Casar proposes canceling Musk’s government contracts if he stays with DOGE past May
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397280/casar-cancel-musk-government-contracts-doge-special-government-employee/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397280/casar-cancel-musk-government-contracts-doge-special-government-employee/
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Casar proposes canceling Musk's government contracts if he stays with DOGE past May
In an amendment he introduced, Casar said if they canceled the government contracts with Musk's companies, it would save the United States $3 billion a year.
Newsom suggests ‘gaslighting’ voters damaged the Democratic Party
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3396481/newsom-gaslighting-voters-damaged-democratic-party/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3396481/newsom-gaslighting-voters-damaged-democratic-party/
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Newsom suggests ‘gaslighting’ voters damaged the Democratic Party - Washington Examiner
In discussing the predicament the Democratic Party is in, Newsom asked “what are the lessons learned” to authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes who joined his podcast.
Conservatives pay tribute following death of David Horowitz
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397321/conservatives-pay-tribute-death-david-horowitz/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397321/conservatives-pay-tribute-death-david-horowitz/
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Conservatives pay tribute following death of David Horowitz - Washington Examiner
Conservative leaders and organizations paid tribute to David Horowitz’s legacy after he died following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Trump administration slashing $1 billion in Biden-era school mental health grants
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3397354/trump-administration-slashing-1-billion-mental-health-grants-dei/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3397354/trump-administration-slashing-1-billion-mental-health-grants-dei/
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Trump slashing $1 billion in Biden-era school mental health grants
Funding for the grants, which provide schools with more mental health counselors, was allotted through a gun violence bill signed into law by Biden in 2022.
WATCH LIVE: Kamala Harris gives first major speech since leaving office
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3396897/watch-live-kamala-harris-speech-emerge-gala-san-francisco/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3396897/watch-live-kamala-harris-speech-emerge-gala-san-francisco/
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WATCH LIVE: Kamala Harris gives first major speech since leaving office - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to criticize President Donald Trump during her keynote address in San Francisco.
Trump ‘gold card’ proposal faced pushback during House Judiciary budget talks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397282/trump-gold-card-proposal-house-judiciary-budget-talks/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397282/trump-gold-card-proposal-house-judiciary-budget-talks/
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Trump ‘gold card’ proposal faced pushback during House Judiciary budget talks - Washington Examiner
Its absence from the Judiciary's legislative text comes as Trump administration officials tout the gold cards as an alternative for the EB-5 investor program.
Virginia lieutenant governor candidate fires back after Youngkin calls for him to step down
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3397361/virginia-lt-gov-candidate-john-reid-glenn-youngkin-calls-step-down/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3397361/virginia-lt-gov-candidate-john-reid-glenn-youngkin-calls-step-down/
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Virginia lieutenant governor candidate fires back after Youngkin calls for him to step down - Washington Examiner
Youngkin's call followed a report of uncovered explicit images on a Tumblr account with a username matching candidate John Reid’s social media handles.
Tariffs, Medicaid, DEI: Four takeaways from Trump’s televised town hall
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397342/tariffs-medicaid-dei-four-takeaways-trump-televised-town-hall/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3397342/tariffs-medicaid-dei-four-takeaways-trump-televised-town-hall/
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Tariffs, Medicaid, DEI: Four takeaways from Trump’s televised town hall - Washington Examiner
The two-hour town hall also featured Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former White House chief political strategist Steve Bannon.
Rep. Hank Johnson criticized for poem linking Trump deportations to Latinos at Home Depot
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397418/hank-johnson-criticized-poem-linking-trump-deportations-latinos-home-depot/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3397418/hank-johnson-criticized-poem-linking-trump-deportations-latinos-home-depot/
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House Democrat criticized for linking Trump deportations to Latinos at Home Depot
“First, they came for the Latinos outside of the Home Depots trying to get work so that they could feed their families,” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) said.
Missouri sued over abortion law requiring minors to have parental consent
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3397413/missouri-sued-abortion-law-minors-parental-consent/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3397413/missouri-sued-abortion-law-minors-parental-consent/
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Missouri sued over abortion law requiring minors to have parental consent - Washington Examiner
Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey called the lawsuit, which was filed against him, the state, and a county prosecutor, “shameful.”
Democrats have a patriotism problem
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3395550/elissa-slotkin-patriotism-problem/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3395550/elissa-slotkin-patriotism-problem/
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Democrats have a patriotism problem
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) wants Democrats to retake the flag and reclaim patriotism. The problem is that many Democrats never claimed patriotism to begin with.
Harris warns of constitutional crisis and Trump making ‘people afraid’ in gala speech
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397454/harris-warns-constitutional-crisis-gala-speech/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397454/harris-warns-constitutional-crisis-gala-speech/
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Harris warns of constitutional crisis and checks and balances beginning to ‘buckle’ - Washington Examiner
The former vice president criticized Trump on a variety of issues and warned of a looming constitutional crisis.
Shaky economy tests GOP patience with Trump tariff agenda
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3396942/teetering-economy-tests-gop-patience-trump-tariff-agenda/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3396942/teetering-economy-tests-gop-patience-trump-tariff-agenda/
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Shaky economy tests GOP patience with Trump tariff agenda - Washington Examiner
The economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter of this year by 0.3%, adding to weeks of negative headlines.
How the Big Law firms Trump is targeting support the immigration lobby
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3383105/big-law-firms-trump-immigration-lobby/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3383105/big-law-firms-trump-immigration-lobby/
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How the Big Law firms Trump is targeting support the immigration lobby
President Donald Trump is targeting several white-shoe law firms with histories of fighting immigration enforcement, among other liberal legal causes.
Hegseth issues warning to Iran over Houthi support
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397469/hegseth-issues-warning-iran-houthi-support/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397469/hegseth-issues-warning-iran-houthi-support/
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Hegseth issues warning to Iran over Houthi support - Washington Examiner
The Houthis were designated as a foreign terrorist organization in March 2025 by the Trump administration
First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3397181/may-social-security-first-round-payments-13-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3397181/may-social-security-first-round-payments-13-days/
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First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive their payments on May 14.
Green energy fixation sends Spain dark
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/opinion-restoring-america/3397110/green-energy-fixation-sends-spain-dark/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/opinion-restoring-america/3397110/green-energy-fixation-sends-spain-dark/
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Green energy fixation sends Spain dark - Washington Examiner
Spain suffered a power cut in part due to its green energy policies.
Republicans to introduce bill creating Roth IRA-style savings account
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3396982/republicans-introduce-bill-tax-haven-savings/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3396982/republicans-introduce-bill-tax-haven-savings/
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Republicans to introduce bill creating Roth IRA-style savings account - Washington Examiner
“A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and prosperity,” Sen. Ted Cruz said in a statement.
House lawmakers abandoning ship for higher office muddle 2026 map
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3396919/house-lawmakers-seeking-higher-office-muddle-2026-map/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3396919/house-lawmakers-seeking-higher-office-muddle-2026-map/
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House lawmakers abandoning ship for higher office muddle 2026 map - Washington Examiner
A handful of House lawmakers, some in competitive seats, are seeking statewide executive office or vacant Senate seats, likely causing problems for both parties.
Streamlining environmental reviews secures our energy future
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3396771/streamlining-environmental-reviews-secures-our-energy-future/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3396771/streamlining-environmental-reviews-secures-our-energy-future/
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Streamlining environmental reviews secures our energy future
Wyoming stands ready to lead America toward true energy independence.