Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has made an official request for U.S. Secret Service protection, CBS News reports.
Save to FavoritesBiden Requests Secret Service Protection
Save to FavoritesSave to FavoritesYou're reading the free version of Political Wire
Upgrade to a paid membership to unlock full access. The process is quick and easy. You can even use Apple Pay.
- ✔ Become a member to get many great benefits -- exclusive analysis, a trending news page, a private podcast, no advertising and more!
- ✔ If you're already a member, log in for the full experience.
Recent Posts
Trump’s Texas Gambit Ignites Nationwide Battle
“President Trump’s high-stakes push to create more Republican House seats and keep the majority from flipping to Democrats has erupted into a cross-country fight, prompting the exodus of Democratic state…
White House Preps Order to Punish Banks
“The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that…
A Look Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Lair
New York Times: “The townhouse was one of five properties around the world owned by Mr. Epstein. After his release in 2009 from a Florida jail, where he served 13…
Republicans Find a Way to Fall in Line
New York Times: “President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely…
California Democrats Eye 5 GOP Seats
“Democrats in California’s congressional delegation have privately agreed to a new congressional map that could net them as many as five seats in 2026,” Punchbowl News reports. “The GOP targets: Reps. Ken…
Brian Schatz Locks Up Democratic Whip Race
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has secured commitments from a majority of Democratic senators in his bid to become their next whip, including a crucial new endorsement from Senate Minority Leader…
Schwarzenegger Would Campaign Against Newsom Effort
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to campaign against a partisan gerrymandering plan that current officeholder Gavin Newsom is hoping to place on the November ballot, Politico reports. Said a…
Cash Windfall From Trump’s Tax Law Starting to Show Up
“The magnitude of the cash savings from this summer’s federal tax legislation is starting to take shape at America’s biggest companies,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “In short, changes like…
Trump Tests Wall Street’s Need for Government Data
Wall Street Journal: “Investors have long parsed economic reports on the labor market or inflation to help determine prices for stocks and bonds. But after weak jobs data on Friday…
Trump Demands Investment from Trading Partners
“President Trump’s tariff threats have turned into a play for cold, hard cash as he tries to leverage U.S. economic power to cajole other nations to make multibillion-dollar investments in…
Hegseth Aide Tried to Oust White House Liaison
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s acting chief of staff tried and failed to oust a senior White House liaison assigned to the Pentagon, detailing an unusual dispute that marks the latest…
Grand Jury Probe Ordered Into Obama Officials
“Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference,” CNN reports….
NASA Plans Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, the first major action by the former Fox News host as the…
Brazil Supreme Court Orders Arrest of Jair Bolsonarro
“Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election,” the AP reports….
Abbott Orders the Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered the arrest of the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State in an effort to halt the advancement of new congressional maps that could…
Netanyahu Seeks Expansion of War
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for major expansion of war in Gaza, Jewish Insider reports. Save to Favorites
Sherrod Brown Preparing for Comeback Bid
“Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is interviewing campaign managers for a 2026 comeback bid, a clear indication that he’s preparing to jump into the race to defeat Sen. Jon Husted…
White House Denies 3,000-a-Day ICE Arrest Target
“The Trump administration is backing away from a widely cited immigration enforcement target, telling a federal appeals court there is no formal policy requiring agents to arrest 3,000 people a…
Judges Openly Doubt the Federal Government
“Justice Department lawyers have long enjoyed a professional benefit when they appear in court. As a general rule, judges tend to take them at their word and assume they are…
Some Visa Applicants Will Need to Post Bond
The U.S. will propose some tourist and business visa applicants post a bond of up to $15,000 as part of an effort to clamp down on visitors who overstay their…
