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Blue wave battered GOP strongholds across America, but one red state held the line

South Dakota's GOP held firm as Dan Ahler's moderate Democrat strategy fell flat, even as similar campaigns slashed Republican margins elsewhere.

DOJ shake-up continues with head of national security division, US attorney in Miami resigning

John Eisenberg and Miami U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones are leaving the Justice Department, one day after Harmeet Dhillon announced her departure.

Reporter’s Notebook: How midterms may change the House impeachment equation for Hegseth

Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth next week, and post-midterm GOP math could work against the Pentagon chief.

‘Money out of politics’ ballot measure sparks First Amendment fight in battleground state

Supporters say Proposal 2 curbs pay-to-play donations, but its critics argue it could impact policy research and other communications discussing candidates without telling voters how to vote.

Red states have spent decades dominating a key corner of the economy — will the blue wave change that?

The "Crazy Rich Texans" trend is backed by data as a study of 24,000 transactions shows red states outpacing blue states in real estate returns.

Washington Times Weekly: Where partisanship rules

I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me today, once again, is talented national politics reporter Seth McLaughlin.

Providence police violated city ordinance by assisting ICE operation, investigators find

Rhode Island investigators found Providence officers impermissibly helped ICE agents by establishing perimeter and gathering intelligence after a pursuit.

Cuomo calls NYC mayoral rival ‘dangerous,’ warns socialism would be ‘death knell’ for city

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticizes democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's tax plans and business policies as the heated New York City mayoral race rages on.

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla hands over CENTCOM leadership to Adm. Brad Cooper, after overseeing Iran strikes and Houthis operations during his tenure as commander.

Democrats opposed John Bolton for years — until they sought him as an ally against Trump

Federal agents raided John Bolton's home and office Friday in classified documents investigation as Democrats frame it as Trump's weaponization of justice system.

DNC leaders look to rebound at summer meeting amid plunging polls, fundraising

Democratic Party leaders gather in Minneapolis to address political wilderness following 2024 election losses and declining support among key voter groups.

Top GOP senator defies Trump demand to bend Senate rules for his court picks

President Donald Trump renewed his demand for the Senate's "blue slip" tradition to be done away with and urged Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley to tell Democrats to "go to Hell."

FIRST ON FOX: Texas’ Ken Paxton endorses candidate to succeed him as attorney general

Lone Star State Attorney General Paxton endorses Aaron Reitz to succeed him in the state post, backing Reitz not long after Rep. Chip Roy entered the race

FIRST ON FOX: Retired Air Force colonel who piloted last flight out of Afghanistan reveals new mission

Alex Pelbath, who commanded final Afghanistan evacuation flights, on Monday announced a Trump Conservative campaign for Nancy Mace's congressional seat in South Carolina.

Trump to sign executive order to eliminate no-cash bail for DC suspects

The Trump administration is moving to end cashless bail policies in Washington D.C. and across the country as part of broader crime reduction efforts.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—August 25

2013—Ah, yes, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, champion of judicial restraint. Two months after providing the fifth vote to invalidate the federal Defense of Marriage...

ICE arrests Abrego Garcia at Maryland check-in, lawyer says

Abrego-Garcia' status has dominated national headlines for months ahead of Monday, when he appeared at ICE's Field Office in Baltimore.

‘Separated from reality’: Senate Republicans fume as Dems use Epstein saga to block Trump’s agenda

Congressional Democrats and Republicans clashed over transparency surrounding the Epstein files last month, and the issue is set to linger when lawmakers return to Washington next week.

Trump to crack down on flag burning, desecration with executive order

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Aug. 21 cracking down on those who desecrate the American flag, including protesters who have burned Old Glory.

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