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It's Not the Tariffs Paying Trump's Troops Bonus

Administration is tapping $2.6 billion approved by Congress for military housing aid

(Newser) - The funding for that Christmas bonus President Trump promised troops in his speech Wednesday night isn't exactly as advertised. Trump indicated revenue from the tariffs he's imposed on goods coming into the US mostly would cover the $1,776 checks, which he called a "warrior dividend."...

Third Term for Trump? Dershowitz Lays Out How

Draft of attorney's book outlines scenarios he thinks Trump may be able to pursue if he wanted to

(Newser) - President Trump has been kicking around a familiar hypothetical in private: Could he somehow serve yet another term as president? Per the Wall Street Journal , Trump met this week in the Oval Office with lawyer and longtime ally Alan Dershowitz, who handed him a draft of a forthcoming book titled...

House Republican Who Backed Trump Impeachment Will Exit

Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse will not seek reelection

(Newser) - One of the last House Republicans who broke with President Trump after the 2021 Capitol riot is calling it quits. Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington state announced Wednesday he won't run again, saying in a statement that stepping away comes "with no reservations or remorse, only gratitude" for...

After Leaving Congress, MTG to Navigate Another Aisle
MTG Is Getting Married
Dec 16, 2025 9:15 AM CST

MTG Is Getting Married

Outgoing congresswoman is engaged to White House reporter Brian Glenn

(Newser) - On her way out of Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will soon be walking another aisle. Brian Glenn, the chief White House correspondent for The Real America's Voice, announced his engagement to the Republican congresswoman on Monday on X , posting a photo of the couple at dinner at a...

Pelosi Predicts First Woman President 'Within Next Generation'

Pelosi cites growing public openness despite past female nominees' losses

(Newser) - Nancy Pelosi thinks the wait for a woman in the Oval Office won't go on much longer, even if she's not sure she'll see it end herself. In a lengthy interview with USA Today 's Susan Page excerpted by the Hill , the former House speaker said...

Competing Plans on Subsidies Tie Up Congress

Democrats are united on extending ACA aid, but Republicans have no consensus

(Newser) - With enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring soon, members of Congress—especially Republicans—are split on what to do. GOP leaders in the House and Senate are considering holding votes next week on the party's health care priorities, Axios reports, though there's no consensus yet on what the...

Admiral to Say Strike on Boat Survivors Was Justified

WSJ: Bradley expected to tell lawmakers the 2 men intended to continue drug run

(Newser) - The military commander in the hot seat over a missile strike on survivors of a boat strike will defend himself in a closed-door briefing with lawmakers on Thursday, and the Wall Street Journal has a preview of what Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley will say: He will argue that the...

Hegseth Wears Thin on Congressional Republicans

Lawmakers express frustration with Pentagon secrecy over strikes

(Newser) - Republican lawmakers are expressing exasperation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his management of the Pentagon—with some suggesting he may not be able to keep the job even if their investigations clear him in the fatal attack on apparent survivors of a US strike in the Caribbean. Their frustration...

Congress Looks Into Report Hegseth Issued Kill Order

House, Senate panels pledge oversight of military operations in Caribbean

(Newser) - House and Senate committees have launched inquiries in response to reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that everyone on a vessel the US says was smuggling drugs in the Caribbean be killed . Hegseth gave the spoken command after two people appeared to have survived the initial US strike in...

After Boat Attack, 2 Survivors Were Blown Out of Water: WaPo

Source says DOD chief Hegseth gave order to 'kill everybody' in first boat strike in early September

(Newser) - A new report reveals that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly gave a chilling order during the Trump administration's first military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. "The order was to kill everybody," a source said to be familiar with the operation tells the Washington ...

Ex-President of Peru Gets Prison in 2022 Coup Attempt

Castillo tried to dissolve congress, which sparked deadly protests

(Newser) - A court in Peru has sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11½ years in prison for rebellion and conspiracy, following his failed attempt to dissolve Congress and expand his own powers in 2022. Castillo's bid to shut down the legislature led to his removal from office in December of...

FBI Asks to Interview 6 Lawmakers Over Video

Democrats reminded troops that they have a duty to refuse illegal orders

(Newser) - The FBI has asked to interview six Democratic lawmakers who told military personnel that they must refuse illegal orders. The lawmakers confirmed the FBI request to the Washington Post on Tuesday. The FBI request to schedule interviews comes after the Pentagon threatened to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty,...

On One Point, MTG Is Staying Neutral

Georgia congresswoman says she won't endorse anyone in the race to replace her

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't gearing up for another fight with President Trump, at least not when it comes to her replacement. The congresswoman who plans to resign her seat in January said Monday that she won't endorse any candidate in the following special election for Georgia's...

'ShamWow Guy' Gets Into Politics
'ShamWow Guy'
Running for Congress
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 AM CST

'ShamWow Guy' Running for Congress

Former infomercial star takes on longtime Texas congressman

(Newser) - Vince Shlomi, best known as the "ShamWow guy" from his infomercial days hawking the infamous ultra-absorbent towel, is now aiming for a seat in Congress, NBC News reports. Shlomi, an ex-Scientologist born Offer Shlomi but often known as Vince Shlomi or Vince Offer, has filed to run in Texas'...

Johnson's Hold on the House May Be in Jeopardy

One clue is the rise of the once-rare 'discharge petition' to outmaneuver the speaker

(Newser) - The headline at Politico doesn't seem to bode well for the House speaker: "Why Mike Johnson is losing control of the House," it reads. The analysis looks at how a once-rare maneuver in the chamber to defy the speaker's will has succeeded a remarkable five times...

The Big MTG Question: Will She Run in 2028?
The Big MTG Question:
Will She Run in 2028?
the rundown
Nov 23, 2025 8:17 AM CST

The Big MTG Question: Will She Run in 2028?

She reportedly told allies she's considering a presidential campaign

(Newser) - Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise decision to leave Congress in January has prompted an obvious question: So what's next? In her announcement video, the Georgia congresswoman insisted her decision is all about her disillusionment with politics and is not a "4-D chess game," per the Georgia Recorder...

Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems

Speaker claims Trump was 'defining' sedition, not calling for executions

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson came to the defense of President Trump after the president's latest incendiary comments, in which Trump accused congressional Democrats of "sedition"—a crime the POTUS noted is "punishable by death." Trump, who suggested that six Democrats who encouraged US troops to...

Ethics Panel Starts Probe of Cory Mills Ahead of Vote

Nancy Mace had introduced resolution to censure the fellow Republican, who faces a list of allegations

(Newser) - The House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida on Wednesday, examining a wide range of allegations that include potential campaign finance violations, misuse of office, and accusations of sexual misconduct. The bipartisan subcommittee will assess whether Mills violated House rules or laws, including...

Trump Moves to Dismantle Education Department

Plan would scatter programs to Labor, State, and other agencies

(Newser) - President Trump unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to break up the Education Department, part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government's role in American schooling. The administration's proposal would shift most of the department's responsibilities—including support for K-12 academics and college access—into other...

Trump: I Want $2K Tariff Checks Out Next Year

Plan would require approval of Congress and could cost $200B

(Newser) - President Trump said Monday that Americans could see $2,000 tariff dividend checks as soon as mid-2026, putting a timeline on a proposal he has floated several times this year. The president said the payments would go to individuals with moderate incomes, but the plan would require congressional approval—an...

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