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Reputational Warfare: Why Miller’s Defamation Suit Against His Ex-Wife Will Proceed
A federal judge's ruling in Cleveland allows a former U.S. Representative to pursue a defamation claim involving allegat...
Health Crises and Aides’ Exits: Inside the Trump Administration’s Latest Shake-Up
Tulsi Gabbard steps down as husband battles rare cancer, Pam Bondi departs amid firing reports, and Susie Wiles reveals ...
Democratic Lawmakers Confront ICE After Pepper‑Spray Incident at Newark Detention Center
Congress members visited Delaney Hall amid a hunger strike and protests, vowing to shut down the facility.
Trump’s Texas Endorsement Propels Ken Paxton Toward Senate Showdown
Ken Paxton’s landslide primary win over George P. Bush signals the enduring power of Donald Trump in Texas GOP politics.
Congressional Delegation Presses ICE Over Hunger Strike at Newark Detention Center
Democratic lawmakers entered Delaney Hall in Newark amid protests, demanding better treatment for detainees on a reporte...
ICE Clash in Newark: Lawmakers Pepper‑Sprayed as Detainees Protest
Democratic officials faced tear gas and armed ICE agents while visiting Delaney Hall amid claims of medical neglect and ...
Trump's D.C. Makeover: From WWII Memorial Fountains to Iran's Nuclear Threat
A White House Cabinet meeting on May 27, 2026, saw President Trump pivot from urban renewal projects in the capital to h...
Trump Set to Make Historic NBA Finals Appearance with Knicks
The sitting president will attend a New York Knicks Finals game, a first for any U.S. leader.
Hochul’s Knicks Slip-Up Undermines Trump Mockery
Governor Kathy Hochul’s attempt to jab at Donald Trump backfired when she mis‑dated the Knicks’ last championship.
Madrid Police Raid PSOE HQ Amid Fallout from Zapatero Probe
Specialist officers seized documents from the Socialist Workers’ Party headquarters on Wednesday, following a raid on fo...
House Panel Advances Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Setting Up Sleep-Debate Showdown
The Sunshine Protection Act cleared a House committee, reviving a years-long fight between lawmakers and sleep experts o...
The 28-Point GOP Fracture: Can Ken Paxton Defend Texas Against James Talarico?
Ken Paxton’s landslide primary victory over John Cornyn has transformed a safe Republican seat into a high-stakes battle...
700,000 Children Cut From SNAP: GOP Budget Law’s First Wave of Harm
A new analysis reveals over 700,000 children lost food aid in 12 states after a Republican budget law shifted costs to s...
Supreme Court Weighs Louisiana Case That Could Gut Voting Rights Act Protections
As the Supreme Court hears a challenge to Louisiana's congressional map, voting rights activists warn the conservative m...
Chicago's Board of Education Election: A New Era Dawns
More than 50 candidates have filed to run for 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education, marking a significant shift to...
Trump Boasts 2025 Murder Rate Plunge and Zero Illegal Crossings in Cabinet Reveal
President Trump claims his administration recorded the steepest murder‑rate decline ever and saw no illegal entries in t...
Biden's Legal Battle to Silence the 70-Hour Ghostwriter Tapes
A lawsuit aims to block the Justice Department from releasing private recordings that fueled debates over the President'...
The Six-Sex Controversy: Talarico and Paxton Clash in Texas Senate Race
A targeted attack from Ken Paxton's campaign uses Matthew Talarico's comments on biological sex to fuel a high-stakes Se...
House Forms Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Lawmakers from both parties unite to draft federal redistricting standards as states race to redraw maps for the 2026 el...
Trump Says His Team Finished Lincoln Reflecting Pool Renovation Ahead of July 4
The president boasted a fast, $‑free renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool, blaming Obama and Biden for past waste.
The Health Gap: Majority of Americans Now Question Donald Trump's Fitness
New CNN data reveals a sharp decline in public confidence regarding the 79-year-old former president's physical health.
The Paxton Gamble: Why a Texas Primary Win Could Destabilize the GOP Senate Majority
Ken Paxton’s upset victory over John Cornyn trades an incumbent's stability for MAGA-aligned fervor, creating a high-sta...
Trump Claims Anti-Fraud Task Force Can Balance Budget Without Legislative Action
The administration suggests that rooting out "billions" in wasteful spending, including payments to the deceased, will p...
Thousands Rally at Gracie Mansion: The Fight Over NYC's Antisemitism Crisis
Protesters demand Governor Kathy Hochul remove Mayor Shakir Mamdani, citing hate crime data and controversies over his h...
Spencer Pratt's Unlikely Bid for LA Mayor: Community Support and Reality TV Roots
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star from The Hills, is running for mayor of Los Angeles, citing community support and a com...
The Upside-Down Error: Stoke-on-Trent's School Sign Blunder
A misplaced "School Keep Clear" sign on a street with no school for 15 years has left Longton residents questioning loca...
Trump's Endorsement Power on Display as Paxton and Cornyn Win Big in Texas
With Ken Paxton and John Cornyn victorious, Trump's grip on the GOP tightens despite economic headwinds and sagging appr...
Shapiro Calls for Fair Debate as AIPAC Influence Swells Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warns that conflating AIPAC criticism with antisemitism threatens democratic discours...
Alabama Urges Supreme Court to Halt Two‑Black District Order Ahead of 2026 Primaries
The state asks the high court for an emergency stay on a lower‑court ruling that forces two majority‑Black districts, a ...
From Penthouse Protest to Policy Pivot: Mamdani’s Attempt to Mend Fences with Ken Griffin
After a controversial video filmed outside a billionaire's home, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking a truce with Citade...