Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Read full article: Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block themMore than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran.
California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license
Read full article: California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law licenseA California attorney who aided President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power following his 2020 election loss is no longer licensed to practice in California.
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Read full article: FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite warFIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE
Read full article: French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICEThe French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
Read full article: From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on IranThe Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.
New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres
Read full article: New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terresFor months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of “tax the rich.”.
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
Read full article: Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency ordersSupreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered an attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration.
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votesThe Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
Read full article: Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spendingPresident Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones.
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Read full article: Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellFederal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
Read full article: FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figuresFederal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Read full article: House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against TrumpHouse Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.
It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
Read full article: It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadlineThe tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionA special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Read full article: Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol HillMelania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program.
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Read full article: Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsThere's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails.
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
Read full article: As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feudsVice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Read full article: Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concernsA push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.
Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4
Read full article: Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4The U.S. military has launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people.
In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
Read full article: In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.
Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
Read full article: Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talksRepublicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Read full article: Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud BoysThe Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago.
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Read full article: Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aidPresident Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
Read full article: The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovationThe Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs.
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
Read full article: Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve themVirginia voters are set to decide next week on a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that could boost the party's chances in the U.S. House.
Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
Read full article: Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activistsThe Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists.
Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections
Read full article: Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November electionsThe timeline is tightening as some states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections.