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Trump’s gains among Latino voters slip ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump made major gains among Latino voters in 2024. Now, those same voters might cost Republicans control of Congress.Fifty-nine percent of Latino registered voters prefer a Democratic-controlled...

Cruz-Vance rivalry heats up as Texas senator suggests VP is ‘feeling insecure’

Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at Vice President JD Vance's presidential campaign accusation, saying he is focused on helping Republicans win in the midterms.

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy

Anthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

Rahm Emanuel urges Dems not to impeach Trump if they win the House

Rahm Emanuel warns Democrats against impeaching Trump if they win the House, pushing for a comprehensive ethics package instead of a "food fight."

Ranked-Choice Voting Proposal at DNC Expected to Face Strong Pushback: Progressive ‘Pipe Dream’

Widespread adoption of ranked-choice voting would require support from the party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee as well as a majority of the DNC’s 450...

The James Comey and Letitia James Cases Go Away, for Now

Comey’s pending motions could be key.

What Next on Comey Prosecution?

Now that the Comey indictment has been dismissed, I expect that Attorney General Bondi will appoint Lindsey Halligan as ‘first assistant’ to the office...

The Trump Administration Is Really Bad at Retribution

Trump’s priorities are profoundly misplaced at a time when the public is losing patience with his administration’s failure to rein in consumer costs.

Former ‘ShamWow’ TV pitch man running for Congress

Infomercial salesman Offer Vince Shlomi, best known as the "ShamWow guy" who pitched the ultra-absorbent towel to TV audiences across the country, has filed to run for Congress in Texas as a Republican.

Sen. John Cornyn presses Olympics to bar transgender athletes before 2026 Winter Games

Sen. John Cornyn on Monday called on the International Olympic Committee to ban biological males from female sports ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, saying that "timely action is essential" to protect fairness and safety in the women's category.

Associated Press asks court to restore its special access to Trump’s White House

The Associated Press fought an uphill battle in court Monday to try to regain its special access to the Oval Office, arguing that President Trump broke the news wire service's speech rights by demoting it to the same status as dozens of other media organizations.

Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

President Donald Trump's pledge to terminate temporary legal protections for Somalis living in Minnesota is triggering fear in the state's deeply-rooted immigrant community, along with doubts about whether the White House has the legal authority to enact the directive as described.

Trump to visit China in April, will host Chinese President Xi in Washington later in 2026

President Trump said Monday he accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China in April and will reciprocate by hosting the Chinese leader for a state visit later in 2026.

First lady Melania Trump welcomes the White House Christmas Tree

First lady Melania Trump kicked off the holiday season Monday at the White House by welcoming the White House's official Christmas tree.

Pentagon reviews Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for possible court-martial over military advice video

Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, could be recalled to active duty and face court-martial proceedings over what the Defense Department on Monday called "serious allegations of misconduct" that are now under review.

Bipartisan use of discharge petitions to force House votes is on the rise

The legislative tool that House lawmakers used to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files is growing in popularity, as frustrated rank-and-file members move to advance bipartisan priorities that GOP leaders have ignored.

Voting groups ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ GOP-friendly map

Voting rights activists urged the Supreme Court to prevent Texas from using a new, more Republican-friendly congressional map in next year's elections, telling the justices on Monday that the state illegally discriminated against minority voters.

Sen. Eric Schmitt says Senate in talks to have ‘Watergate style hearings’ over Arctic Frost

The Senate will likely hold "Watergate-style hearings" to get to the bottom of the Biden administration's pursuit of President Trump and other Republicans stemming from the aftermath of the 2020 election, Sen. Eric Schmitt told The Washington Times.

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