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AOC, asked about running for president, says her ambition is ‘way bigger than that’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., says her ambition goes beyond a 2028 presidential run, declaring she wants to change the country for the working class.

Where Trump, GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle heads next in wake of key court rulings

Trump hails Virginia Supreme Court ruling that strikes down redistricting ballot measure as a huge win for Republicans defending their House majority.

Michael Goodwin: Socialist Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ war cry will only hurt New York

The public rage building against Mayor Mamdani over his attacks on Gotham’s wealthy business...

Poll: 72 percent say there’s too much money in American politics

A new poll shows that a large majority of Americans say they think there is too much money in U.S. politics. Politico released a poll on Saturday showing that 72 percent of Americans say there's too much money in politics, whereas 5 percent say they disagree. A larger number of voters who backed former Vice...

Ocasio-Cortez warns against associating with Greene, calling her a ‘proven bigot’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday warned Democrats against forming alliances with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), accusing the former lawmaker of being a "proven bigot." A student at an event hosted by the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics asked Ocasio-Cortez about working across the aisle with Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Tim Burchett...

Nancy Guthrie case: Why criminals are turning to cryptocurrency for ransoms

Bitcoin’s speed, global reach and public ledger have made it a frequent demand in ransom cases. Here’s why criminals ask for crypto and how investigators track it.

‘I Voted’ sticker helps convict noncitizen who cast ballot in 2024 as election security debate heats up

Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez convicted on federal charges of identity theft, passport fraud and illegal voting in Massachusetts. Justice Department highlighted the rare case.

Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims

A new report from a watchdog says six international groups routed more than $2.65 billion into U.S. politics through nonprofit grants, a loophole the group argues needs to be fixed.

James Comer investigates reports of noncitizens found on key swing state’s voter rolls

The House Oversight Committee is investigating reports that noncitizens appeared in Michigan jury pools and voter rolls.

Republican Sen Susan Collins says she’s running for re-election

GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has announced that she will seek re-election this year.

"GOOD NEWS! I am ALL-IN for 2026," she noted in a Tuesday post on X.

In a video, the lawmaker pulls a sneaker out of a box and quips, "This is perfect for 2026, because I'm running."

Collins was one of the seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict after the House impeached President Donald Trump in 2021. That Senate vote, which occurred after Trump had already left office, fell short of the threshold required for conviction.

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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—February 10

1947—In Everson v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court misconstrues the Establishment Clause as erecting a “wall of separation” between church and state. As law...

Can This American Company Help Claw Back the Critical-Minerals Industry from China?

Graphite One will benefit from the Trump administration’s Fast-41 program, which cuts down the critical-minerals permitting process.

Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Is Not an ‘Issue’ Worth Debating

Why must this be a topic of specifically political import?

Trump’s immigration chiefs are set to testify in Congress following protester deaths

The heads of the agencies carrying out President Trump's mass deportation agenda will testify in Congress Tuesday and face questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities.

What to know about Tuesday’s House hearing on foreign influence in American nonprofits: ‘Follow the money’

House committee holds hearing on foreign influence in American nonprofits, examining alleged Chinese funding of domestic protest groups and organizations.

Hawley targets Minnesota fraud, CCP-linked money at Senate hearing: ‘Taxpayers robbed blind’

A Tuesday Senate hearing is set to expose billions in federal assistance fraud linked to transnational groups and event the Chinese Communist Party.

Trump admin to repeal Obama-era greenhouse gas finding in large-scale deregulation

President Donald Trump's administration is set to reverse a 2009 greenhouse gas finding in what EPA chief calls "largest deregulation" in U.S. history.

Iran draws missile red line as analysts warn Tehran is stalling US talks

Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.

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