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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...
House Votes 216-211 to Repeal California EPA Waiver for Ocean Vessel Emissions
The House voted 216-211 to repeal a Biden-era EPA waiver that let California impose tougher emissions standards on ocean-going vessels in...
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...
Appeals Court Tosses Immigration Conviction Over Border Patrol Facebook Group
A federal appeals court vacated an immigration-related conviction after finding prosecutors failed to disclose that Border Patrol agents ...
Mitch McConnell Biography: Kentucky Senator, Career and Political Record
A factual biography of Mitch McConnell, covering his Kentucky roots, Senate career and final term.
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...
Democrats Probe Reports of Russian Oligarch Funding for Trump Jr. Wedding Events
Congressional Democrats have opened an inquiry into reports that a Putin-linked Russian figure helped pay for celebrations tied to Donald...
Rep. Thomas Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Wa...
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 ...
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Limiting Visas for Foreign Students and Journalists
A Massachusetts federal judge blocked a DHS rule that would have capped most foreign student stays at four years and limited many journal...
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 ...
Mitch McConnell and the Supreme Court: The Judicial Legacy Explained
How Mitch McConnell's Senate leadership affected Supreme Court confirmations.
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...
Democrat Gina Hinojosa Gives Greg Abbott a Real Fight in Texas Governor Race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa Gives Greg Abbott a Real Fight in Texas Governor Race In a state long dominated by Republicans, Democrat Gina Hino...
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...
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing FBI Director Kash Patel returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesda...
New Poll Shows Democrats Gaining Edge as Midterms Approach
New Poll Shows Democrats Gaining Edge as Midterms Approach A new national poll finds Democrats holding a growing advantage heading into t...
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Ballots Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a Trump administration plan to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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