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Trump says Iran conflict is 'terminated' as he hits congressional deadline

Fri May 1, 2026 5:15 PM EDT

Medicare portal database exposed health providers' Social Security numbers

Fri May 1, 2026 3:15 PM EDT

Ex-Fla. congressman and Rubio ally convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Fri May 1, 2026 1:35 PM EDT

A long-standing Senate tradition is being quietly undermined

Fri May 1, 2026 10:45 AM EDT

A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?

Fri May 1, 2026 07:05 AM EDT

Trump said he would end her political career, but Democrats did her in

Fri May 1, 2026 06:55 AM EDT

Poll: Trump's Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels

Fri May 1, 2026 06:05 AM EDT

Janet Mills stood up to Trump. Democratic voters shrugged.

Fri May 1, 2026 05:05 AM EDT

A key Senate rule is slowly losing its grip, and both parties know it

Fri May 1, 2026 05:05 AM EDT

Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr.

Thu Apr 30, 2026 6:25 PM EDT

Louisiana suspends House primaries as red states face pressure to redistrict

Thu Apr 30, 2026 6:05 PM EDT

Louisiana moves to suspend House primaries as states face pressure to redistrict

Thu Apr 30, 2026 4:35 PM EDT

Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets

Thu Apr 30, 2026 4:15 PM EDT

Hegseth argues Iran ceasefire 'pauses' deadline for Congress's approval

Thu Apr 30, 2026 3:35 PM EDT

Trump drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee

Thu Apr 30, 2026 1:15 PM EDT

The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent

Thu Apr 30, 2026 1:05 PM EDT

Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before November

Thu Apr 30, 2026 12:45 PM EDT

Hegseth faces Senate lawmakers split over Iran war, Pentagon firings

Thu Apr 30, 2026 11:15 AM EDT

Hegseth to face Senate lawmakers split over Iran war, Pentagon firings

Thu Apr 30, 2026 10:45 AM EDT

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins

Thu Apr 30, 2026 09:05 AM EDT

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends Democratic Senate campaign

Thu Apr 30, 2026 08:55 AM EDT

Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit 4-year high

Thu Apr 30, 2026 07:55 AM EDT

Public rejects Trump's ballroom by wide margin

Thu Apr 30, 2026 07:05 AM EDT

Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit four-year high

Thu Apr 30, 2026 06:25 AM EDT

Despite Trump's push, most Americans still oppose his ballroom, poll finds

Thu Apr 30, 2026 06:05 AM EDT

Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028

Thu Apr 30, 2026 05:05 AM EDT

Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit wartime high

Thu Apr 30, 2026 05:05 AM EDT

What the Supreme Court did to the Voting Rights Act

Thu Apr 30, 2026 04:15 AM EDT

Hegseth spars with lawmakers as Iran war's price tag hits $25 billion

Thu Apr 30, 2026 04:05 AM EDT

Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling

Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:05 PM EDT

On chaotic day, Johnson navigates multiple internal revolts in House

Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:05 PM EDT

On chaotic day, Johnson faces multiple internal revolts in House

Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:45 PM EDT

Johnson quells House GOP revolt to pass controversial surveillance bill

Wed Apr 29, 2026 6:35 PM EDT

Comey's lawyers say they will challenge threat charges as vindictive

Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:45 PM EDT

Hegseth slams 'defeatist' lawmakers in fiery House hearing on military budget

Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:45 PM EDT

What the Supreme Court just did

Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:15 PM EDT

Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, dismissal of top military leaders

Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:15 PM EDT

Johnson quells House GOP revolt to advance controversial surveillance bill

Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:45 PM EDT

Jury convicts Afghan man of terrorism, doesn't link him to deaths at Kabul airport

Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:35 PM EDT

Supreme Court wrestles with Trump effort to end temporary protections for migrants

Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:15 PM EDT

Afghan man convicted of terrorism; jury doesn't link him to deadly Kabul airport attack

Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:25 PM EDT

Trump's $1 million 'gold card' visa has not been as popular as advertised

Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:05 PM EDT

U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war

Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:05 PM EDT

Pentagon to send one of its aircraft carriers home from Middle East

Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:55 PM EDT

Roots of political violence aren't as simple as Trump makes them sound

Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:55 PM EDT

Comey appears in court on charges of threatening Trump

Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:35 PM EDT

Pam Bondi agrees to testify before Congress on Epstein files, committee says

Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:05 PM EDT

Comey expected to make first court appearance on charges of threatening Trump

Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:05 PM EDT

Supreme Court says antiabortion center can fight subpoena for donors' names

Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:45 AM EDT

Supreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act

Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:35 AM EDT

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