Politics & Government News

News > Politics & Government News

RSS Feed

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

6:03 PM on Thursday, December 4

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

Trump's pardon of Honduran ex-president cited as reason for leniency at sentencing of ex-congressman

5:35 PM on Thursday, December 4

A defense lawyer has cited President Donald Trump's recent pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández as she asked a judge who once presided over a civil case against Trump to treat her client lightly for his drug conspiracy conviction

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

5:25 PM on Thursday, December 4

Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership

Judge to decide if ex-prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court

5:18 PM on Thursday, December 4

A federal judge has signaled that the U.S. Justice Department might have a winning argument when it says that fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's claims that she was wrongfully dismissed don't belong in court yet

FILE - This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2025. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)

Takeaways from the Navy's investigations into 4 mishaps during Houthi campaign

5:01 PM on Thursday, December 4

The Navy has released investigative reports into four mishaps that all involve the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

FILE - This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2025. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)

Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show

4:51 PM on Thursday, December 4

Investigative reports into a series of high-profile Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal the operation's toll on ships and personnel

California students with disabilities face ‘terrifying’ special ed cuts after Trump changes

3:58 PM on Thursday, December 4

California parents are worried about how President Donald Trump’s myriad budget cuts could strip their children services needed to attend school, live at home and enjoy a degree of independence

U.S. Border Patrol Commander at large Gregory Bovino, 3rd left, walks on the street in New Orleans, La.,Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

3:53 PM on Thursday, December 4

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana

FILE - This photo combination shows Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, left, March 7, 2019, in Washington and Czech Republic's President Petr Pavel in Washington, July 10, 2024.. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Matt Rourke)

Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister

3:19 PM on Thursday, December 4

Czech Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš says he plans to transfer his major businesses to an independent trust to become prime minister again

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each; critics oppose increased spending

2:42 PM on Thursday, December 4

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market

A man walks past signage prior to the final draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

2:33 PM on Thursday, December 4

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

1:36 PM on Thursday, December 4

President Donald Trump has added a new architectural firm to his $300 million ballroom construction project at the White House

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

12:54 PM on Thursday, December 4

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive military plans on his personal phone

FILE - M23 rebels escort government soldiers and police who surrendered to an undisclosed location in Goma, Democratic republic of the Congo, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File)

As Trump hosts Congo and Rwanda's leaders for peace deal, here's what to know about the conflict

11:58 AM on Thursday, December 4

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday for a deal-signing aimed at ending the conflict in Congo

FILE - National Transportation Safety Board member Alvin Brown participates in a news conference, March 27, 2024, in Linthicum Heights, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination

11:36 AM on Thursday, December 4

Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules

8:45 AM on Thursday, December 4

The New York Times is suing to try to stop the Pentagon from imposing new rules on journalists who cover the military

Protestors opposed to mid-decade redistricting hold a sign outside of the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. on Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Kate Payne)

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

12:01 AM on Thursday, December 4

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections

First ... 43 44 45 46 47 ... Last

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

On Air & Up Next

  • The Kim Komando Show
    2:00AM - 6:00AM
     
    As America’s Digital Goddess®, Kim shares the latest gadgets, breaking tech   >>
     
  • This Morning with Gordon Deal
    5:00AM - 6:00AM
     
    Go beyond the headlines with the day's first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world
     
  • The Chris Stigall Show
    6:00AM - 9:00AM
     
    Chris Stigall has been talking with his morning audience for years. He's   >>
     
  • The Mike Gallagher Show
    9:00AM - 12:00PM
     
    Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America.   >>
     
  • The Charlie Kirk Show
    12:00PM - 2:00PM
     
    "The Charlie Kirk Show" can be heard weekdays across Salem Radio Network and watched on The Salem News Channel.
     

See the Full Program Guide