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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional...

Pentagon cutting civilian harm mitigation program may break the law: Report

The Pentagon's cuts to civilian harm mitigation, meant to reduce and respond to civilian casualties in military operations, may be breaking the law, the agency's internal watchdog said in a recent report.

Trump’s health cuts complicate federal messaging on hantavirus

The federal hantavirus response has laid bare the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to U.S. and global health, renewing concerns among public health experts that the U.S. is not prepared for a bigger health crisis. Career scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been fired or left the agency, and there are far fewer people available to respond...

Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month shows the incumbent trailing Letlow and Republican John Fleming, who currently serves as the state treasurer. On the other side of the aisle, three...

Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP Senate primary. Cassidy is seeking a third term in the U.S. Senate but his path to the Republican nomination runs through a pair of tough challengers who are hoping...

Strange bedfellows: Environmental groups and oil refining states team up to fight E15 ethanol

You wouldn't expect to see Wyoming's Republican Sen. John Barrasso siding with the left-wing climate group Earthjustice, but the two share a mission: Stopping Congress from passing legislation permitting the year-round sales of E15 ethanol.

Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday.

Sen. Grassley to hold June hearing with Big Tech CEOs on child online safety

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley is planning to haul four CEOs of major technology companies before his panel next month to press them on efforts to make their platforms safer for children.

Dem Rep. Steve Cohen suspends campaign after Tennessee redraws his district

Democratic Rep. Steven Cohen is forgoing his reelection campaign to represent Memphis, Tennessee, after the state jumped into the fray of middecade redistricting.

Homeland Security lowers the accuracy rate for database used to spot voter fraud

The Department of Homeland Security has quietly lowered the accuracy rate of its SAVE system, the collection of databases the government is using to pressure states to clean up their voter rolls.

China formally accepts Trump’s invite for Xi visit to White House

China says President Xi Jinping has officially accepted President Trump's invitation to visit Washington this fall.

NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia’s new ban on ‘assault’ firearms

The National Rifle Association sued soon after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that bans the sale of "assault firearms" and "high-capacity" magazines.

Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to ‘ban DEI’ in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it

GOP candidate Rick Jackson campaigns against DEI in Georgia governor's race, but his nonprofit promoted race-conscious hiring in a wide-ranging 2021 DEI initiative.

Trump announces major new landmark project in DC’s West Potomac Park honoring America’s greatest heroes

President Trump says he will build a National Garden of American Heroes with statues in Washington D.C.'s West Potomac Park along the Potomac River.

Becerra’s debate-stage beating: Rivals confront Dem California candidate over campaign scandal

California governor candidate Becerra denies wrongdoing after former staffers plead guilty to stealing $225,000 from his inactive campaign account.

Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights

Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.

Dem Senate candidate pushing water affordability agenda racked up unpaid bills on $1.28M home

Mallory McMorrow, a progressive Democrat running for Senate, racked up $3,000 in unpaid water and sewer charges in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Mullin rips Spanberger for ‘criminalizing’ DHS while ICE arrests illegal alien felon in her ‘sanctuary’ state

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin slams Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for blocking cooperation after ICE arrests a three-time felon in Virginia raid.

WATCH: Soros prosecutor’s hearing devolves into angry chaos over illegal immigrant rape case: ‘Be quiet!’

A House hearing turned chaotic as lawmakers reamed Fairfax County prosecutor Stephen Descano over alleged charge reductions in a child rape case.

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