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Federal government begins new fiscal year in deep budget deficit

Uncle Sam's income dipped and spending rose in October as the federal government started off fiscal 2027 just as it ended 2026 -- deep in the red.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Keep Guard in D.C., Muslim interns, DOJ lawyer booted from case

The very day last month that the District of Columbia was arguing in a federal appeals court against President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to help protect the city, David Michael captured a daylight shooting on his patio cam at his LeDroit Park home.

Hakeem Jeffries backs return of proxy voting when Democrats take over, rewrite House rules

House Democrats are eyeing changes to how the chamber operates when their colossal majority takes control next Congress.

U.S. returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro’s ouster, report says

The Trump administration says it has returned more than $12 billion, or almost 99%, of the revenue obtained from the sales of Venezuelan oil since it ousted then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Trump calls for Senate GOP to move Reconciliation 3.0 ‘immediately’

President Trump Thursday called on the Republicans' Senate leaders to take swift action on the $350 billion reconciliation package.

Trump FDA overhauls COVID-19 vaccine approval to focus on older populations, high-risk individuals

The FDA announced a policy shift for COVID-19 vaccine approvals to focus on Americans considered high-risk of contracting the virus, and those older than age 65.

Family tells Biden ally: ‘He should be OK’ after prostate cancer diagnosis

A longtime friend of Joe Biden said the family told him Monday the former president would be "OK" after being diagnosed with an aggressive...

GOP holdouts unmoved by Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ trip to Capitol Hill

While President Donald Trump sought to eliminate Republican infighting about Medicaid reform and state and local tax deduction caps, a group of Republicans wasn't persuaded.

US Attorney staff in NYC potentially undermined Trump effort to kill NYC driving tax: watchdog

Watchdog calls on Justice Department to launch investigation into whether U.S. attorneys from New York, who are supposed to be representing the DOT, acted to intentionally undermine the Trump admin's case to end NYC's driver tax, also known as a congestion pricing program.

Dem lawmaker fundraises off federal assault charges after ICE facility confrontation: ‘Doing my job’

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement at an ICE facility, claiming political motives and fundraising to fight back.

Acting ICE director demands Tim Walz apologize for calling agents ‘modern-day Gestapo’

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is demanding Democrat Tim Walz immediately apologize for his "careless" comments likening immigration enforcement agents to the Nazi Gestapo.

Trump pushes Republicans to drop SALT, Medicaid demands and pass his massive agenda bill

President Trump told House Republicans during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday to drop their push for further changes to the "big, beautiful bill" and pass it this week.

Homeland Security chief Noem botches habeas corpus during Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem seemed to misunderstand what habeas corpus is during a Senate hearing Tuesday, flipping the core right on its head and saying it was a power of the president to deport people.

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: ‘You don’t like that they’re white.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

Rep. Jared Golden vows to stop Trump ally Paul LePage from entering Congress

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announces re-election bid for 2026, focusing on restoring balance in Congress. Facing a challenge from former Gov. Paul LePage.

Trump administration secures release of US veteran held in Venezuela, family says

The parents of U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair thanks President Donald Trump and his administration for helping to secure his release from wrongful detention in Venezuela.

Federal judge with history of anti-Trump remarks assigned to Hannah Dugan criminal case

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's trial, overseen by Judge Lynn Adelman, raises concerns of political bias due to Adelman's past remarks on Trump and Roberts.

Children take over White House briefing room with questions about Trump’s favorite ice cream, superpower

Karoline Leavitt shares insights on President Trump's preferences, including his favorite food and ice cream, during a fun Q&A with children at the White House.

Hegseth orders Pentagon to launch comprehensive review into ‘catastrophic’ 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

Thirteen U.S. service members were killed during the withdrawal process due to a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate.

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