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Democrat Rep Josh Riley blasted as 'hypocrite' over ties to energy firm he criticizes on campaign trail

A competitive House race in upstate New York heats up as Republican Peter Oberacker attacks Democrat Josh Riley over his ties to a utility company.

Florida Republicans send SAVE Act–style proof-of-citizenship voting bill to DeSantis’ desk

Florida lawmakers pass strict elections bill requiring voter citizenship verification, sending measure to Gov. DeSantis who's expected to sign it.

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Hegseth cranks up pressure on US war colleges

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that a task force will scrutinize senior service colleges to ensure they provide quality education without wokeness.

ODU gunman who killed ROTC instructor had prior ISIS conviction, was released early

Accused ODU shooter was previously convicted for ISIS support but released early in 2024 after serving reduced sentence, court documents show.

Trump-backed voter ID bill faces GOP resistance as Tillis vows to stop it

Senate Republicans ready for a floor battle over voter ID bill despite internal divisions, with Sens. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, opposing the SAVE America Act.

Boasberg blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg described the effort as an attempt to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning.

Hegseth announces Pentagon probe into deadly strike on Iranian school

Pentagon investigates deadly Iran strike that Tehran regime claims killed 168+ children at school by IRGC military site. U.S. investigation is underway.

Wisconsin legislator pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in feud over Hispanic resolutions

A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics

Dem senators in the hot seat as Republicans rip their DHS vote amid terror threats: 'Under attack'

Democrats content that Republicans rejected an offer from Sen. Schiff's to spare disaster response agency from an ongoing government shutdown on Thursday.

Nine convicted in North Texas ICE attack as Kash Patel issues warning to those who target federal officers

Mixed verdict delivered in federal trial of nine people accused of 2025 ICE facility attack in Texas, with convictions on terrorism and explosives charges.

Trump says US ‘obliterated’ targets in strike on key Iranian oil hub

Trump said the U.S. bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and warned against interference in the Strait of Hormuz.

GOP lawmakers would strip citizenship from terrorists after attacks tied to naturalized citizens

An spate of terror attacks by naturalized U.S. citizens has several Republican lawmakers calling for naturalized citizens to be stripped of their citizenship if they engage in terror.

Trump Kennedy Center's new leader revealed as Ric Grenell exits top role

Ric Grenell is stepping down as the Trump Kennedy Center president as the venue shifts focus to major renovations, with facilities VP Matt Floca taking over leadership.

Cuban president admits talks with Trump admin as fuel blockade chokes domestic energy supply and economy

Cuba confirmed talks with the Trump administration amid economic crisis following Venezuela oil cutoff as President Miguel Díaz-Canel cites aim to resolve differences.