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Trump-endorsed North Carolina state Senate leader loses by 23 votes

North Carolina Senate leader Republican Phil Berger, who touted President Donald Trump’s endorsement throughout his campaign, conceded defeat Tuesday in his primary election in a race he lost by...

Dems vow to force weekly Iran war votes after GOP blocks latest move to curb Trump

Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution, this time from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as Democrats vow to force at least one vote per week.

TSA warns shutdown is forcing some workers to draw blood to pay for gas

Deputy TSA Administrator Stahl said agents are selling blood plasma and sleeping in cars as the 38-day shutdown left 50,000 workers without pay.

Conservatives accuse Jack Smith of improper ties with judges in Trump cases after new document dump

Sen. Chuck Grassley released documents critics allege show Jack Smith's team improperly coordinated with judges Beryl Howell and James Boasberg in Trump probes.

Angel mom, GOP blame Spanberger after illegal immigrant with 30 arrests charged in killing

Cheryl Minter says policymakers failed citizens after daughter Stephanie was allegedly murdered by a suspect with 30 prior arrests and a removal order.

Democrats eager to let Trump own high gas prices and airport lines, make sure voters never forget

As President Trump's troubles keep piling up, Democrats are piling on.

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Supreme Court tries to define where the U.S. border begins for asylum purposes

It turns out that where the U.S. border begins, at least for purposes of asylum, is not actually clear.

Trump casts mail-in ballot despite calling it ‘cheating’

President Trump cast a mail-in ballot ahead of Florida's Tuesday special election, despite criticizing it as a source of fraud and pushing Congress to rein in the voting method.

Trump reverses course on SAVE Act demand, open to GOP deal to end DHS shutdown

President Trump is willing to back the Republican plan to end the partial government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security without money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal, a White House official told The Washington Times.

‘Born in the U.S.A.’: Bruce Springsteen and ACLU take birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

Bruce Springsteen has teamed up with the American Civil Liberties Union to create a video pairing his 1984 hit song "Born in the U.S.A." with the faces of Americans who could lose their birthright citizenship under a Trump administration executive order.

Energy exec Alan Armstrong tapped to fill Mullin’s Senate seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed oil executive Alan Armstrong to fill Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat.

Trump energy czar says Iran conflict gas spike is ‘temporary blip’ as drilling push ramps up

Despite the ongoing conflict in Iran, President Donald Trump’s “energy czar" Doug Burgum is confident the “temporary blip up" in gas and energy prices will come back down very soon.

TSA callouts hit Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans hardest, 450 officers have quit nationwide

More than 450 TSA officers have quit and 3,200 called out during the 38-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, leaving airports facing security delays.

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

Former MMA champion Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, replacing outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem.

Mattis identifies ‘problem’ if US declares victory over Iran now

The U.S. is in a "tough spot" because Iran would claim control of the Strait of Hormuz if the war stopped now, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.

Senate Republicans move to reopen DHS with new plan, wait for Democratic buy-in

A new Senate Republican framework would fund most of DHS but leave ICE enforcement unfunded, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, DpN.Y., says Democrats need to review the proposal.

Rubio testifies in trial of ex-Florida congressman allegedly hired by Maduro government to lobby for Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, in the federal trial of former Miami congressman and roommate David Rivera.

Oklahoma Gov Kevin Stitt announces who he’s tapping to replace Markwayne Mullin in the US Senate

Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announces Alan Armstrong as his choice to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by next DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

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