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Biden says ‘we’re the United States of Amerigotit’ in latest gaffe at DC conference

Former President Joe Biden made a gaffe in saying "United States of Amerigotit" during an LGBTQ+ conference speech in which he urged leaders to continue fighting for equality.

Detained illegal immigrants will face $5K ‘apprehension fee’: Border Patrol chief

The Trump administration announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants age 14 and older as part of comprehensive new border enforcement measures.

Stephen A. Smith knocks Trump for calling affordability Democratic ‘con job’

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted President Trump for calling the affordability crisis a Democratic “con job,” saying that he “wants to act as if there’s no concern.” “He has to say that right now because it’s an issue and a concern for the American people,” the host of SiriusXM's “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.”...

Greene says Trump was ‘furious’ with her after she signed Epstein files discharge petition

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said President Trump was furious with her after she signed a House petition compelling the release of all government files related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “We did talk about the Epstein files and he was extremely angry at me that I signed the discharge petition...

West Virginia governor: Hospitalized National Guardsman looking ‘more like himself’

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) said Friday that a National Guardsman injured in last week's shooting in Washington is “slowly healing” and that his parents reported he has begun to “look more like himself.” In a message posted on the social platform X, Morrisey announced that a vigil would be held for U.S. Air...

US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: ‘Congratulations’

Trump administration renames U.S. Institute of Peace as Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace as State Department calls president "greatest dealmaker" in American history.

Self-Defense?

The Trump administration’s claim that self-defense justified the double-tap attack contradicts its prior claim that U.S. forces are not threatened.

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

The redrawing of California's congressional map to boost Democrats' chances has left Republicans scrambling for political survival. Some are digging in for tough races, but one is considering a particularly audacious step - moving to Texas.

Democrats refusing to negotiate on Obamacare subsidies

Democrats, believing they have the political upper hand on a health care cliff they created, are rebuffing GOP alternatives to extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire this year.

Democratic Party official sees his side’s loss in Nashville as harbinger of doom for Trump’s GOP

Even in defeat, the top brass at the Democratic National Committee claimed victory coming out of a special election this week that their candidate lost in a reliably red Tennessee congressional district.

Third Afghan evacuee arrested in less than a week on terror-related charges

Homeland Security arrested another Afghan evacuee Wednesday, accusing Jaan Shah Safi of supporting the terrorist group ISIS-K.

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by current FDA vaccine chief

A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - appointed by Republicans and Democrats alike - issued a scathing denunciation of new FDA assertions casting doubt on vaccine safety.

Congress urged to put terrorist designation on Russia over mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children

Ukrainian officials and humanitarian activists on Wednesday pressed Congress to advance legislation to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism because of Moscow-backed kidnapping of Ukrainian children.

Trump rolls back ‘ridiculous’ Biden-era fuel economy standards in bid to lower new-car costs

President Trump announced Wednesday he will eliminate strict fuel economy standards imposed under the Biden administration that have been blamed for driving up the cost of new cars.

Trump says he has ‘no problem’ releasing video footage of follow-up strike on alleged drug boat

President Trump said Wednesday that he has "no problem" releasing footage from a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and military experts for killing survivors of the initial attack.

China threat to U.S. electric grid increases

China's government has penetrated networks used to control the U.S. electric grid and could use the covert access to shut down the flow of electricity to Americans in a crisis or conflict, grid experts warned Congress this week.

Democrats on House Oversight Committee release photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos and videos showing the villa of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.

Model, DJ linked to violent Tren de Aragua gang leader sanctioned by Trump administration

U.S. officials sanctioned Venezuelan entertainer Jimena Araya Navarro, accusing her of laundering funds and supporting the violent Tren de Aragua gang.

Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

Republicans said voters rejected Aftyn Behn’s activism after Matt Van Epps won the race for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, while Democrats celebrated the narrower margin.

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