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Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling

Mississippi's governor announces a special session to redraw district lines, saying the Supreme Court's ruling in a key case could change electoral maps.

DC murder rate sees astonishing turnaround as Trump team credits federal crackdown

Washington, D.C., homicides have dropped by roughly half in 2026 compared to 2025, sparking debate over Trump's federal crackdown and broader trends.

Dems put Trump on notice as redistricting fight ramps up ahead of midterms: ‘Going to fight back’

Democrats claim President Trump started the redistricting battle and vow to fight back as Virginia's referendum shifts the 2026 midterm landscape.

‘French Interlude’

That’s the title of my new Confirmation Tales post, which uses my ongoing (but...

Former NATO ambassador warns of ‘terrible consequences’ in criticizing Trump Iran moves

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran. “You might think that this is a huge folly and going to have terrible consequences, but you don't have to say it,” Volker said on the Friday episode of Politico’s "EU Confidential" podcast. “By saying it, you...

Supreme Court ponders deporting green card holders

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to make it easier to deport green card holders with criminal records who leave the country and try to reenter.

Appeals court blocks California’s No Vigilantes law forcing ICE to display names while on duty

A federal appeals court ruled against California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, putting on hold his state law that tried to force federal immigration officers to display their names on their uniforms while they are out enforcing laws.

Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan departs the administration effective immediately. Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary of the Navy.

Democrat Adam Smith says Iran is ‘closer to the truth’ than the White House on ceasefire talks

Rep. Adam Smith says Trump "does not tell the truth" about Iran peace talks and suggests Iran's statements are more reliable than the White House.

Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow

Senate Republicans continue to back Trump's war in Iran as lawmakers debate the War Powers Act and a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches.

Sanctuary city backs off after GOP governor put it in ‘crisis’ mode with $110 million threat

Houston City Council backed off a sanctuary-style policy limiting ICE cooperation after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to cut over $110 million in funds.

Federal court blocks Newsom’s bid to shackle ICE in Trump immigration win

A federal appeals court blocked Gov. Newsom's California law requiring ICE agents to display identification, citing a supremacy clause violation.

Dem senator likens ICE operations in American streets to oppressive British regime during Revolutionary War

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., appeared to compare ICE agents enforcing immigration law to oppressive British forces during a Senate debate on DHS shutdown reforms.

Dem seeking NY swing seat defends embracing extremist who said Hamas is ‘a thousands times better’ than Israel

Effie Phillips-Staley doubles down on her ties to controversial streamer Hasan Piker amid backlash from Democrats and opponent Mike Lawler's camp.

Trump blasts Ketanji Brown Jackson as ‘low IQ person’ in Supreme Court tirade

Trump took to Truth Social to blast liberal Supreme Court justices Wednesday, including Ketanji Brown Jackson, whom the president described as the court's new, "low IQ" member.

Border agents uncover RPG launcher, cache of rifles hidden in vehicle heading to Mexico

Officers discovered an RPG launcher and over 20 weapons concealed in a Lexus during a border inspection, preventing arms from reaching Mexican cartels.

Rep Ilhan Omar’s daughter strikes hard-core communist pose as mom battles claims she is rich

Questions surround Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi and her ties to pro-communist organizations, including CodePink and The People's Forum.

SPLC Indicted for Gain-of-Function Research into Racism

The scurrilous left-wing group had to pay for racism to meet demand. But the criminal case may not stick.

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