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Knicks fever hits the pols

LAYUP: The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals, and politicians can’t seem to get enough of it. They’re hosting invite-only watch parties as an excuse to butter...

Reporter’s Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms

House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

Bondi’s replacement saddled with Epstein baggage as he awaits grueling confirmation battle

Former AG Pam Bondi says she delegated Epstein files oversight to Todd Blanche, now facing scrutiny as Trump's nominee to be Attorney General.

Russia Is Losing Its War, and Congress Should Help Finish the Job

The West has a limited window of opportunity to persuade the Kremlin that victory...

Senate begins debate on $70 billion immigration enforcement package

Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to begin debate on their $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, crossing a key hurdle after weeks of turmoil over politically thorny issues tied to it.

Trump: Ceasefire in the Middle East means ‘moderate’ shooting

President Trump on Wednesday brushed off Iran's recent attack on Kuwait, saying it was part of an exchange of fire in the region, and argued he is still on track to make a peace deal.

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia's elections, on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign, in an election that serves as a litmus test as the region shifts towards the right.

District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections

A Georgia district attorney said she is challenging the constitutionality of a law that requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in the five most populous counties in the Atlanta area but not in the rest of the state.

Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son’s past ties to Epstein

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Sen. Ron Wyden about his son's emails with Jeffrey Epstein during a tense budget hearing exchange.

Georgia Republicans want Trump’s endorsement — before it’s too late

Georgia Republicans want the president to endorse a candidate in their critical Senate primary. They’re hoping it doesn’t come too late. Some GOP strategists...

Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to ‘shut up’ after calling him a racist at hearing

Rep. Al Green called Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a racist during a House committee meeting on funding and repeatedly told him to shut up.

Trump says anti-fraud efforts are uncovering billions in waste, claims savings could balance budget

Trump claims Republicans are uncovering enough government fraud to balance the federal budget, while accusing Democrats of being "in on the act."

Fox News Poll: Democratic unity, Republican crossovers shape Ohio Senate race

A Fox News poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted by 8 points in Ohio's Senate race as Trump's approval drops sharply.

Congressional Opposition Mounts Against Pulte DNI Appointment

The Senate considers concrete, statutory ways to thwart the appointment.

Spencer Pratt’s Uphill Climb

Coalition-building in the next round could be difficult.

Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry.

Chicago U.S. attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration's immigration sweeps last year. It's a rare admission of his role in a secretive process that hadn't been playing out like the government wanted.

New Medicaid work requirements set for next year

If certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees want to be eligible for federal benefits next year, they must meet an 80-hour-per-month work requirement.

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