The ballot box showdowns this month that you need to watch
The 2026 primary season heats up in May with races across a dozen states testing Trump's grip on the GOP ahead of critical midterm elections.
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Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump’s renovations of Kennedy Center
Cultural preservation groups urged a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction blocking major renovations to the Kennedy Center ahead of the scheduled project.
House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats
The House approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term, a key step to ending the DHS funding lapse.
Melania Trump embraces AI education initiative in White House tech push: ‘She’s been a champion’
Melania Trump hosted an immersive AI and VR event at the White House, where students explored British landmarks alongside Queen Camilla's visit.
‘A Lot of Rocket’: Trump Celebrates Artemis II Astronauts at the White House
President Trump wants Americans going into space to be a part of his legacy, even as he has proposed cutting NASA’s education, research and diversity programs.
Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany amid clash with chancellor over Iran war
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is reviewing a possible troop reduction in Germany amid his ongoing criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran.
GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for ‘lying’ on stage about illegal immigrant hires
Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is called a "fraud" and a liar by critics who say his debate claims about vetting immigrant workers contradict his sworn deposition testimony.
Trump EPA chief vows he won’t take ‘morality lessons’ from Dem senator after heated clash
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse traded barbs over coal plant consumer costs Wednesday amid Trump's proposed 52% cut to EPA funding for 2027.
Newsom mocks Trump’s limited-edition passport with fake California driver’s license featuring gov’s portrait
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocks President Trump's limited-edition U.S. passport by jokingly unveiling a driver's license featuring his own potrait.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map, Another Blow to Voting Rights Act
The court struck down the voting map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a move that could make it harder for lawmakers to create majority-minority voting districts.