Rubio reassures Senate Republicans on Iran as US pursues nuclear deal
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4527235/marco-rubio-reassures-senate-gop-iran-nuclear-deal/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4527235/marco-rubio-reassures-senate-gop-iran-nuclear-deal/
Washington Examiner
Rubio reassures Senate Republicans on Iran
The meeting with Marco Rubio comes as some Senate Republicans express concern over the terms of a ceasefire Trump has negotiated with Iran.
Why expelling House members under investigation might not be as easy as it seems
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4526379/house-investigation-swalwell-gonzales-cherfilus-mccormick-mills/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4526379/house-investigation-swalwell-gonzales-cherfilus-mccormick-mills/
Washington Examiner
Why expelling House members under investigation might not be easy
Four embattled members of Congress could face expulsion votes as soon this week as colleagues call for their resignation or expulsion.
Iran peace deal requires a tight nuclear focus
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/4527200/iran-peace-deal-requires-tight-nuclear-focus/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/4527200/iran-peace-deal-requires-tight-nuclear-focus/
Washington Examiner
Iran peace deal requires a tight nuclear focus
To gain a diplomatic peace deal with Iran, President Donald Trump should focus on the specific concern of nuclear weapons and enrichment.
‘Karma’ has arrived for ‘useful idiot’ Swalwell after suspending governor bid: Joe Concha
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4527100/karma-useful-idiot-eric-swalwell-suspending-governor-bid-joe-concha/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4527100/karma-useful-idiot-eric-swalwell-suspending-governor-bid-joe-concha/
Washington Examiner
'Karma' has arrived for 'useful idiot' Swalwell: Joe Concha
Joe Concha said the Democratic Party is distancing itself from Rep. Eric Swalwell after exhausting his role to “take out” Trump.
JD Vance’s hard road to 2028
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/4527386/jd-vance-hard-road-2028-election/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/4527386/jd-vance-hard-road-2028-election/
Washington Examiner
JD Vance's hard road to 2028
If Vance becomes the Republican nominee in 2028, which is not anywhere near a done deal, he will be in a very difficult race against history.
How tax filing has changed due to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/4526991/tax-filing-changes-trump-one-big-beautiful-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/4526991/tax-filing-changes-trump-one-big-beautiful-bill/
Washington Examiner
How tax filing has changed due to Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Provisions in the bill, such as "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime," will allow people to claim more deductions.
Butler, Pennsylvania, man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump and other officials
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4527455/butler-threat-kill-trump-monper/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4527455/butler-threat-kill-trump-monper/
Washington Examiner
Butler, Pennsylvania, man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump
Authorities said the threats also targeted other federal officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Chris Wright warns gas prices may stay high throughout the summer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4527551/chris-wright-gas-prices-high-throughout-summer/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4527551/chris-wright-gas-prices-high-throughout-summer/
Washington Examiner
Chris Wright warns gas prices may stay high throughout the summer
Energy Secretary Chris Wright previously predicted that gasoline could fall below $3 per gallon by the summer.
Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct accusations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4527587/eric-swalwell-resign-congress-sexual-misconduct-accusations/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4527587/eric-swalwell-resign-congress-sexual-misconduct-accusations/
Washington Examiner
Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct accusations
Swalwell was facing the threat of expulsion, with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) vowing to bring forward a resolution against him.
Hillary Clinton mocks Vance-led Iran peace talks as ‘joke’ diplomacy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4527578/hillary-clinton-vance-iran-peace-talks-joke-diplomacy/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4527578/hillary-clinton-vance-iran-peace-talks-joke-diplomacy/
Washington Examiner
Hillary Clinton mocks Vance-led Iran peace talks as 'joke' diplomacy
“You don’t just show up in Geneva or Islamabad, talk for a bunch of hours, and go away,” the former secretary of state said.
Minnesota House scrutinizes Walz’s fraud prevention plan: ‘Where’s the accountability?’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/4527344/minnesota-house-walz-fraud-prevention-plan/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/4527344/minnesota-house-walz-fraud-prevention-plan/
Washington Examiner
Minnesota House questions Walz’s fraud prevention plan
Minnesota lawmakers raised doubts about Gov. Tim Walz’s legislative anti-fraud package at a House oversight hearing on Monday.
