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Talarico beats Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary

James Talarico is projected to defeat Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the closely watched Democratic primary for Senate in Texas, according to Decision Desk HQ. The rising star now presents Democrats’ best hope of winning in the red state, where Democrats haven’t won statewide in decades. Controversy surrounding a CBS “Late Show” segment appeared to give...

Noem’s spending review has held up more than 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants and awards, Dems say

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s policy of personally reviewing expenditures of more than $100,000 has held up more than 1,000 contracts, grants and awards at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to a new report from Senate Democrats. The report says that as of Sept. 8, Noem’s policy had delayed approval of or left...

Comer to say Tim Walz ‘enabled fraud,’ failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing

House Oversight Republicans release a 53-page report accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring warnings as billions in taxpayer funds were lost to massive welfare fraud in Minnesota.

New details expose how a former top Trump official got caught in Epstein’s web of influence

Documents published under the Epstein Transparency Act have detailed the lengths that Epstein went to in order to cultivate a coterie of powerful relationships, including in Florida.

Talarico won his primary. What happens next is outside his control.

James Talarico's charmed political journey has broken his way at almost every juncture of...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—March 2

1971—In a unanimous opinion in Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe, Justice Thurgood Marshall hilariously illustrates the topsy-turvy understanding of the relationship between statutory text and...

The Epstein Panic

There’s a reason that it is not the usual practice of the DOJ to release unverified, disparaging information about people it’s not charging with...

The New Machine Gets Its Spoils

Zohran Mamdani’s choice for a key foreign policy position in his administration shows the power of a progressive Tammany Hall.

No, Mr. President, Section 122 Tariffs Won’t Work Either

Despite Donald Trump’s claims, history shows that Section 122 does not justify his new tariffs.

From Trump’s Warp Speed to the FDA’s Warp Stall

The FDA talks a big game on deregulation, but it’s not paired with real action.

Trump in video to nation says combat operations against Iran continue at ‘full force’

President Trump released a social media video Sunday declaring the first 36 hours of his military campaign against Iran a major success, with more to come.

Wife of GOP congressman dead after being injured in January hit-and-run crash

Danise Baird, wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a January hit-and-run accident, Baird's office announced.

Chasing the apocalypse: Radical Shiite clerics on American soil preach prophetic showdown with US

Pro-regime U.S. mosques spread end-times theology casting America as an enemy 'empire' before arrival of "the Mahdi"

3 US warplanes shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, pilots bail out in friendly fire incident, CENTCOM says

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations linked to Operation Epic Fury.

Is questioning electability racism? Texas’ tense Dem primary comes to a head.

DALLAS — James Talarico is fond of saying that the “closest thing we have to the Kingdom of Heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy.”...

This House Democrat may lose her primary over past support for Israel

Four years ago, Valerie Foushee's support of Israel helped get her to Congress. On Tuesday, it could send her home. The politics surrounding Israel...

Former President Bill Clinton deposed in Epstein probe in potential first for Congress

The House Oversight Committee compelled former President Bill Clinton to testify in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, raising questions about precedent and executive power.

Iran strike ignites Capitol Hill battle over war powers, Homeland Security funding

The U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran is stoking a heated fight on Capitol Hill over who has the power to take the country to war, while also intensifying the battle over Homeland Security Department funding.

Supporters of Brazil’s Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula

Thousands of supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organizers hoped to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming presidential elections.

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