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The Tennessee ‘waltz’: Republicans and Democrats dance around meaning of special election results

Tennessee special election results sparked debate about the 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain a House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and campaigning.

Comer accuses Oversight Dems of ‘cherry-picking’ Epstein Island files: ‘Chasing headlines’

House Oversight Chairman James Comer accuses Democrats of selectively releasing Epstein materials, claiming some images were already published months ago.

Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to succeed McConnell

Former Bluegrass State lawmaker Charles Booker, who espouses far-left policy views, has mounted a U.S. Senate bid to succeed outgoing GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

SBA launches federal probe into Somali community groups linked to $1 billion Minnesota COVID fraud scandal involving Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

Major county sheriff rejects ICE detainer on illegal immigrant who allegedly killed young boy in hit-and-run

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office rejected an immigration detainer for a criminal illegal immigrant accused in a felony hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a young boy.

Antisemitism exposed in the ranks of the right — the GOP-Israeli honeymoon is over

For decades, the Israeli, American Jewish and Christian Right forged what seemed like an ironclad alliance. If conservatives truly wanted to fight this battle, they would turn first to their own camp.

DOJ brings first terrorism charge against member of 764 online predator network

A Tucson, Ariz., man has been charged in connection with 764, a digital network of suspected predators using social media to blackmail children into hurting themselves and others for online bragging rights. Baron Cain Martin, 21, was charged with 29 counts, including conspiring to provide material support to terrorists; conspiring to kill, kidnap or maim...

Graham Platner, Maine Democratic candidate, loses another top campaign official

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has lost another top campaign official after a series of controversies centering around old social media comments and an alleged Nazi-linked tattoo derailed his campaign’s momentum.  Ronald Holmes, Platner’s national finance director, resigned from his position on the campaign “effective immediately” on Friday in an announcement posted to LinkedIn. ...

Vance defends remarks on second lady’s religion

Vice President Vance on Friday defended comments he made two days prior about his wife Usha Vance and their relationship dynamic as it relates to religion during a Turning Point USA stop at the University of Mississippi.  The vice president told college students Wednesday that deep down, he hopes the second lady is “somehow moved...

UN human rights chief calls on Pentagon to halt strikes on suspected drug boats

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for the Pentagon to halt boat strikes against vessels suspected to be carrying drugs in order to prevent “extrajudicial killings.” Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for Türk, delivered a statement condemning the strikes during a United Nations briefing Friday.  “These attacks and their mounting human cost...

The hidden cost of dismantling special education

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the Office of Special Education Programs, which could have devastating consequences for the 6.6 million children with disabilities who receive special education services nationwide.

New York Times editorial measures Trump’s shift toward autocracy

The New York Times published a project Friday outlining what its editorial board argued is an alarming shift toward authoritarianism by President Trump during the first 10 months of his second administration. "The clearest sign that a democracy has died is that a leader and his party make it impossible for their opponents to win...

NASA tests low-volume supersonic jet that could slash air travel time

NASA and Lockheed Martin debuted their first test run of a low-volume supersonic jet that’s expected to allow air passengers to travel faster than the speed of sound.   The X-59 aircraft soared Tuesday from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Palmdale, Calif., to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Kern County, Calif. The plane, after departing, makes...

Live updates: Trump calls for Senate to discard filibuster, reopen government; SNAP benefits at risk

President Trump said late Thursday that the Senate should get rid of the filibuster so it could pass the government funding bill with a simple majority. “It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,’ and go for what is called the Nuclear Option — Get rid of the Filibuster, and get...

Cannabis use may boost tobacco addiction risk in young Americans, study finds

New research from UC San Diego found that cannabis use among youth may be responsible for 13% of new cases of regular tobacco use in the US, suggesting that cannabis use should be considered a major risk factor for later tobacco addiction.

Raising deposit insurance limits will leave taxpayers on the hook

Expanding deposit insurance to subsidize smaller midsized banks doesn’t reduce risk: It transfers it to taxpayers. 

Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday told China’s defense minister that the U.S. will “stoutly defend its interests” in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth said emphasized “the importance of maintaining a balance of power” in the region in his discussions with Chinese admiral Dong Jun, which took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast...

Mamdani is untested and unserious — he should be unelectable  

Zohran Mamdani is not a serious person. How do we know? Because, with just a few days to go before Election Day, he has not expressed his views on New York City ballot proposals two through four, which strike at the heart of the “affordability crisis” he pretends is central to his campaign. I say “pretends”...

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