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Mike Johnson backs ‘America Is Back!’ message as Trump debuts new hat design

Trump debuts new "America Is Back!" red hat at White House bill signing as Speaker Johnson, R-La., calls slogan "appropriate" for reopening government ceremony.

These are the 21 House Republicans who held out against Trump, Johnson on $1.2T spending bill

Republicans including Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert opposed a $1.2 trillion spending bill on Tuesday, citing concerns over election integrity and DHS funding.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend

Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said, adding his prognosis is positive and he expects to return to Senate duties.

Swalwell in the hot seat after spending over $200K in campaign cash on personal childcare: ‘Slippery slope’

A campaign finance expert is slamming Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for spending over $200,000 of his congressional campaign cash on an “inherently personal" expense: childcare.

Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset

Republicans are in full-out panic mode over their plunging support with Hispanic voters after...

Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations

President Donald Trump said the Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4, 2026, in order to carry out a two-year renovation project, promising a grand reopening.

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunday that the existence of "horrible photographs" and troubling email correspondence does not "allow us necessarily to prosecute somebody."

Zelenskyy: New round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia expected this week in Abu Dhabi

A new round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. The negotiations are aimed at ending a nearly four-year-old conflict that has resulted in nearly 2 million casualties on both sides.

Trump endorses Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race

President Trump has formally thrown his support behind John E. Sununu in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race, cementing the candidate's frontrunner status in the GOP primary.

Arrest of Don Lemon sparks debate over free speech rights versus freedom of religion

Don Lemon's arrest has set off a very public clash between free-speech advocates and those who argue the case raises serious religious-freedom concerns.

Trump endorses John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race over Scott Brown

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s open Senate race, boosting a longtime critic over one of...

Justice Department declares Epstein review complete, as Democrats dispute compliance with law

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that, as far as the Department of Justice is concerned, its review of files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "is over."

Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote, all but ensuring the partial federal shutdown will drag into the week as Democrats and Republicans debate reining in the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement operations.

Deputy AG Blanche promises appeal to judge’s order to free 5-year-old and father from ICE custody

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration plans to appeal a judge's order requiring the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father who were detained by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis last week.

Senator’s blockade complicates path of Trump’s pick for Fed chairman

A Republican senator is vowing to oppose Federal Reserve nominees until a criminal inquiry into Chair Jerome Powell is resolved, creating an uncertain path for President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank.

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas, have been released following a judge's order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to the office of Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

House Speaker cautiously optimistic on DHS funding deal, but draws hard line on mask ban, visible ID

House Speaker Mike Johnson is signaling that a deal with Democrats on funding the Department of Homeland Security for a full year is within reach.

Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive

U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.

Trump considers legal action against Michael Wolff and Epstein estate after latest document release

President Donald Trump threatens to sue author Michael Wolff and the Epstein estate, claiming newly released files show the pair conspired against him.

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