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Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary

In the streets surrounding a drab federal office complex next to the Minneapolis airport, the beleaguered resistance to President Donald Trump found its footing.

Trump needs to find a way out of Iran war, even if it is a ‘bad deal,’ Dem Sen. Murphy says

Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday he would support a "bad deal" to end the U.S. war against Iran because Americans are suffering from the conflict and the price to reopen the Strait of Hormuz "increases by the day."

Cassidy says there are ‘positive things’ to say about newly minted AG Blanche

Sen. Bill Cassidy said Sunday he is optimistic that Todd Blanche will serve admirably as U.S. attorney general after his swing vote salvaged his embattled nomination.

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he has spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president campaigns with him as the party tries to unite after a bitter primary that exposed deep rifts between its progressive and moderate wings.

El-Sayed stresses Democratic unity in Michigan Senate race, aims to hold Trump ‘accountable’

Michigan's Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, on Sunday said the party has its differences but stands united in its desire to combat the "moral rot" at the Trump administration and corporate interests.

Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions bill

The Senate on Friday passed a long-sought bipartisan bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along with extending existing sanctions on Iran.  That measure was a major legislative goal of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly earlier this month. The vote was 86-11....

With no definite end in sight on Iran, the president has to either fish or cut bait

President Donald Trump faces declining public approval and criticism from both parties as a long-running war with Iran reaches a stalemate despite his initial claims of quick victory.

Watch live: Senate looks to power through major priorities before August recess

The Senate is gearing up for a busy day of votes on Friday as lawmakers try to clear its legislative to-do list before leaving Washington for the August recess. The chamber is expected to take up a series of nominations, including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to formally lead the Justice Department. Blanche’s nomination...

Michigan lifts lettuce warnings as cyclospora cases fall

Michigan health officials eased the state's guidance on lettuce consumption on Thursday amid declining numbers of cyclosporiasis cases.  State residents are now advised to follow “routine guidance” when consuming produce, following earlier “broad, precautionary recommendations” against the purchase and consumption of bagged salad mixes during the height of the outbreak.  The state has reported 12,485...

AI used to create synthetic virus

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to design complete, functioning viruses with genomes never seen before in nature — a breakthrough that could open new avenues for fighting drug-resistant bacterial infections. A Stanford University-led research team used generative AI models trained on millions of genomes to design viruses, known as bacteriophages, that can kill bacteria like...

The US should invest in light crude refining before the next chokepoint closes

America should invest in light crude refining for three reasons.

Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom construction

A federal appeals court panel blocked President Trump’s White House ballroom in a 2-1 vote on Friday, saying that work must stop except for below-ground construction, including installations Trump says are needed for security. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit panel ruled that Congress retains control over funding for development at the White House and...

Cassidy will support Blanche, sealing confirmation to head Justice Department

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday morning he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, all but ensuring the controversial nominee will have the votes he needs to be confirmed. “All considered, I will vote for Mr. Blanche,” Cassidy announced, and then added with a tone of resignation: “I will be...

US loses 23k jobs in July, unemployment dips slightly

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.1 percent, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Economists had expected American employers to add 83,000 jobs and the jobless rate to hold steady at 4.2 percent last month, according to consensus estimates. This comes on the heels of relatively weak jobs numbers in June, in which the U.S. workforce initially saw...

Live updates: Senate faces day of big votes with Blanche’s nomination on the ropes

The Senate is scrambling to leave for its August recess but has several hurdles to jump before it gets there after a week of infighting. The biggest items on the list include acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for the permanent job. On Friday morning, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she was a "no" vote,...

Section 31 tariffs are meant to be a scalpel, not a sledgehammer 

Congress designed Section 301 as targeted economic diplomacy.

Crenshaw weighs in on ‘dumb’ $20 burrito sparking debate over affordability

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) doubled down on his comments Thursday after drawing criticism for telling Americans concerned about high food prices to “stop whining” and “get a job,” as a viral debate over the cost of a $20 burrito exposed divisions among the GOP over affordability. “Just hearing about this dumb $20 burrito debate so...

Democratic socialist Hong favored in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary: Join the live discussion

Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race takes center stage next Tuesday, as democratic socialist Francesca Hong appears to be the favorite for the Democratic nomination. Meanwhile, a look at new tension inside the Democratic Party after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) said she will skip her state’s nominating convention over safety concerns from the crowd. Join The...

Trump declines to back Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader

President Trump declined to back Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-N.D.) for a second term as Republican leader in the chamber, saying he did not want to discuss the matter, in an interview that aired on Friday.  “I don’t want to get into that necessarily,” Trump told Punchbowl News. “I get along with him. It’s...

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