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The House voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would restore temporary protections for Haitian immigrants in the United States, with a small group of Republicans breaking with Donald Trump to oppose a key component of his immigration agenda. In a 219-209 vote, lawmakers approved a discharge petition forcing consideration of …

An effort to force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for further war actions in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate for the fourth time Wednesday, with all but one Republican continuing to support the president’s Middle East conflict. Senators voted down the measure, 47-52, with a similar partisan …

Let’s stop lying to ourselves about why candidates lose. Yes, money matters. I have worked on campaigns at every level for over 15 years. I have seen local and state candidates win with very little money, and I have seen candidates running for federal seats hide behind “we didn’t raise …

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing four people in the latest escalation of a controversial campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats in Latin American waters. The strike marks the fourth such attack announced in recent days and brings the …

President Donald Trump’s priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections before the midterms. That hasn’t stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections. Certain provisions …

JD Vance was interrupted by hecklers during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday, highlighting growing divisions among conservative voters over U.S. involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. About 10 minutes into his remarks, an audience member shouted, “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” …

The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East in the coming days, expanding its military presence as Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Iran to reach a nuclear agreement while preparing for possible escalation if a fragile ceasefire collapses. The deployment includes roughly 6,000 personnel aboard …

The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping aviation safety bill in response to a deadly 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, though the measure drew criticism from senators and victims’ families who say it falls short of preventing future disasters. In a 396-10 vote, lawmakers passed …

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, ruling that the president failed to adequately demonstrate the publication acted with malicious intent. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles found that Trump’s complaint did …

Maryland Democrats abandoned a controversial effort to redraw the state’s congressional map late Monday, delivering a setback to Wes Moore as party leaders clashed over how aggressively to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts nationwide. The proposal died when the legislative session ended without action, with the Democratic-controlled state Senate leaving the …

Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced plans Monday to leave Congress as both lawmakers faced potential expulsion votes tied to allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, a Democrat, said he would resign amid intensifying scrutiny, while Gonzales, a Republican, said he would file for retirement from office when Congress returns. …

Four members of Congress — two Democrats and two Republicans — could face expulsion from the House in the coming weeks, an extraordinarily rare rebuke from their colleagues. Debate about whether to expel certain lawmakers, which would require the support of two-thirds of that chamber, resurfaced this weekend when California …

Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor Sunday as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats following allegations of sexual assault made by a former staffer. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote on social media. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry …

Donald Trump is facing rare public criticism from prominent voices on the religious right after posting an AI-generated image that appeared to depict himself in a Christ-like role, prompting accusations of blasphemy and calls for its removal. The image, shared Sunday night on social media as Trump returned to Washington …

Top Democrats used a prominent civil rights gathering led by Al Sharpton to mount a forceful defense of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and voting rights, warning of what they described as a sweeping Republican effort to roll back longstanding protections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told attendees at the …