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NYC DSA urges AOC to run for president while planning to take over City Council

NYC's Democratic Socialists of America voted to urge AOC to run for president in 2028, but some resolutions sparked an AI-generated controversy.

Congress’ incoming wealthiest member vows to crack down on politicians getting rich in office

Joe Strada said he plans to crack down on congressional insider trading and politicians enriching themselves, drawing on his rise from bowling alley mechanic.

Jensen Huang resigns: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 16, 2026 

The Issue: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit amid affairs — including one with a...

Poll: Midterm losses deepen divide between MAGA and non-MAGA Trump voters

The Republican Party’s midterm wipeout has torn apart President Donald Trump’s coalition. For months,...

‘Traitor!’: Jeffries gets rude awakening at Democratic convention as heckler erupts

Activists demanding a Green New Deal and an arms embargo on Israel interrupted Hakeem Jeffries at the What's Next Democratic conference.

Schumer’s former ally mounts leadership challenge as Democrats face rare internal power struggle

Senate Democrats face their first contested leadership race since 1994 as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer with Bernie Sanders' backing.

Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to ‘rein in ICE’ and ‘rebuild’ DOJ next Congress

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching his bid to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee with a promise to investigate alleged corruption and effect policy changes within the Trump administration.

New White House lobbying rule under Stephen Miller: Staff can’t meet with lobbyists without approval

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is ushering in a new era of lobbying protocols at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., reportedly requiring staff to receive prior approval if they want to meet with a lobbyist.

House panel calls for ban on public officials using prediction markets

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling for new laws to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets.

Bessent to Commerce Dept.: Enforce export controls on Nvidia chips

Treasury Scott Bessent says "any leakage" of advanced computer chips to China is frustrating, and he hopes the Commerce Department will stop it.

Rubio takes aim at ‘soulless global bureaucrats’ pushing Marxism to undermine America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is delivering a high-profile speech on the "spirit of Marx" Friday at the Federalist Society' National Lawyers Convention.

SOUND OFF: Will Democrats and Republicans come together for the good of the country?

What issues do you think the Republicans and Democrats can come together on?

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.

Alito warns against congressional Supreme Court meddling, says some lower court judges ‘have gone far astray’

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warns that Congress has the power to defund the high court and grind its operations to a halt.

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