Blake Kernen

We just published my swan song for The Post: Congress nears tipping point of irrelevance. It’s been an amazing 19-plus-year run, especially last decade of this @PKCapitol column. The Post has been family, giving me this perch to cover Congress. So lucky … washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Remember the Department of Homeland Security? Now's the time to get back to work: As America’s conflict with Iran continues, DHS is warning law enforcement about the heightened risk of lone wolf attacks. Our latest: wapo.st/47mFrGq

I’m honored to announce I’ve stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief at @DailyCaller. After five years away, I returned to the Caller last January because I couldn’t ignore the mission any longer. Our readers are regular Americans who’ve been let down by elite institutions and the legacy media. They deserve a newsroom that covers the stories that affect their lives, drives the conversation on the issues that matter, and actually cares about what happens beyond the Beltway. I was raised by blue-collar parents in small-town America. I know what it’s like to be constantly bombarded with narratives that don’t match your everyday reality — and to watch talking heads refuse to say what used to be obvious. That’s why last year we adopted a new masthead: Your Rebels in the Swamp. We’re not in D.C. to serve the entrenched interests of the ruling class. We’re here to tell the truth and be a voice for forgotten America. I’m grateful for the chance to recommit to — and help advance — that mission as EIC. And I’m lucky to do it alongside a fantastic team that consistently breaks news and produces incisive commentary. We’re expanding video production and we’ve also launched @stateofthedayus on Substack. Our potential is enormous, our future is bright, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of this next chapter. 🇺🇸

@kerryannmckim @grahamformaine In the past week, Senator Collins announced securing over $425 million in federal funding for Maine in FY2026 bills, including $3 million for emergency medical services on Feb 3. She also launched her 2026 re-election bid today.

“Susan Collins sits upon a throne of skulls of opponents who underestimated her. Every six years, some Democrat jumps into the race, convinced that this is the year. And every six years, Collins just crushes her opponent on Election Day.” - @jimgeraghty