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US economy notches remarkable new record, sparking cheers: ‘Good job everyone’

Census Bureau data shows poverty hit an all-time low of 10.2%, yet 85% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening or unchanged.

Talarico hit with ‘blatant corruption’ allegation over hefty salary from consulting firm, campaign pushes back

James Talarico drew a hefty salary from MAYA Consulting while overseeing the Texas Education Agency that awarded the firm millions in contracts.

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.

DHS shutdown may delay US terror response amid Iran conflict, expert warns

The DHS shutdown could hamper response to terror threats as the conflict with Iran continues to escalate, a public safety expert warned.

Rep. Tony Gonzales confesses affair with aide, denies responsibility for her suicide

Rep. Tony Gonzales, Texas Republican, publicly confessed Wednesday to having an affair with one of his employees who later died by self-immolation but said he had nothing to do with her tragic suicide.

Daines drops out of Senate reelection, hand-picked successor sneaks in before filing deadline

Sen. Steve Daines, Montana Republican, dropped his reelection bid Wednesday with virtually no time to spare before the state's filing deadline, but just enough for his hand-picked successor to enter the race.

Appeals court blocks Musk from having to testify about DOGE

A federal appeals court said Wednesday that Elon Musk does not have to testify at this point about his former role with the Department of Government Efficiency, saying it's too soon to compel his testimony.

Former ‘South Park’ writer creates site calling for Barron Trump to be drafted

A former "South Park" writer created a website saying that Barron Trump should be drafted into the war against Iran that started over the weekend.

‘They’re Not like Us’: Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats and the Fight for the 21st Century

A former U.S. ambassador to Russia discusses his new book on Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson.

The GOP Can Still Avoid Shooting Itself in the Foot in Texas

Democratic voters showed discipline in rejecting their own flashy bomb thrower in favor of a plausible statewide candidate. Will Republicans do the same?

Senate defeats war powers resolution that would have limited Trump’s attacks on Iran

The Senate on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution that would have required President Trump to get congressional approval for any nondefensive military action against Iran.

Some users of Polymarket hit it big with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

Users on Polymarket made big bucks on U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, including six who predicted the specific date of the attacks.

War with Iran is about to hit your wallet — here’s what’s coming at the pump

I'm Susan Ferrechio, senior politics reporter for the Washington Times, and in this video, we're breaking down how war with Iran is threatening to roll back one of the administration's biggest economic wins just as we head into the midterm elections.

House GOP pushes Democrats to reopen Homeland Security amid Iran war

House Republicans will give Democrats a second chance to vote for a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Thursday, saying the war with Iran increases the urgency of ending the weeks-long shutdown of the department.

Top Trump ally Steve Daines exits Montana Senate race, plans to retire

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, has decided to retire from the Senate after two terms as Republicans seek to maintain their majority in the upper chamber.

GOP senators tangle with Noem during heated hearing on her handling of deportation surge

GOP senators pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing, including one who brought up her history killing animals that she owns, comparing it to her poor leadership style.

Unearthed video shows Dem candidate supporting ‘reallocation’ of police funding to social service programs

JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat running for Arizona's 6th Congressional District, once said she supported reallocating police funding but now denies supporting defunding police.

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