What to know about the Supreme Court’s blockbuster birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and whether Trump's executive order complies with the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
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Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on
DHS employees remained unpaid as Congress took a recess during the record-breaking shutdown. Sen. Chris Coons defended the break, saying lawmakers are working in home states.
Scorned ex-lover accuses Sinema of ‘malicious’ marriage interference
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is being sued under 19th century law that allows jilted plaintiffs to seek tens of thousands dollars in damages for a common affliction: A broken heart.
Internet erupts over ‘disqualifying’ leaked audio from Democrat in key Senate race discussing Khamenei’s death
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash after leaked audio reportedly shows him avoiding comment on Khamenei's death over Dearborn voters.
States demand power to stop drones delivering drugs, weapons into prisons
State AGs say federal legal uncertainty leaves corrections officials able to detect drones but powerless to stop contraband deliveries in real time.
GOP lawmaker draws line on Iran ground war as Pentagon weighs options
Rep. Tim Burchett says there's no will among Republicans or Democrats for a ground conflict with Iran, urging Middle East partners to lead any land war.
Legal powerhouse accused of bailing on panel exposing their ‘monopoly’ over law school accreditation
An expected panelist from the American Bar Association did not appear at a conservative event on the group’s law school accreditation role as Trump allies intensify pressure on the legal giant.
Trump admin launches Gen Z hiring push as officials warn of federal youth gap
The Trump administration is launching a new effort to “make government cool again" by hiring Gen Z employees to rebuild the pipeline of talent entering the federal workforce.
New AI coalition targets Washington, Big Tech as group warns child safety risks outpacing safeguards
The Alliance for a Better Future launches with an eight-figure budget to push AI regulation, saying policymakers must prioritize kids and workers over Big Tech.
Federal election complaint alleges AOC misused campaign funds for psychiatrist services
A watchdog group alleges Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misused nearly $19,000 in campaign funds to pay a psychiatrist, filing a federal FEC complaint.