Author: Annabella Rosciglione
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Trump promises to bring back Columbus Day ‘from the ashes’
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Donald Trump said he would bring “Columbus Day back from the ashes” in his capacity as president. “The Democrats did everything possible to destroy Christopher Columbus, his reputation, and all of the Italians that love him so much,” Trump claimed on Truth Social. “They tore down his Statues, and put up nothing but ‘WOKE,’ or…
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Illinois lieutenant governor announces run for Senate after Durbin retirement announcement
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton declared she is running for Senate following longtime Sen. Dick Durbin‘s (D-IL) retirement announcement. Stratton has been lieutenant governor with Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) since the pair were elected in 2018. She was also an Illinois state representative. “I’ve spent the last six years serving as Lieutenant Governor of the…
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Trump to hold rally in Michigan to celebrate first 100 days
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President Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, next Tuesday to celebrate his first 100 days in office. This will be Trump’s first time visiting the state since he won it in the 2024 election. His first 100 days in office will fall on April 30. “President Trump is excited…
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Republicans may already have an attack plan against Stevens in Michigan Senate race
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In an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field for the open Michigan Senate seat, Republicans may already have an attack plan for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI). Stevens’s candidacy has been scrutinized by Republicans for her tendency to lash out during public events. In 2020, Stevens gave a speech on the House floor regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Haley Stevens launches run for Michigan Senate
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Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) announced her campaign in the Michigan Senate race in the 2026 midterm elections. Stevens joins an already crowded Democratic field with state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed also launching bids to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. In her announcement video, Stevens highlighted the state’s…
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Trump to speak at University of Alabama and West Point graduations
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President Donald Trump announced he will speak at the commencement ceremonies of the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy this spring. He gave the announcement via Truth Social late Monday night. “I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT. Stay tuned…
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Nadine Menendez, wife of former senator, convicted in corruption case
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Nadine Menendez was found guilty in her federal bribery trial, months after her husband, former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was convicted for similar crimes. Prosecutors had alleged the couple were “partners in crime” as they traded political favors for cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible. She was found guilty on Monday of bribery, obstruction of…
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El Paso Walmart mass shooter to plead guilty to capital murder
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A man accused of murdering 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in a racially motivated attack nearly six years ago is expected to plead guilty to capital murder Monday. Patrick Crusius acknowledged that he targeted Hispanics when he executed one of the largest mass shootings in U.S. history in 2019. El Paso…
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Nevada legislature lets state lottery bill die two years after approving the measure
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Two years after approving a measure to allow a statewide lottery, lawmakers in Nevada let the bill die once again. The deadline for bills to pass out of their first committee in the Nevada legislature, which comes before they can be voted upon by the full body of lawmakers, passed Friday. Many bills, including one that…
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First Democrat enters Iowa Senate race against Joni Ernst
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The first Democrat filed to run against Sen. Joni Ernst (D-IA) in her reelection campaign for the Iowa Senate in the 2026 midterm election. Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran, announced his candidacy Wednesday. He is currently the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce in Knoxville, Iowa. “I never thought someone like me…

