In a surprising upset, Emily Gregory, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jon Maples in a special election for the Florida state House of Representatives. The district, which includes Palm Beach—President Donald Trump’s primary residence at Mar-a-Lago—was expected to be a safe win for Republicans, especially after Trump endorsed Maples. However, Gregory’s victory represents a symbolic win for Democrats, even though it will not significantly affect the state’s Republican majority. Her ca

A security incident unfolded near the White House early Wednesday morning after a van crashed into a barricade at Lafayette Square, prompting authorities to lock down parts of downtown Washington, D.C. Police confirmed that the vehicle struck a gate located just north of the White House, an area that is typically crowded with tourists, office workers and government staff during the morning hours. Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the scene and secured the surrounding area as a p

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin will become the next United States Secretary of Homeland Security, with the appointment set to take effect on March 31, 2026. The announcement was made through a post on Truth Social, where Trump also revealed that the current secretary, Kristi Noem, will transition to a new role as special envoy for a forthcoming regional security initiative known as “The Shield of the Americas.” According to the pres