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AG showdown: DC attorney general rejects US Attorney General Pam Bondi order as ‘unlawful’

Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb declared that in his view, an order issued by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi "is unlawful"

Trump to hold historic summit with Putin in Alaska seeking an end to Russia–Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a historic summit Friday in Alaska.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

D.C. leaders push back against Bondi’s order naming DEA head as ’emergency police commissioner’

Attorney General Pam Bondi's directive effectively replacing the Washington, D.C., police chief was "unlawful," the capital's attorney general wrote in a late Thursday memo, as President Donald Trump's takeover of the city's law enforcement devolved into a legal clash of powers.

Jamie Dimon profits from trashing Trump’s economy

President Donald Trump‘s sweeping victory in November was thanks in large part to building a campaign founded on fighting for the forgotten men and women of our country. Trump promised to look after families, and since Inauguration Day, he’s worked tirelessly to fulfill his promise to drive down skyrocketing prices. However, one of the biggest […]

Hochul vows to ‘fight fire with fire’ on redistricting while hosting Texas Democrats who fled state

Texas Democrats arrived in New York and Chicago on Monday to prevent a redistricting vote while Gov. Kathy Hochul promises to pursue similar tactics.

GOP memo preps House Republicans to tout Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ as Dems go on offense

A new memo being sent to House GOP lawmakers is attempting to give them a boost in the messaging war over Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

Nancy Mace Launches South Carolina Governor Campaign

Mace, a bombastic third-term Republican who has made a name for herself as a critic of trans activism, is expected to lean into culture...

Watchdog Agency Investigating Jack Smith over Handling of Trump Prosecutions

The Office of Special Counsel is looking into whether Smith violated the Hatch Act by using his cases to hinder Trump’s 2024 prospects.

Democrats Haven’t Found Their Footing on Immigration

To win the border-security debate, Democrats must put forward a ‘sane’ strategy that ‘fights the abuses of Trump’ while not coming across as out...

Governor Abbott Threatens to Remove Texas Democrats for Fleeing State amid Redistricting Fight

Abbott said the lawmakers may be committing a felony by fundraising to pay the fines incurred for vacating their posts.

Congress eyes repeal of One Big Beautiful Bill’s tax increase for gamblers

A group of lawmakers is working to scratch a new gambling penalty tucked into President Trump's sweeping tax and spending mega-bill. The bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a surprise tax hike dinging gamblers.

Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid, says she’s ‘Trump in high heels’

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is running for governor, entering a GOP primary in which competition for President Trump's endorsement -- and the backing of his base of supporters -- is expected to be fierce.

GOP governor greenlights state troopers to join ICE in immigration crackdown

Wyoming Highway Patrol in Laramie, Carbon, Sweetwater, Campbell and Natrona counties will assist ICE with immigration enforcement under new state agreement.

Cornyn takes swing at James, Schiff with new LETITIA Act targeting ‘crooked politicians’

Sen. John Cornyn's LETITIA Act targeted public officials who have committed fraud, following allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff.

Trump confirms 2 nuclear submarines are ‘in the region’ to counter Russia

President Trump confirms nuclear submarines are positioned in region as special envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to visit Russia ahead of ceasefire deadline.

Trump’s full-court press against ‘Orwellian’ European censorship intensifies amid US efforts to unleash AI

Trump administration criticizes European tech regulations as censorship, unveiling a new AI plan focused on deregulation to prevent ideological bias in contrast to EU policies.

Nancy Mace jumps into South Carolina governor’s race

Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday officially launched her bid for governor of South Carolina, joining a competitive GOP primary to follow term-limited Gov. Henry...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—August 4

1973—On vacation in Yakima, Washington, Justice William O. Douglas issues an opinion (in Holtzman v. Schlesinger) in support of his single-justice order the previous...

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