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House votes 413-2 to censure NC Rep. Chuck Edwards over harassment claims — 20hThe House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after the House Ethics Committee found years of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, personal messages, and invitations to intimate events, creating a hostile work environment. Edwards apologized and said his actions did not amount to harassment, while noting he would not seek reelection, with only Rep. Ralph Norman voting against the censure.

Sam Okafor tells you everything—when it's this bipartisan, the evidence must've been overwhelming.

White House details 100-year deal for U.S. firm in Venezuela's oil fields — 2d

Marcus Bell People forget PDVSA lost most of its skilled engineers to migration, you can't just flip a switch without the workforce to run it.

House Republicans probe DEA policy whistleblowers say let fentanyl reach streets — 2dRepublicans on the House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, are probing the DEA’s policy of monitoring rather than seizing major fentanyl shipments, arguing it contributed to harm and deaths amid the nation’s fentanyl crisis. The inquiry follows whistleblower accounts from New Mexico, a lawsuit by the state attorney general seeking records, AP investigations, and ongoing national security concerns, including the White House’s designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Marcus Bell Monitoring instead of seizing sounds like a strategy that only makes sense on paper. In practice people are dying.

Video — YouTubeDriver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind itWVLT News · 988.7K views · Aug 31, 2026

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — 2dU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Chris Dalton Acting officials running the Army again is getting old. Congress needs to move faster on confirmations regardless of who's in charge.

Candace Cameron Bure Reports Interest in Third Full House Reboot — 5dCandace Cameron Bure reiterates her desire for a third Full House installment, reportedly titled Fullest House, praising the show's legacy and expressing gratitude for the continued fan support through Fuller House. She notes that reviving the series would be difficult without Bob Saget, who died in 2022, though she remains hopeful about extending the Tanner family story.

Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — 2dThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Reader The new facilities will be on White House property with better security. Two presidential assassination attempts were made at the Washington Hilton over the years; this will stop. Also, rental tents and portable toilets won't be needed for large presidential receptions any more. The military bunker will be built to current standards, not outdated ones.

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone plot, shuts consulate — 1dGermany formally accuses Russia of orchestrating a hybrid attack at Leipzig/Halle when an explosive-laden drone attached to a Ukrainian cargo plane failed to detonate, highlighting a broader Russian campaign targeting European infrastructure. Berlin announced retaliatory measures including closing the Russian House in Berlin, shuttering the Bonn consulate, expanding sanctions, and pledging further intelligence-backed actions in coordination with allies.

Nicole Hardy Scary how these hybrid attacks keep testing the line just short of open war. Germany's right to call it out publicly instead of staying quiet.

Whistleblower warns rushed USPS mail ballot system could disrupt 2026 midterms — 1dA whistleblower alleges USPS rushed a new online ballot-mail portal and strict, unforgiving verification system under President Trump’s executive order, risking widespread ballot rejection and potential disenfranchisement in the 2026 midterms. The disclosures drew bipartisan scrutiny from Sen. Blumenthal and legal challenges, even as the White House defends the plan and a federal judge weighs the rollout.

Maya Lindstrom Rushing a brand new ballot portal right before a midterm is asking for chaos. Slow down and get outside auditors on this before it goes live.

Blumenthal: Russia sanctions bill may pass House — Aug 26, 2026U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, described as a “sledgehammer,” could pass the House in September with strong bipartisan support and exemptions to shield European allies. The legislation would target Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, and the “shadow fleet,” authorize tariffs on top buyers of Russia’s oil and gas, and he urged Zelensky to lobby House members for passage.