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Civil Rights Groups Sue to Keep Armed Agents Away From Voting Sites Ahead of Midterms
Civil rights organizations filed suit to block armed federal agents from voting sites, citing Voting Rights Act concerns during the midte...
Judge Orders 30-Day Notice Before Any Kennedy Center Demolition as Closure Fight Continues
A federal judge ordered 30 days’ notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center. The venue remains closed amid renovations and naming...
Immigration Arrests Hit Record Levels as Trump Administration Quietly Escalates Enforcement
Immigration arrests have reached record levels under a quieter but intensified enforcement campaign by the Trump administration.
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill — Up to 100% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil
President Trump signed a new Russia sanctions law authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, raising risks...
Early Voting Begins for 2026 Midterms as Cost of Living and Iran War Dominate
Early voting is underway in several states for the 2026 midterms. Voters face choices on cost of living, the Iran war and control of Cong...
USPS Halts Work on Trump Mail-Voting System After Supreme Court Block
The Postal Service stopped work on a system linked to Trump’s mail-voting restrictions after the Supreme Court blocked the plan for the 2...
Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Over ‘Fake News’
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of fake news. Press groups cal...
Trump Says U.S. Interest Rates Should Be 1% or Less After Fed Hike
Hours after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.00%, President Donald Trump said U.S. interest rates should be 1% or...
Rep. Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran War
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, prompting House...
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Mail Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement new Postal Service restrictions on ma...
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Main Building After Judge Blocks Trump Name Addition
The Trump-aligned board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the main performing arts building in Washington, hours after a feder...
Rep. Thomas Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging the Iran confl...
Trump Administration Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Package to Israel Including 40,000 Heavy Bombs
The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion weapons package for Israel that includes 40,000 one-ton bombs, among the largest rec...
New Poll Shows Democrats Gaining Edge as Trump Weighs Down GOP Ahead of Midterms
A new New York Times/Siena poll finds Democrats favored on key issues and gaining an edge as some Republicans express doubts about Trump'...
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to impose new Postal Service restrictions on mail-in voting for the 2026 mid...
Trump Administration Moves to End Federal Carbon Limits on Coal and Gas Power Plants
The Trump administration is preparing to eliminate federal limits on carbon pollution from coal and natural-gas power plants, rolling bac...
JD Vance Says H-1B Visas Should Not Replace American Workers
Vice President JD Vance said the H-1B visa program should not be used to replace American workers with lower-wage foreign labor, renewing...
Trump-Aligned Super PAC Reserves $138 Million for Midterm Ad Blitz
A powerful Trump-aligned super PAC has reserved about $138 million for advertising across dozens of races, intensifying the fight for con...
FBI Director Kash Patel Defends Hiring Policy Changes at Fiery Senate Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel faced sharp questions from Senate Democrats over leadership and hiring standards, including changes that eased au...
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to impose new Postal Service rules on mail-in ballots, keeping existin...
House Votes a Third Time to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers
House Votes a Third Time to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers WASHINGTON — Seven Republicans joined Democrats in a 220-204 vote directing an ...
Trump Nominates Rep. Wesley Hunt as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Trump nominated Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, filling a post vacant since the start ...
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots Before Midterms
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to impose new Postal Service screening rules on mail ballots weeks before the m...
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payment to Americans If Republicans Win 2026 Midterms
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payment to Americans If Republicans Win 2026 Midterms President Donald Trump has put a bold cash promise at the cent...
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