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UN renews Iran’s committee seat amid war with US, sparking backlash: ‘Morally bankrupt’

The United Nations reconfirmed Iran to a key committee with 144 votes, drawing fierce opposition from Canada, Australia and U.S. lawmakers.

Soldier who scolded Hegseth’s entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chief

War Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier who reprimanded his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

US attorney and Senate Dem spar in dueling letters demanding records preservation: ‘I will not be intimidated’

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut responded to a letter issued by U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz, declaring, "I will not be intimidated."

House Dem misses Hegseth impeachment vote because of major medical procedure one week after Election Day

Democratic Rep. Lou Correa, one of the House members who did not vote Tuesday on the Hegseth impeachment issue, underwent open-heart surgery that day.

‘My husband cheated on me’ Google searches led to Paxton, Democratic strategist says

A group that supported victorious Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico ran ads in Texas aimed at people who Googled phrases about a cheating husband, boosting results about Republican rival Ken Paxton's alleged extramarital affair, according to a political strategist.

Reporter’s Notebook: House vote on ‘big, beautiful bill’ could come as early as today

As the deadline to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" looms over Congress, Speaker Johnson works to rally GOP House members to get the support for the bill.

Virginia Democratic Rep Gerry Connolly dead at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has passed away after battling esophageal cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in Fairfax County.

DOJ investigating Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about COVID decisions, source confirms

Andrew Cuomo faces DOJ investigation over COVID-19 nursing home deaths and alleged false testimony to Congress, amid political rivalry with Eric Adams.

Dem Rep McIver expected to make first court appearance after Newark incident

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., is set to appear in court after she was charged with assaulting two federal agents at an immigrant detention facility.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to track deported immigrants to South Sudan

A federal judge orders President Donald Trump's administration to maintain custody of deported immigrants amid legal challenges over South Sudan removals.

Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes bill to punish those who perform gender transition measures on minors

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia fields measure to punish individuals who perform gender transition measures on minors.

Biden has yet to speak with some longtime congressional allies post cancer diagnosis

Twenty-four hours after the Sunday announcement that former President Joe Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, one of his staunchest supporters, Rep....

ActBlue CEO: We shouldn’t have stayed so quiet amid GOP salvos

The largest Democratic fundraising platform has found itself in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs. And its CEO is coming out against the “authoritarian” tactic —...

Democrats abandon tradition as 2028 presidential hopefuls openly declare White House ambitions

Democrats are openly declaring their intentions for the 2028 presidential race, with potential candidates like Andy Beshear and Tim Walz considering a run.

DOJ opens criminal investigation of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, AP source says

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans recommended that he be charged with lying over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Judge slams Supreme Court for ‘disrespect’ to Trump

A federal appeals court judge unloaded on his superiors at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying they bent over backwards to assist Venezuelan gang members and are risking the standing of the judiciary by rash rulings that disfavor President Trump.

Delaware’s assisted suicide bill signed into law, making it the 11th state with such a statute

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, a Democrat, signed a measure on Tuesday to legalize physician-assisted suicide for some terminally ill patients.

Speaker Johnson reaches tentative deal with blue state Republicans to boost cap on ‘SALT’ deduction

House Speaker Mike Johnson reached a tentative deal with blue state GOP lawmakers on Tuesday to boost the cap on state and local tax deductions, or “SALT," to $40,000.

Senate unanimously approves $25,000 tax break for tipped workers

Senate's unanimous approval of a tax deduction bill on tips, championed by Sen. Ted Cruz, could affect 4 million workers in tipped occupations.

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