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The Republican-led U.S. Senate served up a rare public check on President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday when it voted to approve a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran. Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have agreed in a rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran. …

A federal judge has struck down efforts by the Trump administration and 23 states to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda, candy and other sugary products, ruling that federal officials exceeded their legal authority under existing law. In a decision issued Monday, U.S. …

Voters in several states head to the polls Tuesday for a series of closely watched primary elections that will test the strength of progressive Democrats, the influence of President Donald Trump within the Republican Party, and the growing role of outside spending from cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and pro-Israel advocacy groups. …

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from continuing to operate an expanded voter verification database that combined sensitive federal records, ruling that the system violated privacy protections and jeopardized eligible Americans’ voting rights. In a 75-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan concluded that the administration unlawfully merged …

A coalition of prominent appellate, civil rights and criminal defense attorneys announced Monday that it has taken over the appeal of Karmelo Anthony, who was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison following his conviction in the killing of Austin Metcalf. The legal team said it will serve on a …

A federal judge nullified six subpoenas issued by the U.S. Department of Justice back in January — during the height of Operation Metro Surge — as part of a criminal investigation into whether Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other state and city officials impeded federal immigration enforcement. …

A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability package moved one step closer to becoming law Monday after the Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to boost home construction, curb institutional investors’ influence in the housing market and address one of Americans’ top economic concerns. The Senate voted 85-5 to pass the 21st Century …

A federal district judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit demanding Maryland voter registration records, what state officials derided as a “fishing expedition” for sensitive personal information on voters. The order by U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher noted that eight courts have ruled against the government in every ruling so …

President Donald Trump said Saturday that multiple people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, escalating controversy surrounding a costly renovation project that has already faced criticism over algae outbreaks and peeling blue coating. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the U.S. Park …

The United States and Iran reported significant progress Monday after high-level negotiations in Switzerland produced a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days, marking a potentially pivotal step toward ending months of conflict and stabilizing the Middle East. Vice President JD Vance, who participated in the talks, …

President Donald Trump on Friday formally unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by the Qatari government, announcing that the luxury Boeing 747 will headline a major July 4 flyover celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. Standing before the newly modified aircraft at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Trump …

A fragile interim agreement between the United States and Iran faced its first major test Saturday after Tehran announced it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that broader negotiations could collapse unless Washington fulfills key commitments and Israel halts military operations in Lebanon. The developments came just days …

A high-profile renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ordered by President Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after sections of a newly applied blue coating appeared to peel away and algae returned to the water just days after the project was completed. Visitors to the National Mall on Thursday …

Washington, D.C., City Council member Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for mayor, NBC News projected Thursday, positioning the democratic socialist as the overwhelming favorite to lead the nation’s capital and potentially spar with President Donald Trump over the city’s governance. With roughly three-fourths of the expected vote …

Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to Congress later this month after a nearly four-month absence that sparked questions on Capitol Hill and among constituents about his health and whereabouts. Kean’s office confirmed Thursday that the New Jersey lawmaker plans to resume in-person work on June 30. …