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Jeffries shredded over Hegseth impeachment snafu as Dem jockeys for speaker’s gavel

Eleven absent House Democrats handed Republicans a win on the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, raising questions about Hakeem Jeffries' leadership.

Senate majority leader race: Van Hollen jumps in, but Schumer says he has the votes

The Senate majority leader race is on. Or is it? Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is answering the calls of his Democratic colleagues who want new leadership when they take back control of Congress next year and is offering himself as an alternative to Charles E. Schumer.

The candidate-quality problem behind the Republican rout

At about 10:04 p.m. on Nov. 3, the Associated Press called the Texas Senate race for James Talarico. Roughly 16 minutes later, Ken Paxton conceded. The Republican attorney general had spent the better part of a year, in one of the most expensive Senate contests in American history, trying to hold a seat in a […]

Losin’ Texas: Why the Lone Star State turned blue

Voters across the country rebuked President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, producing a powerful blue wave in the first major electoral test since his sweeping victory in 2024. The results were expected in battleground states, but not in Texas, a longtime bastion of conservatism that has maintained a […]

In Haiti, Bukele cracks down where UN failed

“We have a bunch of gangsters, thugs, punks, thieves, and drug smugglers running the country.” These words were spoken to me 36 years ago by Richard Morse, owner of the Hotel Oloffson, as we looked down from a balcony at Port-au-Prince, the fetid capital of Haiti. The Oloffson, built in the 19th century as a […]

Virginia congressman to retire after cancer returns

Rep. Gerry Connolly is stepping down from his Oversight Committee role and will not run for re-election after announcing the return of his cancer.

Poll position: Where Donald Trump stands with Americans 100 days into his second presidency

Where President Donald Trump's approval ratings stand 100 days into his second White House tour of duty, and how he compares to his Oval Office predecessors.

Democrat challenging 12-term rep slams ‘retirement community’ Congress amid youth revolt

A young Democrat who had a tense town hall exchange with Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., is now challenging him, in the latest iteration of the Biden effect.

Iowa rep in swing district endorsed by group working to elect GOP women

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, whose House district is considered a toss-up in 2026, was endorsed by Winning for Women PAC, a pro-Republican organization.

SCOOP: Dept of Energy says it saved $700M in Trump’s first 100 days by cutting ‘wasteful’ programs

During Trump's first 100 days in office, the Energy Department has immediately saved taxpayers $700 million. It is projected that over time the cuts will amount to a total savings of $3 billion.

Trump’s border czar tells illegal immigrants they ‘cannot hide from ICE’ amid mass deportation agenda

Illegal immigrants will not be able to escape U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump's border czar Tom Homan said Monday.

White House touts 100-day illegal immigration crackdown after Biden ‘unsecured the border on purpose’

ICE chief Tom Homan touted a 96% decrease in illegal border crossings under President Donald Trump's administration during a Monday press conference.

Times Square billboard pops up rallying around ‘historic’ Trump accomplishment during first 100 days

A billboard in Times Square running this week is praising President Donald Trump for delivering on a key healthcare initiative during his first 100 days in office.

White House displays lawn signs highlighting illegal immigrant crime

The White House displayed yard signs showing the 100 "worst illegal immigrant criminals" arrested during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's term.

Illinois candidate for Durbin Senate seat consolidates support with Duckworth endorsement

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was endorsed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth in the primary to succeed the retiring Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump has achieved more in 100 days than ‘most presidents’ in their lifetimes, Johnson says

Speaker Mike Johnson discussed the first 100 days of Trump being in office and having a Republican trifecta in a call with Fox News Digital.

Trump says income tax cuts, and perhaps elimination, coming due to tariffs

President Donald Trump indicated that income taxes will be reduced or even eliminated for many people due to tariffs, with a focus on people earning under $200,000 per year.

Hawley reignites ‘PELOSI Act’ push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., reintroduced his "PELOSI Act" seeking to ban lawmakers from making stock trades while they are in office on Monday.

‘We’re simply not ready’: REAL ID rollout could trigger national headache, state lawmaker warns

Kentucky legislators are asking the Trump administration for an extension on the federal REAL ID deadline.

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