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Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates

When the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began a month ago, the tragic potential reverberations of past conflicts echoed quickly for Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer, who deployed to Iraq...

What to know about the Supreme Court’s blockbuster birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and whether Trump's executive order complies with the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.

Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on

DHS employees remained unpaid as Congress took a recess during the record-breaking shutdown. Sen. Chris Coons defended the break, saying lawmakers are working in home states.

Scorned ex-lover accuses Sinema of ‘malicious’ marriage interference

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is being sued under 19th century law that allows jilted plaintiffs to seek tens of thousands dollars in damages for a common affliction: A broken heart.

Internet erupts over ‘disqualifying’ leaked audio from Democrat in key Senate race discussing Khamenei’s death

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash after leaked audio reportedly shows him avoiding comment on Khamenei's death over Dearborn voters.

Rubio testifies he didn’t know of allegations an ex-lawmaker was lobbying for Venezuela’s Maduro

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in court that he had no knowledge that former Florida congressman David Rivera was lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government - as prosecutors later alleged - when he met with his longtime friend to discuss U.S. policy toward the South American country several times at the start of the first Trump administration.

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn't find any evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a skeptical judge earlier this month, according to a transcript of the sealed hearing.

GOP plan to reopen DHS falters with Trump ‘unhappy,’ Democrats still demanding big changes for ICE

A Republican-led plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security without funding ICE's detention and deportation operations is teetering as President Trump said he is "not happy" with it and Democrats said they cannot vote for it without additional changes.

North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss

North Carolina government's most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat to Sam Page on Tuesday, shaking the power structure in the ninth-largest state and likely soon ending Berger's preeminence as the state's top conservative architect.

Ballot box upset: Democrats flip Florida legislative seat in Trump’s stomping ground

Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples loses to Democrat Emily Gregory in a Florida House District 87 special election in Palm Beach, home to President Donald Trump

Pritzker’s glowing review of lakefront resurfaces after college student killed by illegal alien nearby

Footage from Gov. JB Pritzker's cheerful lakefront video clashed with reality in the wake of Sheridan Gorman's death at the hands of a Venezuelan national.

Trump-endorsed North Carolina state Senate leader loses by 23 votes

North Carolina Senate leader Republican Phil Berger, who touted President Donald Trump’s endorsement throughout his campaign, conceded defeat Tuesday in his primary election in...

Dems vow to force weekly Iran war votes after GOP blocks latest move to curb Trump

Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution, this time from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as Democrats vow to force at least one vote per week.

TSA warns shutdown is forcing some workers to draw blood to pay for gas

Deputy TSA Administrator Stahl said agents are selling blood plasma and sleeping in cars as the 38-day shutdown left 50,000 workers without pay.

Conservatives accuse Jack Smith of improper ties with judges in Trump cases after new document dump

Sen. Chuck Grassley released documents critics allege show Jack Smith's team improperly coordinated with judges Beryl Howell and James Boasberg in Trump probes.

Angel mom, GOP blame Spanberger after illegal immigrant with 30 arrests charged in killing

Cheryl Minter says policymakers failed citizens after daughter Stephanie was allegedly murdered by a suspect with 30 prior arrests and a removal order.

Senate confirms DOJ fraud chief as Minnesota daycare scandal draws national scrutiny

The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald 52–47 as the first assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division.

‘Dominant Questioners’

“Dominant questioners” is the generous term that Adam Feldman uses to describe the most talkative justices at oral argument. As of Feldman’s count last...

Code Pink’s Cuba Obsession

‘All it takes is a hotel with a gas generator attached to it. And then you can just wow them.’

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