Joan Kennedy, wife of Sen Ted Kennedy for 22 years, dead at 89
Joan Kennedy, the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy and the last survivor of Camelot, died at the age of 89 on Wednesday, her family announced in a statement.
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Controversial Dem abruptly ends bonkers interview after repeatedly berating reporter: ‘I don’t care’
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter walked off the set of an interview after objecting to follow up questions from a local reporter centered on gerrymandering.
Reporter’s Notebook: Senate revotes today on ending government shutdown
The Senate will vote for a sixth time on competing Democratic and Republican plans to end the government shutdown as lawmakers worry about furloughed worker back pay.
Vulnerable Harris-district Republican brings in more than $1M as Dems scramble to flip seat
Rep. Mike Lawler raised $1.1 million in the third quarter, ending with $2.3 million cash on hand as Democrats target the New York Republican in the 2026 midterms.
Government shutdown 101: We’ve been here before, here’s what happens next
Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.
Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail for failing to protect’ ICE officers
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed for failing to defend ICE officers.
Turning Point Montana State event featuring Ramaswamy, Gianforte draws thousands
Turning Point USA held a memorial tour event at Montana State University featuring Gov. Greg Gianforte and Vivek Ramaswamy honoring Charlie Kirk.
Obamacare subsidies at center of Dem shutdown fight ‘fuel’ healthcare cost inflation, conservatives say
The government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats demand an extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire in 2025, while conservatives oppose the measure.
Dem rep defends DOJ obtaining GOP senator call records in 2023: ‘You weren’t surveilled’
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., defended the Biden DOJ for allegedly tracking the private communications and phone calls of nearly a dozen GOP senators.
Comey to be arraigned in federal court after being indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction
James Comey, the former FBI director now accused of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, will be arraigned in federal court Wednesday.