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The Trump administration is considering adding a $100,000 bond to green card applications for those seeking lawful permanent residence in the U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the…

In today’s edition, we break down the toplines from a fresh batch of campaign finance filings. Plus, Jonathan Allen previews President Donald Trump’s speech tonight from the White House.

Thom Tillis threatens to block acting AG’s appointment as scandal over sex offender overshadows nomination

More Pennsylvania voters are saying in a new poll they are worse off financially in comparison to the previous year than a few months ago, findings in a key swing state carried by President Trump in…

Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats on Thursday to stop a Trump administration pilot program for Medicare that uses artificial intelligence to approve or deny physician-ordered care.…

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gave $1 million to Public First, a super PAC backing candidates who support stronger guardrails on AI, according to a campaign finance filing Wednesday. He was joined by…

The Cook Political Report shifts six House races in favor of Democrats. Editor Erin Covey joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the moves with four months to go until the midterms.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet Thursday afternoon with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, following pressure from lawmakers during hearings on Capitol Hill…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Thursday took procedural steps to place on the Senate calendar House-passed legislation to provide $1.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine and…

Republicans on the House Budget Committee have advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements

A Tesla driver in a fatal Texas crash overrode the car’s driver assistance system, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday. The NTSB said in its preliminary findings that in…

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

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 their community is a good place to live for minority groups, according to a new survey. The Gallup World Poll from 2025, which was released Thursday,…

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)…

More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing tooSomewhere in the days before Wednesday’s vote, Hakeem Jeffries, the House…

If we're asking someone to oversee 18 intelligence agencies, manage America's most closely guarded secrets, and advise the president on matters of war and national security, acknowledging basic,…

Over the past year and a half, six lawmakers in Congress died suddenly, and multiple members suffered from dramatic health scares without keeping the public apprised.

The House Budget Committee on Thursday advanced a framework for a third reconciliation bill, marking a key step for Republican leaders as they race to get the measure across the finish line before…

Every time we look at one of these races, the evidence presents itself. What was true for Graham Platner and Darializa Avila Chevalier is also true for El-Sayed.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened officials from more than 60 countries to raise alarm over what the State Department is warning is a resurgence of far-left political violence…

Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) on Thursday said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testosterone screening requirement for U.S. service members is indicative of “homoeroticism.” Hegseth…

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he would not vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general if he does not meet with Epstein survivors who have reached out to the…

Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, engaged in sexual relationships with at least two House staffers and his "very flirtatious" habits with others may come…

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was convicted of multiple counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in 2024, confirmed that he is headed to reality television. Santos will…

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche’s nomination.

The Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration have cybersecurity gaps sending stakeholders mixed signals and falling short of federal standards, according to a new…

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has revealed a drunk driving arrest from more than a decade ago, according to a new report from a local outlet. In the Wednesday report from News 12 New Jersey, Lawler said…

Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.), a retiring Republican who has become one of the most vocal critics of the Trump administration in his party, delivered harsh words for President Trump’s top-priority…

Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday released a report accusing the Army’s immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, of beating,…

To combat the rising national debt, John R. Dearie proposes accelerating economic growth back to its post-World War II average of 3.5 percent by strengthening entrepreneurship through the funding of…

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday declaring that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive a pardon. Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison on fraud charges…

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million immigrants.

In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.

Focusing on what people know and can do will help ensure learners and our economy succeed.

Legalization doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing question.

Wildfire smoke is blanketing parts of the U.S. this week, bringing hazy, smelly conditions to millions.

More than half of Pennsylvania voters in a new poll want Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to leave the Democratic Party.   Fetterman’s approval rating, at 48 percent,…

Uber agreed Thursday to a nearly $15 billion bid to acquire the German-based Delivery Hero, which will create the largest food-delivery group outside of China. The transaction will double the number…

House Oversight Chairman James Comer introduced legislation on Thursday that would require congressional approval of any act passed by the D.C. Council that would impose or increase a tax or fee.

The bottom surface of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has faded to look more gray than blue after a renovation project concluded last month. The new liner is grayer than when the recipient of a…

The key thing is to require the government to prove its case publicly and provide accountable review to prevent arbitrary and capricious action.

It may be awhile before conditions improve.

