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Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight

HOUSTON — House Republicans’ slim majority will be even leaner after Saturday, when Democrats vote to fill the Texas seat left open when Rep. Sylvester Turner unexpectedly died last...

From Obama award to Minnesota op: Why Trump tapped Tom Homan for on-the-ground crackdown

Tom Homan takes command of Minneapolis immigration operation after two fatal shootings spark protests, replacing Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino.

House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

Republicans' razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress.

Conservative group blasts LinkedIn for removing pro-ICE post, labeling it ‘hateful’

A conservative advocacy group is crying foul after LinkedIn temporarily removed one of their posts praising ICE agents that the company says was taken down by mistake.

Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put ‘citizen-led’ presidential primary first

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns urges Democrats to restore New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status for 2028, calling it vital for democracy.

Trump Claims Putin Agreed to One-Week Cease-Fire During Phone Call

The Kremlin has not confirmed whether it agreed to the halt in fighting or not.

St. Paul’s Pursuit of ‘Ideologically Driven Projects’ Renders City Ineligible for Housing Funds: HUD Secretary

A city law goes beyond the traditional Fair Housing Act parameters to label ‘sexual or affectional orientation’ as a protected class.

The Dangerous Allure of Assisted Suicide

The establishment of a duty not to be burdensome in a society with legal suicide and our upside-down demographics is a recipe for mass...

Video Shows Alex Pretti Spitting at ICE Agents, Damaging Federal Vehicle Days Before Fatal Shooting

The January 13 video shows Pretti screaming expletives and kicking the taillight out of a law-enforcement vehicle.

On a Knife’s Edge

Though it’s not always in the headlines, we’re seeing a disturbing outbreak of political violence and civil unrest.

Read a History Book, Tim Walz

If the governor knew his history, he’d see clearly that he’s adopting the rhetoric and posture of the S.C. governor who precipitated the crisis...

Iconic Hot Dog Chain Nathan’s Sold to Chinese Pork Producer

Smithfield Foods purchased Nathan’s for $450 million in cash.

Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday.

Senate Democrats call on Kristi Noem to testify ‘immediately’

Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with congressional testimony, following two fatal shootings by federal immigration officials in Minneapolis.

DOJ Antitrust Division issues first whistleblower reward for fraud scheme tip

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division is giving a whistleblower reward for the first time, gifting $1 million to a person who helped lead federal authorities to a criminal antitrust and fraud scheme of used car auctions.

Trump’s Cabinet in nearly full force to honor ‘Melania’

All but two members of President Trump's Cabinet are expected to be in attendance Thursday for the premiere of "Melania," a documentary with unprecedented access to Melania Trump.

U.S. appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in U.S. was illegal

A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the United States.

Trump says he will name Fed nominee in coming days, calls Powell a ‘moron’

President Trump said he's ready to announce his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, scheduling the announcement for the first week of February.

Trump says Venezuela airspace will fully reopen, allowing visits

President Trump said he ordered his team to reopen airspace over Venezuela on Thursday, four weeks after the U.S. raid to capture strongman Nicolas Maduro and several years after commercial airlines paused direct flights to the South American country.

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