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Dem rep blames ‘horrific’ traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: ‘I am so sorry’

Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized in a video for missing the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, blaming rush-hour traffic and a police motorcade near the Capitol.

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if migrant caravans not stopped

President Donald Trump threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico if it fails to stop migrant caravans marching toward the U.S. southern border.

Peltola campaign loses in court on rejected absentee ballots as she maintains narrow lead

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola lost her court bid for ballot records and saw her narrow Alaska lead over Dan Sullivan shrink Wednesday.

Top House Dem sparks backlash with plan for deported Dreamers that goes beyond bringing them back

Hakeem Jeffries says he would support bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. and providing remedial assistance to those treated unfairly.

In failed talks, Russia proves its lies on Ukraine peace

Negotiating teams from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded two days of talks in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday with an agreement on prisoner exchanges and a pledge to meet again. But that’s it. The next meeting is unlikely to produce more. Why? Simple. Russia’s war aims in Ukraine remain unchanged. The Kremlin […]

The war on fraud is really a war on the poor

The United States has long organized its anti-poverty programs around one overriding assumption: that poor people are likely to cheat.

Murphy calls strike on Iranian girls’ school ‘unforgivable’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday said the deadly strike on an Iranian girls’ school last week is “unforgivable,” as multiple outlets report that the U.S. launched the strike.  Murphy told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” that it is “likely” the U.S. carried out the attack. Analyses conducted by The New...

Trump ‘has not made the case’ that Iran posed imminent threat: Warner

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday said President Trump has not “made the case” that Iran posed an imminent threat that warranted U.S. strikes on Tehran. “I really do feel like when we've got America's interest, when we've got dead service members, that we've not made the case, that the president has not made the...

As DOJ lawyers face complaints, agency seeks tighter grasp on state bar ethics probes

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is turning its focus to state bar associations in its quest to clamp down on the weaponization of the justice system.  As DOJ lawyers face piling complaints, the government is seeking greater control over the ethics probes that can result in disciplinary actions including disbarment. It has prompted a firestorm of questions about the agency’s bid for...

Tillis says he’s ‘glad’ Noem’s departing DHS

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said he is pleased that President Trump is removing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem from her post. “Well, I'm glad he moved on,” Tillis told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “Secretary Noem may have been effective as the governor in South Dakota, but it's...

Russia ‘helping’ Iran ‘in many different directions’ amid war: Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday underscored Tehran's relationship with Moscow, as reports that Russia is providing the Middle Eastern country with intelligence have surfaced amid the U.S. military campaign in the region. "A military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not something new. It's not a secret. It has been in the past,...

Skinny farm bill offers chance to deal with farmworker childcare crisis

Rural childcare is essential for the 2.5 million farmworkers in the U.S., who face unique challenges in accessing childcare, and should be included in the farm bill to ensure their children have access to adequate care and the farmworkers can continue to provide food for the nation.

Tillis calls on Miller to depart White House: ‘Out of his depth’ 

While Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem will soon depart her Cabinet-level post, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) also wants White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller to leave President Trump's inner circle. Tillis told CNN's Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” Sunday that Miller, a longtime adviser to Trump dating back...

Wright downplays concerns over closure of key shipping lane’s impact on oil prices

Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday downplayed concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closure amid the conflict in Iran. “One large tanker has already gone through the straits with no issues at all. So as the general just described, we're massively attiring their ability to strike with missiles and drones, and that rate of attrition...

Tillis: Republicans have ‘lost the debate’ on immigration

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) said Sunday his party has “lost the debate” on immigration, days after President Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. “We’ve lost the debate over immigration and deportations. I believe that we should deport everyone that we can find that came...

Jan. 6 plaque installed at U.S. Capitol after 3-year delay

A long-awaited plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot was installed on Saturday after a three-year delay. “On behalf of a grateful Congress, this plaque honors the extraordinary individuals who bravely protected and defended this symbol of democracy on January 6, 2021,” the plaque says. “Their heroism...

Isaacman makes his mark by revamping the Artemis return to the moon

The return to the moon, long dreamed of, is a reality and not just an aspiration.

Catalytic converter theft is back. Here’s who’s being targeted

After a few quiet years, there are warning signs that catalytic converter thieves are back on the job.

Trump says he won’t sign any bills into law until SAVE Act passes

President Trump on Sunday threatened to not sign any bills into law until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is approved by the Senate, doubling down on his push to change voting requirements ahead of the midterm elections. “I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE...

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