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After the midterms, Trump will face a pivotal choice on Iran

President Donald Trump has put the Iran war in a holding pattern for the next 24 days, until the midterm elections are over.

Rick Caruso is right: Public-private partnerships are the way

Rick Caruso is right: LA needs public-private partnerships if it is going to turn...

GOP lawmakers reject U.S.-Russia diesel deal, Trump’s Zelensky comments

Several Republicans voiced objections to the Trump administration Russian diesel deal and President Trump's suggestion that Ukraine needed a new leader. When asked about the deal, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said on Friday he supported the president’s decision but he doesn’t “support his decision to import it from Putin. Vladimir Putin is a butcher. He's a...

Bipartisan bill barring U.S. purchase of Russian oil on the horizon: Fitzpatrick

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced on Saturday he would be introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping President Trump from lifting sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages. “We will be introducing bipartisan legislation to block any and all purchases of Russian oil. It will be called the ‘Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act,’”...

Pentagon updates death toll of troops during Iran war to 21

The Pentagon updated the American service member death toll of the U.S. military’s operations against Iran to 21 late Friday, raising the tally in the department’s public database.  The two noncombat deaths newly added to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) were Maj. Sorffly Davius and an unidentified Navy sailor, a U.S. official familiar...

Heritage’s antisemitism task force breaks off from foundation, will also probe right-wing threats

The Heritage Foundation's antisemitism task force has split off from the institution "for a season," exiting the conservative think-tank as its members withdraw over President Kevin Roberts' ongoing support for anti-Israel host Tucker Carlson.

Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown’s potential ‘end of the beginning’

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

Rep. Stefanik to announce run for New York governor

Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce a run for New York governor Friday, according to two people familiar with her plans.

Key Trump ally jumps into New York governor’s race days after shocking Mamdani mayoral victory

Rep. Elise Stefanik to announce 2026 New York governor campaign, challenging Democrat Kathy Hochul in Trump-backed Republican bid for the state's top office.

Left-wing candidate who lashed out at GOP senator with death threats failed to advance in local race

Montana Democrat Haley McKnight, who cursed out Sen. Tim Sheehy in a threatening voicemail that made headlines this week, failed to reach the top two in her local city commissioner race.

State Department revoked more than 80K nonimmigrant visas this year, including 8K student visas

The Trump administration revoked 80,000 nonimmigrant visas this year, citing criminal activity, including assault, theft and DUI as the primary reasons.

Free mofongo? Mamdani dazzles Democratic insiders in San Juan

SAN JUAN — Zohran Mamdani wants to be a new kind of leader for New York. But in his second day as mayor-elect, he...

Top CIA Official Says ‘Economic Security’ Deals Could Play Growing Role in Admin’s China Strategy

Michael Ellis emphasized that private businesses cannot stand on the sidelines, because China’s fight against the U.S. is an all-fronts conflict.

No masks for ICE, transgender advocacy: GOP raises alarm over early favorite to succeed Pelosi

Conservatives cheering former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement after 40 years in Congress may want to be careful what they wish for.

Democrats not ready to end shutdown fight without ‘tangible results’ on Obamacare subsidies

Senate Democrats, after starting to splinter over their shutdown strategy, appear to be uniting again over their key demand of securing an extension of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies.

Judge orders Trump to fully pay food stamps

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to pay out the full food stamp benefit this month, rejecting the government's claim that it only has the money to pay out only part of the benefits amid the government shutdown.

GOP senators introduce bill to advance prosecution of violent offenders over age 16

Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday to make it easier to bring federal criminal charges against certain violent juvenile offenders who are over the age of 16.

Appeals court allows Texas drag show ban to take effect

A federal appeals court tossed a lower court ruling Thursday that had blocked Texas's ban on drag shows where kids are present, and suggested sexually explicit performances may not enjoy First Amendment protections.

Maryland sues Trump administration for yanking new FBI headquarters out of state

Maryland leaders on Thursday sued the Trump administration for reneging on plans to relocate the FBI's new headquarters in Prince George's County.

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