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One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails
Senator Rand Paul has made it clear he has little regard for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fellow Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin. So the...
Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing
A typically friendly setting for one of their own turned tense on Capitol Hill Wednesday with senators grilling Markwayne Mullin for roughly three hours as he vies to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security chief.
Maine gubernatorial candidates outline health care visions
The Democratic and Republican primaries are set for June 9 and the general election is set for November 3.
Paul Questions Mullin’s Character Over Response to Attack by Neighbor
Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in 2017. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that he once said he understood the reason for the attack, but did not apologize.
Who will call Texas A&M's defense in 2026?
New Texas A&M defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill discussed his transition, and who will likely call plays during the 2026 season.
Montana senator pulls a fast one to boost preferred successor
Incumbent Steve Daines timed his retirement to all but guarantee his preferred successor will replace him. Never mind what voters, or other hopefuls, had in mind.
Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary, set to become Illinois’ second Black woman senator
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is all but certain to make history, becoming one of three Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
In a letter sent to two Republican senators, White House officials outlined narrow changes it would be willing to make to its immigration enforcement operations.
'We wind up having to walk away': Lawmakers try to address high cost of housing
Senators overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to bring housing costs, but some House members are raising concerns about the legislation.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ creator addresses Eric Dane Oscars controversy
“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes disagrees with fans upset that Eric Dane was excluded from the “In Memoriam” segment of the 98th Academy Awards.
Black-Owned Business Carter’s Cheesesteaks By Garci Makes Historic Debut In Philadelphia’s Chinatown Area
The first Black-owned business in Philadelphia’s Chinatown is drawing widespread attention after opening its doors.
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish mistake'
Trump called on nations to help police the Strait of Hormuz after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli attacks by using drones, missiles and mines to \u200ceffectively close the channel for tankers.
Amid Iran war, Democratic Senate hopeful tries to win back Arab American voters
Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders, is betting a populist agenda is Democrats’ path back to power in a state that has traditionally produced more moderate senators.
Former NATO Commander: troop mission to control Kharg Island is ‘achievable’
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen
Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways
Smith: politics and big oil slow nationwide year-round E15 push
A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you really can’t get it done.” Tina Smith tells Brownfield “let’s be honest. I think there are U.S. Senators who have big oil interests in their […]
Trump insisted he didn’t need allies’ help in Iran. Now he’s demanding they step in
NATO allies face calls from Trump to help address the Strait of Hormuz crisis, raising doubts about the US president’s claims the Iran war is going well after he previously insisted he didn’t need their help.
Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds
Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.
Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight
Government shutdown continues over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms amid terror attacks.
A 79-Year-Old Freshman Senator?
Janet Mills is sharp, but her candidacy is haunted by Joe Biden’s 2024 debacle.
Minister plays down Trump’s Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to ‘outlast’ current issues
Pat McFadden says Trump running a ‘transactional presidency’ and that ‘our job is to navigate this’
UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says
Donald Trump has threatened Nato allies over failure to send ships to protect strait of Hormuz, but Pat McFadden says UK relation with US remain strong
This Week in Missouri Politics - March 15, 2026
Missouri Times Editor Jake Kroesen is joined by State Senator Travis Fitzwater.
Sen. Booker demands ‘accountability’ for the war in Iran
Democratic Senator Cory Booker tells CNN that both parties have allowed presidential power to grow unchecked, but says the war in Iran is unlike anything seen before and demands a congressional response.
Sinema admits romance with security guard, fights ex-wife’s N.C. lawsuit
The former U.S. senator from Arizona says she isn't to blame for the marriage breakup of a member of her security detail.
Georgia lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Trump election case
State senators on Friday grilled the former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump about communications his team had with federal investigators. But their efforts were largely frustrated by his repeated assertions that he couldn't remember details.
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.
Democratic senator: ‘Senile’ Trump running ‘most incompetent’ war in 100 years
In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New York’s Mamdani is ‘the enemy’
The Alabama senator, who is running for governor of his state, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.
Watching Ukraine, NATO artillery crews learn to work drones in Arctic
NATO commanders told Business Insider that drones are useful but could never fully replace the reliability of old-fashioned artillery.
Ernst Works to Grow the Small Business Pet Economy | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst...
Ohio State's Matt Patricia is college football's highest-paid assistant: Buckeyes reward DC after Year 1
Four assistants, including the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator, are set to make at least $3 million next season
Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
Trump signed a law mandating the Justice Department make public records related to the late convicted sex offender with narrow restrictions.
Democrats Warn of ‘No Endgame’ after Classified Iran War Briefing
Several Democratic lawmakers in the United States Senate say they are increasingly concerned about the direction of the war with Iran.
Mississippi senator to face a prosecutor she blocked from the federal bench, CNN projects
Mississippi’s Senate primaries set up a general election showdown between an incumbent and a challenger she blocked from federal judgeship.
