Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.
House lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban greyhound racing, a betting sport already prohibited in many states, thanks to pressure from animal rights organizations.
Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the Maine Senate race handed Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer another public defeat, sharpening doubts about his political instincts and his hold on Senate Democratic leadership.
President Trump pulled his year-old nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general Thursday and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third nominee for the vacant post.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have urged their Democratic colleagues to agree to extend the expiring federal surveillance law for another 45 days, but one Democrat wants a shorter extension under one condition.
Justice Department prosecutors under the Biden administration exchanged emails relishing the chance to prosecute Catholic nuns -- particularly traditional nuns "who still wear the head habit."
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said he's hopeful the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, pointing to the economic stress that Tehran leaders face because of President Trump's blockade.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Thursday after their majesties' four-day overseas excursion to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
