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Schumer’s former ally mounts leadership challenge as Democrats face rare internal power struggle

Senate Democrats face their first contested leadership race since 1994 as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer with Bernie Sanders' backing.

Colossal cost — and tiny benefit — of the ‘net zero’ climate madness

Right now, thousands of diplomats, bureaucrats, and campaigners are meeting in Türkiye yet again...

Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to ‘rein in ICE’ and ‘rebuild’ DOJ next Congress

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching his bid to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee with a promise to investigate alleged corruption and effect policy changes within the Trump administration.

New White House lobbying rule under Stephen Miller: Staff can’t meet with lobbyists without approval

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is ushering in a new era of lobbying protocols at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., reportedly requiring staff to receive prior approval if they want to meet with a lobbyist.

House panel calls for ban on public officials using prediction markets

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling for new laws to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets.

Dr. Oz takes over Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in Friday as the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trump says U.S. might have to ‘take a pass’ on Ukraine-Russia peace talks

President Trump said Friday he needs to hear "very shortly" from Russia and Ukraine about whether they are ready to broker a peace deal or else the U.S. will "take a pass."

AP loses bid to reclaim special access to White House

A federal judge on Friday gave tentative approval to a new White House press policy that demotes The Associated Press to the same status as newspapers, removing the storied wire service's previous special access to the president.

Trump could reveal stance on top tax rate by next week, says Hassett

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the president will likely announce in the coming days whether he thinks the top marginal tax rates on the country's highest earners should rise when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of this year.

Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A federal judge who blocked President Trump's administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruled Friday that the bureau can't go forward immediately with plans to mass fire hundreds of employees.

U.S. seeking to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’

Amid rural Louisiana's crawfish farms, towering pine trees and cafes serving po'boys, nearly 7,000 people are waiting at immigration detention centers to learn whether they will be expelled from the United States.

Mullin shares update on son from Mayo Clinic amid family health challenges

Republican Markwayne Mullin shares an update on his son's condition as he undergoes testing at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Young girl faints during Trump’s remarks at Dr. Oz White House swearing-in ceremony

A young girl collapsed near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump spoke during a Friday swearing in ceremony for former heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who rushed over to assist the child.

‘Light on the truth’: Gabbard announces RFK files released months after Trump’s order

DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of the first batch of Robert F. Kennedy assassination files on Friday after having previously teased the news during a cabinet meeting earlier this month.

Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., have already begun trading barbs in the 2026 gubernatorial race amid reports that the Republican congresswoman is considering a run.

White House photo bluntly shows where parties stand on immigration amid Abrego Garcia deportation

The White House releases contrasting images showing Trump comforting grieving mother Patty Morin while Democrat senator Van Hollen meets with deported illegal immigrant in El Salvador.

Top Dem asks Noem how TSA will prevent ‘major disruptions’ as many travelers still lack REAL ID

Democrat Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem asking for a contingency plan in case travelers get stranded due to the REAL ID mandate.

Federal judge bucks Trump admin, delays dismissal of of MS-13 leader’s case

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from dropping charges against alleged MS-13 leader Henrry Villatoro Santos, ordering he remain in U.S. custody for now.

Huckabee visits iconic holy site in Israel, delivers Trump’s prayer for peace

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivered a prayer from President Donald Trump to a major holy site in Jerusalem as Passover ends and Easter approaches.

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