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Former NATO ambassador warns of ‘terrible consequences’ in criticizing Trump Iran moves

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran. “You might think that this is a huge folly and going to have terrible consequences, but you don't have to say it,” Volker said on the Friday episode of Politico’s "EU Confidential" podcast. “By saying it, you...

US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. military killed two “narco-terrorists” in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). The military unit announced the strike by posting a video of the boat exploding on the social platform X on Friday evening. Southcom commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan...

Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced on Friday that he will call a special session to consider new voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a landmark redistricting case.   Reeves said state legislators will return to Jackson, Miss., 21 days to redraw electoral maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Louisiana v....

When is deed theft not actually deed theft? It depends says AG Tish James

Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé was cuffed Wednesday as he tried to prevent an eviction he claimed stemmed...

Xavier Becerra pressed on ‘rumors’ he knew about Eric Swalwell’s alleged misconduct during CA governor debate

Xavier Becerra was pressed on his knowledge of Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct rumors during a California gubernatorial debate Wednesday.

Trump admin loosens regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana

President Donald Trump's administration loosened federal regulations on state-licensed marijuana on Thursday.

Key House committee schedules hearing with embattled ActBlue CEO: ‘Needs to come clean’

The House Administration is scheduling a hearing on May 19 with Regina Wallace-Jones, the CEO of the massive Democratic fundraising platform, ActBlue.

US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms

The U.S. may have burned through roughly half its Patriot missile stockpile during the Iran conflict, according to a new CSIS analysis of munitions use.

Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran ‘could become global soon’

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says the United States blockade against the Islamic Republic of Iran "could become global soon."

SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties

The DOJ alleges the SPLC funded an organizer of the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, sparking renewed scrutiny of the nonprofit group.

Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era

Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol for President Donald Trump's full term, advancing the reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement.

Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

LA Mayor Karen Bass met with President Trump at the White House to advocate for FEMA wildfire funding amid ongoing LA recovery and rebuilding challenges.

Manhattan DA’s office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway

Tauhid Dewan, 28, was arrested on charges including forcible touching and sexual abuse after allegedly groping a woman on a Queens subway, reports say.

Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump’s term

Senate Republicans launched a vote-a-rama to advance their budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol while facing a wave of Democratic amendments.

Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional

Voting and civil rights groups sued Alaska elections officials Wednesday, alleging that their sharing of the state's full voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice violates the state constitution.

Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor

A Houston city ordinance that limited police officers' cooperation with federal immigration agents was amended on Wednesday after Texas' governor threatened to take away millions of dollars in public safety grants.

Kalshi fines and suspends three congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

Three congressional candidates are accused of betting on the outcome of their own elections on the prediction market Kalshi, which said Wednesday that it fined and suspended the three men from their platform for five years.

Navy secretary out in latest high-level departure from Trump’s Pentagon

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has stepped down from his position at the Defense Department in the latest high-profile departure by a Trump administration official.

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