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TrumpRx adds 160 drugs to TrumpRx for a total of over 800

President Trump announced the addition of over 160 discounted prescription drugs to the federal government-run healthcare platform, bringing the total to over 800.

Colombia’s presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

The upcoming Colombian presidential election between Sen. Ivan Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, whom U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed, is shaping up as a stark choice that could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and the rights of Indigenous communities.

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France who built power of her own, dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Elysee Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac - weathering his notorious infidelities with dry humor while building her own political power base in rural France - has died. She was 93.

The field is broken: Why American politics feels unwinnable

Americans increasingly vote like hostages negotiating with fate. Every election is sold as the most important of our lifetime. Every cycle becomes a final battle for the soul of the country. Then Tuesday becomes Wednesday, the sun rises, and people are left wondering why so little actually feels fixed. Look at the country right now, […]

Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles spearheads wave of reality stars running for office

A new wave of celebrities are appearing on ballots across the country, showing just how far a famous face can carry a candidate to office with no political experience. ​Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality, is in second place in the Los Angeles mayor's race. Another reality television star, Luke Gulbranson, has announced his run...

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won’t testify before Congress about league’s TV and streaming deals

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the league's broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.

House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran, weakens Trump’s negotiating leverage

Four House Republicans helped Democrats pass a war powers resolution on Wednesday to end hostilities with Iran.

Trump: Democratic-run cities following in the footsteps of communist countries

President Trump on Thursday declared that Democratic-run cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are following the same destructive path as communist countries -- promising voters everything for free until the money runs out and chaos takes hold.

Trump refuses to commit to dropping $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund

President Trump declined to commit to scrapping plans for a $1.8 billion fund that would have compensated his allies and Jan. 6 rioters, one day after the Justice Department's top official said they were retreating from the program that sparked a political backlash on both sides of the aisle.

Senate begins debate on $70 billion immigration enforcement package

Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to begin debate on their $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, crossing a key hurdle after weeks of turmoil over politically thorny issues tied to it.

Trump: Ceasefire in the Middle East means ‘moderate’ shooting

President Trump on Wednesday brushed off Iran's recent attack on Kuwait, saying it was part of an exchange of fire in the region, and argued he is still on track to make a peace deal.

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia's elections, on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign, in an election that serves as a litmus test as the region shifts towards the right.

District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections

A Georgia district attorney said she is challenging the constitutionality of a law that requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in the five most populous counties in the Atlanta area but not in the rest of the state.

Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son’s past ties to Epstein

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Sen. Ron Wyden about his son's emails with Jeffrey Epstein during a tense budget hearing exchange.

Georgia Republicans want Trump’s endorsement — before it’s too late

Georgia Republicans want the president to endorse a candidate in their critical Senate primary. They’re hoping it doesn’t come too late. Some GOP strategists...

Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to ‘shut up’ after calling him a racist at hearing

Rep. Al Green called Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a racist during a House committee meeting on funding and repeatedly told him to shut up.

Trump says anti-fraud efforts are uncovering billions in waste, claims savings could balance budget

Trump claims Republicans are uncovering enough government fraud to balance the federal budget, while accusing Democrats of being "in on the act."

Fox News Poll: Democratic unity, Republican crossovers shape Ohio Senate race

A Fox News poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted by 8 points in Ohio's Senate race as Trump's approval drops sharply.

Congressional Opposition Mounts Against Pulte DNI Appointment

The Senate considers concrete, statutory ways to thwart the appointment.

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