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Rand Paul brings CIA whistleblower to Senate hearing alleging ‘deep state’ COVID-19 conspiracy

CIA whistleblower to testify in Senate hearing on alleged COVID-19 origins cover-up as statute of limitations expires on Dr. Anthony Fauci perjury allegations.

Vance-led task force cuts off $1.4B from home health, hospice providers suspected of fraud

The Trump administration withheld $1.4 billion from home health and hospice providers nationwide as an anti-fraud crackdown intensifies.

Senate Republicans balk at $1B White House ballroom request: ‘You made that number up’

Republicans struggle with a $1 billion Secret Service request tucked into the Senate immigration package, pressing for more details on the spending.

Hochul’s funny money only enables Mamdani’s even-funnier ‘fiscal plan’ for NYC

Of all the fibs Mamdani spewed Tuesday in presenting his plan, perhaps the worst...

How US statecraft has stymied China — and won Trump summit leverage

As US military action against Iran proceeded, the Trump administration made gains across the...

Republicans pivot to emergency gas tax holiday, affordability agenda as soaring prices anger voters

Skyrocketing inflation, rising gasoline prices and crushing housing costs have pressured Republicans in Congress to make an emergency pivot to affordability measures as they face an increasingly dissatisfied electorate that could boot them out of the majority in November.

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’

Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now

Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.

Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues

Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.

Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over ‘slinging margaritas’ in heated Senate clash

Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.

Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump’s endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an ‘Uncle Tom’ and ‘lynchman’ after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

Alabama lawmaker Juandalynn Givan launches blistering attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an "Uncle Tom" over redistricting ruling.

Awkward moment kicks off interview with ex-Biden adviser, drawing derision for Dem California gov candidate

California governor candidate Xavier Becerra is facing criticism after asking a reporter for a profile piece and not a gotcha interview before a sit-down.

Is Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ fight done?

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 42 ZO, THAT’S IT? For months, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pressed the case that Albany must raise income and...

Sovereignty vs. Integration

The populist nationalist turn in global politics has been poorly understood, and many are declaring the end of a trend that could be just...

Gas Prices Between Republicans and a Strong Economy

In surveys, 80 percent of Americans report changing their spending habits to accommodate rising gas prices.

Arcadia Mayor Agrees to Plead Guilty over Role as Chinese Foreign Agent

Federal prosecutors said Eileen Wang admitted to acting ‘at the direction and control’ of the PRC from 2020 to 2022. 

Beef Tariffs Are Doing What They’re Supposed to Do

They are designed to raise prices, enriching producers at consumers’ expense.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani drops broad property tax hike in revised budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday unveiled a $124.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that closes a projected $5.4 billion gap without raising property taxes on most property owners, walking back a threat he had used for months to pressure Albany for more funding.

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