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Republicans’ youth voter problem

Two years after young voters swung to the right in 2024, helping return Republicans to unified control of Washington, economic concerns are pushing 18- to 34-year-olds back to the...

Elizabeth Warren’s Jaw-Dropping Dishonesty on Spirit Airlines

The senator is not even telling half the story.

The Cease-Fire with Iran Is Coming Apart

The initial skirmishes that presage a return to combat operations may have already begun.

Judge lets fed’s maintenance proceed at historic D.C. golf course despite fears of closure

A federal judge on Monday allowed the National Park Service to proceed with its maintenance plans for the District's East Potomac Golf Course, a day after a preservation group argued the repairs are actually the start of a full-scale closure and renovation of the public golf course.

House opens investigation into Arlington County over sanctuary policies

The House Judiciary Committee is probing Arlington County over policies that protect illegal immigrants, saying the local prosecutor has "weaponized" her office by treating them more lightly than legal residents.

Trump retirement order expands access built by Biden law

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Treasury Department to launch TrumpIRA.gov, a federal portal connecting workers to private-sector retirement accounts -- but the matching benefits at the heart of the initiative were created by a law signed by his predecessor, President Biden.

From Trump adviser to disbarred attorney, John Eastman eyes a Supreme Court comeback

John Eastman, the attorney who advised Mr. Trump on how to challenge the 2020 election results, tells "Seen, Heard & Whispered" that he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate his license to practice law.

Lara Trump disputes the famous story of what motivated Donald Trump to seek the presidency

It's long been conventional wisdom among Washington politicos that the seeds of President Trump's White House aspirations were sown when he attended the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner -- and then-President Barack Obama roasted him from the podium. But Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, says that's not the case.

Democrats rush to court to stop GOP states’ new redistricting push

The Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may eventually cost Democrats some seats in Congress -- but they're determined to limit the damage this year.

Meet Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s new surgeon general nominee

Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means, after it became clear she didn't have the votes to advance out of a Senate committee.

Trump to raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%, accusing bloc of non-compliance with trade deal

President Trump has announced the increase in tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union, saying the EU failed to fully comply with a trade agreement.

Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment

Every two years for more than a decade, Melani Candia has gotten approved to stay in the U.S. with her husband and two cats and - more recently - continue to work in special education in Florida.

Security video shows police dog alerting to gunman in stairwell seconds before attack at WHCA dinner

New security video from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner appears to show a police dog straining on its leash as it approached alleged gunman Cole Allen in a stairwell just seconds before he bolted past the Secret Service with a rifle.

Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits

USDA says wealthy individuals are exploiting a loophole to receive food stamps, with 14,000 SNAP recipients in one state driving luxury vehicles.

Van Hollen backs embattled Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and past comments, arguing his PTSD warrants a second chance in politics.

Alito rips race-based claim in high-stakes migrant protections case at Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Alito pushes back on claims that terminating TPS for Haitian migrants was driven by racial bias against non-White immigrants.

DHS scorches Pritzker’s ‘sanctuary’ state after child rapist on ICE detainer released

DHS blasts Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after an illegal immigrant convicted of child sexual abuse was released from jail despite an ICE detainer.

Former Dem mayoral candidate admits forging voter registration applications

A former Democratic mayoral candidate in New Jersey pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications during a 2021 primary race.

Georgia won’t redraw congressional map ahead of midterms, Kemp says

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, said Friday his state will not redraw its congressional lines ahead of the midterms, rejecting calls to reschedule...

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