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FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirl

Kash Patel will testify before the Senate to defend the FBI's $12 billion budget request as part of Trump's broader DOJ funding proposal of $41 billion.

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

Rep. Chip Roy is unveiling the Deal Death, Face Death Act, a bill proposing the death penalty for fentanyl dealers when distribution leads to a death.

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

Pentagon’s declassified UAP footage fuels Americans' belief in aliens: ‘We’re not alone'

Members of the public say they believe in extraterrestrial life after the Pentagon released its first set of declassified UAP images and documents.

Trump urges Republicans to 'BE BOLD' as red states push to rewrite congressional maps

Republican-led states push to redraw congressional district maps to pad the GOP's House majority ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Trump's support.

EXCLUSIVE: SPLC's 'far-left' 'anti-racism' curriculum found in classrooms as early as kindergarten: watchdog

Education watchdog says SPLC integrates far-left content into classrooms in over 40 states as the group faces federal fraud charges in court.

Gov Abbott extends off-ramp for NY billionaires fleeing Mamdani's policies

Gov. Greg Abbott promotes Texas as a pro-growth alternative as NYC Mayor Mamdani's policies targeting wealthy executives spark fears of business exodus.

Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism

Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.

Virginia GOP leader blasts ‘power-hungry’ Jeffries as Dems mount ‘insane’ gambit to overpower high court

Virginia Republicans call Democratic efforts to reverse the state Supreme Court's redistricting ruling "insane" as national Democrats weigh options.

Once doomed, Trump's pick to carry out his economic vision clears first crucial hurdle

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, advancing Trump's pick to lead the central bank, despite months of legal disputes.

New West Virginia law requiring photo IDs at polling places greets voters in primary election

Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win puts congressional map in question

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map, overturning a 2023 ruling that created a second Black-population-conscious district.

Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after clashes over the abortion drug mifepristone and mounting pro-life group frustrations.

RNC launches multimillion-dollar election integrity push in 17 states ahead of midterms

The RNC is hiring election integrity directors in 17 states including Arizona, Georgia and Michigan ahead of the 2026 midterms in a major field push.

Pelosi, other Dems, and former Rep MTG dogpile on Trump over inflation, Iran war

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, other House Democrats and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted Trump over inflation and the Iran war on Tuesday.