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Rep. Ben Cline pushed back on a Democrat-backed redistricting plan in Virginia, warning it could weaken rural voting power and reshape the state’s congressional delegation.
President Donald Trump travels to swing states Nevada and Arizona this week to promote tax cuts passed by congressional Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for a federal moratorium on new AI data centers until safeguards protect workers from mass job losses driven by Big Tech oligarchs.
Europe's chemical industry is unraveling due to overregulation and Chinese imports, serving as a critical warning for U.S. chemical manufacturing policy.
Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a blue-leaning New Jersey House seat in a special election against progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia on Thursday.
Sarah Isgur's book on the Supreme Court is funny, insightful and a must-read that also makes the case against unconstitutional court packing.
Newly-surfaced photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel raise questions about journalistic ethics and a painful double standard.
A gang-related shooting on Long Island in New York killed a 15-year-old boy and wounded two others after an argument at a barbeque, police said Wednesday.
DHS Secretary Mullin accuses California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer of not understanding ICE after Steyer called the agency criminal.
Indie promotion Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling kicked off WrestleMania week in Las Vegas with an intimate, action-packed event at the Bizarre Bar venue.
Iran prepares to execute its first female protester tied to the 2026 Tehran uprising as human rights groups warn of a deepening crackdown.
Guards beat and pepper-sprayed migrant detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz," causing injuries to their heads, shoulders and wrists, a lawyer for two detainees said.
In response to reports that Saudi Arabia will stop funding LIV Golf after 2026, CEO Scott O'Neil sent a memo rallying staff to embrace the moment and push on.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed the threat of wealthy residents fleeing over higher taxes is imagined in contrast to past comments by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Starbucks is testing a ChatGPT beta app that helps customers choose beverages based on mood, taste and goals before ordering through the Starbucks app.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Gov. Hochul's proposed tax on ultra-wealthy owners of luxury second homes, which is expected to raise $500 million a year.
Los Angeles hotels are "sounding alarm bells" over a $30-per-hour minimum wage law, according to an AHLA report citing reduced hiring and canceled investments.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says FIFA is providing $0 for World Cup transportation, leaving NJ Transit with a $48 million game-day transit bill.
The NFL has reportedly started background checks on replacement officials as the current collective bargaining agreement with the NFLRA nears expiration.
Kevin Sorbo slams Democratic leadership and says he escaped California for Florida, praising Gov. Ron DeSantis as the best governor in the country.
Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her proposed $1-per-ride ride-sharing tax on companies like Uber and Lyft to address Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
The FBI announced the overseas arrest of Navy reservist David Varela, who is accused of murdering his wife, whose body was found in a freezer in Norfolk, Virginia.
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor apologized for "hurtful" remarks seemingly aimed at Justice Brett Kavanaugh over immigration enforcement perspectives.
A Wisconsin sheriff says a woman fabricated a 40-hour ICE detention, citing hotel records, surveillance video and texts that contradict her claims.
A Texas man was arrested twice after allegedly threatening to harm sheriff's deputies and their families while claiming to be a high-ranking cartel member.