House Republicans honor Charlie Kirk while Dem leaders skip Capitol prayer vigil
Speaker Mike Johnson led a prayer vigil inside the United States Capitol for Charlie Kirk, which saw strong attendance from Republicans but far fewer Democrats.
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Republican governor targeted by Democrats launches re-election bid in key battleground
Republican Joe Lombardo, who flipped Nevada's governorship in 2022, kicks off his re-election bid as the most vulnerable GOP governor seeking another term.
Ryan Routh’s SUV looked ‘lived in,’ filled with passports, phones and notes, FBI special agent testifies
Trial for man charged with allegedly trying to assassinate Trump continues as FBI agent testifies cluttered SUV containing phones, notes about Mexico flight and a .45-caliber cartridge casing.
Manchin says he wanted GOP to win Senate to stop Democrats’ quest for ‘raw political power’
Former Sen. Joe Manchin's new book details heated conflicts with former President Joe Biden and describes having a better relationship with President Donald Trump than former President Barack Obama.
Senate Republicans push major rule change to fast-track Trump nominees in batches this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune will use parliamentary tactics to establish a new precedent for confirming batches of lower-level Trump nominees this Wednesday.
White House pushes for $58M security increase in wake of Kirk assassination
The White House is requesting $58 million in additional security funding for the executive and judicial branches following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Before Charlie Kirk murder, Utah Gov. Cox pushed effort to ‘disagree better’
Spencer Cox led National Governors Association effort to reduce political polarization before Charlie Kirk's campus murder brought renewed focus to civility campaign.
Trump orders National Guard, FBI to Memphis in new crime crackdown
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum establishing the Memphis, Tennessee, Safe Task Force, involving federal agencies like the FBI, National Guard and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Neighbors of Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, speak out
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, developed a "leftist ideology" despite his conservative family background in Washington County.
US military carries out second strike on Venezuelan narcoterrorists in international waters
The U.S. military struck drug trafficking cartels from Venezuela while they transported narcotics in international waters, eliminating 3 confirmed terrorists, President Trump said.