Senate confirms DOJ fraud chief as Minnesota daycare scandal draws national scrutiny
The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald 52–47 as the first assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division.
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Minnesota sues Trump admin to access evidence in federal shootings, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good cases
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and local officials are suing the Trump administration, naming Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem in a battle over "Metro Surge" shooting evidence.
Johnson says US will win AI race — but only if two conditions are met
At the Hill & Valley Forum, Speaker Mike Johnson detailed a three-point plan for AI regulation, emphasizing competition with adversaries and a unified federal standard.
Sherrill flexes political muscle in midterm battle between moderate Democrats and progressives
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill launches Mission to Deliver PAC, aiming to boost moderate Democrats in key federal and statewide 2026 midterm races.
Trump touts ‘significant’ Iran ‘present’ linked to Strait of Hormuz as deal talks heat up
President Donald Trump said Iran gave the U.S. a 'significant' oil and gas gift tied to the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran is ready to make a deal on nuclear weapons.
King Charles to address Congress in historic first state visit to Washington
King Charles will address Congress next month in his first state visit. The trip follows Trump’s Windsor Castle dinner and Speaker Johnson’s UK address.
‘Americans first’: ICE sweeps up child predators, rapists across US as Mullin takes helm of DHS
As new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin prepared to be sworn in, ICE officers continued operations, arresting child predators, rapists and domestic abusers across the country.
Trump energy czar says Iran conflict gas spike is ‘temporary blip’ as drilling push ramps up
Despite the ongoing conflict in Iran, President Donald Trump’s “energy czar" Doug Burgum is confident the “temporary blip up" in gas and energy prices will come back down very soon.
TSA callouts hit Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans hardest, 450 officers have quit nationwide
More than 450 TSA officers have quit and 3,200 called out during the 38-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, leaving airports facing security delays.
Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination
Former MMA champion Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, replacing outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem.