Most Americans are highly confident that childhood vaccines work in preventing serious illnesses, but support from Republican voters has slipped, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. Data shows that 63 percent of surveyed Americans are extremely or very confident about the effectiveness of childhood vaccines. Twenty-one percent responded "somewhat" when asked about vaccines'...

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday read aloud a passage of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s memoir in which she describes shooting her pet dog, Cricket, during a committee markup on a bill related to deporting migrants who harm animals. In the House Judiciary Committee meeting, Moskowitz offered up a “spirited reading” of Noem’s book,...

President Trump called for unified federal AI standards, as House Republicans signal their support for blocking state rules and protections.

Six Democrat veterans in Congress release 'Don't Give Up the Ship' video telling military members they can refuse unlawful orders from commanders.

Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani discusses staying distant from his son Zohran Mamdani's mayoral administration, citing power's corrupting influence.