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Sens Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: 'You're part of the problem'

Bernie Sanders and Markwayne Mullin clash in heated Senate exchange that goes viral on social media, with Mullin telling Sanders "you're part of the problem."

Some of the most notable guests at Trump's 2026 State of the Union: photos

State of the Union guests included Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk, media mogul David Ellison, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary at Trump's address on Tuesday.

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.

Whitmer says US-Canada bridge Trump threatened to block ‘will open’

TARA SUTER

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said Wednesday that a bridge between the U.S. and Canada that President Trump previously threatened to block from opening is set to go ahead. “For the first time in over a century, a new bridge connecting Michigan to Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, will open,” the governor declared during...

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the VA disability claims backlog dipped below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, a major priority under VA Secretary Doug Collins.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks US judge in Tennessee to dismiss his criminal case, saying it's vindictive

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are trying to prove that criminal charges against him are vindictive and should be dismissed

DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms

A DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

A DHS official said immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the midterm elections, addressing Democratic concerns about voter intimidation.

Mamdani's rent freeze, tax hikes a 'one-two wealth destruction punch,' economists warn

Economists warn New York's proposed rent freeze and property tax hikes could create a "one-two wealth destruction punch" for the city's housing market.

Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union

Trump sets 10 day to 15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, backed by massive U.S. military buildup in Middle East. Negotiations continue as tensions escalate.

Dem voters were less enthusiastic when Trump touted crackdown on cartels and fentanyl, SOTU dial reveals

Real-time voter data showed a partisan split when Trump praised his cartel offensive during the State of the Union address, with Dems showing very little enthusiasm.

Dem senator puts Trump on notice over ‘unlawfully collected’ tariff funds after SCOTUS loss

The Trump administration is facing pressure to refund over $100 billion in tariff revenue following Supreme Court decision invalidating emergency tariffs.

House Republicans descend on Clintons' hometown for high-stakes Epstein probe grilling

The House Oversight Committee is grilling Hillary Clinton behind closed doors Thursday morning.

Ted Cruz endorses Texas state Rep. Steve Toth in GOP primary challenge to Dan Crenshaw

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Steve Toth, a candidate challenging Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas' 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.

Voters react to SOTU moment when Trump got standing ovation from longtime Dem nemesis

Polling data shows Republicans and Independents reacted far more positively than Democrats after Trump urged lawmakers to pass tighter restrictions on congressional stock trading during the SOTU.