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Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) deleted controversial social media posts after facing an outcry from Democratic lawmakers who said his comments about the murder of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband were cruel, inflammatory, and inappropriate. Lee’s now-deleted posts on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account referenced the fatal Saturday …

In a move that echoes past clashes with U.S. intelligence agencies, President Donald Trump publicly contradicted his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, by claiming Iran is “very close” to building a nuclear weapon — a stance at odds with recent U.S. intelligence assessments. “I don’t care what she said,” …

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was rushed to a Washington, D.C. hospital by ambulance Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to the Department of Homeland Security. “Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and …

In an emotional and defiant speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy U.S. military forces to Los Angeles and accused the administration of using immigrants as scapegoats for authoritarian ambitions. Padilla’s remarks came days after he was forcibly removed and …

President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit Monday, skipping a final day of meetings as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict took center stage. The U.S. president issued a chilling warning on social media: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!“ Trump’s sudden exit followed a weekend of tense diplomacy among world leaders …

Senate Republicans unveiled Monday that they plan to raise the country’s debt limit by $5 trillion in the “big, beautiful bill,” a full $1 trillion more than House GOP lawmakers proposed in their version. The provision is tucked into the Senate Finance Committee’s 549-page section of the package, which also includes …

In one of the most alarming cases of political violence in recent U.S. history, authorities say a Minnesota man disguised as a police officer murdered a Democratic state lawmaker and wounded another in a targeted rampage fueled by a hit list of 45 elected officials, all Democrats. The suspect, Vance …

The Trump Organization has entered the wireless industry with the launch of T1 Mobile, a new cellular phone service priced at $47.45 per month, which includes unlimited calls, text, and data, the company announced Monday. The plan—branded as the “47 Plan” in reference to Donald Trump’s status as the 47th …

President Donald Trump has ordered federal immigration authorities to intensify deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities while pausing enforcement actions in industries reliant on undocumented labor, a two-pronged move that reflects both political calculation and mounting economic pressure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Sunday instructed U.S. Immigration and …

The suspect in the fatal shootings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the wounding of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife has been arrested, bringing a tense and emotional two-day manhunt to a close, law enforcement officials confirmed Sunday. Vance Boelter, 57, was taken …

The Trump administration has ordered a pause on immigration raids targeting farms, hotels, and restaurants after President Donald Trump expressed concerns that aggressive enforcement was hurting key U.S. industries that rely on undocumented labor. The sudden shift came after weeks of escalated action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), …

President Donald Trump presided over a lavish military parade on Saturday evening that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, while also drawing intense scrutiny for its political overtones, hefty price tag, and timing — it also marked Trump’s 79th birthday. Though Trump kept his speech brief and largely …

House Democratic-Farmer-Labor caucus leader Melissa Hortman, who was among the most influential Minnesota elected officials of the past decade, died on Saturday morning after a man impersonating a police officer shot her in her Brooklyn Park home, Gov. Tim Walz said. Hortman’s husband was also shot and killed, the governor …

On Saturday, President Donald Trump will preside over a $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army — and his own 79th birthday — in an event that has stirred sharp political divisions and widespread public disapproval. Billed as the most extravagant U.S. …

A sweeping new House reconciliation bill — referred to by Republicans as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill“ — promises financial relief through expanded tax breaks and $1,000 “Trump Accounts” for newborns. But critics warn the legislation would slash essential aid for millions of low-income families, putting children at risk of …