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Beware the City Council’s rush to empower nonprofit slumlords

In its rush to force private landlords to sell their buildings to nonprofit outfits, the City Council looks to be favoring a new, even-harder-to-control class of slumlords.

Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota’s ‘generosity has been taken advantage of’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) addressed his state's growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State's "generosity has been taken advantage of." The scandal erupted after more than 50 people were convicted in connection with the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars stolen from a federally funded nutrition program. As...

Maduro dances, sings to ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ at rally as Trump escalates

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday danced to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" while urging attendees at a rally to be ready in case of an American attack amid rising tensions between his country and the Trump administration. He urged supporters to be united and be "ready to smash the teeth of the North American...

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump’s private schedule as media fixates on his health

Fox News obtained President Donald Trump's December schedule revealing back-to-back meetings and calls extending into evening hours throughout the month.

Leavitt accuses CNN reporter of trying to ‘push narratives’ during heated White House exchange

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked a heated exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins over Trump's inflation claims and economic messaging.

Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusations

Rep. Tim Kennedy confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over $134 million in Urban Area Security Initiative funding cuts for New York City during a heated hearing.

23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive’s Trump impeachment bid

House Democrats join Republicans to defeat Rep. Al Green's Trump impeachment effort in bipartisan vote, showing a limited appetite for the symbolic gesture.

NJ senator declares war on Dem ‘machine,’ pledges primary battles against old-guard power brokers

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.

Progressives launch another primary challenge to a House Democrat

Democrat Nida Allam is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), she announced Thursday, joining a growing list of candidates vying to...

Senator warns of ‘powder keg’ as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protesters

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt warns of a "powder keg" in the United States as people " villainize ICE agents" who are "simply enforcing the laws."

Senate Dems’ Obamacare fix fails as Senate looks for off-ramp from healthcare cliff

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Obamacare subsidy extension as bipartisan talks stall on abortion restrictions.

Quiet GOP ‘Astroturf’ campaign convinced liberal firebrand to run for US Senate, source says

GOP strategists helped boost Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid through polling, viewing her as more beatable than other Democratic contenders.

Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widens

President Donald Trump-ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota governor amid investigations into Gov. Tim Walz's alleged role in COVID-19 fraud.

Trump presses Thune to ‘get something done’ on stalled nominees

President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end "blue slip" tradition, claiming Democrats use it to block qualified judicial picks.

Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’

Rep. Bennie Thompson faced criticism for calling the shooting of National Guardsmen by Afghan refugee an 'unfortunate accident' during a House hearing.

Senate Dems block Republicans’ HSA plan as Obamacare deadline nears

Senate Republicans' proposal to replace expiring Obamacare premium subsidies with pre-funded health savings accounts (HSAs) failed as lawmakers face year-end deadline.

Homeland Security announces first-of-its-kind task force aimed at fighting transnational organized crime

Federal authorities launch first-of-its-kind task force to combat transnational organized crime by bringing together state, local and federal agencies.

Top Republican rebukes notions to arrest DHS agents with plan to pull funding from problem cities

Texas congressman's SHIELD Act would eliminate federal dollars from cities or states that arrest immigration officers following resistance threats.

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