White House insiders see Rubio on the rise as a potential 2028 pick … “JD Vance is a fantastic vice president, and Marco Rubio is a great Secretary of State,” said Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz.  “[Rubio] could have gone one of two routes after the 2016 campaign.

The Justice Department Takes Actions to Strengthen the Federal Death Penalty  —  For Immediate Release  —  President Trump's Day-One Executive Order Directed the Department to Prioritize Seeking and Implementing Death Sentences to Protect Public Safety  —  Today, the Department of Justice acted …

Inside Trump and David Ellison's Private Party in Washington  —  The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.  —  David Ellison, the billionaire media mogul, feted President Trump and top members …

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark  —  Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent.  Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted more time to debate …

The anti-market delusion at the heart of the housing crisis  —  Breaking news: Housing is a market  —  It's very easy to get a reservation at Olive Garden, which has over 900 locations in the United States.  It's almost impossible to get a reservation at Rao's in New York City, which is one of only three locations.

The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro's Abandoned Fed Investigation  —  The Trump administration's attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank's ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.  —  The Justice Department's criminal investigation …

Trump Aide Called GOP Candidates ‘Fat Jewish Zionist F*cks’ in Leaked Group Chat: Report  —  Paul Ingrassia, an aide to President Donald Trump, is under fresh scrutiny after a Friday report from the Daily Mail alleged he sent a string of inflammatory messages targeting fellow Republicans …

Maine Governor Mills Vetoes Statewide Data Center Moratorium  —  Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed what would have been the first statewide freeze on large data center development, saying it would hurt a part of Maine in need of an economic boost.  —  Mills, a Democrat running for US Senate …

Japan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz  —  The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's request …

Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking  —  FBI Director Kash Patel was twice arrested in incidents involving alcohol, once for public intoxication and once for public urination after leaving a bar, he admitted in a 2005 letter about disclosures on his Florida Bar application.

White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The Trump administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

Jet Fuel Shortages Could Make Travel a ‘Total Mess’ This Summer  —  Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices.  European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.  —  This summer is shaping up to be an expensive and uncertain time to fly …

Republican lawmaker who's missed a month of votes dealing with ‘health matter,’ Johnson says  —  Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. hasn't personally provided explanation for his absence.  —  Lauren Peller, John Parkinson, and Oren Oppenheim  —  Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., arrives for the House Republican …

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Just Resigned.  She's Still Seeking Reelection.  —  The embattled Florida Democrat filed for reelection four days before resigning.  — Copy  —  Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the embattled, now-former congresswoman who resigned from Congress this week ahead …

Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she's been ‘inundated’ with new sources corroborating her reporting  —  Sarah Fitzpatrick reiterates that she stands by ‘every single word’ of her story and says the people she spoke to were ‘frightened’ by the FBI director's alleged conduct creating a national security vulnerability

Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran … Hegseth opened his remarks by saying that the operation is not an endless war like Vietnam or Iraq and Afghanistan, all of which dragged on for years amid shifting or unachievable strategic goals.

Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Alabama politician Roy Moore  —  Moore lost a Senate race after his campaign was rocked by misconduct allegations that he denied.  The lawsuit centered on a TV ad that recounted the accusations against him.

A Mayor With No Pants Has Become the Talk of This North Carolina Town  —  A fight over footage of a 2024 incident is drawing unwanted attention to Mooresville—and locals are angry, bewildered and a little amused  —  MOORESVILLE, N.C.—Dave Homick loves this fast-growing town's nickname, Race City USA, a nod to its deep Nascar ties.

Matt Gertz on the Fox News presidency  —  This week's Nir & Rupar features a very special guest — Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters and one of the foremost experts on right-wing media.  —  Gertz and I discussed the ways in which Fox News is even worse now than it was during Trump's first term …

Judge orders Trump, DOJ to justify why president's $10B IRS lawsuit should proceed  —  Trump sued the IRS over the public disclosure of his tax information in 2019.  —  President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Health Care Affordability event in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, April 23, 2026.