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Progressive Manny Rutinel wins primary in battleground Colorado House district

Progressive state Rep. Manny Rutinel will take on GOP Rep. Gabe Evans this fall, setting up a contentious general election in one of Democrats’ top pickup targets — and...

State Department announces ‘total compliance’ from Venezuelan government in relief efforts after Maduro arrest

The Trump administration says it has total support from Venezuela's interim government as it delivers $150 million in humanitarian earthquake relief.

Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado

John Hickenlooper defeated progressive challenger Julie Gonzales in Colorado's Democratic Senate primary, marking a setback for the party's far-left wave.

Trump-backed incumbent survives right-wing primary challenge after endorsement drama in Colorado

Rep. Jeff Hurd defeated Ron Hanks in Colorado's GOP primary after Trump re-issued his endorsement, setting up a competitive November midterm race.

Conservative firebrand cruises to primary win despite clash with Trump

Lauren Boebert wins her Republican primary despite clashes with Trump, positioning herself as the last standing member of the GOP rebel group.

Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies at hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defiantly defended the Trump administration's hard-line immigration policies on Thursday during a House committee hearing, portraying migrants as a major threat faced by the nation that justifies a crackdown that has seen widespread arrests, deportations and a dizzying pace of restrictions on foreigners.

U.S. farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that trade disputes would jeopardize his international sales of corn, soybeans and wheat.

Dow hits record high as Trump tries to soothe Americans’ economic frustration

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time intraday record on Thursday, sparking a victory lap from President Trump, who is tired of getting low marks on the economy.

Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face first questioning

Members of Congress clashed Thursday over President Donald Trump's use of the National Guard in American cities, with Republicans saying the deployments were needed to fight lawlessness while Democrats called his move an extraordinary abuse of military power that violated states' rights.

18,000 confirmed and suspected terrorists entered U.S. under Biden

The government has identified 18,000 known or suspected terrorists who reached the U.S. during the Biden administration.

Trump world turns up the heat on Indiana GOP senators ahead of redistricting vote

Trump and his allies are mounting a final full-court press on Republican holdouts in the Indiana state Senate as the fight over new congressional maps hangs in the balance.

Leavitt accuses CNN reporter of trying to ‘push narratives’ during heated White House exchange

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked a heated exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins over Trump's inflation claims and economic messaging.

Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusations

Rep. Tim Kennedy confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over $134 million in Urban Area Security Initiative funding cuts for New York City during a heated hearing.

23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive’s Trump impeachment bid

House Democrats join Republicans to defeat Rep. Al Green's Trump impeachment effort in bipartisan vote, showing a limited appetite for the symbolic gesture.

NJ senator declares war on Dem ‘machine,’ pledges primary battles against old-guard power brokers

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.

Progressives launch another primary challenge to a House Democrat

Democrat Nida Allam is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), she announced Thursday, joining a growing list of candidates vying to...

Senator warns of ‘powder keg’ as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protesters

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt warns of a "powder keg" in the United States as people " villainize ICE agents" who are "simply enforcing the laws."

Senate Dems’ Obamacare fix fails as Senate looks for off-ramp from healthcare cliff

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Obamacare subsidy extension as bipartisan talks stall on abortion restrictions.

Quiet GOP ‘Astroturf’ campaign convinced liberal firebrand to run for US Senate, source says

GOP strategists helped boost Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid through polling, viewing her as more beatable than other Democratic contenders.

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