Plus, Trump pardons husband of political ally U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, Van Epps misses finance disclosure deadline

President Donald Trump’s once unquestioned grip on his MAGA political base is showing signs of strain as some of his supporters have started pushing back on White House policy proposals they see as contrary to his long-held promises on immigration and the economy.

Back in July, Laura Loomer — who is some combination of Trump confidante, MAGA enforcer and right-wing media personality — went public with her urging to President Trump to appoint a special

“Historically, this type of political propaganda has worked to win elections,” he said, citing the ad featuring Willie Horton, a Black man who committed crimes while out of a Massachusetts prison through a furlough program. Dukakis was governor at the time.

Over the weekend, a group of eight Senate Democrats teamed up with Republicans to vote to advance a measure that would reopen the government. The agreement still needs final approval in the Senate and then a vote in the House before President Donald Trump can sign it into law.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and Governor Kathy Hochul are aligned on a plan to make universal childcare a reality by 2027. In a new interview, Mamdani discussed his campaign promises, the governor’s cooperation and what’s next.

Two Indiana pastors on opposing ends of the spectrum on Christian Nationalism debate the role Christianity should have in governing and society.

Charlotte Jones, a Dallas Cowboys executive and Jerry Jones' daughter, expressed excitement for Bad Bunny performing at Super Bowl LV next year.