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Progressives’ anti-AIPAC wave hits a snag in St. Louis

Two years after former Rep. Cori Bush told the American Israel Political Affairs Committee she’d be back to “tear your kingdom down,” voters in Missouri’s 1st District again rejected...

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

The 11th Circuit ruled 8-5 that Hamburger Mary's failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge to Florida's drag show law.

‘Squad’ socialist scores re-election nod as radical wave continues to sweep party

Rashida Tlaib's Democratic primary win extends a surge of progressive and Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates unseating incumbents.

Trump-backed Bronze Star veteran secures party nod in must-win district

Michael Bouchard's Trump endorsement and Bronze Star credentials face a tough test in Michigan's competitive 10th congressional district race.

GOP dukes it out in red state primary to reclaim governor’s mansion

Kansas Republican primary featured Scott Schwab, Ty Masterson and Vicki Schmidt vying to reclaim the governor's mansion from Democratic control.

Is recalled lettuce safe after false positive result? FDA issues warning

Despite the false positive, federal regulators are still focused on shredded lettuce.

Winning before the battle ends

Retired Lieutenant General David Harris argues that the United States must integrate strategic communication into military planning to ensure tactical successes translate into strategic advantages, drawing lessons from current conflicts.

On birthright citizenship, Trump could lose even bigger next time

If the Supreme Court were actually to revisit the birthright case, Trump would be far more likely to lose votes than gain them.

Why you won’t get a Supplemental Security Income check in August

While the schedule is wonky, you'll still get the funds you are intended to receive.

House Republicans’ campaign arm adds 7 districts to list of targets

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday added seven districts to its list of targets, as the GOP works to hang on to its majority in the lower chamber this November. The NRCC, which works to elect House Republicans, added Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Florida’s 14th and 22nd, Louisiana’s 6th, Missouri’s 5th, Ohio’s 1st...

The Jawbone Act aims to curb government power plays, but can it work? 

Government officials and other powerful people often use arm-twisting speech to apply pressure to promote their preferred objectives. The practice, known as jawboning, is as old as human history itself.

Live updates: US pounds Iran as war’s death toll hits 17; gas prices surpass $4 again

The death count from the Iran war has risen to 17 as the U.S. military suffered three deaths in recent days in the Middle East, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said. Two service members died in an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Jordan on Friday, the Pentagon said, and another service member died in northern...

South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat

South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry on Monday announced he will run to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). "Last week, we all lost a legendary leader, and I lost a good friend," Fry said in a campaign statement. "This week, we are faced with what comes next. I...

Fighter jets intercept planes over Bedminster, East Rutherford airspace

Fighter jets intercepted multiple planes attempting to fly in temporarily restricted airspace on Sunday over Bedminster and East Rutherford, N.J. “More than 10 general aviation aircraft have entered restricted airspace today, three of which required intercepts by NORAD aircraft,” the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) wrote in a statement. NORAD said flares were deployed...

Supreme Court to decide if Alaska can seize pilot’s plane over 6-pack of beer 

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up an Alaskan pilot’s challenge to the state’s bid to seize his 1969 Cessna airplane over a passenger who tried to fly in a six-pack of Budweiser into a dry village.  Ken Jouppi, the pilot, denies knowing about the alcohol and says losing his plane is an excessive fine...

There’s no reason to trust Blanche on ICE killings — or anything else 

We do not deserve an attorney general who acts like a corrupt president’s personal fixer and enforcer.

Trump says Canada ‘poisoned’ US air with wildfires, floats new tariffs

President Trump on Sunday said Canada "poisoned" U.S. air as smoke from wildfires in the Great White North swept across American states. Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and told him “you got to stop these fires from coming in and, you know, poisoning our air.” Carney and Trump spoke in...

Democrats have a real shot in Maine, but Troy Jackson could ruin it

Progressives may doubt his conversion from right-wing radical, yet his record may turn off independents and hand Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) a victory.

Trump: New Air Force One to be ‘maxed out’ with upgrades amid questions about security features

President Trump said late Sunday the Qatari-gifted jet serving as Air Force One will undergo upgrades, weeks after the Secret Service reportedly advised him not to use it for a trip back to the U.S. from Turkey. “It has a lot of capability. But as I understand it, in about a month or so, they’re...

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