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Court checks Pritzker as Trump administration scores another immigration win

A federal judge ruled Illinois laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid to illegal immigrants are unconstitutional, dealing a blow to JB Pritzker.

Huntington Beach has its turn in the sun — California as it used to be

It’s been a tough few years for Huntington Beach, politically speaking. The beach town...

Logger-turned-lawmaker Troy Jackson claims Maine Senate nomination to replace Platner

Former state lawmaker Troy Jackson won the Democratic nomination for Maine's U.S. Senate seat on Saturday, capping nearly three weeks of political drama following the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign.

Lawmakers propose AI Kill Switch Act

A bipartisan bill to require artificial intelligence companies to maintain the ability to shut down their models was introduced following an OpenAI system going rogue during testing.

Kalshi accuses Netflix of ‘misleading’ viewers in new prediction market documentary

Prediction market Kalshi on Friday threatened legal action against Netflix unless the streaming giant agrees to take down a trailer for an upcoming documentary about prediction markets. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to Netflix on Friday, Kalshi’s head of litigation, Jovalin Dedaj, alleged that the trailer contains “false and misleading statements.” On Thursday, Netflix released...

Thune responds to Leavitt quip that Trump’s patience with him ‘running out’ over SAVE America Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) bristled when asked Thursday about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s statement that President Trump’s “patience is running out” with the Senate GOP leader because of the stalled SAVE America Act. “Maybe she or somebody else ought to get on the phone and get the votes. Right? It’s 50...

Mark Sanford announces run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) is making a run for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) seat after his death, Sanford announced Thursday morning. “Our country is at a financial tipping point, and I can't sit on the sidelines while Washington adds a trillion dollars to the debt every 100 days,” Sanford wrote on social...

Ken Paxton walks out of press conference, avoids tough questions 

If you're running for the U.S. Senate, answering tough questions isn't optional. It's part of the job.  Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton learned that the hard way this week when a press conference meant to highlight law enforcement quickly became all about the questions he didn't want to answer.   Paxton was joined by...

Coast Guard should get a leader like other military branches, GOP senators say

The Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act would establish a secretary of the U.S. Coast Guard.

How far can Congress take its inherent contempt powers?  

 In this age of original intent, surely it means something that the people who wrote the document intended to deny Congress the authority to summarily punish third parties.

Live updates: Leavitt holds press briefing; House OKs war powers resolution

President Trump is threatening to intensify the war with Iran as some Republican lawmakers urge him to "finish the job," but there is also widespread skepticism on Capitol Hill on both sides of the aisle about whether he can deliver a victory. The House narrowly approved a Democratic-sponsored war powers resolution with the help of...

Senate panel vote on Trump nominees derailed after Warren raises background check concerns

Lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday took the unusual step of delaying a public hearing to consider three of President Trump’s nominees, after Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said their FBI background checks raised “significant questions.” The Banking panel had a 10 a.m. hearing scheduled to consider the nominations of Christopher Phelan to chair...

Thune: ‘I can’t count to 50’ GOP votes on reconciliation 3.0 framework

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday the votes aren’t there in the Senate to advance a House-passed budget resolution that would pave the way for a $95 billion reconciliation bill to fund the war in Iran, farm aid and election-related reforms. “As I’ve said before you got to get to 50, and I...

Another cyclospora outbreak not linked to lettuce under investigation: FDA

At least 72 cases have been linked to this outbreak.

Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research

The U.S. is on track to reach a new historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, according to a new report released Thursday.  The rate of reported homicides in the first half of 2026 was 18 percent lower than it was during the same period in 2025, according to data from 30 cities...

Overlooking Asian American voters could cost Democrats the midterms

With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, this continued oversight could prove catastrophic for Democrats.

Stephen A. Smith: Nolan Wells death ‘resonates’ with Black community

Stephen A. Smith said Wednesday the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells “resonates particularly in the Black community.” The political and sports commentator said Wednesday to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo that the circumstances and lack of answers surrounding the case are “highly suspicious.” The conversation started when Cuomo asked why this case has struck a chord, involving...

Ocasio-Cortez leading potential 2028 Democratic presidential nominees in New Hampshire survey

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is leading a field of possible candidates for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination in New Hampshire, according to a new poll. In the Granite State Poll from the University of New Hampshire, Ocasio-Cortez garnered 22 percent backing from respondents, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg behind her at 21 percent and...

Watch live: House Democrats outline agenda as midterm elections loom

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning to outline the party's accomplishments and goals as the midterms loom. Since this congressional term began, lawmakers on the left have focused much of their efforts on combatting President Trump's crackdown on immigration, economic agenda as affordability concerns rise and...

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