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Louisiana senators voted early Wednesday to advance congressional redistricting map that eliminates one majority-Black district, forcing Reps. Troy Carter and Cleo Fields to compet...
Five Republicans joined Democrats to reject Trump-backed redistricting in South Carolina Senate 29-17 vote. Majority Leader Shane Massey defied presidential pressure.
Dominican President Luis Abinader reverses previous stance, agrees to accept third-country migrants deported by U.S. as part of Trump deportation efforts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from GOP lawmakers in back-to-back hearings Tuesday on Iran conflict, Pentagon funding, and munitions shortfalls.
Senate Republicans demand better coordination with House GOP as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through reconciliation following DHS shutdown chaos.
President Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to permanently lead FEMA Monday, marking a comeback for the former Navy SEAL fired in May after defending the agency's existence.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) attacked Trump and Netanyahu as 'liars' on MSNBC, blaming them for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile after scrapping Obama nuclear deal.
Katie Porter accused Tom Steyer of leaking damaging staff video during CNN interview. Host Dana Bash noted network had no evidence supporting Porter's claim.
New NewsGuard/YouGov poll finds majority of Americans think Trump assassination attempts were staged or remain unsure about their legitimacy.
Sen. John Fetterman tells Bill Maher that Democrats will hate anything Trump does, urges party to focus on issues that matter to Americans instead of chasing distractions.
NBA legend Magic Johnson endorsed incumbent LA Mayor Karen Bass on Monday, breaking from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss who donated $1,800 to challenger Spencer Pratt.
Trump rejected Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal as Congressional Republicans push for three years of immigration enforcement funding.
Kevin Warsh expected to win Senate confirmation as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell as Trump continues push to influence central bank policy.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr launched license reviews of ABC stations over Jimmy Kimmel and 'The View' content as Disney fights back citing First Amendment threats.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redistricting map that would have flipped four House seats. Trump calls it 'huge win' for defending GOP majority.
Grieving parents of children killed by illegal immigrants, including Sheridan Gorman's family, demand accountability as suspects were released despite ICE detainers.
Virginia Supreme Court struck down constitutional amendment referendum in 4-3 decision, dealing major blow to Democrats' 2026 redistricting strategy.
US and Iranian forces clashed Thursday in Strait of Hormuz, testing month-old ceasefire. Trump dismissed strikes as 'love tap,' threatened harder hits if deal not signed.
President Trump surprised his chief of staff Susie Wiles with video tribute at Independent Women's Forum gala, praising her historic role and cancer battle.
President Trump's comments about arming Iranian protesters spark debate over supporting armed resistance networks against Tehran's weakened regime.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV for 2.5 hours Thursday, seeking to repair relations after Trump called the pontiff 'weak on crime.'
Trump threatens to expel Spain from NATO over lack of support for US-Israeli Iran attack, marking shift from alliance diplomacy to transactional deal-making.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back on Barack Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics, citing constitutional executive power in CBS interview.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Americans they're 'very fortunate' as gas prices hit $4.48 per gallon following Trump's Iran conflict and Hormuz closure.