Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general, setting up a Senate fight over DOJ independence.
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Trump Pardon for Stephen Buyer Collides With AI Video Push
Donald Trump pardoned former Indiana congressman Stephen Buyer as a separate AI-generated video from his account drew online attention.
Platner Allegations Put Democratic Leaders on Defensive
New allegations about Graham Platner have put Democratic leaders under pressure as Maine's Senate primary approaches.
Senate Approves $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Package
The Senate passed a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol bill 52-47 after an 18-hour voting session and settlement fund fight.
Graham Platner Denies Misconduct Account in Maine Senate Race
Graham Platner denied a former girlfriend’s account of threatening behavior as Democrats assess fallout in Maine’s Senate primary.
House Approves $1 Billion Ukraine Aid Package in Defiance of Trump
The House passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill after supporters used a discharge petition to bypass Republican leaders.
Trump Attacks California Vote Count as Hilton Leads Tight Primary
Donald Trump’s attacks on California vote counting gained new attention as Steve Hilton held a narrow lead while ballots continued to be processed.
House Votes to Curb Trump Iran War Powers
The House voted 215-208 to approve a war powers resolution aimed at halting further U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval.
Jill Biden Details Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate
Jill Biden told CBS News she was frightened by Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance and feared he was having a stroke.
Colin Allred Defeats Julie Johnson in Dallas House Runoff
Dallas voters returned a veteran legislator to the forefront of North Texas politics during a Tuesday primary runoff.
Federal Court Voids Alabama Congressional Districts
Alabama redistricting plans faced a serious legal setback after a federal court panel invalidated the latest congressional map.
Grand Juries Challenge Justice Department Over Political Cases
Career attorneys at the Department of Justice are navigating a landscape of deepening skepticism as citizen panels and federal judges question the motives behind new filings.
Massie Files for 2028 Run After Kentucky Primary Defeat
Thomas Massie moved to secure his political future just days after a stinging primary defeat in Kentucky.
Trump Compensation Fund Offers Payouts to Pardoned Rioters
Donald Trump signaled a new phase in the fight over how the federal government treats people prosecuted after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Georgia Republicans Face Runoffs for Senate and Governor
Voters in Georgia pushed the Republican primaries for governor and U.S. Senate into a runoff phase because no candidate secured a majority of the vote.
Senate Advances Measure to Limit Trump Power Over Iran Conflict
Senate lawmakers moved to restrict executive authority as the White House maintained a high-alert military posture against Tehran.
South Carolina Republicans Debate New U.S. House Maps
South Carolina Republicans are weighing whether to reopen congressional map lines under pressure from Donald Trump.
White House Ballroom Loses Federal Security Funding
The Senate rule-keeper rejected federal security funding for President Trump's proposed White House ballroom project.
Fox News Confronts Trump on War Claims and Poll Slump
Fox News host Bret Baier challenged Donald Trump during a televised exchange regarding stalled military projections and plummeting public support.
White House Denounces Mark Hamill Over AI Grave Post
The White House condemned Mark Hamill after the actor shared an AI-generated image depicting President Donald Trump in a grave.