Lawmakers expect to vote next week on a proposal to curb stock-trading by members of Congress, an effort months in the making that many Republicans are hoping to point to as they return home to their…

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was on Capitol Hill for two days of testimony this week.

Without the penny, the nickel has presumably gained some value. It could also get a new look.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels is reviewing an unusually low flyover at Florida’s Pensacola Beach on Wednesday after jets sent tents and umbrellas flying during the popular air show event. The incident…

The new Fed chairman avoided major stumbles in two days of testimony before the House and Senate, but faces a rapid test of his commitment to price stability.

Businessman Kevin O’Leary and Fox News are being sued by a group opposed to data center construction in Utah, alleging it aired false statements about their funding. The suit, brought against…

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the…

The U.S. previously tried to incorporate permanent daylight saving time for a trial period from between 1974 and 1975. The experiment occurred under former President Nixon, who signed the Emergency…

Acting Labor Department Secretary Keith Sonderling will testify before the Senate Housing, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday morning on his nomination by President Trump to lead the…

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) ripped acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for Wednesday testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Blanche said the convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell…

An independent investigation cannot undo what happened in Houston or Biddeford. But it can begin restoring confidence that the federal government is willing to hold itself to the same constitutional,…

Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss how history will view the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., how congressional illnesses are starting to affect the institution, why things are getting stuck in…

Netflix's new 'Little House on the Prairie' gracelessly trashes the story of self-reliance that made its source material beloved.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday morning will gather diplomats from dozens of countries for a summit on combating the resurgence of “far-left political terrorism.” “The event will focus on…

Despite recent resignations and ongoing investigations into sexual misconduct, members of the U.S. House of Representatives continue to face calls for systemic reform and increased transparency…

Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday over the agency’s recent changes to its complaint portal, raising concerns…

When families in Central Pennsylvania open their electric bills, they need an explanation for why electricity keeps getting more expensive.

Democrats looking to negatively showcase the Trump administration between now and 2028 could find their own most radical members becoming the show instead.

A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking on berries or mixing up a salad.

The change would ease a regulatory burden, but at the cost of creating a national security problem.

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to allow for more consolidation in local television, a move that got pushback from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz over the role of Congress in…

... Except in Maine and Michigan, where the primaries have gotten messy for them.

The New York Times has filed a motion pushing back against subpoenas issued to its reporters by the Trump administration following a report on the new Air Force One, the paper reported Wednesday.…

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.

With this year's race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate still wide-open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott suggested the late senator's interim replacement — his sister, Darline Graham — could be…

Lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to the stage at the second Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday in Washington, meeting with reporters at The Hill and NewsNation to talk about the news of…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it will convene a panel to study the “decisions, coordination, planning, and execution” of the military’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a rule that led to the…

The symbolic vote showed how far Democratic politics on Israel have shifted, as progressive candidates turn anger over Gaza and U.S. military aid into a campaign issue.

The House on Wednesday passed an appropriations bill funding the State Department, national security and other programs for fiscal year 2027, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. The…

The amendment, which had no chance of passing, put Democrats in a politically tough spot

Congress let a key spy power lapse over a month ago. In the few legislative days left ahead of August recess, lawmakers don’t appear to be in any rush to change that. Discussions in the House have…

The House on Wednesday passed the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill shortly after rejecting an amendment that reignited Democratic fissures over Israel. In a mostly party-line 217-209 vote,…

The announcements reflect a growing disconnect between the Democratic establishment, with its long-standing support for the U.S. ally, and the party’s left wing.

Kathryn Ruemmler said earlier this year she would leave Goldman Sachs at the end of June after fallout over her emails with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Darline Graham, previously not a politician or a public figure, is expected to be a reliable vote for the Republican majority.

After the death of Lindsey Graham, late-night hosts discussed the problems with an aging government and Trump’s bizarre responseLate-night hosts discussed the death of Lindsey Graham and how the US…

Justices Kagan and Barrett will discuss the court’s budget request before House and Senate subcommittees.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother, Lindsey Graham’s, temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate

How can senators make every day count? They must talk to each other about hard issues.

A new congressional proposal to restore state legislature selection of U.S. senators deserves conservatives’ support.

The provision was pushed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and was included in the National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan basis.

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