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Ex-President of Peru Gets Prison in 2022 Coup Attempt

Castillo tried to dissolve congress, which sparked deadly protests

(Newser) - A court in Peru has sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11½ years in prison for rebellion and conspiracy, following his failed attempt to dissolve Congress and expand his own powers in 2022. Castillo's bid to shut down the legislature led to his removal from office in December of...

FBI Asks to Interview 6 Lawmakers Over Video

Democrats reminded troops that they have a duty to refuse illegal orders

(Newser) - The FBI has asked to interview six Democratic lawmakers who told military personnel that they must refuse illegal orders. The lawmakers confirmed the FBI request to the Washington Post on Tuesday. The FBI request to schedule interviews comes after the Pentagon threatened to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty,...

On One Point, MTG Is Staying Neutral

Georgia congresswoman says she won't endorse anyone in the race to replace her

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't gearing up for another fight with President Trump, at least not when it comes to her replacement. The congresswoman who plans to resign her seat in January said Monday that she won't endorse any candidate in the following special election for Georgia's...

&#39;ShamWow Guy&#39; Gets Into Politics
'ShamWow Guy'
Running for Congress
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 AM CST

'ShamWow Guy' Running for Congress

Former infomercial star takes on longtime Texas congressman

(Newser) - Vince Shlomi, best known as the "ShamWow guy" from his infomercial days hawking the infamous ultra-absorbent towel, is now aiming for a seat in Congress, NBC News reports. Shlomi, an ex-Scientologist born Offer Shlomi but often known as Vince Shlomi or Vince Offer, has filed to run in Texas'...

Johnson's Hold on the House May Be in Jeopardy

One clue is the rise of the once-rare 'discharge petition' to outmaneuver the speaker

(Newser) - The headline at Politico doesn't seem to bode well for the House speaker: "Why Mike Johnson is losing control of the House," it reads. The analysis looks at how a once-rare maneuver in the chamber to defy the speaker's will has succeeded a remarkable five times...

The Big MTG Question: Will She Run in 2028?
The Big MTG Question:
Will She Run in 2028?
the rundown
Nov 23, 2025 8:17 AM CST

The Big MTG Question: Will She Run in 2028?

She reportedly told allies she's considering a presidential campaign

(Newser) - Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise decision to leave Congress in January has prompted an obvious question: So what's next? In her announcement video, the Georgia congresswoman insisted her decision is all about her disillusionment with politics and is not a "4-D chess game," per the Georgia Recorder...

Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems

Speaker claims Trump was 'defining' sedition, not calling for executions

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson came to the defense of President Trump after the president's latest incendiary comments, in which Trump accused congressional Democrats of "sedition"—a crime the POTUS noted is "punishable by death." Trump, who suggested that six Democrats who encouraged US troops to...

Ethics Panel Starts Probe of Cory Mills Ahead of Vote

Nancy Mace had introduced resolution to censure the fellow Republican, who faces a list of allegations

(Newser) - The House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida on Wednesday, examining a wide range of allegations that include potential campaign finance violations, misuse of office, and accusations of sexual misconduct. The bipartisan subcommittee will assess whether Mills violated House rules or laws, including...

Trump Moves to Dismantle Education Department

Plan would scatter programs to Labor, State, and other agencies

(Newser) - President Trump unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to break up the Education Department, part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government's role in American schooling. The administration's proposal would shift most of the department's responsibilities—including support for K-12 academics and college access—into other...

Trump: I Want $2K Tariff Checks Out Next Year

Plan would require approval of Congress and could cost $200B

(Newser) - President Trump said Monday that Americans could see $2,000 tariff dividend checks as soon as mid-2026, putting a timeline on a proposal he has floated several times this year. The president said the payments would go to individuals with moderate incomes, but the plan would require congressional approval—an...

Greene: I'm Now Getting Threats Over Trump Feud

She says harassers are being 'egged on by the most powerful man in the world'

(Newser) - Marjorie Taylor Greene says her escalating feud with President Trump is putting her in physical danger, reports Mediaite :
  • "I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most
...

Report Puts Trump's DOD Rebrand Cost at $2B

Changes to signage, letterhead alone could cost $1B, congressional sources tell NBC

(Newser) - President Trump's push to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $2 billion, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. The proposed change, which still requires congressional approval, would trigger a sweeping overhaul of signage, letterhead, digital systems, and...

Arizona Democrat Waits 7 Weeks to Take Her Seat

Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in just ahead of House vote on government funding

(Newser) - Democrat Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn into Congress on Wednesday, seven weeks after winning a special election in Arizona to fill the seat of her late father, Raul Grijalva. The long delay was due to an extended House recess, which has frustrated Democrats and prompted legal action from Arizona'...

Dem Senator Slams 'Highly Unusual' Deal on Deportees

Jeanne Shaheen questions $7.5M payment to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees from US

(Newser) - The US government has quietly sent $7.5 million to Equatorial Guinea—one of the world's most notoriously corrupt regimes—to persuade the country to accept noncitizen deportees from the United States, according to congressional and State Department sources. The payment, drawn from a congressional fund typically reserved for...

Here's What Trump Has to Say About MTG's Pivot

He suggests formerly staunch ally has 'lost her way'

(Newser) - Things have gone sideways between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene following Greene's ongoing criticism of the POTUS . Trump on Monday distanced himself from the Georgia Republican, who had long been one of of his staunchest supporters, USA Today reports. "I don't know what happened to...

Trump Pitches $2K Checks to Most Americans for Tariffs

Plan would need Congress, likely exceeds revenue, and faces skepticism

(Newser) - President Trump said Sunday that he is considering giving most Americans a $2,000 check funded by tariff revenues, in what appears to be an effort to build public support for his trade policies, the Guardian reports. "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income...

Suspected Foreign Hackers Breach CBO Systems

Incident exposes sensitive congressional financial data, internal communications

(Newser) - The Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan agency responsible for providing Congress with crucial economic analyses, has reportedly been breached by a suspected foreign hacker. The recently discovered intrusion may have exposed sensitive communications between congressional offices and CBO researchers, as well as internal emails and chat logs, four individuals familiar...

Senate Narrowly Rejects Putting Check on Attacking Venezuela

Just two Republicans break ranks in vote, though several fall short of endorsing Trump taking military action

(Newser) - The Senate narrowly voted down a proposal Thursday that would have required congressional approval before President Trump could launch military operations against Venezuela. The measure, backed largely by Democrats and two Republicans, failed 49-51, marking the second time in a month that lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully to limit the administration'...

Democrat in District Trump Won Won't Run Again

Jared Golden has often split with his party

(Newser) - Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who holds his party's most Republican-leaning seat in the US House, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection, potentially giving the GOP a strong opportunity to flip the Maine seat next year. Golden, known for his moderate record and willingness to cross party lines,...

Shutdown May Force US to Close Airspace, Duffy Warns

Transportation secretary warns some parts of airspace could be shut down

(Newser) - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday gave a stark warning: if the government shutdown drags on past next Tuesday, Americans could see widespread travel disruptions, including parts of the country's airspace being closed down, the Hill reports. Duffy said the shutdown—which on Tuesday night, as it finished its...

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