A particle accelerator helped scientists create stunning 3D ants
Researchers have developed a high-tech system that rapidly scans ants and converts them into detailed 3D models. Using a synchrotron accelerator, X-ray imaging, robotics, and AI, the team scanned 2,000 specimens in just a week and produced models of 800 species. The images reveal microscopic anatomy that was previously difficult to study. The growing Antscan database could become a powerful digital library of biodiversity.
Billionaire Brin Now Bets on a Republican to Govern California
Sergey Brin is spending millions of dollars to influence California politics, bankrolling two rival gubernatorial candidates and other political efforts, just months after ditching the state for Nevada.
Traditional Pacific navigators bring the intricate science of
Organized by Sophia Perez, Indigenous Technologies Coordinator for the Berkeley Center for New Media, a weeklong series of public workshops beginning March 9 will feature master navigators teaching
All politics is local
War in Iran aside, Senator and gubernatorial candidate Tuberville was bullish on Huntsville in his remarks Monday.
Traditional Pacific navigators bring the intricate science of wayfinding to the Bay Area
Organized by Sophia Perez, Indigenous Technology Coordinator for the Berkeley Center for New Media, a weeklong series of public workshops beginning March 9 will feature master navigators teaching everything from traditional canoe technology to ancient star-mapping.
Health care coverage in West Virginia is unaffordable, but do its senators care?
“When I saw my new premium, I felt a pit in my stomach. I expected an increase, but it was a punch in the gut to see my premium had jumped 323%.” — Ellen Allen, executive director of West Virginians for Affordable Health Care Ms. Allen stated the above while testifying to the United States […]
How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump’s Homeland Security Pick
The Oklahoma senator whom President Trump chose to run the Department of Homeland Security has risen in Washington by styling himself as a MAGA warrior and Trump loyalist.
Shocked: Senators play politics with judicial appointment
A Knoxville lawyer has walked away from an appointment by Gov. Bill Lee to serve on the state Court of Appeals. Rachel Park Hurt said conversations with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee led her to believe that her nomination would not be confirmed. Writing in the March 2026 edition of DICTA, a publication of […]
How generational turnover and party switching reshape the US political map
Political polarisation has increased dramatically in the US in recent decades and is often linked to partisan geographic segregation. This column presents new evidence from 2008 to 2020 that reveals an increase in partisan segregation even at very local levels. However, while most studies focus on one explanatory factor, residential mobility, we find that generational change (in Democratic-trending areas) and Democrats leaving their party (in Republican-trending areas) explain a much larger share of the rise in partisan segregation.
Balkans on edge: Kosovo political crisis sparks fears of renewed instability
Trump ally Kosovo President Osmani calls snap elections after parliamentary deadlock blocks presidential vote, creating political uncertainty in the Balkans.
GOP Senator calls on incoming DHS Secretary to fix department: ‘We’ve lost the debate over immigration’
‘We cannot politicize this health crisis’: Lupita Nyong’o urges lawmakers to push fibroid awareness
In honor of International Women's' Day, Oscar-winning actress and activist Lupita Nyong'o, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks join The Weekend to discuss how they are advocating for millions of women with uterine fibroids. Nyong'o also shares who she is rooting for ahead of the Oscars.
Todd Orlando discusses his defensive philosophy, what brought him to South Alabama
Veteran defensive coordinator joined Jaguars this spring
The Senator Who Cost Kristi Noem Her Job
Trump was “mad as a murder hornet” at his former DHS secretary, according to the lawmaker who brought about her downfall.
Lindsey Graham’s Quest to Sell Trump on Striking Iran
Few others in the president’s ear argued for the attack as effectively as South Carolina’s senior senator.
Bipartisan proposal to amend Sports Broadcasting Act an effort to 'stabilize' college sports
Two U.S. senators from opposing political parties have agreed to proposal that aims to help college sports and amend the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act.
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
The senators are asking whether Noem, her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski or any other DHS employee financially benefited from the agreements.
The Gap Between John Fetterman and the Democrats Is Widening
The Pennsylvania senator has been one of the most outspoken backers of President Trump’s strike in Iran. His stances could risk derailing his prospects for a second term in the Senate.
Analysis | Since when do senators anoint their successors?
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
LSU sports is barely in the black financially, with uncertain financial times ahead
As LSU sports barely breaks even financially, difficult times potentially lie ahead for both its athletic teams and academic programs.
California governor's race: Billionaire Tom Steyer outlines tax, health care and homelessness plans
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer outlined his positions on health care, homelessness and his approach to the Trump administration.
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.
Senator Blumenthal Pushes to Investigate Kristi Noem for Perjury
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Democrats had evidence to suggest Kristi Noem lied under oath during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Ronnie Eldridge, NY Politician and Aide to RFK and Lindsay, Dies at TK
She was an adviser to Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Mayor John V. Lindsay and Representative Bella S. Abzug before serving on the New York City Council from 1989 to 2001.
