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Judge blocks Trump firings at State Department, says spending bill prohibits cuts right now

A federal judge put a stop to the State Department's plans to fire some employees, ruling late Thursday that the new stopgap spending law passed by Congress to end the shutdown last month prohibits any reductions in force.

Mamdani breaks with Adams, vows NYC will stop clearing homeless encampments in January

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vows to end homeless encampment sweeps that Eric Adams started, citing failed results and lack of housing connections.

Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher’s union head Weingarten | The Conversation

Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher's union head Weingarten | The...

Supreme Court Rightly Keeps the Texas Republican Gerrymander for 2026

It’s not the Court’s job to impose rules that Congress hasn’t written. Under the...

Democratic strategist says Tennessee nominee was ‘fringe of a fringe,’ doomed party’s chances

Welcome's "Deciding to Win" report authors are urging Democrats to moderate positions on cultural issues after the Tennessee special election loss, warning against "fringe" candidates.

House Dem pardoned by Trump reveals whether he will switch political parties

Moderate South Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar revealed his feelings about his pardon by President Donald Trump and addressed whether he will be switching parties.

GOP says Trump facing tougher scrutiny for Caribbean strikes than Obama did for drone program

Senate Republicans contended that the strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean Sea were meant to stymie the flow of drugs into the country.

National Guard killing reignites immigration war in Congress as Republicans demand sweeping reforms

House Republicans demand immigration overhaul following deadly Afghan refugee attack on National Guard members that left one dead, another injured.

Miami mayoral candidate reveals how he will flip script on Dem rival’s ‘city of renters’ strategy

Miami Republican mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is accusing his far-left opponent Eileen Higgins of wanting to “create a city of renters," despite pushing a message of affordability.

ICE protester who identified as ‘bin Laden’ faces charges over alleged sexually explicit threats to agents

Federal charges filed against Oregon man who protested ICE facility, made violent threats against law enforcement officers and their wives in posts.

Republicans bash Dems’ ‘vilification’ of service members, say rhetoric increases odds of violence

Lawmakers debated ICE agents' use of masks and civilian clothing during operations, with Democrats warning the tactics could lead to dangerous confrontations.

Patel, Bongino defend tenures, saying FBI ‘operating exactly as the country expects’

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino defend bureau reforms after facing harsh criticism from agents in detailed internal report.

Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder

Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.

The Bell Tolls for Thee, Congressional GOP

If Republicans in Congress want to accomplish anything during the second Trump administration, they have about seven months left in which to do it.

Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas in corruption probe

President Trump said Wednesday he has pardoned Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife Imelda, ending the government's prosecution of them on federal bribery and conspiracy charges and saying they were victims of the Biden administration's weaponization of the justice system.

Gallup: Most Americans say political rhetoric has gone ‘too far’ after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Most Americans say Republicans and Democrats have "gone too far" with political rhetoric following Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Gallup Poll reported Wednesday.

Village People, Andrea Bocelli to perform at Trump-tinged World Cup draw, FIFA says

The Village People will close out the World Cup draw Friday in Washington, FIFA said in a lineup announcement that confirms President Trump's impact on the globe's biggest sporting event.

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