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Talarico beats Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary

James Talarico is projected to defeat Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the closely watched Democratic primary for Senate in Texas, according to Decision Desk HQ. The rising star now presents Democrats’ best hope of winning in the red state, where Democrats haven’t won statewide in decades. Controversy surrounding a CBS “Late Show” segment appeared to give...

Noem’s spending review has held up more than 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants and awards, Dems say

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s policy of personally reviewing expenditures of more than $100,000 has held up more than 1,000 contracts, grants and awards at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to a new report from Senate Democrats. The report says that as of Sept. 8, Noem’s policy had delayed approval of or left...

Comer to say Tim Walz ‘enabled fraud,’ failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing

House Oversight Republicans release a 53-page report accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring warnings as billions in taxpayer funds were lost to massive welfare fraud in Minnesota.

New details expose how a former top Trump official got caught in Epstein’s web of influence

Documents published under the Epstein Transparency Act have detailed the lengths that Epstein went to in order to cultivate a coterie of powerful relationships, including in Florida.

Talarico won his primary. What happens next is outside his control.

James Talarico's charmed political journey has broken his way at almost every juncture of...

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota on Monday sued President Donald Trump's administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.

Questions mount in Congress over Iran war’s costs, risks and exit plan

Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over the Trump administration's shifting rationale for war with Iran as lawmakers demand answers over the strategy, exit plan and costs to Americans in lives and dollars in what is quickly becoming a widening Middle East conflict.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick will testify to House committee about Epstein ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will be questioned under oath about his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, House lawmakers said Tuesday.

In divided North Carolina, Whatley and Cooper emerge for Senate battle that could tip Washington

Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper win North Carolina Senate primaries, setting up fall battle for Thom Tillis' seat that could determine Senate control.

Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made ‘big progress’ embracing Declaration of Independence

Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made 'big progress' for embracing Declaration of Independence after Oval Office meeting on immigration and housing issues.

Watch the most viral moments as Kristi Noem’s hearing goes off the rails

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sparred for hours with lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee over immigration enforcement, national security and more.

Trump says he might have ‘forced Israel’s hand’ in Iran strike decision as critics question war powers

President Donald Trump claimed Iran's supreme leader was planning to attack first, justifying joint U.S.-Israel strikes against the country without congressional approval.

Fox News Poll: Views are divided on US action against Iran

New poll reveals voters split 50-50 on Iran military action despite 61% viewing country as security threat. Trump's handling criticized by majority.

Supreme Court ruling on secretive California gender policy could reshape parent rights fights nationwide

Supreme Court delivers major win for parental rights advocates, temporarily blocking California's policy keeping parents in dark about gender issues.

Graham Platner Isn’t Going Away, No Matter How Many Nazi Gaffes He Makes

Democrats in Maine seem more than prepared to overlook a little antisemitic footsie from their candidate if it might put them one seat closer...

Howard Lutnick Agrees to Testify for House Panel’s Epstein Investigation

Lutnick recently acknowledged visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012 with his family while they were on vacation.

The Supreme Court Just Told California: Parents Have Rights. Deal With It.

Yesterday in Mirabelli v. Bonta, the Supreme Court put on hold California’s law requiring public schools to secretly transition children without their parents’ knowledge.

Senate Judiciary Committee Savages Noem over Agency Spending, Personal Ties to DHS Contract Recipient

Senator Kennedy suggested that Noem spent $220 million on an ad campaign to increase her own name recognition.

Trump announces steps to protect oil tankers as prices surge, Wall Street stocks fall

President Trump took steps Tuesday to secure oil shipments in the Middle East as the U.S. continued to bombard Iran, and Tehran retaliated by striking oil-rich Arab states.

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