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It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending

Republicans move to fund border security while Democrats object to added Trump security funds, prolonging DHS funding in Congress.

Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown

VP JD Vance threatens to cut anti-fraud funding to states that don't prosecute Medicaid fraud, singling out California, New York, and Hawaii.

China summit is Trump’s best chance to choke off Iran’s terror cash

There's a glaring loophole in Trump’s "Economic Fury" campaign against Iran's terror regime —...

NYC’s justice system failure: Letters to the Editor — May 14, 2026

NY Post readers discuss New York City’s justice system’s failure to keep repeat offender...

Covering for court-packing, Trump ordering a Cuba Libre and other commentary

“Politico’s Josh Gerstein illustrated precisely” this week how, if Democrats “try to pack the...

Ignoring the Debt Won’t Make It Go Away

The nation’s debt is much worse than during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis — but both parties are further away than ever from seriously...

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war Tuesday, including some Republicans who have expressed concerns over the length of the conflict and its lack of congressional approval.

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

Rep. Chip Roy is unveiling the Deal Death, Face Death Act, a bill proposing the death penalty for fentanyl dealers when distribution leads to a death.

FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirl

Kash Patel will testify before the Senate to defend the FBI's $12 billion budget request as part of Trump's broader DOJ funding proposal of $41 billion.

Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon’s unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block it

Pete Hegseth will face a high-stakes House hearing on the Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion request amid bipartisan concerns over the proposed budget and Iran War.

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning ‘something needs to change’

Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.

Michigan Democrats propose package seeking to legalize assisted suicide

Michigan House Democrats introduced bills to create a new Death with Dignity Act and legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.

Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to bar federal agents from shielding their faces and to allow people to sue over alleged constitutional rights violations.

‘Openly racist and vile remarks’: Dems demand apology from Kiggans for agreeing with radio host

House Democrats are attacking Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans after she agreed with a radio host who said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."

Trump sides with Senate in dispute over housing legislation

President Trump is wading into a months-long congressional dispute over legislation to expand access to housing, asking House lawmakers to clear a Senate-passed bill that they have been working to change.

Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules

A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would disproportionately harm Native American and young voters.

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