Trump administration defends 22 military strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean as Democrats claim potential war crimes occurred.
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Congress faces holiday crunch as health care fix collides with shrinking calendar
Congress faces tight deadline to address spiking health care premiums before year-end, with only nine meeting days left and Jan. 15 action needed.
Republicans divided over whether to salvage Obamacare — or replace it — ahead of subsidy deadline
GOP lawmakers debate whether to extend COVID-era Obamacare subsidies that could cost $30 billion annually as Republicans explore healthcare reform options.
Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed ‘core of the Taliban security apparatus’
The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals impact of weapons and equipment left behind.
State-level AI rules survive — for now — as Senate sinks moratorium despite White House pressure
The zombie issue of a federal AI moratorium, for now, was put to bed in the National Defense Authorization Act, a key win for a handful of Senate Republicans.
Congress melts down: Members unleash personal attacks after weeks of shutdown drama
Congress prioritizes personal attacks over legislating as lawmakers target colleagues with censure efforts, creating dysfunction on Capitol Hill.
Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor as the likely Democratic primary frontrunner despite baggage from his 2022 Senate race loss.
Morning Brief: J6 Pipe Bomb Breakthrough & Trump Brokers More Peace
The FBI arrests a suspect linked to the infamous January 6 pipe bomb case, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo ink a peace deal Read More
Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight
The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.
Dem state election board under fire after ICE-arrested superintendent surfaces on voter rolls
Maryland’s voter registration processes face scrutiny after Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal immigrant superintendent, was found registered to vote despite lacking U.S. citizenship.