Hegseth creates Office of Religious Affairs with direct line to chaplains
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's fiery speech to troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia included the creation…
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The White House calls Trump 'the best messenger.' He's also its only one right now
President Trump is his own spokesman again.
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Report: Ken Paxton privately said Trump's midterm convention hurt poll numbers
REPORT: Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a small group of donors and lobbyists in Washington that…
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Protesters demand Trump withdraw 250-foot Memorial Circle arch, call it illegal
Demonstrators protested Thursday morning in a traffic circle near Arlington National Cemetery against President Trump's…
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As party rifts deepen, Democratic group offers a new framework for the U.S.-Israel relationship
A pro-Israel Democratic advocacy group on Thursday released a framework intended to help the party better articulate…
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Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost
President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance will both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but they will be heading to…
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Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry.
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Rivals for California governor clash over homelessness, Trump in only debate as ballots go to voters
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra clashed nonstop for an hour Wednesday in the sole televised debate…
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Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said.
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years.
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Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault
A Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas will remain in custody on…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial…
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3 GOP states go to U.S. Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws
Three Republican states went to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to challenge abortion "shield laws" protecting…
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Republican AG group target Democratic rivals as either 'socialists' or 'fraudsters'
The Republican Attorneys General Association says 2026 has the most Attorney General seats up for grabs in over 30…
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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators…
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Rivals for California governor to meet in only scheduled debate as mail ballots go to voters
The candidates for California governor will meet face to face Tuesday in the only scheduled debate of the campaign,…
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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting…
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High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax…
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Trump announces $200B in South Korean investments in the U.S.
President Trump on Wednesday announced plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects, including a $54…
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Senate GOP campaign chief says 'cash is king' as Trump team promises millions to keep majority
The Senate Republican campaign chairman said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's team has assured senators "money…
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Human rights groups ask U.N. panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees
Human rights advocates asked a United Nations panel to intervene Wednesday to help end a new U.S. government practice…
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Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry captain, was one of the Republican Party's…
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Trump wants more credit for economic gains among Hispanics
President Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Wednesday at the White House, an event that also…
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Concerns over AI's societal harms, existential risks spark FTC probe
The Federal Trade Commission is probing artificial intelligence giants Anthropic, OpenAI and other frontier labs over…
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Trump marks withdrawal of American forces in Iraq: 'We are going home'
President Trump on Wednesday hailed the complete withdrawal of American forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base in…
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U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
The U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque - an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights - on the…
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Senate committee leaders announce permitting overhaul deal to spur energy development
A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on Wednesday to overhaul federal permitting laws and regulations to…
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Wind farms and rescue helicopters don't mix, fishermen warned years ago. They were right
An expedition team this week identified the wreck of the Mistress, a fishing vessel that sank next to a wind farm off…
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Senate Dems block bill to protect consumers from data center-driven electricity price hikes
Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill to protect consumers from data center-driven electricity rate increases on…
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IG report finds no misconduct around Fed building renovation
An inspector general report says the Federal Reserve did a poor job of keeping construction costs in check during a…
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Republicans aren't trying to make voters like the GOP. They're making them dislike Democrats
Republicans are leaning hard into a simple idea this fall: the best defense is a political takedown.
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Inflation, not immigration, chasing Hispanic voters away from GOP
Whether the midterm elections prove to be a devastating wipeout for Republicans largely depends on Hispanic voters - a…
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Sen. Blackburn sues Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records
One of the senators whose phone records were obtained by Jack Smith during his ill-fated probe of President Trump sued…
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Democrats block congressional stock-buying ban, objecting to attached voter ID provision
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a House-passed bill to ban the purchase of individual stocks by members of…
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DOJ seeks penalties for Minnesota judges who gave press interview criticizing Trump on immigration
The Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint Wednesday against a group of federal judges in Minnesota who…
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Sen. Tim Scott wants 20% federal film tax credit passed by this Congress
Sen. Tim Scott said he's aiming to pass his federal film tax incentive this Congress -- a tall order for a lame-duck…
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