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Ilhan Omar vinegar attacker changes plea after chaotic onstage rush

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a Minnesota town hall in January is set to plead guilty on federal assault charges.

Texas Dem James Talarico rips ‘un-Christian’ court decision on what’s allowed in classrooms

Texas state Rep. James Talarico decries the 10 Commandments ruling as un-Christian, sparking clashes with Ken Paxton over Christian nationalism.

From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force,...

Pentagon cracks open Biden’s botched Afghan withdrawal as sweeping report readies all the receipts

The Pentagon plans to declassify restricted materials from Afghanistan withdrawal probes, reopening scrutiny of key decisions during the 2021 exit.

SPLC indictment builds momentum for Bessent’s Treasury to probe partisan nonprofits

The Trump administration is tightening IRS Form 990 rules to uncover funding behind nonprofits allegedly used for extremist activity and hiding fraud.

GOP billionaire trying to woo Trump’s support in key Georgia race bankrolled his 2024 presidential rivals

In Georgia's race for governor two top Republicans are claiming they are more aligned with Trump than the other, but one of them has donated to Trump's rivals for at least a decade.

Nancy Pelosi endorses former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in second congressional bid

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, a candidate running in the Democratic primary in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat

Trump-backed voting legislation faces certain defeat as Republicans strategize to pin blame on Democrats while exploring other routes to eventually pass the bill.

Iran’s drone swarms challenge US air defenses as troops in Middle East face rising threats

Cheap Iranian drone attacks are pushing the Pentagon to expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, including interceptor drones and emerging laser systems.

Trump endorses Texas congressional candidate after rival drops out over affair scandal

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera after Rep. Tony Gonzales bowed out of the race amid a House Ethics investigation into an admitted affair with a former staffer.

Furious allies lobby Trump to keep deporting migrants

Top allies of President Donald Trump are furious at the White House's new rhetorical emphasis on deporting violent criminals over all unauthorized immigrants —...

Dr Oz helps older woman who collapsed during Trump’s speech at Kentucky event

Dr. Mehmet Oz sprang into action during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky when an older woman collapsed, prompting the president to pause his remarks and call for assistance.

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation’s airports

Republican and Democratic senators vented their frustrations Wednesday with the lack of progress in funding the Department of Homeland Security, which is resulting in more Americans enduring long lines at airports around the country. It's a problem that is expected to intensify as the impasse enters its fourth week.

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries - an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.

Europe’s Decarbonized ‘Energy Independence’

There has been a green industrial revolution, but in China, and it is wrecking Europe’s economies and creating a dangerous dependency on the Beijing...

Trump takes campaign swing at his GOP archenemy: ‘Got to get rid of this loser’

President Trump dropped into Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's backyard Wednesday to rally support for his primary opponent, deriding the libertarian-leaning Republican as a "total disaster" and the "worst person."

FBI, CIA chiefs urge GOP lawmakers to reauthorize surveillance law without changes

FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe called on Senate GOP lawmakers on Wednesday not to allow a key provision of the federal surveillance law to lapse next month, as they consider whether to include reforms to protect Americans from past abuses.

Trump says ‘We’ve won’ Iran war, predicts oil prices will drop despite economic turmoil

President Trump said Wednesday the war against Iran is turning out to be "easier than we thought" and predicted that soaring oil prices will plummet again, as the conflict threatens to upend his focus on the economy in a midterm election.

Senators ask watchdog agency to audit DOJ protocols for unlawful Epstein file redactions

Four senators on Wednesday asked a government watchdog agency to audit the "protocols and processes" the Justice Department used to make what the lawmakers consider unlawful redactions in the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

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