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Democrats’ Incentives to Turn on Eric Swalwell

Democrats have not suddenly gotten religion on sexual abusers in a way that shows they are willing to let a Republican win a major election.

Trump orders lunch via DoorDash to promote his One Big Beautiful Bill

President Trump on Monday had lunch delivered to the Oval Office's doorstep to tout the no tax on tips provision in his signature immigration and tax cut law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Trump says port blockade is designed to force Iran to the table over nuclear ambitions

President Trump said Monday that his blockade of Iranian ports is designed to get Tehran back to the negotiating table and compel the Iranians to relinquish their chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

Swalwell scandal triggers plans in the House for a mass purge of misbehaving lawmakers

Pressure is mounting on House lawmakers to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell, the California Democrat accused of sexually inappropriate behavior and assaulting a woman who worked in his congressional office.

Trump deletes image depicting himself as Jesus, says it actually showed him as a doctor

President Trump on Monday deleted a social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus after the image sparked a backlash from the Christian right.

David Keene, maestro of the conservative movement, dead at 80

David Keene, a towering figure in the growth of the modern conservative movement who was equally comfortable in the weeds of grassroots politics and in the corridors of power in Washington, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

Rep. Kiley switches party affiliation from GOP to independent after Calif. redistricting

California Rep. Kevin Kiley announced Monday that he is immediately switching his party affiliation from Republican to independent after deciding last week to run for reelection without ties to any major political party, in a newly drawn district.

White House defends firing of Republican NTSB board member

The White House says National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman was removed for misconduct after it received "highly concerning reports."

Jesse Jackson Jr. takes swipe at former Democratic presidents over father’s memorial service

Jesse Jackson Jr. took a jab at three former Democratic presidents who delivered remarks at his father's memorial service -- Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joseph R. Biden -- saying they did not know the real Jesse Jackson.

Trump Organization files for trademarks for Trump name to be used for America 250 merchandise

The Trump Organization is gearing up for the Trump name to be everywhere for America's 250th birthday this year, starting with several trademark applications.

G7 considers emergency measures as oil tops $100 a barrel and markets continue selloff

The Group of Seven said Monday it would tap strategic oil reserves, if necessary, after oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, heaping pressure on President Trump to address the economic fallout from his war with Iran.

FBI subpoenas 2020 Arizona voting docs as federal push into election administration widens

The FBI subpoenaed an Arizona state lawmaker for records related to the 2020 election, marking the second known investigation into the matter.

Trump, Thune clash on voter ID ultimatum as GOP remains divided on path forward

Senate Republicans are still divided on using the talking filibuster for voter ID legislation as Senate Democrats vow to block the bill.

Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

Bail industry leader warns Virginia's HB 357 threatens public safety by removing bond requirements for repeat felons. Critics say bill eases jail release.

Katie Britt blasts Democrats for playing ‘political games’ with shutdown amid airport chaos

Senate Democrats threatened to freeze legislative business over Trump's Iran war powers as the partial DHS shutdown entered its fourth week.

California House Republican announces he’s leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said he’s registering as “no party preference" amid redistricting turmoil but will caucus with the GOP to keep his committee assignments.

Senate campaign chief ‘optimistic’ for GOP majority despite darkening midterm climate

Sen. Tim Scott remains optimistic about GOP expanding Senate majority in midterm elections despite challenging political climate and economic concerns.

Obama appointee’s Chicago immigration order backfires after court says she went too far

An appellate court panel found 2-1 that Judge Sarah Ellis' order attempted to establish "the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago."

Euthanasia of the Mentally Ill Increasing in the Netherlands

The implications for other Western societies are dire.

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