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Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

Trump ends DHS' months-long nightmare that left immigration enforcement without funding

President Trump signed a bill ending a record-setting 75-day DHS funding lapse, though ICE and Customs and Border Protection remain unfunded.

FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco

The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco

FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated

Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave

Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed out Financial Literacy Month by hosting a fair for over 50 D.C. students with games, booths and vault tours.

Louisiana suspends congressional primaries in wake of Supreme Court gerrymandering ruling

Louisiana's May congressional primaries are suspended after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down a majority Black congressional district map.

Trump jokes he'd look '20 pounds heavier' in a bulletproof vest, says he doesn't think about threats

Trump joked he'd look 20 pounds heavier in a bulletproof vest, but acknowledged the protection works after a Secret Service agent was shot in D.C.

DNC chair ripped for downplaying unreleased 2024 autopsy after Dem losses: 'Self-inflicted crisis'

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin faced pressure to release the DNC's 2024 autopsy report after giving mixed signals about the document's future on Pod Save America.

MN lawmakers unload on Walz's 'legacy' after he touts fraud record in final annual address: 'Ridiculous'

Gov. Tim Walz sparked sharp criticism from Minnesota Republicans after addressing the state's fraud scandal in his final State of the State speech.

GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech

GOP lawmakers in South Carolina seek to strip funding from the state's only public HBCU after it rescinded GOP Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's invitation to speak at commencement ceremony.

Hawley champions GUARD Act as heartbroken families say AI chatbots allegedly pushed teens to self-harm

Parents testified before a Senate committee that AI chatbots allegedly manipulated their children into self-harm, fueling passage of the GUARD Act.

DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class'

The DOJ sued New Jersey over laws allowing illegal aliens to receive in-state tuition and financial aid, arguing they discriminate against citizens.

Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling

Wyoming city councilman Troy Bray draws criticism after posting that the state should "hang bad judges" following a ruling blocking an abortion ban.

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

The redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats

Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up

Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.