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Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to order immigrant visa denials for applicants from 75 countries found eligible.

How one crucial project could lower gas prices across California

This proposal would end California's energy isolation and lower gas prices for Californians.

Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O’Keefe in 2016 sting

A federal appeals court wiped out a $130K judgment won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses against conservative journalist James O'Keefe over a 2016 undercover video sting, ruling that the jury's damages award violated the First Amendment.

The end of marriage as we know it

Research from the University of Pennsylvania indicates that couples where the woman earns more are significantly more likely to separate, highlighting how shifting economic dynamics and persistent domestic imbalances are contributing to rising divorce rates.

Trump bashes Greene, Massie after meeting with Tucker Carlson

President Trump hit back again on Friday evening at GOP criticism of his administration’s decision to lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef. The president expressed anger over a meeting between conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson and two Republicans that have critiqued this new policy, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...

First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test

Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, Russell Fry and Mark Sanford share the debate stage Monday in the South Carolina Senate race for the vacant seat.

We’re about to find out how powerful progressives really are

Michigan is ground zero for the Democratic Party’s ideological war. Its marquee Senate race and two of its House primaries on Tuesday — in...

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his political allies, a move that follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to become attorney general.

Republicans want to talk about James Talarico’s manhood. Talarico says let them.

He’s eating barbecue. He’s winning over Joe Rogan. He’s challenging his opponent to mano-a-mano televised faceoffs. James Talarico is determined not to let his...

Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird

Michigan Republicans haven’t had a better shot to win the governorship in over a decade. Deciding who should take it is turning into an...

New California law expands DNA tools for missing persons investigations

A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom expands California's Missing Persons DNA Program to identify living and deceased victims across thousands of cold cases.

Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding $1.8B fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took a key step towards confirmation after meeting demands to rein in a settlement deal President Donald Trump reached with the IRS this year.

Trailblazing former Republican Rep Kay Granger dies at 83: ‘Broke barriers’

Former Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing Texas Republican who served nearly three decades in Congress and became Fort Worth’s first female mayor, has died at 83.

Senate to vote on stopgap bill to keep government open through Dec. 11

The Senate is set to take a test vote Monday on a stopgap appropriations bill that will keep the government open through Dec. 11. The measure, released Sunday evening, has bipartisan support and is expected to earn more than the 60 votes needed to overcome any filibuster.

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as they look to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.

Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo on Sunday morning, her office said Sunday.

In Ceuta, some migrants cling to hopes of someday reaching mainland Spain

Dikra, a 20-year-old migrant from Morocco, had spent five days in Ceuta by Sunday after swimming to the Spanish territory with her younger sister and cousin.

Trump targets Biden-era billion-dollar Smithsonian budgets amid anti-‘woke’ push

Trump's budget proposal cuts Smithsonian funding below $1 billion for the first time since 2020 as a 162-page White House report targets woke ideology.

Concerns about tariff authority in Russia sanctions bill undermine universal support for Ukraine

Democratic objections to giving President Trump more tariff authority is slowing Senate consideration of a Russia sanctions bill and preventing a potentially unanimous vote to support Ukraine.

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