The Senate voted 51-50 on Tuesday to move forward a White House-backed $9 billion spending cut bill that would slash foreign aid and funding for Read More
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn Bill Targets ‘Lawless States,’ No Free Passes After Anti-ICE Riots
A new bill from Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) would require states to pay back the federal government if U.S. military resources were used in response Read More
Aiming to give Trump ‘backup,’ second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat-held Senate seat
New Hampshire state Sen. Dan Innis launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign to succeed retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, pledging to bring New Hampshire values to Washington, D.C.
AOC welcomes socialist Mamdani to nation’s capital as Dem leaders withhold endorsements
New York democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani visits Washington after his primary win, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez organizing breakfast, while Republicans frame him as the face of Democrats.
Trump administration refines EEOC approach to transgender workplace discrimination claims
The EEOC will allow some complaints by transgender workers to proceed, a change from earlier guidance that indefinitely halted cases filed on behalf of transgender workers.
Democratic socialist mayoral nominee creates growing headache for vulnerable New York Democrats
New York Democrats face conflict over socialist mayoral nominee Zorhan Mamdani, as Republicans capitalize on divisions to gain advantage in crucial House races.
Senate GOP blows through 2nd hurdle of the night, teeing up Trump’s clawback bill for hourslong debate
Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump’s $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, with some bipartisan opposition to foreign aid cuts.
Trump’s $9 billion clawback passes first Senate test, while more hurdles await
Senate Republicans narrowly advance Trump’s funding cuts targeting $8.3 billion from USAID and $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Democrat DA in hot seat after retail theft surges in major American cities
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is being slammed by his GOP opponent for policies she said give criminals a “get out of jail free card,” contributing to a massive surge in shoplifting.
Dems press Waltz on Hegseth sharing ‘demonstrably sensitive information’ in Signal chat
Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz faced scrutiny over a Signal chat incident during his U.N. ambassador hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.