Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
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Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue
Senate Republicans split from their party over the government funding package as negotiations continue on the DHS bill and a possible government funding extension.
Vulnerable Dem’s support for Alex Pretti collides with Laken Riley Act anniversary
Georgia Republicans rip Sen. Jon Ossoff after he demanded a probe into Alex Pretti’s shooting, arguing he’s louder on Minneapolis than illegal immigrant crime at home.
Tensions boil in House over emerging Senate deal to avert government shutdown
House Republicans are balking at an emerging Senate deal to quell a Democrat rebellion over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.
Texas Gov Greg Abbott calls for CAIR to be stripped of non-profit status
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, to strip CAIR of its non-profit status Thursday.
Dem governor ducks question on ‘monster’ illegal alien who fractured 8-year-old’s skull with rock attack
Newly minted New Jersey Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill is keeping silent after an illegal alien in her state allegedly fractured an 8-year-old girl’s skull by throwing a rock at a school bus.
Trump says Putin agreed to halt Kyiv strikes for one week amid brutal cold
President Donald Trump announced progress in Ukraine peace negotiations as special envoy Steve Witkoff reported productive trilateral talks moving toward a potential deal.
White House blasts top House Democrat as a ‘buffoon’ after Jeffries brands Stephen Miller a ‘hateful bigot’
Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York blasted the White House's Stephen Miller as a "hateful bigot" in a post on X, accusing DHS of engaging in "brutality."
Trump moves to reopen Venezuelan airspace as US seeks reset with acting government
President Donald Trump announces Venezuela airspace will reopen for commercial flights after FAA emergency closure amid the Nicolás Maduro raid earlier in January.