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Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions

Zohran Mamdani's City Hall uses a Signal group chat to feed talking points to 200-plus social media influencers, raising record-keeping concerns.

Blue state governor candidate claims he ‘met Satan in person’ in resurfaced podcast episode

Colorado Republican Victor Marx claimed on his podcast he "met Satan in person" while praying for a girl at a high-security Texas youth prison.

Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival

A candidate for the Missouri House has made an initial court appearance on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent

Lawmakers press DHS in letter over Chinese forced labor allegations, flag popular Labubu dolls

The House CCP Committee demands a DHS briefing on enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as Chinese goods from slave labor reach U.S. markets.

Feds bust LGBT podcaster, former Christian reality TV star for alleged threats to kill Trump

Benjamin Azariah Southworth allegedly posted videos calling for President Donald Trump's assassination and targeted the family of his attorney.

Trump administration stalled a survey of PFAS in wastewater, former EPA officials say

The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help identify industries dumping harmful PFAS chemicals in wastewater, two former officials say

'Why would he do this to us?': One crucial Trump decision is hurting his base, Republicans warn

Republican lawmakers warn President Donald Trump that his foreign beef import order is hurting loyal cattle ranchers ahead of the midterm elections.

Vance refuses to put a clock on Iran conflict as key question keeps US forces engaged

JD Vance refuses to set an artificial timeline on Iran, citing Strait of Hormuz attacks and a full pivot from diplomacy to military pressure.

Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says

The Trump administration has announced that it is planning to start excavation work on a memorial arch in Washington over the next two weeks

White House gives classic arcade games a MAGA makeover in new online launch

The White House launches a gaming website with MAGA remakes of Snake, Flappy Bird, Duck Hunt and Tetris designed to highlight Trump's second-term wins.

Vance jokes about rubbing elbows with former president at Ground Zero: ‘Intense intellectual conversations’

JD Vance says he's "looking forward" to seeing Joe Biden at the World Trade Center 9/11 ceremony alongside former presidents and Rudy Giuliani.

Vance reveals who's behind his recent weight loss in first White House press briefing since July

Vice president says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. diet of high protein and sauerkraut behind his recent weight loss during his first press briefing since the departure of former press secretary Karoline Leavitt last month.

White House rips ‘activist’ Biden judge who upended Trump birthright citizenship order

A Biden-appointed judge blocked President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, calling it 'almost certainly unconstitutional.'

Smithsonian showdown intensifies as Trump administration issues a stark new warning

The Smithsonian Institution faces threats beyond its $1 billion federal funding as Trump administration claims evidence of antidiscrimination violations.

Dem Senate hopeful vows to unleash Alaska oil — but her record tells a different story

Mary Peltola touts Alaska oil production in her Senate bid, but in Washington, D.C., she urged colleagues to vote against her own ANWR drilling bill.