Trump takes aim at Senate ‘blue slip’ tradition as GOP resists change
President Donald Trump battles Senate Republicans over the blue slip tradition that gives home state senators power to block judicial nominees.
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House candidate predicts historic rise of ‘new generation’ in Congress as parties target key demographic
After making historic inroads with Hispanic voters, the Republican Party is going all in on winning the Latino vote in hopes of retaining its majority this midterm election.
Cruz back in Texas after photo of him boarding plane sparks backlash ahead of winter storm
Sen. Ted Cruz returned to Texas after a photo went viral earlier this week of him boarding a plane, sparking online scrutiny as the state braces for a potentially historic winter storm.
Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.
Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao says personnel discharged over vaccine mandate were ‘failed’
The Navy announced an apology and a path to reinstatement for service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as the Pentagon moves to review and correct past separations.
Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy
A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.
Minnesota ‘on the clock’ as HHS threatens penalties over childcare fraud scandal
Federal officials give Minnesota 60-day ultimatum amid alleged childcare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and compliance issues.
Anonymous letter to California GOP chapter calls for war on ICE, urges agents be sent ‘home in a body bag’
Threatening letter allegedly sent to California GOP reportedly calls for violence against ICE agents, including detailed bomb-making instructions.
Mamdani clarifies NYC won’t check immigration status for universal childcare enrollees
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York's pre-K and 3-K enrollment is open to all children regardless of immigration status, with ICE agents denied school access without warrants.
California sues Trump administration over alleged ‘unlawful’ pipeline restart approval years after oil spill
California is suing the Trump administration over a pipeline restart tied to the 2015 Refugio oil spill that dumped 100,000-plus gallons into state waters.