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Incoming GOP congressman backs halting all immigration to US, warns about Sharia law in Texas

Rep.-elect Jace Yarbrough says he favors stopping immigration altogether and repealing the 1965 Hart-Celler Act as he prepares to enter Congress.

Trump’s spy chiefs put Republican leaders on the clock over ‘huge priority’ as power shift looms over Congress

Trump's intelligence chiefs set a Dec. 9 deadline for Congress to reauthorize FISA Section 702 before Democrats take control of Capitol Hill.

The mistake newly-elected Dems admit they can’t afford to make with Trump after sweeping 2026 wins

Newly elected Democrats at a Denver conference urged their party to work with Donald Trump on costs and policy rather than focus solely on investigations.

Wholesale prices rose slightly less than expected in October

Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, easing from the previous month, though inflation remains elevated and the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates in December.

Sen. Tim Scott demands testimony from Lutnick, Huang after Nvidia revelations

The Senate Banking Committee wants testimony from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about whether the U.S. adhered to rules around the export of advanced computer chips to China.

Democrats launch probe of RFK Jr., accuse him of lying about anti-vaccine agenda on Samoa trip

Senate Democrats are investigating whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied during his confirmation hearing about the purpose of a 2019 trip to Samoa.

ICE sets records for arrests, deportations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement set all-time records with nearly 475,000 administrative immigration arrests and 483,200 deportations in fiscal 2026, the government said Thursday.

Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas governor’s race, extending party’s hold on governor’s mansion

Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher wins the Kansas governor's race over Trump-backed Republican Ty Masterson, keeping the governor's mansion in Democratic hands.

Meet the 27-year old behind the protein ad that helped flip Mississippi

You know you’ve made a good ad when it’s outperforming an endorsement video from Barack Obama.Ryan Sayles, a 27-year-old Mississippi content creator, is behind...

Mamdani prepares to fulfill promise to axe NYPD unit responsible for controlling protest violence

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reportedly preparing to disband the NYPD's Strategic Response Group after months of failing to fulfill his promise to do so.

Palantir’s CEO on why he’s ‘the most popular’ tech CEO

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Federal government begins new fiscal year in deep budget deficit

Uncle Sam's income dipped and spending rose in October as the federal government started off fiscal 2027 just as it ended 2026 -- deep in the red.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Keep Guard in D.C., Muslim interns, DOJ lawyer booted from case

The very day last month that the District of Columbia was arguing in a federal appeals court against President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to help protect the city, David Michael captured a daylight shooting on his patio cam at his LeDroit Park home.

Hakeem Jeffries backs return of proxy voting when Democrats take over, rewrite House rules

House Democrats are eyeing changes to how the chamber operates when their colossal majority takes control next Congress.

U.S. returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro’s ouster, report says

The Trump administration says it has returned more than $12 billion, or almost 99%, of the revenue obtained from the sales of Venezuelan oil since it ousted then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Trump calls for Senate GOP to move Reconciliation 3.0 ‘immediately’

President Trump Thursday called on the Republicans' Senate leaders to take swift action on the $350 billion reconciliation package.

IRS raises 401(k) contribution limit for 2027

Workers will be able to contribute up to $25,500 of their income to their 401(k) plans next year, the IRS announced Thursday.

Democrats turn on Schumer after historic election wins as potential challenger emerges

Chuck Schumer faces a fracturing caucus as Bernie Sanders, Elissa Slotkin and four newly elected senators reject his bid for Democratic leader.

The top Trump officials Democrats admit are on their hit list for investigations in the new Congress

Democrats say Howard Lutnick, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan and Marco Rubio could face impeachment efforts and congressional hearings in January.

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