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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott Puts Out Feelers for Prospective 2029 Gov Run

Scott’s interest in running signals that many powerful Virginia Democrats are unsure that Spanberger’s fellow statewide officers have what it takes.

The Weak and Murderous Iranian Regime

If the regime has put down the protests for the time being, embers burn.

Minnesota Democrats rip Trump immigration enforcement as all about political revenge

Democratic officials doubled down on criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota with one message: This is about political retribution, not public safety.

WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. tells Iran Trump is a ‘a man of action’

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council called by the United States that "The people of Iran are demanding their freedom like never before in the Islamic Republic's brutal history."

Iran’s participation in South Africa-hosted naval drills sparks protest from Washington

The U.S. is accusing South Africa of "cozying up" to Tehran by allowing Iranian warships to participate in the multi-national naval exercise it hosted over the past week.

EXCLUSIVE: HUD launches civil rights probe into Minneapolis over race-based housing priorities

The Department of Housing and Urban Development opened an investigation into Minneapolis housing policies for allegedly prioritizing racial preferences.

Biden DHS’s purchase of weapon linked to Havana Syndrome attacks leads House Republicans to demand answers

The Biden administration purchased suspected "Havana Syndrome" weapon with Russian components. House Republicans demand answers about mysterious device.

Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond

Abigail Spanberger is set to make history Saturday when she becomes Virginia's first female governor, opening a new chapter in Richmond as Democrats prepare to control every lever of state government for the next two years.

What is the Insurrection Act? Trump’s Minnesota threat, explained

The Insurrection Act grants presidents extraordinary power to use armed forces on American soil, though its use remains rare in modern times. Here's more on what the Act is and its history.

As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk

Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics - including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants early in confrontations - actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks. But law enforcement experts warn these measures are escalating risk and being carried out by agents without extensive crowd-management training.

Ex-Des Moines schools chief accused of being illegal immigrant signals possible guilty plea

Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines schools superintendent accused of being an illegal immigrant and who was found with a gun when he was arrested, signaled he may plead guilty to federal charges against him.

ICE deputy director resigns to pursue Ohio congressional bid

The No. 2 official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Madison Sheahan, is stepping down from her position to make a bid for a congressional seat in Ohio.

New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving U.S. congregations

At a time of tightening immigration restrictions, the Department of Homeland Security is attempting to make it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve their U.S. congregations with less disruption.

WH press secretary berates reporter for asking about ICE custody deaths, killing of Renee Good

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt berated a reporter Thursday for asking about the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis last week, raising her voice and accusing him of showing his "left-wing" bias.

Minnesota anti-ICE group calls for attacking federal agents: ‘Be willing to get kicked in the teeth’

Just a few weeks ago, an anti-ICE activist group in Minnesota called on protesters to aggressively step up efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement officers by physically attacking them.

‘Can men get pregnant?’: Sen. Josh Hawley grills doctor in hearing on abortion pill

After years of flummoxing Democrats by asking them to define "woman," Republicans have unveiled another brain-teaser: "Can men get pregnant?"

Trump admin relaunches key council after Biden admin shuttered it: ‘Ignorance and arrogance’

US needs 50-100 more gigawatts of coal power to compete with China in AI race, energy secretary Chris Wright says as coal council returns after 4-year hiatus.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presents Nobel medal to Trump despite institute ban

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump, comparing the gesture to Lafayette's gift to Bolívar.

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