U.S. Senator John Fetterman says he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially becomes anti-Israel, drawing a clear line with his own party. “If our party ever becomes, and just make it official, as the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave,” the Pennsylvania Democrat said during The Hill and NewsNation’s Nation Summit. Fetterman called support for Israel an issue of “moral clarity.” Fetterman emphasized that he has not changed his registration and does not curr

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session until all of President Trump’s nominees are confirmed, fueling debate over recess appointments and the administration’s agenda.

California’s proposed one-time billionaire wealth tax is losing momentum as a well-funded opposition campaign gains steam.

California’s 2026 budget adds a new software sales tax and extends the Medi-Cal health care tax. Critics call it the largest tax increase in state history, with higher costs expected for consumers and businesses.

One day after Americans celebrated Independence Day, Angel Studios announced it is developing a sequel to its historical drama Young Washington, titled 1776, following the film’s estimated $20.8 million domestic box office opening. The sequel is expected to continue George Washington’s story, shifting from his early military career to the Revolutionary War and the birth of the United States. The announcement comes as the nation begins its yearlong commemoration of America’s 2

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, a centuries-old prayer attributed to George Washington is once again drawing national attention, reminding many of the enduring principles that shaped the nation’s founding. A recent New York Post story highlighted Washington’s prayer for the United States, which asks for God’s blessing, wisdom for the nation’s leaders, justice, peace, and the moral character of its citizens. Written during the nation’s earliest years, the prayer conti

President Donald Trump announced the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention, set for September 9-10 in Dallas, as Republicans launch an unprecedented effort to build momentum and defend their congressional majorities in the 2026 elections.

In a surprise Capitol compromise, California lawmakers and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) have reached a tentative agreement that could remove one of the state’s biggest ballot battles while preserving the two-thirds voter approval requirement for future local special taxes. HJTA President Jon Coupal confirmed he plans to withdraw the Local Taxpayer Protection Act (LTPA) from the November ballot if the Legislature places a constitutional amendment before voter

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters may be reaching a tipping point on taxes. A new analysis by veteran California political columnist Dan Walters suggests that even in one of the nation's most Democratic states, voters are becoming increasingly reluctant to approve ballot measures that raise taxes or expand government spending. (Noozhawk) California already has one of the nation's highest overall tax burdens, collecting roughly $400 billion annually in state and local tax

Democratic Socialists scored a major victory in New York City’s congressional primaries, handing Republicans fresh ammunition as they fight to hold their narrow House majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Fresh off his mayoral primary victory, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani helped allies Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeat more establishment Democrats in safely Democratic districts. All three are heavily favored to win in November and join C

Republicans are increasingly confident they can flip Maine’s 2nd Congressional District as former Governor Paul LePage heads into the general election following a Democratic primary upset that exposed divisions within the party.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats hold a narrow lead on the generic congressional ballot heading into the 2026 midterm elections, but recent polling suggests the party is running behind the pace typically seen before major House takeover elections.