James Carville says one democratic socialist’s ‘lunacy’ policy could haunt swing-state Dems

He rhetorically asked democratic socialists, "Why don't you get another name? Why are you dragging our names through the mud with your bulls---?

Dem Senate Nominee Troy Jackson Has 2 Kids With His Cousin: REPORT

Maine Democrat’s Senate Bid Draws Scrutiny Over Family Ties

Pete Hegseth's controversies open doors for Dem attacks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's record of blunders and controversial statements is becoming a central point of attack.According to Politico, Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections are targeting Hegseth. Democratic strategists view him as a target-rich subject for undermining GOP opponents, with his television celebrity status and extensive controversy providing ammunition in key districts. Democratic strategist Matt Corridoni noted Hegseth has "pushed it into hyper politics," making him increasingly useful as a political foil. "The more Hegseth puts himself out there, the more he does the work for us," he told Politico. Campaign planners expect Democratic candidates to intensify criticism as the five-month-long war against Iran continues, citing Hegseth's role as a vocal proponent. Iraq war veteran Cait Conley, running for New York's 17th District, described Hegseth as unqualified and incompetent. Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett, running for New Jersey's 7th District, has made Hegseth's resignation a campaign centerpiece, calling him a threat to military integrity and service members.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Tick-tock for secretive Gavin Newsom’s tax return pledge as federal probe swirls

Gov. Gavin Newsom has one day left to make good on his promise to release his latest tax returns.

Morning news brief

President Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination, Trump says a deal has been made to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza, the U.S. economy is growing, but at a slower pace.

New: Nightmare Scenario Is Setting Itself Up for Establishment Dems in Michigan Senate Primary

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Republicans postpone Todd Blanche committee vote as questions swirl

The Senate Judiciary Committee is delaying the vote to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to breaking news.Andrew Desiderio, the senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, shared the news on a post on X alongside a copy of a Senate Judiciary Committee agenda with Blanche's nomination on it. The copy also had the red letters "POSTPONED" across the top.The committee was initially scheduled to vote on Blanche's confirmation on Thursday, which is a key procedural hurdle the acting attorney general needs to cross before he is confirmed. The news comes after speculation swirls about whether Blanche will secure the job as President Donald Trump's attorney general, with some GOP senators leaving it uncertain how they'll vote. Blanche can't afford to lose even one GOP vote on the Judiciary Committee if every Democrat votes against him.Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram wrote in a post on X that a spokesperson for Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Judiciary Committee chair, said, "Chairman Grassley works to set President Trump's nominees up for success in committee, not failure." The statement from Grassley's office mentioned Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who left it unclear whether they'll vote to advance Blanche."Senators Cornyn and Tillis want written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding the Trump-IRS settlement," according to the statement shared by Pergram. "Tomorrow’s markup is postponed as work continues to secure sufficient support in committee to favorably report Attorney General-nominee Todd Blanche, who is highly qualified for the job."