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Wife says Transportation chief Sean Duffy 'not a corrupt man' amid family road trip criticism

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:40 pm

The wife of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday said that her husband is not a “corrupt man” after a watchdog group urged the inspector general to investigate the couple’s newest reality series, “The Great American Road Trip.” “I don't think anybody can accuse my husband of not having done his job well. In fact,...

Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:05 pm

Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has departed the disaster relief agency in yet another leadership upheaval. A memo to FEMA staff on Tuesday disclosed that Evans was departing, according to Politico’s E&E News. Evans had been in charge of FEMA since December, after David Richardson, her predecessor as...

Marty Makary's tenure as head of FDA ends with 'difficulty'

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:03 pm

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down on Tuesday, capping weeks of pressure and rumors that his job was in jeopardy. The agency’s top food regulator, Kyle Diamantas, will take over, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump told reporters ahead of his trip to China on Tuesday that Makary had been “having some difficulty” in the role. ...

Hegseth in the hotseat

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:03 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth in the hotseat House and Senate GOP lawmakers vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. © Greg Nash Republicans in both chambers...

South Carolina Republicans decline to consider redistricting in blow to Trump

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:59 pm

South Carolina's Senate on Monday declined to extend its legislative calendar to consider drawing new GOP-favored congressional lines, dealing a blow to President Trump before the midterms this fall. The measure failed via a 29-17 vote after Trump on Monday urged Republicans to back the extension. “South Carolina Republicans: BE BOLD AND COURAGEOUS, just like...

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:52 pm

Presented by Lilly {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Marty Makary out at FDA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary officially stepped down from his role on Tuesday. © Greg Nash Makary managed to anger just about every constituency, from the pharma and biotech industries to the anti-abortion movement, but the...

Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP-friendly congressional map 

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:45 pm

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenges to a Republican-friendly congressional map on Tuesday that is expected to hand the party an additional House seat in the midterms. The rulings landed just hours after the court heard oral arguments in three underlying lawsuits attempting to block the new lines. “This Court’s review of the Missouri residents’ appeals is limited to determining only the legality – not the...

Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of 'spying on Texans, including children'

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:36 pm

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars annually from secretly selling consumer data collected to bolster advertising after the streaming...

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:25 pm

President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president's vision, which includes a paint in the color...

Hegseth takes heat from Republicans in back-to-back hearings: 5 takeaways

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:24 pm

Republicans in the House and Senate vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, President Trump’s unusual plan to fund the Defense Department, spending priorities and America’s dwindling munitions stockpiles. The hearings come as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran...

Super Bowl featuring Bad Bunny halftime show draws 2,300+ FCC complaints

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:10 pm

Super Bowl LX — which featured a halftime show performance by Bad Bunny that ignited backlash from President Trump and some conservatives — drew more than 2,300 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC.) The Puerto Rican superstar performed a medley of his mega-hits at the February game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New...

Live results: Nebraska governor primary elections

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:00 pm

Voters in Nebraska are heading to the polls Tuesday for the gubernatorial primary election. Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is running to defend his seat in the GOP primary, while Democratic frontrunner Lynne Walz, a former state senator, is seeking her party's nod in her own contest. Pillen, who is backed by President Trump, is facing...

Live results: West Virginia Senate primaries

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:00 pm

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is running in a Tuesday primary to hold on to her seat representing West Virginia this fall. She faces a handful of primary challengers. Democrats also boast a crowded primary field, with several candidates vying for the party's nomination. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live...

Live results: Nebraska House primary elections

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Published on: May 12, 2026, 9:00 pm

Republican Rep. Don Bacon's retirement from Congress has opened a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska this fall. On Tuesday, voters will weigh in on who they would like to see on the ticket to represent the 2nd Congressional District and the state's other two seats. Reps. Mike Flood (R), who represents the 1st...