Tag: Politics
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Anna Paulina Luna backs Vance for president in 2028
Sydney Topf Washington Examiner Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on Saturday offered her support for what is quickly becoming a likely prospect: a 2028 presidential run by Vice President JD Vance. Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Luna said while the United States is “blessed” to have President Donald Trump in office, it is time to look ahead to…
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MTG tells her successor not to ‘bow in loyalty’
Asher Notheis Washington Examiner Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took another veiled shot at President Donald Trump and Republican leadership on Sunday, saying the next lawmaker in her seat needs to represent “the people.” Greene is resigning from her seat on Jan. 5, 2026, with a special election being held to replace her shortly after. The congresswoman said…
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Massie threatens to bring inherent contempt against Bondi
Molly Parks Washington Examiner Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) vowed to ensure the Department of Justice complies with the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, noting inherent contempt is the “most expeditious way” to enforce it. The Department of Justice began unveiling the Epstein files on Friday evening, in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, championed by House members like Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).…
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Kaine: Bill Clinton ‘should address’ appearance in Epstein file photos
Jenny Goldsberry Washington Examiner Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) recommended that former President Bill Clinton “address” his photos with late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Kaine appeared on NBC News’s Meet the Press on Sunday, days after the Department of Justice released its first phase of documents, which included Clinton photographed with Epstein and several women whose faces were redacted. “Now, to…
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Turning Point showcases discord that Republicans will need to navigate
The Denver Gazette wire services PHOENIX — The next presidential election is three years away, but Turning Point USA already knows it wants Vice President JD Vance as the Republican nominee. Erika Kirk, leader of the powerful conservative youth organization, endorsed him on opening night of its annual AmericaFest convention, drawing cheers from the crowd.…
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Federal court issues injunction on Colorado gas stove labels law
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A federal judge in Denver has issued an injunction blocking enforcement of a newly enacted state law that would have required retailers to place labels on gas-fueled stoves with warnings about their potential effects on air quality. The law, House Bill 25-1161, was scheduled to take effect on Aug. 6 of this year. The day…
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Marijuana reclassification order sparks mixed reaction in Colorado
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, sparking a mixed reaction in Colorado, where policymakers and advocacy groups praised and criticized the decision. Trump’s order instructs the attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifying marijuana, which has long been legal in Colorado, though it remains…
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Trump signs executive order aimed at boosting medical marijuana
Christian Datoc Washington Examiner President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon focused on speeding up the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and driving new research into the medical uses of hemp-derived THC and CBD products. Though Trump made his stance on the issue abundantly clear last year, a number of Republicans have pushed…
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Colorado campaign finance penalties ‘a runaway train without an off-ramp’
Each day, Mike Stapleton wakes up owing the state of Colorado another $1,550. By the end of each week, Stapleton’s debt for not filing nearly three dozen campaign finance reports dating to April 2018 will have grown by nearly $11,000. As of Dec. 8, Stapleton and his campaign – The Committee to Elect Michael Stapleton…
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Trump highlights accomplishments in White House speech
By Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters WASHINGTON • In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted his accomplishments, saying his administration has ended wars, drastically reduced illegal border crossings and brought down the prices of some consumer goods. America is now poised for a full comeback as…