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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.

Trump offers asylum to Iranian women soccer players facing difficult choice in Australia

President Trump said Monday the U.S. is willing to grant asylum to members of the Iranian women's soccer team if Australia forces them to return to their home country, where they may be harmed.

Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP

Virginia governor Spanberger endorses redistricting amendment that would likely remove all but one GOP congressman, sparking gerrymander controversy.

Mike Lee unveils national constitutional carry bill to override ‘hostile’ state gun laws

Sen. Mike Lee's, R-Utah, bill, the National Constitutional Carry Act, builds on laws in 29 states that already allow concealed carry without a permit.

Mike Johnson asks embattled House Republican Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid

House GOP leaders have asked embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to drop his bid for re-election.

‘God is non-binary’: Texas Dem nominee Talarico’s past remarks on abortion, race and gender draw scrutiny

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Party's new Senate nominee, has a history of making highly controversial statements on matters of religion, race, immigration and beyond.

Macron vows nuclear arsenal boost as Europe turns to nukes amid rising global threats

France expands nuclear arsenal and ends transparency as Europe strengthens defense amid Russia threats. French President Macron declares "to be free, one needs to be feared."

The Steep Climb Ahead of James Talarico

To win in 2026, James Talarico has to do better than any Texas Democrat who has run statewide in recent cycles, and his GOP...

Trump team hiring lawyers to fill gap from attorney departures

The White House announced an initiative to recruit lawyers to work in the federal government amid an exodus of legal talent since President Trump took office.

DHS Secretary Noem clashes with Democrats over Corey Lewandowski questions during judiciary hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pushed back at House Democrats Wednesday after being asked point-blank whether she had engaged in "sexual relations" with Corey Lewandowski -- with her husband seated directly behind her.

Democrats urge businesses to pass tariff refund to consumers

Top Senate Democrats urged large businesses Thursday to pass along a portion of forthcoming tariff refunds to consumers who faced higher prices as a trickle-down effect of President Trump's trade agenda.

Watchdog flags $50 billion in ‘unsustainable’ maintenance backlog at federal buildings

The federal government has an estimated $50 billion in unsustainable deferred maintenance and repair liabilities at its underused agency buildings, an independent watchdog reported Thursday.

‘Under siege’: Inside the growing radical Islam threat critics say is hiding in plain sight in deep red Texas

Austin shooting puts spotlight on alleged Iranian sleeper cells in Texas as local officials warn that radical Islam is on the rise in the deep red state.

DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled

DOJ is keeping investigation into former President Joe Biden's autopen open, sources say, despite reports the probe has been shelved, with prosecutors examining legality of automated signature device.

Paxton vows he’s ‘staying in this race’ even if Trump backs Cornyn in Texas GOP clash

Ken Paxton vows to stay in Texas Senate race even if President Trump endorses rival John Cornyn in heated GOP primary runoff battle scheduled for May 26

Watch shipping through the Strait of Hormuz grind to a halt amid Iran conflict

Global shipping reportedly grinded to a halt at the Strait of Hormuz as an energy crisis unfolded amid the Iran-Israel conflict, threatening oil prices worldwide.

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