Rebeka Zeljko

1 day ago | theblaze.com | Rebeka Zeljko

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who serves as the Democratic whip, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026. The 80-year-old senator was first elected to the Senate in 1996 after serving in the House since 1982.

1 day ago | conservativereview.com | Rebeka Zeljko

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the current state of America's trade war with China is "unsustainable," signaling support for a de-escalation between the two countries. When asked if the China tariffs will come down, Bessent told reporters during a media roundtable Wednesday that "both sides believe that the current status quo is unsustainable." The United States imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, and China subsequently retaliated with a 125% tariff on the United States.

2 days ago | conservativereview.com | Rebeka Zeljko

2 days ago | theblaze.com | Rebeka Zeljko

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Pentagon staffers "will be prosecuted" if they are found leaking sensitive information within the department. This push for investigations comes after top Pentagon officials were removed for allegedly leaking information to reporters. One of the officials who was removed, John Ullyot, also penned an op-ed on Sunday depicting behind-the-scenes turmoil within the department.