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House Forces Vote on Haitian TPS Extension, Rebuffing Trump Administration
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House GOP Rejects Senate DHS Funding Deal, Deepening Shutdown as Iran Conflict Expands
A Republican rift over funding the Department of Homeland Security has intensified, prolonging a 43-day shutdown. Simultaneously, the conflict with Iran expanded as Houthi forces launched a missile at Israel and more U.S. service members were injured in Saudi Arabia.
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Vance Dominates CPAC 2028 Straw Poll, Rubio Emerges as Clear Second
Vice President JD Vance is the overwhelming favorite for the 2028 Republican nomination among CPAC attendees, capturing 53% support. Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed second with 35%.
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DHS Funding Impasse Deepens as House GOP Rejects Senate Bill, Passes Own Stopgap
Congress remains deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security, with House Republicans rejecting a Senate bill and passing their own stopgap measure as the partial shutdown enters its 43rd day.
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Springsteen Headlines Minnesota 'No Kings' Rally as Global Protests Target Trump Policies
Bruce Springsteen headlined the flagship 'No Kings' rally in Minnesota as coordinated protests against Trump administration policies on immigration and Iran drew crowds across the United States and in European capitals.
International
Iran Deploys AI-Generated Memes in Propaganda War Against Trump Administration
Iranian-aligned digital campaigns are using AI-generated memes and animations to ridicule President Trump and challenge U.S. military narratives in the ongoing conflict, marking a new era in information warfare.
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Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Bill Extending Philadelphia Bar Hours for World Cup, America250
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation allowing Philadelphia bars to extend alcohol service to 4 a.m. for the 2026 World Cup and America250 celebrations, creating a new permit for businesses.
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Senator Lee Demands Senate Return From Recess to Resolve DHS Funding Impasse
Senator Mike Lee called on the Senate to reconvene immediately to address the Department of Homeland Security funding crisis, criticizing colleagues for leaving town while a partial shutdown continues.
International
Pakistan Mediates U.S.-Iran Talks as Regional Conflict Enters Second Month
Pakistan's prime minister is working to facilitate negotiations between Washington and Tehran, engaging Gulf states amid escalating regional hostilities and a rejected U.S. ceasefire proposal.
International
Exiled Iranian Royal Urges U.S. to Maintain Pressure, Offers to Lead Transition
Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last Shah, addressed CPAC, declaring a free Iran is attainable and urging the U.S. to sustain military pressure on the regime while offering to lead a transitional government.
California GOP's 2026 Dilemma: Primary Strategy May Guarantee General Election Defeat
California's top-two primary system offers Republicans a narrow path to lock Democrats out of the 2026 gubernatorial rac
CPAC Exposes GOP Rifts Over Trump's Iran Military Campaign
The Conservative Political Action Conference highlighted significant divisions within the Republican Party over Trump's
Post-Trump Era Looms as Traditional Republicans Eye 2028 Party Reclamation
The 2028 presidential election, which will be the first without Donald Trump eligible, presents a critical opportunity f
Rand Paul Weighs 2028 Presidential Run, Positions Himself as GOP Libertarian Alternative
Senator Rand Paul stated he is actively considering a 2028 presidential campaign, giving it 50-50 odds, with a decision
Bill Maher Accepts Mark Twain Prize, Responds to Trump's Criticism with Call to 'Keep It Going'
Bill Maher responded to President Trump's criticism of his Mark Twain Prize award, calling their relationship 'complicat
Megyn Kelly Demands Accountability from Trump Allies Over Iran Conflict Push
Megyn Kelly criticized key Trump allies for pushing the president toward conflict with Iran, demanding accountability as
Bipartisan PASTEUR Act Aims to Fix Broken Antibiotic Market as Superbug Crisis Grows
The bipartisan PASTEUR Act proposes a federal subscription model to fund new antibiotics, addressing a market failure th
U.S. Immigration Policy Uncertainty Threatens Long-Term Economic Competitiveness
Decades of political conflict have transformed U.S. immigration from a celebrated source of strength into a divisive iss
Tax Code's Gambling Loss Deduction Faces Scrutiny as Experts Cite Inequity, Revenue Loss
Tax policy experts argue that gambling loss deductions should be eliminated from the tax code, framing wagering as perso
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Winter Low Amid Global Heat Surge
Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest recorded winter extent, a development scientists call a clear climate change signa
Idaho Legislature Criminalizes Transgender Bathroom Use in Private Facilities
Idaho's Senate approved legislation that would impose misdemeanor and felony penalties on transgender people using bathr
Education Department Sets Summer Deadline for 7.5 Million Borrowers to Exit SAVE Plan
The U.S. Education Department has ordered over 7.5 million student loan borrowers to exit the court-terminated SAVE Plan
New Study Reveals Six-Figure Salaries Required for Comfortable Living in Major U.S. Cities
A SmartAsset study finds single adults require six-figure salaries for comfortable living in major U.S. cities, with New
Dow Enters Correction Territory as Iran Conflict Rattles Financial Markets
Major U.S. stock indices fell sharply Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average entering correction territory as the
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Iran Conflict Reshapes Inflation Battle, Bond Yields Spike
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but rising bond yields and historic oil supply disruptions from the Iran
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates to Seven-Month High
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since September, with the 30-year fixed rate hitting 6.38%, driven by ec
Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Breaking Historic Precedent
The Treasury Department announced it will place President Trump's signature on U.S. currency to mark the nation's 250th
Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Proposes 3% Deficit Cap to Stabilize National Debt
The Bipartisan Fiscal Forum is calling on Congress to establish a 3% deficit-to-GDP target to stabilize the national deb
U.S. Accelerates Naval Buildup in Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer
The USS Tripoli has delivered a major Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East as part of an accelerated U.S. naval
At Saudi Forum, Trump Jokes About Preferring 'Losers' Who Listen to His Success Stories
Speaking at a Saudi-backed investment conference in Miami, President Trump quipped that he likes to be around 'losers' w
Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Israel, Expanding Regional Conflict After Iranian Warnings
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel, which was in
Iranian Missile Strike Injures 10 U.S. Troops at Saudi Base Amid Escalating Conflict
Ten U.S. service members were wounded in an Iranian missile attack on a Saudi Arabian air base Friday, with two sustaini
Bipartisan Group Demands Explanation for Sanctioned Russian Officials' Capitol Visit
A bipartisan coalition of House members is pressing the Biden administration for details on how sanctioned Russian lawma
At Saudi Forum, Trump Claims Victory Over Iran, Signals Cuba as Potential Target
President Trump addressed a Saudi-led business forum in Miami, declaring Iran defeated and suggesting Cuba could be his