New Mexico legislators opened debate Wednesday on proposals to shore up safety net spending in response to President Donald Trump's recent cuts in a state with one of the highest rates of Medicaid and federal food assistance enrollment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi met with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in Memphis on Wednesday, shortly after a task force of federal law enforcement agencies ordered by President Donald Trump began operating in the city.
Following Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, Rep. Nancy Mace addresses Turning Point USA gathering at Clemson University to honor his legacy.
Russian incursions into NATO airspace are fueling divisions among allies, with some warning that repeated Article 4 signals risk weakening deterrence without real action.
House Republicans and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over government funding, and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's political calculations.
The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.
President Trump said National Guard troops are now "in place" in Oregon to stop the "lawless mayhem" targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.