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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho must step down following federal corruption probe

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho must stand aside. But Wednesday’s FBI raid on his home was only the last straw.

A ‘Warning’ or a Threat?

A shot across the Democratic Party’s bow.

Tony Gonzales Deserves to Lose His Primary

The Texas Republican has said he will not resign despite disturbing revelations about his...

The Trump Administration’s Mixed Messages on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Are the Iranians actively attempting to rebuild their capabilities, or aren’t they?

Why Not Unseal FBI Director Patel’s Grand Jury Testimony About Mar-a-Lago Documents?

Democrats make many unreasonable demands, but this was not one.

Justice Department says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump were not among those released to the public.

For subscribers only: The powerful moments inside Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union

I'm Susan Ferrechio, national politics reporter with the Washington Times, and I'm joined by Kerry Picket, our White House reporter. We're here to unpack all of what happened at this year's State of the Union.

Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution

Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year.

Newsom’s stumbles highlight Democrats’ 2028 vacuum

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been in the headlines this week, but for all the wrong reasons, which analysts say underscores the plight of Democrats as they strategize how to win the next presidential election.

Trump administration to block Medicaid payments to Minnesota over reports of Somali immigrant fraud

The federal government will shut down some Medicaid reimbursements for Minnesota until the state takes concrete steps to shut down what the Trump administration has described as rampant fraud, particularly among the Somali immigrant community.

Thune moves to bipartisan housing package ahead of Trump’s priority voter-ID bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is ignoring President Trump's directive to pass a voter ID bill before anything else.

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds.

Spanberger, congressional Democrats take heat for their own affordability problems

President Trump and other Republicans are blasting Democrats for trying to appeal to voters on affordability, while those same Democrats are promoting higher taxes and greater government spending that raises the cost of living.

Some of the most notable guests at Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: photos

State of the Union guests included Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk, media mogul David Ellison, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary at Trump's address on Tuesday.

Sens Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: ‘You’re part of the problem’

Bernie Sanders and Markwayne Mullin clash in heated Senate exchange that goes viral on social media, with Mullin telling Sanders "you're part of the problem."

Trump’s fraud czar nominee touts Minnesota blueprint to root out Obamacare fraud, senior scams

New DOJ fraud division aims to recover $320 billion to $520 billion lost annually to taxpayer fraud, with Colin McDonald nominated to lead efforts against welfare scams.

DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places

A top Department of Homeland Security official vowed during a private call with election officials Wednesday that immigration officers will not be stationed at...

Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ draws range of reactions during SOTU speech

As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions.

Former top Harris adviser ignites backlash over ‘political props’ comment targeting USA men’s hockey team

Former Harris adviser, Symone Sanders, said the gold medal-winning Olympic USA men's hockey team "allowed themselves to be used as political props" after Trump introduced them

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