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What America’s most powerful warship brings to the Middle East as Iran tensions surge

The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East, creating a rare dual-carrier presence as Iran tensions rise and military options expand.

Illinois lieutenant governor seeking US Senate seat releases video of people saying ‘F— Trump’

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate, issued a campaign video that features people declaring, "F--- Trump."

Democrats launch $250K investment in Michigan special election 

A Democratic group dedicated to expanding their presence at the state legislature-level is rolling out a six-figure investment on Friday ahead of a May special election for a Michigan Senate seat, a true bellwether race that could have consequences for the upper chamber’s majority.  The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is spending $250,000 in the special election to support Democrat Chedrick Greene’s candidacy and...

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner’s lawyer was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to “kill" him if he continued giving long answers during his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Virginia Gov. Spanberger to give Democrats’ response to Trump’s State of the Union

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday as her party looks to replicate her successful messaging on affordability in midterm races this year.

Trump’s refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out

The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House after President Donald Trump declined to invite two Democratic governors, undercutting one of Washington's few remaining bipartisan gatherings.

DOGE defeat: Congress has rejected most of Trump’s spending cuts

President Trump and his DOGE swung for the fences last year in calling for big spending cuts, but with Congress now done with most of the 2026 budget bills, it's become clear he barely got the ball in play.

Pro-life group warns Republicans: Ditch abortion pill fight and pay at the polls

A leading pro-life group is warning Republicans that they could pay a political price in the midterms if the administration doesn't get tougher on abortion pills sent through the mail.

Trump’s directive to increase glyphosate production faces MAHA backlash

President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to spur the domestic production of phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides by invoking the Defense Production Act, infuriating Make America Healthy Again advocates.

Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties has paid family over $350K from his campaign coffers

Federal Election Commission filings show Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn steered $388,000 in campaign and PAC money to himself, his wife, his daughter and his sister-in-law.

Trump says Iran has 15 days to reach a deal or face ‘unfortunate’ outcome

President Donald Trump tells reporters that will Iran face consequences if nuclear negotiations fail, warning "it's going to be unfortunate for them."

UK blocks Trump from using RAF air bases for potential Iran attack: report

Concerns over international law have prompted the U.K. to block the Trump administration from using its military air bases for a potential strike on Iran.

Trump calls Obama’s alien comments a ‘big mistake’ after alleging classified information podcast revelation

Trump accused Obama of revealing classified information about aliens, calling it a "big mistake" during Air Force One interview with Fox News reporter.

Cornyn warns Paxton would be ‘kiss of death’ for GOP as bloody primary race ramps up

A Republican trifecta could be at risk as a Texas Senate primary battle intensifies between Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt with implications for President Donald Trump's agenda.

Rick Scott says Prince Andrew ‘absolutely’ must face US trial in Epstein case if American laws were broken

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said former Prince Andrew should "absolutely" stand trial in the U.S. if he is found to have broken American laws after his arrest in the U.K.

West Virginia sues Apple, accuses tech giant of letting iCloud become hub for child sexual abuse material

West Virginia becomes first state to sue Apple over allegations the tech giant allows predators to hide child abuse material in iCloud storage systems.

Federal judge strikes down large parts of Trump mass detention policies for migrants

A federal judge blocked Trump deportation policies, ruling government's "worst of the worst" claim about detained migrants is inaccurate and overly broad.

Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state’s lone Republican

A leading Maryland Democrat is resisting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push to redraw the state’s congressional map, exposing a rift over mid-cycle redistricting.

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