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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to block billionaire Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to voters ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Kaul’s legal move comes after Musk’s political action committee (PAC) announced plans to award money to individuals involved in …

Donald J. Trump made a headline-grabbing announcement on Truth Social, revealing a sweeping agreement with top law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. The deal includes $100 million in pro bono legal services, targeted support for conservative law fellows, and a firm commitment to reject what Trump calls …

In a sweeping new executive order issued Thursday evening, former President Donald Trump announced a controversial plan to reshape the narrative presented in the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, pledging to eliminate what he called “divisive narratives” and restore monuments and memorials removed in recent years. The order, titled “Restoring Truth and …

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to overturn a major consumer protection rule that would have capped most bank overdraft fees at $5, a move that consumer advocates say will cost American families billions each year. The nearly party-line 52–48 vote reversed a rule adopted in December by the Consumer Financial …

The chairman and ranking member on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee sent a letter to the Defense Department inspector general on Thursday asking the independent watchdog to open an investigation into top officials’ use of the Signal chat app to discuss plans for bombing Yemen. Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger …

In a stunning political reversal, President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he is withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, citing rising concerns about the Republican Party’s razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, …

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday plans to eliminate 10,000 full-time jobs across multiple agencies, a move that will downsize or shutter key public health programs as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restructure the federal government. The sweeping reductions will impact the Centers …

Florida lawmakers are pushing forward a controversial bill that would ease child labor restrictions, allowing teenagers as young as 14 years old to work overnight shifts, even on school days. The proposal, which advanced through the Florida Senate’s Commerce and Tourism Committee on Tuesday in a narrow 5-4 vote, comes …

A new Marine Corps policy could lead to the administrative separation of troops diagnosed with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), a genetic skin condition that primarily affects Black men and causes painful irritation from shaving. The interim guidance, issued earlier this month, instructs military health care providers to reevaluate affected Marines within …

A political action committee (PAC) linked to billionaire Elon Musk is making its presence felt in Florida’s upcoming special congressional elections by throwing its support behind two Republican candidates. According to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing Tuesday, America PAC, which received substantial funding from Musk last year, has spent …

The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld a Biden-era regulation governing kits that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, also known as ghost guns. In the 7-2 decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch, the author of the opinion, said that the regulation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is “not inconsistent” …

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars and auto parts, a move expected to drive up new car prices and disrupt the auto industry. The White House later clarified that foreign-made auto components—even those used in cars assembled in the …

The Atlantic published a bombshell report Wednesday revealing leaked Signal messages in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed U.S. military airstrike plans in Yemen—unintentionally sharing them with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The transcript includes real-time updates on military aircraft movements and strike windows, raising alarm over national security protocols. One message …

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested on Tuesday that Congress could move to eliminate certain federal courts as Republicans escalate their attacks on the judiciary over rulings against President Donald Trump. “We do have the authority over the federal courts, as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court,” Johnson …

President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s likely to face legal challenges from voting rights groups and Democratic state attorneys general. The order is an extension of the president’s rhetoric on the campaign …