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Hegseth could face new impeachment push over Ukraine aid, lawmakers warn

War Secretary Pete Hegseth could face new articles of impeachment over Ukraine military aid as House Democrats prepare to take control of Congress.

Ilhan Omar appears clueless on basis for federal probes: ‘You probably have more details on that’

Ilhan Omar told reporters she was never informed what federal agencies are specifically investigating, even questioning if multiple probes exist.

Biden says he wouldn’t have run in 2024 if he knew about his cancer

Former President Joe Biden would not have run for reelection in 2024 if he...

Bernie Sanders says he won’t back Schumer as push for new leadership gains steam

Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin say they will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, calling for a new generation of leadership.

Multiple Kennedy family members seek to join legal battle against Trump’s triumphal arch

Kennedy family members are seeking to join legal actions challenging plans to build President Donald Trump's triumphal arch, which he wants built in Washington, D.C.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Federal judge extends blockade on Trump’s Reductions in Force at federal agencies

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday against President Trump's massive "reductions in force" for the federal bureaucracy, saying it looks like he's really trying to do the sort of agency reorganization that requires permission from Congress.

Woman arrested, charged in spit incident on Trump’s interim U.S. Attorney

The woman caught on camera spitting on the former U.S. Attorney for Washington was arrested Thursday.

Georgetown scholar recalls terror and ‘mockery of due process’ in immigration jail

One of the lowest moments of Badar Khan Suri's two months in federal custody was being crammed onto an airplane with hundreds of other shackled prisoners.

Defense secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers: ‘We have you and your families in mind’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to restore military's 'warrior ethos' and announces pay raises for Army paratroopers in Fort Bragg speech.

Supreme Court grants Trump broad powers to fire agency leaders

The Supreme Court gave the OK Thursday to President Trump to carry out firings of Democratic appointees at some major federal watchdog agencies, saying the chief executive has wide-ranging powers to shape the workforce that carries out his policies.

FTC dismisses lawsuit against PepsiCo that was filed by agency under Biden

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission voted Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit against PepsiCo that the previous commission filed in the waning days of the Biden administration.

Trump’s crypto dinner stokes ethical concerns

President Trump's hosting of a private dinner for top investors in his meme coin could be seen as a win for the acceptance of cryptocurrency, but has raised ethical questions about his role in it.

Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

Every day that a new Florida law remains on the books restricting the state's process to get citizens' initiatives on the ballot, the First Amendment rights of campaigners are being infringed upon, their attorneys argued in court Thursday.

GOP U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say

Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who entered politics after retiring as a college football coach, plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans.

RFK Jr.’s MAHA report delivers a stark warning on declining children’s health and a plan to fix it

American children are increasingly sick and obese, and the federal government must take steps to reverse this by reducing unhealthy food consumption, ending reliance on pharmaceuticals and ridding the environment of toxic chemicals.

Holdouts among Senate Republicans could sink Trump’s agenda bill after its narrow passage from House

Senate Republicans said Thursday that they are eager to delve into President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and begin to make their own changes to the House-passed legislation by the July 4 weekend.

DHS change will allow states to identify more noncitizen voters

Homeland Security's citizenship agency announced a change to its database Thursday that should allow states to identify more noncitizens who are illegally registered to vote.

Fifth round of Iran nuclear talks in Rome Friday

The fifth round of Iran nuclear talks is set for Friday in Rome, and the White House believes negotiations are heading the right way.

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