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GOP senator breaks with Trump over ‘woke’ Smithsonian history battle

Lisa Murkowski broke with Republicans to defend the Smithsonian, writing to Doug Burgum with concerns about Trump's executive order on museum signage.

Video shows US military tracking what appears to be mysterious object flying over Middle East in 2025

The U.S. Department of War on Friday released video of what appears to be an unidentified flying object moving through the air last year in the Middle East.

Rogers opens door to Democratic voters after El-Sayed’s primary victory: ‘There is still hope’

Mike Rogers appeals to Michigan Democrats after Abdul El-Sayed's primary win, saying those who feel unrepresented have a home with his campaign.

Lindsey Graham’s final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fight

The sanctions bill targets Russia's oil and gas revenue with up to 500% tariffs on Russian imports and penalties on countries buying Russian energy.

North Korea expert warns US can ‘never take their eye off’ Kim Jong Un following missile test during Iran war

A North Korea expert said the U.S. can never take its eye off Kim Jong Un and the Korean Peninsula after North Korea test-fired a missile this week.

Bernie Sanders won’t endorse Hong in Wisconsin governor race

Bernie Sanders said this week he doesn't expect to endorse Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong ahead of next Tuesday's Democratic primary, a comment that drew pointed reaction from Republican-aligned accounts who noted his history of backing far messier candidates.

WATCH: A toddler crashes Trump’s tax pitch — and gets rescued from the edge

President Trump got an unexpected assist Wednesday from a toddler who nearly stole the show at a campaign stop built around his tax policies.

New Mexico sues DOJ, demands unredacted Epstein files on Zorro Ranch

New Mexico filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department seeking to compel the federal government to hand over unredacted files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump allies push to arm president with new tariff weapon to punish countries ‘ripping off’ America

Sen. Rick Scott's Trade Deficit Elimination Act would give Trump new congressional authority to impose tariffs on countries with trade deficits.

Reporter’s Notebook: Summer ends, but the Senate’s fall crunch begins

The Senate faces a daunting list including Todd Blanche's confirmation, government funding, the SAVE America Act, and college sports NIL regulation.

Democrats targeting 12 additional red districts in midterms push to retake House

The DCCC is targeting 12 additional deep-red House districts, including seats held by Lauren Boebert and Mike Lawler, as Democrats eye midterm flips.

Burrito debate rips open GOP civil war on affordability: ‘We will lose, and deserve it’

A college student's complaint about a $20 burrito sparked a fierce GOP debate on affordability, even drawing in JD Vance and Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

‘Fake’ moderate Talarico’s Texas surge tests Paxton in fight to hold crucial GOP Senate seat

Ken Paxton says he's confident Texans will reject James Talarico once they learn about his record on border security, energy and social issues.

Socialist victories show Dems’ descent down ‘deadly path of communism,’ Johnson warns

Mike Johnson warns Democrats are heading toward communism as DSA-backed candidates like Abdul El-Sayed topple establishment figures in key races.

Loophole forcing release of detained illegal immigrants targeted by Senate GOP

Sen. Katie Britt's bill targets a 2001 Supreme Court loophole allowing detained illegal immigrants to be released after six months if no country accepts them.

House GOP launches probe into 5 major labor unions over Dem spending despite MAGA membership base

GOP lawmakers demand financial records from UAW, United Steelworkers, SMART-TD, BLET and BMWED over alleged political spending and lavish perks.

Regarding Those Claims of $20 Burritos . . .

As usual, the sneering back-and-forth on X about the cost of a Mexican-food lunch is conflating multiple issues.

Republicans Are Cooling on the Supreme Court

Public confidence in the Supreme Court has reached a record low.

Student Writing Skills and the Best Uses of AI

Students need to learn how to think and write independently while also developing the judgment to use artificial intelligence effectively.

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