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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.

Democratic-led states sue to block Education Department layoffs

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's sweeping layoffs across the Education Department, saying it amounts to an illegal dismantling of an agency created by Congress.

Governors pitch state agency jobs to laid-off federal workers

Several governors have moved to hire federal workers fired by the Trump administration for open state jobs, tapping a growing labor pool of unemployed bureaucrats.

White House withdraws nomination for David Weldon to head the CDC

The White House is withdrawing Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pete Buttigieg to announce he won’t seek U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, source says

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party's next presidential nominee.

House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE: ‘Shame!’

Democratic Rep. John Larson of Connecticut shouted about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during a House committee markup.

Dem divisions erupt over Trump spending bill to avoid shutdown, despite Schumer claim of unity

Democrats in the Senate have different views on how they will vote on a Trump-backed bill to avert a government shutdown.

Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: ‘I think it’ll happen’

President Donald Trump’s remarks coincide with a visit from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who said that he didn’t want to “drag NATO" into the conversation.

Democrats are making early moves to line up 2028 presidential bids

The early moves in the 2028 White House race – at least among the Democrats – are getting underway as potential presidential contenders grab plenty of attention.

SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted

President Trump and his allies are already crafting a plan to make good on their promise to cut federal spending this year, and plan to fast-track it.

Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate probationary workers fired at 6 agencies

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate probationary workers who were let go in recent mass firings.

‘Needs to resign’: Blue state blasted for asking for loan amid skyrocketing immigrant healthcare costs

The California Department of Finance cleared a $3.44 billion loan to make up for a gap in MediCal spending.

Top Illinois Democrat readies a Senate bid — and tells people she has major backing

Ambitious Illinois Democrats are dreaming about Sen. Dick Durbin’s exit in 2026. The latest contender: the state’s lieutenant governor. Juliana Stratton, who first took...

Deadline looms for federal agencies to submit mass layoff plans as Trump admin guts ‘bloated’ workforce

Federal agencies have until Thursday to submit reduction-in-force plans that detail employee terminations as part of the Trump admin's pledge to streamline the government.

‘Squad’ member rails against alleged Trump healthcare cuts: ‘We ain’t stupid’

Leading Democrats railed against DOGE’s “cruel" cuts at a healthcare rally outside the Capitol, demanding the Trump administration not make “even a minor cut to Medicaid."

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