Mike Bird drops out of race, Rob Axson will become Utah GOP state party chair
Utah GOP chair candidate Mike Bird has announced he is withdrawing from the GOP state party chair race. Mike Bird Mike Bird announced Monday evening that he is withdrawing from the GOP state party chair race. He and Rob Axson were the only two candidates vying to replace current...
The irreducible problem for gun-control activists: The number of guns
There are a literally uncountable number of guns in the U.S., the fundamental, unaddressable problem with gun violence. Philip Bump Link...
U.S. judge says Pence must give some testimony in Trump Jan. 6 probe
Former vice president Mike Pence can remain silent on topics that deal specifically with his role in Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, people familiar with the matter said. Josh Dawsey Link...
McCarthy demands a meeting with Biden. The White House says, ‘Show us your budget.’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday demanded a meeting with President Biden to discuss the nation’s debt limit — a move that the White House and Democrats suggested was premature until House Republicans overcome delays and produce their own budget proposal. John Wagner Link...
TikTok is a necessary evil for Democratic campaigns
To Congress, TikTok is a bogeyman. To campaign strategists, it’s absolutely necessary. The app, which says it has 150 million active users in the country, is one of the most popular social media apps for young people. Those voters, generally under 30, are sometimes credited with turning out in...
U.S. suspends sharing nuke information with Russia
The announcement comes after Moscow said it would put a key nuclear pact on ice. By Paul McLeary Link...
‘It’s a powerful effect’: Austin fires back at GOP senator’s blockade of military promotions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is holding up personnel moves over the Pentagon’s new abortion policies. By Connor O’Brien Link...
How Fox News is trying to guide its viewers away from Trump
The channel played host to the former president on Monday — and then went into clean-up mode. Philip Bump Link...
Sean Hannity’s attempt to coach Trump backfires — again
Despite the Fox host’s prompts, Trump declined to give him the answers he sought. And they pertain to some central questions in a key legal fight. Aaron Blake Link...
Austin admits admin should’ve notified Congress ‘earlier’ about Syria strike
The remark comes as Republicans question whether the information was withheld to avoid influencing a war powers vote. By Alexander Ward and Lara Seligman Link...