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Age of first-time mothers hits record high in blue states as birth rates keep falling

Average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. rose from 21 in 1972 to 27.5 in 2024, with stark differences between red and blue states, CDC data shows.

Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle

Two major court rulings on redistricting give Republicans a boost in the midterm elections, but Democrats still hold advantages in the political climate.

Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district

The fate of Nebraska's "blue dot" will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state's 2nd District

What to know about states' efforts to limit corporate donations in politics

Two states could try to squeeze companies' money out of politics by redefining the powers of corporations

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair by the Senate, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far

Trump arrives in Beijing with red carpet ceremony ahead of bilateral talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions and the ongoing war with Iran.

Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals

Gorka reveals Trump left a letter addressed to VP JD Vance in the Resolute Desk drawer with a plan should Vance ever need to succeed the president.

ICE drops ‘uncontrolled’ fraud bombshell involving thousands of foreign students, ‘phantom employees’

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says over 10,000 foreign students are connected to suspect employers in a massive STEM OPT visa fraud scheme.

Vance confronted over 2028 ambitions after Trump teases 'dream team' Rubio ticket

Vice President JD Vance responds to Trump's 2028 split ticket tease with Rubio, saying he least likes discussing future political ambitions.

Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging

Democrats accidentally revealed behind-the-scenes campaign coaching in an unclipped promo featuring Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania's Bob Brooks.

Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher

Capitol Hill lawmakers clash over Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension as gas prices hit $4.51 a gallon amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Beloved former mayor in Kansas fears he might be deported over voting controversy

The beloved former mayor of a conservative Kansas town has reported to an immigration office, a possible step toward deportation

Arrest of gang member convicted of murder puts Dem state's sanctuary policies on blast

CBP partnered with local law enforcement last Monday to detain a gang-affiliated Mexican national with a violent criminal history including second-degree murder.

Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown

VP JD Vance threatens to cut anti-fraud funding to states that don't prosecute Medicaid fraud, singling out California, New York, and Hawaii.

It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending

Republicans move to fund border security while Democrats object to added Trump security funds, prolonging DHS funding in Congress.