Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia
Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.
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Michigan Democrats propose package seeking to legalize assisted suicide
Michigan House Democrats introduced bills to create a new Death with Dignity Act and legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.
Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to bar federal agents from shielding their faces and to allow people to sue over alleged constitutional rights violations.
Stacey Abrams hit with subpoena in alleged campaign finance violations saga: ‘No one is above the law’
The Georgia Senate ramps up its investigation into alleged campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter outreach group.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don’t bet on it
The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.
Trump ‘seriously considering’ plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA
President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.
Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger
Democrat Graham Platner says he won't back Schumer as Senate leader despite a cordial call, as he gears up to challenge Sen. Collins in Maine.
Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall
Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.
ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules
House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.