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House Republican leaders are eyeing votes on a number of big measure, including a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill and a stock trading ban next week, the last week in session before the chamber is…

Democratic candidates are raising more money than Republicans in key Senate races, and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has the most money at his disposal at $42 million.

A larger proportion of the global population says that their community is a good place to live for minority groups, according to a new survey.  The Gallup World Poll from 2025, which was…

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Thursday lambasted Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought over, in his view, the shuttered Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) lack of…

Federal regulators approved a first-of-its-kind cholesterol medication from Merck that rivals the effectiveness of powerful drugs already on the market.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Two of the eight men formally indicted in connection to the White House UFC attack plot pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Thursday in an Ohio courtroom. Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio and…

"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets

President Trump is set to give a primetime address to the nation Thursday from the White House. Trump has teased that the “very big speech” will touch on voting machines and election…

A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.

Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has helped Mr. Trump gain more control…

Plus, a look at the Trump administration’s new petition for review on Temporary Protected Status.

Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.

Senators in both parties say the state’s 2020 Senate election is a long-settled issue.

White House press secretary returns to briefing room to defend president amid reporting that his 9pm address will be about US electionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe average price of…

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., wants Todd Blanche to meet with victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before committing his support for the nomination.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered a vague preview of President Trump’s speech set for Thursday night, saying he will show that elections aren’t as secure as people think. “I think…

House Republican leadership on Thursday canceled a vote on a massive military benefits package that would pay for expanded compensation for veterans by cutting some future disability claims, a…

The survey of 1,578 California adults, including 1,003 likely voters, was conducted in English and Spanish between June 29 and July 6.

President Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department got a grilling from lawmakers who questioned his close ties to President Trump and his willingness to investigate Trump's foes.

Election officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote

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The U.S. military began conducting another wave of airstrikes against Iran on Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive day Washington has launched attacks aimed at degrading Tehran’s military…

His comments come after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful bid to halt billions in military aid to IsraelIsrael’s support among Democrats is starting to buckleSenator John Fetterman said he…

The US launched fresh strikes against Iran on Thursday, the fifth straight day of attacks, as hostilities across the Middle East continued to escalate and shipping traffic slumped in the critical…

While reacting to 103 House Democrats voting to block $3.3 billion in Israel aid, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told NBC News he would switch parties if Democrats “officially become the anti-Israel…

Ukraine president forced into concession as ousting of popular minister prompts public and political backlash