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Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: ‘Record levels of service’

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the VA disability claims backlog dipped below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, a major priority under VA Secretary Doug Collins.

Dems refused to stand during Trump’s State of the Union — because they reject American pride

In Tuesday night’s State of the Union, President Trump laid out a question, and...

UCLA violated rights of all — not just Jews

The antisemitism at UCLA isn’t just a problem for Jews. It’s a threat to...

How to end California’s cost-of-living craziness

At all levels of California government, public officials need to reverse course on taxing,...

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: ‘Record levels of service’

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the VA disability claims backlog dipped below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, a major priority under VA Secretary Doug Collins.

Newark mayor: ICE operation caused multi-vehicle crash

A car chase involving federal immigration enforcement officers led to a muti-vehicle crash Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, city officials said.

FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation: Report

The FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican's hoarding of classified documents, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro’s legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.

Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief

Lawyers for student protesters detained in Pennsylvania for four days after a scuffle with police say their clients had no idea the stocky older man in street clothes who joined the fray and put his arm around a 15-year-old girl's neck was the local police chief.

Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of U.S. citizen by federal immigration agent

A grand jury on Wednesday rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent during a traffic encounter in Texas, prosecutors said.

Justice Department says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump were not among those released to the public.

For subscribers only: The powerful moments inside Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union

I'm Susan Ferrechio, national politics reporter with the Washington Times, and I'm joined by Kerry Picket, our White House reporter. We're here to unpack all of what happened at this year's State of the Union.

Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution

Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year.

Newsom’s stumbles highlight Democrats’ 2028 vacuum

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been in the headlines this week, but for all the wrong reasons, which analysts say underscores the plight of Democrats as they strategize how to win the next presidential election.

Trump administration to block Medicaid payments to Minnesota over reports of Somali immigrant fraud

The federal government will shut down some Medicaid reimbursements for Minnesota until the state takes concrete steps to shut down what the Trump administration has described as rampant fraud, particularly among the Somali immigrant community.

Thune moves to bipartisan housing package ahead of Trump’s priority voter-ID bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is ignoring President Trump's directive to pass a voter ID bill before anything else.

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds.

Spanberger, congressional Democrats take heat for their own affordability problems

President Trump and other Republicans are blasting Democrats for trying to appeal to voters on affordability, while those same Democrats are promoting higher taxes and greater government spending that raises the cost of living.

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