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A new report reveals the struggles of holding public office — and we have to figure out a way to ease potential legislators’ anxiety

A new report reveals the struggles of people in public office — and should raise concern about local politics.

Why Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Are Illegal

The president has not come close to showing a balance-of-payments crisis, the statutorily required...

Justice Department fires interim U.S. attorney hours after appointment

Almost immediately after James Hundley was appointed interim U.S. attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia to replace the predecessor who was found to have held the role unlawfully, the Department of Justice fired him.

Bacon signals Trump’s new tariff order ‘will be defeated’ by Congress

President Trump’s decision to issue new import taxes across the globe following the Supreme Court’s rebuke of his sweeping tariffs on Friday is drawing broad criticism, including from several Republican lawmakers. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Friday that Congress is sure to challenge the new tariffs and signaled confidence that the...

DHS looks to outfit Secret Service protective detail in tailored suits

The Trump administration will pay to outfit U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protective detail agents with two tailored suits, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to The Hill. The initiative, first reported by CNN on Friday and included in a public contract solicitation, emerged after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she did not like that...

Judicial Vacancies and the Senate Calendar

Put yourself in the shoes of the Democrats. What’s their goal? Delay.

WH adviser Hassett urges ‘discipline’ for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump's top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year.

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of education who played a pivotal role in helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday. He was 94.

Republicans sue to stop Virginia redistricting referendum

Republican organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday objecting to Virginia Democrats' 2026 redistricting ballot referendum for using misleading language and violating state law and the state constitution.

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability of certain medical products.

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter's massive immigration crackdown.

Argentina’s Milei heads to the U.S. again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina's President Javier Milei set off Wednesday for his 14th trip to the United States to take part in the inaugural session of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative. He is also expected to attend Trump's regional summit in Miami on March 7 with Latin American leaders aligned with the White House's political agenda.

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Waleed al Zamli longingly recalled the joys and traditions of the first day of Ramadan before the Israel-Hamas war had drastically altered his life: Lanterns for the children. Sweets. Special dishes.

Trump’s grand jury trouble: Citizens increasingly resist DOJ’s attempts to indict

A new count by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers suggests that federal prosecutors are facing increasing resistance from grand juries refusing to hand up indictments in highly charged cases. And even when an indictment is secured, trial juries and judges are refusing to convict.

Retail billionaire tells House probe Epstein ‘duped’ him, Trump never close to infamous sex offender

The billionaire behind Victoria's Secret and PINK told House investigators Wednesday that he was "duped" by "con-man" Jeffrey Epstein and knew nothing of his sex trafficking crimes involving underage girls.

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight, as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier sparking backlash toward Mamdani: ‘Ludicrous’

Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism as city-controlled Navy Yard ends lease with drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

Trump marks Black History Month, announces Medal of Freedom for Carson and praises Nicki Minaj

President Trump announced Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House Black History Month event celebrating its centennial milestone.

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