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Guess what happened when Washington state rolled out a steep new income tax

Washington state’s new “millionaire’s tax” is causing a mass exodus of corporations and wealth.

AOC lifts the veil: She won’t help protect innocent civilians — so long as they’re Israelis

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens) is now opposed to funding defensive shields that could save...

New York state’s April 1 budget deadline is creating major trouble for Albany

Albany officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, are ignoring a looming financial crisis amid global...

GOP races to pass ICE, Border Patrol funding bill as priorities pile up, divisions emerge

President Donald Trump demanded Republicans pass a reconciliation bill by June 1 to fund ICE and border agents, bypassing Democrats who refuse to fund immigration operations.

Why the Strait of Hormuz matters as Trump issues fresh ultimatum to Iran

President Donald Trump gives Iran deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz to all vessels or face strikes as oil, gas, diesel and jet fuel prices climb worldwide.

Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat

Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

CHICAGO — Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. fell short in his attempt to return to Congress on Tuesday, after resigning more than a...

Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat

Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.

As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election

Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem House bid

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for an Illinois congressional seat, defeating Jesse Jackson Jr. and Robert Peters in a competitive race.

House asks Fairfax County officials to testify on sanctuary status

The House Judiciary Committee has called Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano to testify and defend their sanctuary policies at a hearing next month.

Trump’s attempt to shutter Voice of America ruled illegal

The Trump administration's attempt to shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media and boot Voice of America off the air was illegal, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a ‘hotspot’

The Trump administration on Tuesday widened its efforts to stamp out Medicaid fraud, at least in its fifth state this year, calling on Florida officials to share information on how they identify, prevent, and address bad actors in their state program.

In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump’s mass deportations and ended his career

Gregory Bovino, who became a face of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics in large cities, confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that he plans to retire from the Border Patrol in the coming weeks.

Mills and Platner spar over attack ad in Maine primary to face Susan Collins

The campaign of U.S. Senate hopeful Gov. Janet Mills released an advertisement Tuesday criticizing comments posted online by her rival Graham Platner, in an intensification of their Maine Democratic primary battle.

Trump calls mail in voting corrupt as Senate begins debate on SAVE Act requiring voter ID

Trump calls mail-in voting 'corrupt as hell' as Senate advances SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof for federal elections nationwide.

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

The White House revealed five immigration enforcement compromises to Dems as the government shutdown continues, including body cameras for DHS agents and beefed-up oversight.

White House, after top counterterrorism official quits, says Trump had ‘strong’ evidence Iran would attack US

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that top counterterrorism official Joe Kent's resignation letter had "many false claims."

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