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Alaska Natives defy Democrats, champion push to revive Arctic drilling that Biden shut down

Senate passes resolution overturning Biden administration rule that blocked Arctic drilling in Alaska, despite Democratic claims it would damage ecosystem.

Teenage cancer patient’s final fight becomes law as House passes landmark pediatric bill

House passes 'Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act' to expand childhood cancer treatment access, honoring teen advocate who died at 16 after her own battle.

Fresh Trump-linked case puts Boasberg back in GOP crosshairs

Former federal judges tell Fox News Digital the D.C. court uses a randomized assignment system — countering GOP claims that Boasberg is repeatedly and deliberately given Trump-linked cases.

The Memo: Hegseth sees political dangers wane on boat strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got a key moment of respite late this week that could help him bat back a plethora of controversies. The moment came on Thursday, when Adm. Frank Bradley reportedly told lawmakers at a closed-door session on Capitol Hill that he had received no “kill them all” or “give no quarter” order...

Gas prices sink while electricity jumps, giving both GOP and Dems an affordability talking point

Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test. Democrats are lambasting the White House for high power bills, while President Trump and his allies tout low prices at the pump. “Energy — gasoline — we're now at about $2.50 a gallon....

Term limits will not make Congress work better 

They are an overbroad intervention with counterproductive consequences.

Walmart recalls 200K camp stoves over burn risk

The camp stoves can explode or catch fire, causing burn injuries.

Mamdani’s win has progressives eyeing New York City House seats

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights. New York City Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés are reportedly weighing bids to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. Dan Goldman, respectively — and have sought the backing...

State lawmakers grapple with rise in threats

State lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the level of threats directed at them amid an uptick in political violence around the country. The most recent incidents occurred in Indiana, where a number of Republican legislators who have not thrown their support behind President Trump’s redistricting push were the victims of swatting attempts at their homes. That episode came...

State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting

The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety,” the...

Hegseth defends strikes after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ story: ‘Fake news’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended the U.S. military's recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in response to a recent report from The Washington Post. “As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland,” Hegseth said Friday evening in a...

‘A peacekeeper’: Capito honors memory of Sarah Beckstrom after National Guard shooting

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20.  She was one of two guard members ambushed in what...

Trump to pardon former Honduran president sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

President Trump is set to pardon a former Honduran president who had been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, he announced on social media Friday. “I will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon to Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez who has been, according to many people that I greatly respect, treated very harshly and...

Holiday flights face disruptions as Airbus issues urgent update to thousands of planes

(KTLA) -- After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday, possibly causing disruptions to the busy holiday travel season. The major aerospace company says the issue was traced back to a malfunction in a...

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

By Steve Karnowski and Gene Johnson, The Associated Press The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years. But...

Measles cases surge as deaths decline globally: WHO

Measles cases are surging as deaths from the disease go down globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Modelled estimates show that the annual number of measles cases decreased from approximately 38 million in 2000 to 11 million in 2024, while the number of measles deaths fell from 780 000 to 95 000, among...

Treasury moves to restrict tax credits following shooting

The move to keep many immigrants from accessing certain federal tax credits appears to have already been in the works.

DC MPD working in ‘close coordination’ with National Guard to ensure safety 

Washington, D.C., police said they are working in “close coordination” with the National Guard to ensure safety after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot on Wednesday close to the White House. “Law enforcement agencies across Washington, DC, including the Metropolitan Police Department, are working in close coordination with the National Guard to...

Trump takes populist turn against health insurers  

President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care affordable. Democrats are pushing Congress to quickly hold a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits scheduled to expire at the end...

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