Author: Karen Givens

The Supreme Court showed clear skepticism on Wednesday about whether Congress gave the president open-ended authority to slap tariffs on foreign goods, and justices pressed hard on whether such sweeping power can rest with the executive branch alone. The high court’s questioning zeroed in on the balance of power between Congress and the president, with justices probing whether long-standing trade statutes were meant to let a president unilaterally impose broad duties. From a Republican perspective, that scrutiny matters because it forces a hard look at whether the tools used to protect American industries match constitutional limits. The exchange made it…

President Donald Trump is set to appoint Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Dan Bishop to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, senior White House officials confirmed to The Federalist; Bishop, who served as a conservative stalwart in Congress since 2019, could start serving as U.S. attorney. Dan Bishop’s move from the OMB back into a frontline legal role signals a clear priority from the administration: put experienced conservatives into key law enforcement posts. Bishop built a reputation in Congress as a firm voice for conservative principles, and in the White House he has…

A UPS cargo jet crashed and burst into a massive fireball while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 in a sudden, destructive accident that immediately drew emergency crews and an investigation. The aircraft went down during takeoff, exploding on impact and sending flames and smoke across the airport perimeter. Initial reports confirmed at least seven fatalities and 11 injuries, and local responders raced to contain the blaze and treat the wounded. The scene left a charred stretch of tarmac and scattered debris where a routine shift turned…

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherill won the race for New Jersey governor late Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Republican Jack Ciatarelli in a contest shaped by President Trump and the state’s rising cost of living. This outcome is a clear disappointment for conservatives who hoped for a change in Trenton, and it underscores how national figures and pocketbook issues can dominate state races. Republicans saw Jack Ciatarelli as a vehicle to argue for fiscal restraint and public safety, but the result shows those messages didn’t break through enough. The contest was tightly wound around two big themes: President Trump’s influence…

The national fight for control of the U.S. House has shifted to California, where voters are weighing a Democratic proposal that could erase as many as five Republican districts and blunt President Donald Trump’s moves to safeguard his party’s lock on Washington power. What voters see on the ballot in California this week matters far beyond the state lines. A Democratic-backed measure would reshape congressional districts in a way that could cost Republicans up to five seats, altering the arithmetic of the next Congress. That prospect has Republicans watching closely because a swing of a handful of seats can decide…

A man wanted on charges in two states jumped into a North Carolina lake and feigned an inability to swim in a failed bid to escape law enforcement. Police say the suspect, who faced outstanding warrants in more than one state, fled on foot before choosing the lake as his route of escape. Instead of surrendering, he reportedly jumped into the water and acted as though he could not swim, hoping the lake would slow or stop pursuing officers. That plan did not work and he was taken into custody after officers responded. Attempts to elude arrest by entering water…

Dick Cheney, who rose from Wyoming roots to become one of the most consequential vice presidents in modern American history, has died at age 84 and leaves a record defined by fierce conservatism, staunch support for a robust national defense, and policies that reshaped U.S. foreign and domestic security doctrine. Dick Cheney was a hard-charging conservative who served at the highest levels of government and became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history. He was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq and a central figure in shaping post-9/11 security strategy. Cheney’s death at…

Congress must tighten rules to shield American politics from outside meddling, close loopholes, and make penalties meaningful. This piece argues for clearer disclosure, stronger enforcement, and a return to commonsense protections that put the nation first. It lays out practical priorities for lawmakers who want to defend our system without creating theater. The aim is to be direct about the risks and clear about what needs fixing. We all agree the playing field should be fair and transparent, and right now it is not. Foreign actors find creative ways to funnel influence into campaigns, think tanks, and media channels. That…

This piece looks at a single, striking line and what it says about politics, the legal system, and elections. It unpacks how that remark fits into a larger story about opposition, resilience, and consequences for voters. The goal is to explain why the line matters to Republicans and to the country without getting lost in legal technicalities. The remark cuts straight to the point of a larger narrative many conservatives accept: legal pressure was used as a political tool. The line is blunt about consequences and intent in a way most politician-speak never is. It forces a confrontation with the…

Former President Barack Obama placed a 30-minute call to self-declared socialist Zohran Mamdani, calling his campaign “impressive” and offering to be a “sounding board” if Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, a development that raises clear questions about elite influence and national figures steering local politics. The surprise phone call from Obama to Zohran Mamdani lasted about 30 minutes and featured praise for what Obama called an “impressive” campaign. That kind of endorsement from a former president is loud and unmistakable, especially when it lands in the middle of a local race. Voters should note the…