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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional...

Pentagon cutting civilian harm mitigation program may break the law: Report

The Pentagon's cuts to civilian harm mitigation, meant to reduce and respond to civilian casualties in military operations, may be breaking the law, the agency's internal watchdog said in a recent report.

Trump’s health cuts complicate federal messaging on hantavirus

The federal hantavirus response has laid bare the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to U.S. and global health, renewing concerns among public health experts that the U.S. is not prepared for a bigger health crisis. Career scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been fired or left the agency, and there are far fewer people available to respond...

Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month shows the incumbent trailing Letlow and Republican John Fleming, who currently serves as the state treasurer. On the other side of the aisle, three...

Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP Senate primary. Cassidy is seeking a third term in the U.S. Senate but his path to the Republican nomination runs through a pair of tough challengers who are hoping...

Dem Senate hopeful’s ‘physician’ campaign pitch under fire after license records reveal key gaps

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaigns as a physician in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but public records indicate he never held a medical license in Michigan or New York.

Massie’s ex-girlfriend alleges he arranged her Capitol Hill job, then offered $5,000 to drop termination suit

Ex-girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie alleges he offered $5,000 to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit as Kentucky primary voting is already underway.

Top 4 explosive moments from CIA whistleblower’s testimony on alleged COVID-19 lab leak cover-up

CIA whistleblower James Erdman testified that the Biden administration allegedly buried analysis showing a lab leak was the likely origin of COVID-19.

Democrats’ midterm push clouded by infighting over party keeping 2024 autopsy under wraps

Democrats keep winning elections but the DNC is under fire for refusing to release its internal review of the party's sweeping 2024 key losses.

New 9/11 Museum exhibit aims to connect younger Americans to the attacks through powerful artifacts

A new 9/11 Memorial Museum exhibit showcases flags and artifacts tied to the 2001 terrorist attacks, aiming to educate a generation born after that day.

Poll: Democrats want to beat the GOP — even if that means fewer Black districts

A lot of Democrats are willing to sacrifice Black voting power to beat the GOP. In the two weeks since the Supreme Court significantly...

DOJ sues to stop D.C. bar from disbarring lawyer over Trump’s 2020 election claims

The Justice Department opened a new legal war on the D.C. bar, suing to stop it from punishing Jeffrey Clark, who, while part of the department in 2020, helped craft President Trump's strategy for challenging the election results.

Xi tells Trump that U.S., China should be ‘partners, not rivals’

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the need for cooperation among the world's two superpowers as they seek to stabilize a trade agreement and find common ground amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict.

Trump’s upbeat China message collides with deepening Beijing rivalry

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping strike a warm tone in Beijing, emphasizing cooperation as trade and investment talks get underway.

China rolls out red carpet for Trump as Xi meeting tests trade, Taiwan tensions

President Donald Trump was greeted with an elaborate welcome ceremony outside Beijing’s Great Hall of the People before beginning high-stakes bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Fifth Circuit and Temporary Judgeships

Sometimes abstract legal principles sound good in theory but are catastrophes in practice.

The Thirty Years’ Warning

Kevin Warsh, confirmed today in the Senate as the new Fed chairman, is in for a torrid time.

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein ‘blackmail’ claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in an interview with House lawmakers, backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had blackmailed people.

House passes bill to expand biofuel blend E15 despite GOP divide

House Republicans spent weeks sparring internally over a bill to expand production and sales of the biofuel blend E15, pitting lawmakers from corn-producing states against conservatives concerned about expanding an expensive government mandate.

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