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Johnson Navigates FISA, Expulsion, and Iran War Powers Deadlines in Critical Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces simultaneous deadlines on FISA reauthorization, a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and the expiration of presidential war powers for Iran, while managing internal GOP pressure to expel a Florida congressman.
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Beef Prices and Political Pressure: Trump DOJ Targets Meat Producers Ahead of Midterms
Despite decades of health trends and soaring costs, American beef consumption has held steady for 25 years. Now, with prices still elevated, the Trump Justice Department is targeting meat producers for alleged price gouging ahead of the midterm elections.
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GOP Senators Fear Iran Conflict Could Derail Economic Message Ahead of Midterms
Republican senators are warning that economic fallout from the Iran conflict, particularly high gas prices, could cost the party in November, spurring internal debate over expanding a key budget bill.
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Virginia Voters Decide High-Stakes Redistricting Referendum with National Implications
Virginia voters are deciding a referendum that would allow Democrats to implement a new congressional map before 2030, a move with potential ripple effects for Florida Republicans planning their own redistricting session.
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Quigley Rejects Fetterman's Claim That Democrats Are 'Cheering' for Iran in Conflict
Illinois Democrat Mike Quigley disputed Senator John Fetterman's characterization that some in their party are 'cheering' for Iran, arguing Democratic opposition stems from concerns over war costs and legality.
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Roy Proposes Ideological Immigration Ban Targeting Socialists, Islamists
Texas Republican Chip Roy introduced legislation to amend immigration law, allowing the U.S. to deny entry, deport, or strip citizenship from individuals associated with socialist, communist, or Islamic fundamentalist groups.
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Democrat Analilia Mejia Sworn In, Shrinking GOP House Majority to Three Seats
Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) was sworn into the House on Monday, reducing the GOP's majority to just three seats. The former Bernie Sanders aide won a special election to succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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Mace Moves to Expel Mills as House Ethics Probe Intensifies
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel fellow GOP Rep. Cory Mills from the House of Representatives, citing an ongoing ethics investigation into serious allegations.
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Veterans Arrested After Occupying Capitol Building in Protest Against Iran Conflict
More than 60 veterans and military family members were arrested Monday after occupying the Cannon House Office Building to protest U.S. military action against Iran, demanding Congress halt funding for the conflict.
Iran Conflict Erodes Trump's Standing as High Gas Prices and Midterm Politics Loom
Despite claims of victory, President Trump is suffering significant political fallout from the Iran conflict, with plumm
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Departs Trump Administration for Private Sector Role
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is departing the Trump administration for a private sector position. Her exit follow
Grassley Recovers from Gallstone Surgery, Aims for Swift Return to Senate Leadership
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced he underwent a procedure to remove gallstones over the weekend and intends to re
Ohio Governor Poll Shows Ramaswamy, Acton in Statistical Tie With DeWine's Popularity Low
A new survey from Bowling Green State University finds Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton in a statistica
Betty Yee Exits California Governor Race, Citing Polling and Donor Challenges
Former California State Controller Betty Yee has ended her campaign for governor, citing poor polling and a compressed p
Trump and Johnson to Headline Virtual Rally for Virginia Redistricting Referendum
Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will participate in a Republican telerally Monday evening,
Live Nation Settles DC Deceptive Pricing Suit for $9.9 Million
Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent, settles a DC lawsuit for $9.9 million over allegations of hidden fees and deceptive
Trump Administration Seeks to End $4 Billion Energy Aid Amid Price Surge
The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program comes as energy prices ri
U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. government launches its tariff refund portal Monday, enabling businesses to claim reimbursements for $166 billi
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs to Force Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Back to U.S.
President Trump has signed an executive order imposing aggressive tariffs on foreign-made pharmaceuticals to incentivize
Bipartisan CERTAIN Act Aims to Shield Infrastructure Permits from Political Reversal
A bipartisan legislative proposal seeks to prevent administrations from overturning lawfully issued permits for energy a
Mamdani's $30 Minimum Wage Push Faces Economic Reality as Alternatives Gain Traction
New York City's push for a $30 minimum wage by 2030 faces economic headwinds, with evidence from California showing job
Mortgage Rates Hold Below 7% as Fed Weighs Cuts Amid Global Uncertainty
National mortgage rates continue to hover below the 7% threshold following a recent dip, with the Federal Reserve signal
Trump's 2027 Budget Plan Undermines His Own Trade War Ambitions Through Persistent Deficits
President Trump's 2027 budget request projects sustained deficit spending through 2036, creating a direct contradiction
Trump Escalates Feud with Fed Chair Powell, Threatens Firing Amid DOJ Probe
The Washington Post editorial board criticized President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ca
Markets Rally on Middle East Ceasefire, Hormuz Opening as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Major U.S. stock indices climbed Friday following the implementation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Leb
Survey: Nearly One-Third of BNPL Users Now Finance Groceries as Dependence on Short-Term Loans Grows
A LendingTree survey shows 29% of buy now, pay later users have financed groceries, double the rate from two years ago,
IRS Penalties Mount as Tax Day Deadline Arrives for Millions of Filers
The April 15 tax filing deadline triggers immediate IRS penalties for late returns or unpaid balances, with failure-to-f
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread as Islamabad Talks Face Collapse
High-stakes negotiations to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire are in jeopardy with the current truce set to expire in two day
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad Face Deadline Amid Tehran's Calculated Delay
U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Islamabad to extend a fragile ceasefire, with Tehran appearing to delay firm c
Trump Signals Ceasefire With Iran Will Expire Wednesday Without Deal
President Trump stated he is highly unlikely to extend the temporary ceasefire with Iran beyond Wednesday evening if no
Pezeshkian Cites 'Deep Historical Mistrust' of U.S. Ahead of Critical Iran Talks in Islamabad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states profound distrust of the U.S. persists ahead of renewed peace talks, accusing
Bolton Slams US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Error, Warns of Tehran's Military Buildup
John Bolton called the temporary halt in hostilities a strategic mistake that grants Iran critical time to prepare for c
Carney Declares U.S. Economic Dependence a Strategic Weakness for Canada Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada's economic reliance on the United States has become a strategic weakness, criti