Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who is exploring a possible run for president in 2028, says that Democratic leaders have not done a good job explaining what the party is for and how it would improve Americans’ lives, instead focusing too much on opposing President Trump. “I chaired the DSCC once, I chaired the DCCC...

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Two of President Trump’s most recent health nominees, including his newest pick to be head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), appeared before the Senate on Wednesday where a reluctance to break with the administration put Democrats and some Republicans on edge. Erica Schwartz, nominee to be the next director of the CDC; and Sean Kaufman, nominee to head the...

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Maverick Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has said he has “no plans” to leave the Democratic Party, but he warned on Wednesday that if Democrats completely turn their backs on U.S. support for Israel, that would cross a red line that could push him out of the party. “If our party ever becomes — and just...

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where to dole out the funds. U.S. District Judge John Bates heavily cited the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions in agreeing with President Trump, who...

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it will convene a panel to study the “decisions, coordination, planning, and execution” of the military’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a rule that led to the dismissal or departure of more than 8,700 service members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the nonpartisan and independent National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)...

Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony praised the Silver State's business environment, touting a bright future for sports, entertainment and space tourism.

Mike Pence reveals his emotional final airport encounter with Lindsey Graham and urges Congress to name the Russia sanctions bill after him.