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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...

Why I Might Skip JD Vance at the March for Life Rally

The vice president will no doubt say the right things, but is that enough?

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump’s threats to take it over

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted "Greenland is not for sale" in support of their own self-governance in the face of increasing threats of an American takeover.

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, vowing to lower cost of living

Abigail Spanberger is officially Virginia's first female governor, setting the stage for a 180-degree turnover in a state where Democrats now will hold a political trifecta.

Documents obtained showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on DEA radar for years

When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolas Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the U.S., he portrayed the strongman's vice president and longtime aide as America's preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption and economic mayhem.

Trump hits 8 European countries with 10% tariff for not backing U.S. acquisition of Greenland

President Trump said Saturday on social media that he would impose a 10% import tax on eight European countries until "a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."

Spanberger takes swipe at Trump admin, says Virginians worried about ‘recklessness coming out of Washington’

Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor, delivering sharp criticism of Trump administration during her inauguration speech.

Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report

Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

Fetterman’s former progressive backer says he ‘sold us out,’ escalates efforts to primary Democrat senator

Working Families Party launches PrimaryFetterman.com targeting Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman for 2028 primary, alleging he "sold out" his 2022 supporters.

Our Impossibly Small-Souled President

Maria Machado should not have had to debase herself by giving her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump.

Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor Vazquez in campaign finance case, official says

President Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez, a White House official said Friday.

Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term

President Trump issued a flurry of pardons in recent days, including for the father of a large donor to his super PAC, a former governor of Puerto Rico and a woman whose sentence he commuted during his first term but who ended up back in prison for a different scheme.

Ukrainian delegation arrives in U.S. for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine's power grid, cutting electricity and heating in freezing temperatures.

As Trump’s deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

President Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups, politicians, and bankers alike remain unclear on what the White House has planned and whether Trump even remains serious about the idea.

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