 2026 5:01 pm

FBI Director Kash Patel attends a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

DOJ puts $25 million bounty on US-born cartel leader

Kaelan Deese · August 5, 2026 4:49 pm

Vice President JD Vance, left, and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, right.

Vance steers clear of Max Miller controversy — for now

Naomi Lim · August 5, 2026 4:38 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary committee July 15, 2025.

Beltway Confidential

Leaked Blanche phone call shows his pro-life priorities

Sam Korkus · August 5, 2026 4:26 pm

Erica Schwartz testifies during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions committee confirmation hearing to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Erica Schwartz confirmed as Trump CDC director after tough questioning on vaccines

Gabrielle M. Etzel · August 5, 2026 4:03 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, speak during a news conference at the Department of Justice, on Monday April 27, 2026, in Washington.

Blanche punts on whether Trump should fire Pirro: ‘He has the power to do that’

Kaelan Deese · August 5, 2026 3:39 pm

John Solomon holds a binder before President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington.

‘Oxferd Comma’ investigation being declassified by White House, with John Solomon briefing

Kaelan Deese · August 5, 2026 1:38 pm

Yogurt is displayed for sale at a grocery store in River Ridge, Louisiana.

MAHA group launches seven-figure campaign to help vulnerable GOP allies

Naomi Lim · August 5, 2026 1:00 pm

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, walks along as he attends the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the priorities of the Treasury Department in Longworth building on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Washington Secrets

Max Miller turns a scandal into a humiliation with TV interviews: ‘Never seen anyone come across so guilty’

Rob Crilly · August 5, 2026 12:39 pm

Vice President JD Vance attends a cabinet meeting.

Vance touts finding $230 billion in fraud and stopping $56 billion in fraud payments from going out

Naomi Lim · August 5, 2026 12:18 pm

Vice President JD Vance speaks during a congressional tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)

Vance asks Congress for help fighting fraud in Medicaid and food stamps

Gabrielle M. Etzel · August 5, 2026 11:51 am

Jan. 6

Former Jan. 6 prosecutors pressure Senate over Trump judicial nominees

Kaelan Deese · August 5, 2026 11:36 am