Trump’s winning issue that could give Republicans a midterm boost

President Donald Trump has a winning story to tell regarding his crackdown on crime, but the public may not be listening as voter concerns about the economy dominate the political discussion.Less than 100 days before November’s midterm elections, Trump’s crime record could help Republicans blunt losses as voters remain increasingly... Read more

Fireworks ‘suck,’ football echoes ‘slavery,’ and ‘cancel Thanksgiving’: Battleground Democrats face anti-Americana baggage

Republicans are jumping for joy as old clips continue to provide new ammunition for attacking Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Progressives continue to notch wins in 2026 primaries, including a growing number of avowed Democratic Socialists of America members, giving President Donald Trump and GOP leaders fresh targets... Read more

Trump vaccine order could reshape childhood immunization policy: Gabrielle Etzel

Washington Examiner healthcare reporter Gabrielle Etzel said President Donald Trump’s executive order changing the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule represents a sweeping shift in federal vaccine policy, though the changes are unlikely to immediately affect school vaccine requirements.“I will say for one, we heard rumbles last week that this was coming... Read more

What’s on Marco’s playlist? Rubio gushes over electronic music and Tupac

Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s playlists consist of the thumping beats of electronic dance music and what he calls late rapper Tupac’s “narrative” style while straying away from country’s heartfelt ballads.Rubio revealed his preferred genres during an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, hosted by White House deputy chief of... Read more

DOJ won’t rule out new charges for Reflecting Pool vandals as Trump calls to revisit dropped cases

The Justice Department is not ruling out possible new criminal charges connected to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after reports that White House officials asked prosecutors to revisit their dropped case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, as President Donald Trump has publicly pressed U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to pursue the... Read more

White House lifts TikTok ban on government devices after ownership shift

The Trump administration announced Monday that it was rescinding its ban on the social media app TikTok on government devices.A Monday memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded a 2023 White House directive that prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices, citing concerns that its... Read more

DOJ memo gives Trump playbook to shield outside advisers if Democrats win subpoena power

A new Justice Department opinion could give President Donald Trump a stronger legal basis to shield his communications with private advisers from congressional scrutiny if Democrats regain control of the House in November and win back their ability to lead investigations into the Trump administration.The Office of Legal Counsel quietly... Read more

Trump eyeing federal action to block Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax targeting second homes

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was exploring ways for the federal government to forcibly end New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax, which targets second homes.The president wrote on Truth Social that the tax “is costing New York City and State a fortune in that the money,... Read more

Treasury releases five-step guidance for employers to make contributions to Trump Accounts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent published new guidance Tuesday outlining the specific steps employers must take to contribute to employee Trump Accounts.The accounts, one of the most popular provisions included in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are tax-deferred investment vehicles designed specifically for children. Parents, family members, and... Read more

Trump doubles up on under-the-radar campaign strategy

President Donald Trump is doubling down, and in some cases doubling up, on a campaign strategy he’s employed across the past two election cycles: calling into tele-rallies for downballot Republicans.Trump has long used his phone well beyond the duties of the presidency. This year alone, he’s conducted dozens of impromptu... Read more

One year later, some DC residents praise Trump’s National Guard deployment

One year after President Donald Trump enraged liberals by deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., their presence has become a familiar, and in some unexpected corners, celebrated reality. Self-described locals and visitors gave mixed reactions to the troops’ continued deployment in comments on Monday to the Washington Examiner.Trump’s deployment... Read more

Trump installs loyalist Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of potential Democratic investigations

President Donald Trump is making a changing of the guard in the Office of White House Counsel before Democrats potentially regain control of Congress with a loyalist who once served as his lawyer in an election obstruction case.Trump announced via Truth Social that Will Scharf will be starting as White... Read more