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GOP lawmakers pump brakes on Trump’s $5K check promise: ‘Where are you getting the money?’

President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend check promise faces skepticism on Capitol Hill as key Republicans question its cost and inflation risks.

America’s hunters get an exclusive seat at Trump’s White House table as he takes aim at Biden-era rules

Trump will sign two executive orders at the White House expanding hunting on public lands and offshore recreational fishing before a Rose Garden dinner.

Rand Paul clashes with fellow Republican over AI ‘kill switch’ as Senate grapples with ‘Terminator’ fears

Congress remains gridlocked on AI regulation after Sen. John Kennedy's kill switch bill was blocked and fears grow over rogue AI acting on its own.

Minnesota’s anti-ICE aid fund becomes latest casualty of state’s embarrassing fraud problem

Hennepin County paid out $500,000 in grants before shutting down a $2 million program tied to Operation Metro Surge due to overwhelming fraud.

Soros-funded DA Larry Krasner may have finally taken his ‘free all criminals’ too far

Krasner has long worked as a second public defender for the city, running on...

Trump team hiring lawyers to fill gap from attorney departures

The White House announced an initiative to recruit lawyers to work in the federal government amid an exodus of legal talent since President Trump took office.

DHS Secretary Noem clashes with Democrats over Corey Lewandowski questions during judiciary hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pushed back at House Democrats Wednesday after being asked point-blank whether she had engaged in "sexual relations" with Corey Lewandowski -- with her husband seated directly behind her.

Democrats urge businesses to pass tariff refund to consumers

Top Senate Democrats urged large businesses Thursday to pass along a portion of forthcoming tariff refunds to consumers who faced higher prices as a trickle-down effect of President Trump's trade agenda.

Watchdog flags $50 billion in ‘unsustainable’ maintenance backlog at federal buildings

The federal government has an estimated $50 billion in unsustainable deferred maintenance and repair liabilities at its underused agency buildings, an independent watchdog reported Thursday.

‘Under siege’: Inside the growing radical Islam threat critics say is hiding in plain sight in deep red Texas

Austin shooting puts spotlight on alleged Iranian sleeper cells in Texas as local officials warn that radical Islam is on the rise in the deep red state.

DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled

DOJ is keeping investigation into former President Joe Biden's autopen open, sources say, despite reports the probe has been shelved, with prosecutors examining legality of automated signature device.

Paxton vows he’s ‘staying in this race’ even if Trump backs Cornyn in Texas GOP clash

Ken Paxton vows to stay in Texas Senate race even if President Trump endorses rival John Cornyn in heated GOP primary runoff battle scheduled for May 26

Watch shipping through the Strait of Hormuz grind to a halt amid Iran conflict

Global shipping reportedly grinded to a halt at the Strait of Hormuz as an energy crisis unfolded amid the Iran-Israel conflict, threatening oil prices worldwide.

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats

Former President Barack Obama backed a Virginia redistricting plan that could add four Democratic House seats as redistricting battles intensify.

Tom Emmer calls for Tim Walz, Keith Ellison to ‘serve jail time’ if fraud coverup allegations are true

Rep. Tom Emmer calls for a deeper probe into Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison, alleging they may have delayed fraud accountability to protect their own political power.

Republican Rep Burgess Owens to retire from Congress when term ends

Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, announces he won't seek re-election in 2026. The former NFL player and President Donald Trump supporter will complete his current term.

Man accused of plotting Trump assassination claims Iran forced him to

A Pakistani businessman accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump testified that he was coerced by Iran and feared for his family's safety.

WATCH: Navy SEAL-turned-senator tackles ‘unhinged’ protester during chaotic hearing

Former Navy SEAL Sen. Tim Sheehy intervened during a Senate hearing as Capitol Police struggled to remove an anti-war protester from the room.

‘Outsider’ TV veteran jumps into swing state House race aiming to flip longtime red seat back to GOP

West Michigan meteorologist Terri DeBoer launches Republican congressional bid, promising outsider perspective in a bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten.

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