Trump-backed Kentucky primary buzz? Nah—Boebert stays in the mix: Colorado Rep, gun-rights activist, big MAGA profile, controversial on ethics and remarks. Born 1986 in CO.
As of April 3, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security remains partially unfunded since February 14, causing over 100,000 DHS employees, including TSA workers, to go unpaid. The shutdown has led to severe staffing shortages at airports, with TSA officers resigning and calling out sick, resulting in long security lines and missed flights. President Trump deployed paid ICE agents to assist TSA with crowd control, but congressional deadlock over DHS funding and immigration enforcement reforms continues, prolonging travel disruptions nationwide.
The annual conservative conference CPAC in Texas saw notable absences, including Donald Trump, amid shifting dynamics within the Republican Party. Discussions focus on future leadership, Iran, and the party’s direction post-Trump, with new figures like Liz Truss making appearances and debates about the party's ideological future.
Over the past two decades, 53 allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 US lawmakers. Most cases involve harassment of women, with a bipartisan pattern of accusations. Recent resignations follow investigations and public pressure, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct in Congress.
AP News reports that HBO's The A List collects 15 stories from Asian and Pacific diasporas, featuring figures from Connie Chung to Tammy Duckworth. The documentary prioritizes intimate, unscripted interviews about identity and belonging within an expansive AAPI landscape.
Trump has backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th District, defeating Rep. Thomas Massie in a high-spending primary that has tested Trump’s influence over dissenting Republicans amid debates over Iran policy and broader party loyalty. Other Tuesday contests in Georgia and Pennsylvania are shaping the midterm landscape.
In Nevada, Republicans have nominated David Flippo in the 2nd District GOP primary, a Trump-backed candidate seeking to challenge Gov. Joe Lombardo. Democrats have nominated Teresa Benitez-Thompson for the 2nd District. The results shape the 2026 general election landscape as parties race to mobilize in a volatile state with high costs and significant voter interest.