Politics

Pete Buttigieg makes major announcement regarding his political future

Pete Buttigieg on Thursday ruled out a run for an open Democrat-held Senate seat in his adopted home state of…

2 months ago

Trump’s pick for NIH director clears committee, heads to full Senate vote

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted Thursday morning to advance President Donald Trump's pick to…

2 months ago

Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin

Eastern European countries are eyeing an exit of the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines so they can place lethal underground…

2 months ago

Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode

An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health…

2 months ago

Senate Republicans coin ‘Schumer shutdown’ ahead of critical vote on Trump spending bill

Republicans are ramping up pressure on Senate Democrats ahead of a vote on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to keep…

2 months ago

Federal judge orders Elon Musk, DOGE to reveal plans to downsize government, identify all employees

An Obama-appointed federal judge ordered Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reveal its plans to downsize…

2 months ago

GOP gears up to challenge Georgia’s Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%

Republicans have identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate election in 2026 as an opportunity to widen their margin over Democrats in the…

2 months ago

GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem ‘Mr. McBride’: ‘I don’t have to participate in his fantasy’

After referring to Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware as "Mr. McBride" during a congressional hearing this week, Rep. Keith…

2 months ago

Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed his name on a bill Wednesday making Idaho the only state in the U.S. to…

2 months ago

House divided over consequences for controversial congressman

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers appear open to stripping Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, of his committee positions after disrupting President Donald…

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