Mullin to recall ‘entire DHS workforce’ back to work despite shutdown
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/4527540/mullin-recall-dhs-workforce-shutdown/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/4527540/mullin-recall-dhs-workforce-shutdown/
Washington Examiner
Mullin to recall ‘entire DHS workforce’ back to work despite shutdown
The partial shutdown, now the longest in history, is still ongoing, meaning many homeland security workers haven’t received paychecks for weeks.
Appeals court weighs whether to revive ‘sprawling’ climate change challenge to Trump orders
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4526513/appeals-court-climate-challenge-trump/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4526513/appeals-court-climate-challenge-trump/
Washington Examiner
Appeals court weighs whether to revive challenge to Trump climate orders
Climate activists asked an appeals court to revive a lawsuit against Trump's orders cutting climate funding and increasing energy production.
Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress after affair scandal with late staffer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4527691/tony-gonzales-retire-congress-affair-staffer/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4527691/tony-gonzales-retire-congress-affair-staffer/
Washington Examiner
Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress after affair scandal
The announcement comes over a month after the Texas Republican admitted to having an affair with a staffer who killed herself last year.
Protests erupt in Ireland over high fuel costs caused by war in Iran
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4527532/ireland-protests-fuel-prices-iran-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4527532/ireland-protests-fuel-prices-iran-war/
Washington Examiner
Protests erupt in Ireland over high fuel costs caused by war in Iran
Protests have erupted across Ireland in recent days over the surge in fuel prices driven by the war in Iran.
Vance tells Vatican to ‘stick to matters of morality’ after Trump rebukes pope
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4527722/jd-vance-vatican-trump-pope-leo-iran-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4527722/jd-vance-vatican-trump-pope-leo-iran-war/
Washington Examiner
Vance tells pope to 'stick to matters of morality' after Trump post
JD Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, said when the Vatican comments on U.S. public policy, it is reasonable for Trump to disagree.
PNC steps up for Pittsburgh’s NFL draft
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/4527694/pnc-steps-up-pittsburgh-nfl-draft/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/4527694/pnc-steps-up-pittsburgh-nfl-draft/
Washington Examiner
PNC steps up for Pittsburgh's NFL draft
PNC Financial Services CEO Bill Demchak has had a big impact on Pittsburgh since returning in 2002, including helping to bring the 2026 NFL draft.
Hegseth-affiliated pastor Doug Wilson says Trump ‘has to do better’ after AI Jesus debacle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4526603/hegseth-pastor-doug-wilson-trump-do-better-ai-jesus-debacle/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4526603/hegseth-pastor-doug-wilson-trump-do-better-ai-jesus-debacle/
Washington Examiner
Doug Wilson says Trump needs to do better after AI Jesus debacle
EXCLUSIVE — War Secretary Pete Hegseth's pastor, Doug Wilson, believes President Donald Trump needs "more orthodox pastoral guidance."
Thune urges Trump to ‘leave the church alone’ after president rips pope over Iran
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4527767/john-thune-trump-leave-church-alone-pope-iran/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4527767/john-thune-trump-leave-church-alone-pope-iran/
Washington Examiner
Thune urges Trump to 'leave the church alone' after attacking pope
Leo has accused Trump of “abusing” the Christian message, while Trump said the pontiff is “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.”
Maryland investigating 32,000 gallons of leaked jet fuel at Joint Base Andrews
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4527818/maryland-jet-fuel-leak-joint-base-andrews/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4527818/maryland-jet-fuel-leak-joint-base-andrews/
Washington Examiner
Maryland probing 32,000-gallon jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, home of Air Force One, has disputed the total figure, saying about 22,000 gallons were released into the environment.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking Delta Force secrets placed under house arrest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4527653/army-delta-force-secrets-leak-house-arrest/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4527653/army-delta-force-secrets-leak-house-arrest/
Washington Examiner
Ex-Army worker charged in Delta Force leak put under house arrest
Courtney Williams, 40, faces four counts of communicating and disclosing national defense information related to the elite Delta Force.