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'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat

John Thune delivered a tearful tribute to Lindsey Graham on the Senate floor as a black veil covered the late South Carolina senator's desk.

Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute

Stephen Miller called Lindsey Graham a personal friend and the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate.

Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle

The Sunshine Protection Act cleared a key House hurdle, but opponents warn permanent Daylight Saving Time could disrupt natural circadian rhythms.

Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'

Leading Maine Democratic Senate candidates joined hundreds of protesters calling to abolish ICE after federal agents fatally shot a man in Biddeford.

Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought

Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez says she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air due to unpaid invoices

Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan

A growing homeless encampment near Manhattan's Intrepid Museum has sparked complaints as Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlines the city's response.

Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'

Pentagon head Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force with the DOJ to identify and prosecute officials who leak sensitive information to the media.

Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month but renewal of Iran war could undo progress

Inflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even as renewed combat with Iran has sent oil prices climbing again

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians health

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers

GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt as House floor stays at a standstill

House GOP leaders face a pivotal test as they try to end a conservative revolt that has paralyzed the House floor for nearly a month.

Trump's fiercest GOP critic became his most influential voice on war and peace

Lindsey Graham spent a decade transforming a bitter rivalry with Trump into one of Washington's most consequential foreign policy partnerships.

Trump showcases raw American muscle in preview of first-of-its kind America 250 Grand Prix

Roger Penske says more than 250,000 people have signed up to attend the historic INDYCAR race on Pennsylvania Avenue, set for August 22-23 in the capital.

These states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says

Scott Turner says Florida and Texas are 'ahead of the game' on housing affordability by easing regulatory barriers and boosting new home construction.

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

Trump signed an executive order shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears from 3 million acres to 300,000, removing drilling protections.

Will Platner controversy sink Democrats in a crucial U.S. House showdown?

Paul LePage says Matt Dunlap "miscalculated" by aligning with Graham Platner, as Republicans weaponize the scandal in Maine's 2nd District race.