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House passes bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia

The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate 

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) late Thursday passed the annual Defense policy bill, sending the mammoth, nearly $1.15 trillion measure to the full House after debating a chunk of some 900 offered amendments for 14 hours. The measure, known as the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed the panel by a 44...

Cassidy tries to drive stake in Trump’s anti-weaponization fund

Republican and Democratic senators say that Thursday’s vote-a-rama —  a marathon series of votes on amendments to the budget reconciliation package — is dragging on because Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is trying to perfect language to drive a stake through President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy has spoken to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough...

Rubio sanctions Cuban groups with ties to US nonprofit network funded by communist donor Neville Roy Singham

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned five Cuban entities including ICAP, targeting networks he says enable Cuba's subversive radical operations.

What I learned from my San Francisco restaurants — and why I have hope

Running a restaurant is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done — and...

Markwayne Mullin refutes Delaney Hall detainees’ allegations, reports no health violations found

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that no health violations have been found in the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, which has become the latest flash point of anti-ICE violence.

U.S. sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

As part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign to pressure Iran into a deal that would end an ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel, the U.S. placed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other exchanges, Tuesday.

‘Out of my lane.’ Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat health care fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas.

Mullin vs. Murphy: Homeland Security chief takes on anti-ICE senator

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confronted Sen. Chris Murphy at a hearing Tuesday, telling the Democratic lawmaker he was "reckless" and inciting violence with his anti-ICE rhetoric.

WATCH: Dem senators excuse Platner’s conduct at crisis huddle with embattled Maine candidate

Democratic senators express confidence in Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite alleged sexting scandals and resurfaced online posts controversies.

Trump-backed candidate ‘confident’ Republicans will have great night in California: ‘Very excited’

Steve Hilton, one of two main Republicans running in California's jungle primary on Tuesday, said that he appreciated endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

WATCH: Chuck Schumer sidesteps Platner scandals, confirms support for controversial Dem

Schumer dodged reporters' questions about embattled Senate candidate Graham Platner's mounting scandals, reaffirming his support for the Democrat.

Inspection of Delaney Hall ICE facility contradicts claims in New Jersey attorney general’s lawsuit

A DHS inspection of Delaney Hall ICE facility found compliance with 17 of 22 standards, contradicting some claims in New Jersey's suit against GEO Group.

Democrats seek more control over referenda in New York

THE EMPIRE STATE STRIKES BACK: New York Democrats are moving full bore ahead with their plans to join the nationwide redistricting war. And their...

On Voting for Terrible People

Moral choices in voting are hard work.

Schumer stands by embattled Senate candidate Platner

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer refused Wednesday to address mounting controversies surrounding presumptive Senate candidate Graham Platner, deflecting every question about the embattled Maine hopeful with a single talking point while insisting Democrats will defeat Sen. Susan Collins.

Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump’s mail-in executive order

A federal judge heard Tuesday from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting,

Black Crowes singer booed after mocking fans’ ‘U.S.A.’ chant

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson sparked a backlash Sunday night after shutting down a patriotic chant from the crowd at a Florida concert and questioning what the audience had to be proud of as Americans.

‘Treating stupid is really hard’: Dr. Oz diagnoses Trump Derangement Syndrome as incurable

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said he doesn't see a cure for what supporters of President Trump have dubbed Trump Derangement Syndrome.

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