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10 Democrat-held House seats Republicans could flip to save their majority

President Donald Trump's margins in redrawn districts fuel Republican hopes of flipping 10 Democratic House seats in the battle for Congress.

Trump’s new high-tech government hub holds some bizarre surprises: ‘Enjoy finding them’

America.gov developers planted Easter eggs across Trump's new AI-powered site, including a Minecraft "End Poem" parody and a hot dog search bar.

Trump handing 1 million Americans Obamacare refund checks in 30 states

The White House is sending $500 refund checks with a personal Trump letter to 950,000 Americans across 30 states over Obamacare overcharges.

Wisconsin mosque leader’s deportation fight takes dramatic turn as Trump admin scores major win

Marco Rubio ordered the deportation of Milwaukee's largest mosque leader on national security grounds, citing Israeli convictions and alleged terror ties.

The Cheeriest Midterm Take for Republicans You’re Going to Find

Democrats are currently on track for a good midterm election year, maybe a great...

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years.

Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault

A Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas will remain in custody on charges that he assaulted an officer while trying to escape arrest, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential job losses and workplace surveillance.

3 GOP states go to U.S. Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws

Three Republican states went to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to challenge abortion "shield laws" protecting providers in three Democratic states, escalating the legal conflict over pills that account for a majority of abortions.

Republican AG group target Democratic rivals as either ‘socialists’ or ‘fraudsters’

The Republican Attorneys General Association says 2026 has the most Attorney General seats up for grabs in over 30 years and their candidates are outperforming other top-of-the-ticket races being watched this cycle.

Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after the November elections.

ICE arrests illegal alien accused of sexually assaulting children after Fairfax County release: DHS

DHS says Fairfax County, Virginia, released Oscar Evaristo Nunez, a Honduran immigrant charged with child sex crimes, despite an ICE detainer.

Ceuta: Numbers Games

Whom should you believe about the number of would-be immigrants remaining in the city?

The Moral Wilderness of the Cornell Seven Case

We should get the facts and the law straight before holding a moral panic — but we should still demand a more moral society.

The State Should Not Kill Bipolar People

If Christa Pike suffers from severe mental illness, she should not be executed.

Rivals for California governor to meet in only scheduled debate as mail ballots go to voters

The candidates for California governor will meet face to face Tuesday in the only scheduled debate of the campaign, giving Republican Steve Hilton perhaps his best chance of gaining ground on Democrat Xavier Becerra.

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays, as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election

State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections.

Trump announces $200B in South Korean investments in the U.S.

President Trump on Wednesday announced plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects, including a $54 billion liquefied natural gas initiative in Alaska and a $20 billion power plant in Texas.

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