Byron Storer draws comparisons between coaching and experience in the bus business
Storer steps into his first special teams coordinator role in the NFL
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012
Fetterman Can’t Understand Why Dems Won’t Support Iran War
The cantankerous Pennsylvania senator is more of an outlier in his party than ever.
‘A breath of fresh air’: Sen. Danforth and Bradley tackle broken politics and urge compromise
Senator John C. Danforth and Bill Bradley reflected on their experiences in Washington and charted out a potential path forward for American politics, Feb. 25.
How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst supports U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst explains why forces had to strike Iran.
Breaking Down BYU’s Defense During Spring Ball
BYU football is in Spring Ball mode now. Last week, we addressed the offensive outlook. Now we take a look at one of the best units in the entire Big 12 last year, the BYU defense. Jay Hill is gone to Michigan after spending the last three seasons as BYU’s defensive coordinator. He certainly left […]
Three Reasons John Cornyn Is Fighting for His Political Life
The veteran Texas senator faces what promises to be a bruising runoff with the state attorney general challenging him from the right. But he had a stronger showing than expected.
Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, but strike at Turkey won't trigger NATO
The U.S. war effort against Iran was gaining momentum Wednesday, top U.S. officials said. A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship.
Dave Baker’s time with the UK Sports Network comes to an end, still going strong at WKYT
WKYT Special Projects Coordinator and Sportscaster Dave Baker released the following statement about his time at the UK Sports Network.
Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe
Gen Sir Richard Shirreff says US president has launched war of choice in Iran with no clear grasp of how it will end
Talarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas
James Talarico won the state’s Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.
MAGA’s top lawyer just gave a sitting GOP senator the biggest scare of his career
No lawyer has done more in the last decade to advance a distinctly MAGA approach to the Constitution than Ken Paxton.
Poking a nanostring: Scientists uncover energy cascades in tiny resonators
Scientists at TU Delft have designed a nanostring that, when poked, doesn't lose its energy to the environment immediately. Instead, the energy leaks out within the string, triggering a cascade of distinct ...
5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of Texas
A longtime fixture of Republican politics in Texas, he has occasionally criticized President Trump.
Louisiana to spend $140 million on FastSites to lure business investment
Louisiana officials have selected 19 ready-made construction sites across the state for $140 million in infrastructure investment to entice large-scale development.
3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.
WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing
The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis.
Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Senators grilled Noem about her early descriptions of two US citizens who were killed by federal officers in Minneapolis, her use of executive jets and whether ICE will be sent to polling places
WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings
The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.
GOP senator calls for revision to federal law as sports fans pay big on outrageous streaming prices
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman called for updates to the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act after the FCC invited feedback on the move of live sports from broadcast TV to streaming services.
AHCA/NCAL Submits Comments on Health Information Interoperability Proposed Rule
AHCA/NCAL submitted comments recently to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to ...
U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches ahead of Tuesday primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to avoid being the first Republican senator from Texas to lose a primary, and Democrats are hungry to win a Senate race.
Graham Platner picks up second U.S. senator endorsement in crucial Maine race
Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Prediction market bets on Khamenei killing spur outrage from all sides
Prediction market users complained about unfair markets over strikes in Iran. One senator promised to introduce legislation to prevent "profiting off war."
Democrats in Oregon’s Congressional delegation blast U.S.-led attack on Iran
President Donald Trump should have made the case to Congress before ordering military action, Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators and representatives said.
James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary
It may sound like James Talarico is getting ahead of himself when he talks about delivering an election night surprise in November, right here in Texas, where a Democratic senator has not been elected in his lifetime.
Clark County commissioner launches Chinatown redevelopment, doubles small-business grants funding
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones kicked off what he called a new phase for the Chinatown corridor during an event at Shanghai Plaza, where he was joined b
Raiders bring back former longtime assistant as pass game coordinator
After four years away, the Raiders have welcomed back former longtime assistant Nick Holz, who spent the past two seasons as the OC in Tennessee.
Copilot just launched a to‑do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go‑ahead.
NATO approves the iPhone and iPad for classified use
Apple says they were certified without requiring any special software or settings.
iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions
Apple's iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices approved to handle classified NATO information without needing any third-party security add-ons.
Legislative panel clears Democratic senator of discrimination, harassment
The panel found the Democrat was disrespectful but didn’t break the Legislature’s anti-discrimination policies.
UN World Food Programme Chief Cindy McCain to Step Down for Health Reasons
ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain plans to step down from the role in three months to focus on her health, she said on Thursday. The 71-year-old widow of the late U.S. Republican Senator John McCain suffered a mild ...
iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information
Today, Apple announced iPhone and iPad are the first and only consumer devices in compliance with information assurance requirements of NATO nations.