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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.

Gavin Newsom responds to claims he secretly helped fund his own bronze bust: ‘Free tinfoil hat’

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office blasted claims that he secretly helped pay for a bronze bust of himself that sits inside San Francisco City Hall.

California board approves $2M to protect, provide legal services to illegal immigrants amid Trump crackdown

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved around $2.2 million on Tuesday to be used for protecting and providing legal services to illegal immigrants.

Judge blocks Trump from punishing prominent Democratic law firm

A federal judge spanked President Trump on Wednesday over his attempt to block the government from doing business with the law firm that helped Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign by promoting the now-discredited "Steele Dossier."

Wyoming senator fights cashless trend at National Park properties

Tourists frustrated by the growing number of National Park Service properties refusing to accept cash have an ally in Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro warns reporters unfair coverage can hurt economy

White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro warned reporters Wednesday that their media coverage affects how the economy reacts and that most media coverage is unfair to President Trump.

Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill on Wednesday making death by firing squad the preferred method for executions, and death by lethal injection the second preferred method.

Hegseth orders review of military fitness and grooming standards: ‘Our adversaries are not growing weaker’

The Pentagon will conduct a review of all military fitness and grooming standards, according to a memo Wednesday from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

‘Free Mahmoud Khalil’: Democrats rally to stop deportation of anti-Israel activist

Democrats have a new cause celebre in their fight against the Trump administration: anti-Israel campus activist Mahmoud Khalil.

EPA seeks to strike down ‘holy grail’ of climate change rules

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to erase the Obama-era finding that has enabled the government to regulate greenhouse gasses, including emissions from power plants and vehicles.

Republicans want Democratic PAC probed for potential link to Tesla vandalism attacks

House Republicans on Wednesday asked the Justice Department and FBI to investigate whether a Democratic super PAC has any financial ties to the nationwide wave of attacks on Tesla dealerships.

Senate Democrats embrace shutdown showdown, demand vote on an alternative spending bill

After decades of condemning government shutdowns, Senate Democrats are on the verge of forcing a government shutdown on Friday to block President Trump's agenda.

Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode

An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.

SpaceX launch scrubbed hours after Hegseth shares message to rescue mission crew: ‘Wish you Godspeed’

The planned launch of SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, hours after Secretary of Defense Hegseth said he was praying for members of the crew.

Senate Democrats face ‘tough map’ as a slate of retirements hit Dem-friendly states

Senate Democrats’ already difficult 2026 map just got even worse. After losing the majority last November, the party faced a very narrow path out...

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