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Peltola declares victory in Alaska Senate race

Democrat Mary Peltola claimed victory on Saturday in Alaska's Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Justice Department lawyer benched in New York ICE case as judge hints at further punishment

U.S. District Judge Sanket J. Bulsara booted a Justice Department lawyer from being able to argue in a case over ICE arrests in New York, saying he believes Thomas Price violated a key rule of court procedure with a recent filing in the case.

‘Absolutely FAKE NEWS’: Former press secretary Katie Zacharia on comeback buzz

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she's not trying to get her job back.

Trump team clashes with Louisiana over who controls prediction markets

The Trump administration and Republican Louisiana are publicly clashing over who can regulate prediction markets.

Colorado lawmakers silent as deleted internship ad limited applicants who identify as Muslim

Colorado state Sen. Iman Jodeh -- the first Muslim elected to the legislature -- is promoting an internship program, but you can only be hired if you fit the right race.

Biggs seeks FBI probe into Democrat fundraising apparatus ActBlue

A House Republican lawmaker Thursday called on the FBI to begin an inquiry into the main fundraising apparatus of the Democratic Party.

GOP prods Gov. Brian Kemp to run against Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff next year

After spearheading a series of conservative victories as the top dog in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp faces intense pressure from Washington Republicans to get into the 2026 race for U.S. Senate.

Police arrest 98 protesters at Trump Tower calling for release of Mahmoud Khalil

Police arrested nearly 100 demonstrators Thursday who stormed Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan demanding the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year

Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated.

Senate Democrats lean toward shutdown as ‘least worst outcome’ in funding fight

Senate Democrats say they are not eager to shut down the government but believe voting against a Republican stopgap bill is their only way to stand up to President Trump and his cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.

Second judge orders Trump admin to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings

A second judge late Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate probationary workers who were let go in mass firings across multiple agencies to shrink the federal government.

DOGE says 239 contracts canceled over 2 days, including a grant to teach trans farmers about ‘food justice’

The federal government has saved millions of dollars after canceling 239 contracts, the Department of Government Efficiency said Thursday.

Trump salutes ‘fearless’ military, police dogs on K-9 Veterans Day: ‘canine courage’

President Donald Trump on Thursday saluted the heroic canines who "defend our citizens and our homeland."

Potential Trump-DeSantis proxy war sparks intrigue in Florida governor’s race

President Trump's blessing in a primary race typically sends the competition running.

Parents, students lead protest against proposed D.C. budget cuts in federal stopgap bill

Dozens of D.C. parents and students crowded a Senate office building Thursday to protest major potential cuts to the city's school system after House Republicans passed a federal spending bill requiring the District to slash its budget by $1 billion.

White House withdraws nomination for David Weldon to head CDC

The White House on Wednesday withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a rare setback for President Trump's picks even as the Senate advanced nominees to lead other health agencies.

Trump’s birthright citizenship case reaches Supreme Court

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to step in and allow the president's attempt to limit birthright citizenship to take effect, at least in some cases, while the court battles over his executive order rage on.

Trump grows more confident about the annexation of Greenland

President Trump said Thursday the annexing of Greenland could happen and that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte could play a role.

Barely: House GOP passes government funding bill without help from Democrats

House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

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