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Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort

Virginia Democrats are launching their last big campaign in the redistricting wars this week — but big questions loom about whether they can agree on how to maximize benefits...

Minneapolis-area leaders condemn ICE, call for removal amid Trump deportation campaign

Minneapolis-area officials moved to condemn federal immigration authorities and seek their removal from the region as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.

White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation is caught on video

The White House called President Trump’s reaction “appropriate" after video showed him responding to a heckler during a visit to a Michigan Ford plant.

South Carolina GOP lawmakers introduce bill to criminalize abortion as murder

South Carolina Republicans introduce bill criminalizing abortion as murder from conception, applying homicide laws with penalties for all involved.

Johnson: ‘No boots on the ground’ for Trump’s Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on military intervention in Greenland, saying no troops will be deployed as Trump pursues the Arctic territory.

Iran goes dark as regime unleashes force, cyber tools to crush protests

Iran's government imposes five-day internet blackout as nationwide protests intensify, with at least 646 people killed and over 10,000 arrested during the crackdown.

Lawmakers warn Philly officials against prosecuting ICE agents: ‘That’s not how America works’

Pennsylvania lawmakers warn Philadelphia officials against arresting ICE agents, saying they cannot interfere with federal enforcement.

Credit Card Caps and Paternalism

How many of the people denied credit cards would turn to worse sources of credit?

Another Self-Destructive Decision by the Trump DOJ

Investigating the widow of Renee Good, who was killed in the Minneapolis ICE shooting, is a terrible idea that has already had repercussions.

A 2026 Iranian Revolution Could Reverse the Debacle of 1979

The Iranians may be able to cajole Trump into negotiations, but they will never be able to push him around, and they disregard his...

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in health care costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants.

Immigrant detainee at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agrees to leave U.S., asks that lawsuit be dismissed

One of the three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended after the immigrant detainee who filed the lawsuit agreed to be removed from the United States and will be out of the country soon, his attorneys said.

EPA proposes limiting power of states and tribes to block major projects over water concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting states' and Native American tribes' power to wield the Clean Water Act to block major projects like natural gas pipelines, advancing the Trump administration's goal of accelerating the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure and data centers.

D.C. inspector general opens investigation into alleged police crime data manipulation

The Office of the D.C. Inspector General has opened its own probe into allegations that the Metropolitan Police Department has been fudging its crime statistics.

Bill Clinton defies House subpoena in Epstein probe, faces contempt of Congress vote next week

House Republicans say they'll seek to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear Tuesday for a closed-door deposition about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

DHS to end deportation amnesty for Somalis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said she will allow the government's special deportation amnesty for Somali citizens to expire in March, leaving hundreds of them subject to deportation.

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments.

Trump’s drive to lower credit card rates could hurt, House Speaker Johnson warns

President Trump's push to lower credit card interest rates and swipe fees faces an uphill climb on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers would need to enact legislation to implement the policies.

Greenland prefers Denmark to the U.S., prime minister says

Greenland once again affirmed its desire to remain under Denmark's domain, with the Arctic nation's prime minister insisting that his country is not for sale.

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