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Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid amid Pressure over Affair Scandal Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, dropped out of his primary runoff Thursday, heeding calls from House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members to end his reelection bid amid revelations that he had an affair with an aide who died by suicide. “After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have … The post Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid amid Pressure over Affair Scandal first appeared on Poli Alert.

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U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher The U.S. labor market unexpectedly shed jobs in February, signaling potential cracks in the economy as policymakers grapple with rising energy prices and global instability. Employers cut 92,000 jobs last month, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted job growth. The unemployment … The post U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 23:42 👍 13 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Newly Released Epstein Files Include FBI Interview Summaries Alleging Sexual Assault by Trump Newly released documents from the federal government’s files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein include previously unseen FBI interview summaries describing allegations that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a teenage girl in the 1980s, according to an analysis of the materials. The U.S. Department of Justice posted the documents Thursday as part of ongoing disclosures required … The post Newly Released Epstein Files Include FBI Interview Summaries Alleging Sexual Assault by Trump first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 21:40 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1

House Retirements Near Historic High as 2026 Election Cycle Accelerates The number of lawmakers retiring from the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 elections has climbed to the second-highest level since recordkeeping began nearly a century ago, reflecting an unusually high turnover in Congress as both parties prepare for a competitive election cycle. A total of 53 House members have announced they will not … The post House Retirements Near Historic High as 2026 Election Cycle Accelerates first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 17:38 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1

Americans Stranded in Middle East After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Travel Chaos Thousands of Americans are stranded across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, triggering retaliatory drone attacks and widespread airspace closures that have complicated evacuation efforts for civilians. In the days following the strikes, the United States Department of State issued new travel advisories urging Americans to reconsider travel … The post Americans Stranded in Middle East After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Travel Chaos first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 15:36 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

House Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Iran War, Allowing Military Campaign to Continue The Republican-controlled United States House of Representatives narrowly voted Thursday to reject a resolution that would have restricted Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran, one day after the United States Senate blocked a similar measure. The vote, 219–212, effectively cleared the way for Trump to continue a widening military campaign against Iran that … The post House Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Iran War, Allowing Military Campaign to Continue first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 03:25 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 3 📌 0

House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted Wednesday to subpoena Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general, to testify as part of its investigation into the federal government’s handling of the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee approved the subpoena following a motion introduced by Nancy Mace, a Republican … The post House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation first appeared on Poli Alert.

06.03.2026 01:24 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary; Trump to Nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a special envoy, following an appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this week that provoked bipartisan criticism of her handling of the department that is tasked with fulfilling the administration’s mass deportation campaign. Oklahoma GOP Sen. … The post Kristi Noem out as DHS Secretary; Trump to Nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin first appeared on Poli Alert.

05.03.2026 23:22 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

Judge Says Businesses Must Be Refunded Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court A federal judge ruled Wednesday that U.S. companies that paid tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under emergency powers later struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States are legally entitled to refunds, a decision that could force the federal government to return tens of billions of dollars to importers. Richard Eaton, a judge … The post Judge Says Businesses Must Be Refunded Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court first appeared on Poli Alert.

05.03.2026 23:22 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1

Pentagon Identifies Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait, marking the first American military casualties since President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran over the weekend. The Defense Department said Army Reserve Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah … The post Pentagon Identifies Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike first appeared on Poli Alert.

04.03.2026 23:07 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0

Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution to Block Trump From Expanding Iran War The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on whether to block Donald Trump from using further military force against Iran without congressional authorization, as lawmakers from both parties raise concerns about the scope and duration of the escalating conflict. The measure, introduced by Tim Kaine and co-sponsored by Rand Paul, would require the removal of … The post Senate to Vote on War Powers Resolution to Block Trump From Expanding Iran War first appeared on Poli Alert.

04.03.2026 21:05 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1

Hegseth Says U.S. Submarine Sank Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that an American submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in the expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said the Iranian vessel “thought it was safe in international waters,” but “instead, it was sunk by a … The post Hegseth Says U.S. Submarine Sank Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean first appeared on Poli Alert.

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U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.

A US submarine sinking a lonely, dinky Iranian surface ship an ocean away from the theater of the main conflict—and 9000
miles from North America—makes it pretty clear the US is fighting a general war, without the declaration required by the Constitution. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

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Pete Hegseth C*ckblocks Anthropic And OpenAI collects its winnings.

“Let’s not bury the lede here: The DoD wants to use AI for fully autonomous lethal systems and mass surveillance of American citizens. Anthropic said “no,” and now the US government is retaliating by trying to destroy it.” @lizdye.bsky.social @atrupar.com
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