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Sen. Duckworth Secures Release of Army Wife from ICE Custody
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Trump Admin Seeks 1,500 More National Guard Troops for DC 'Summer Surge' Ahead of July 4th
The Trump administration wants 1,500 more National Guard troops deployed to D.C., part of a summer surge before July 4th celebrations, despite local opposition and a $1.65M daily cost.
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Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said Friday his son, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., will recover fully from an undisclosed medical issue, but the lawmaker remains absent from Congress and the campaign trail.
International
FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Spy Who Fled to Iran
The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran and is charged with espionage.
Politics
Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
Minority Veterans of America sues the Trump administration over its VA abortion ban, arguing the policy violates federal procedures and endangers veterans' health.
Politics
Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott's effort to penalize Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a mid-decade redistricting push, ruling that internal political remedies were sufficient.
Defense
GOP Lawmakers Blast Pentagon for Abrupt Cancellation of 4,000-Troop Deployment to Poland
Republican and Democratic lawmakers sharply criticized the Pentagon's sudden cancellation of 4,000 troops heading to Poland, with House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers saying the panel is 'not happy' and allies were left blindsided.
Policy
U.S. Mining Paralysis Puts National Security at Risk, New Report Warns
A new report warns that U.S. mining permitting delays—averaging 29 years—are driving dependence on foreign minerals from unstable countries, creating unnecessary vulnerability.
Politics
Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
Hispanic business owners want concrete policies, not political rhetoric, as Republicans highlight permanent small business tax cuts.
Politics
Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital agreed to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and fire five physicians to settle a lawsuit by AG Ken Paxton over alleged illegal gender-affirming care for minors.
DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
The Justice Department formally notified a federal judge Friday it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accu
Mamdani Closes $12B NYC Deficit, Boosts School Funding by $122M
Mayor Mamdani closes $12 billion deficit while investing $122 million in public schools, adding 1,000 teachers, and expa
Taipei Hits Back After Trump Wavers on $14B Arms Package
Taiwan rebuked President Trump's reluctance to commit to a $14 billion arms sale, calling it a vital security guarantee
Trump Accuses NYT's Sanger of 'Treasonous' Iran War Coverage
President Trump slammed New York Times reporter David Sanger as a 'fake guy' and called his Iran war coverage 'sort of t
Arizona Sheriff Confident Breakthrough Nears in Guthrie Abduction as 100-Day Mark Passes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says authorities are 'getting closer' to cracking the Nancy Guthrie case, as the 100-day
Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen Calls It Quits After GOP Redistricting Carves Up His Memphis Seat
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) announced his retirement after Tennessee Republicans carved up his Memphis-based district, dilut
House Passes $2B VA Funding Bill as 2027 Budget Battle Begins
The House passed its first fiscal 2027 appropriations bill, a military construction and VA funding measure, by a 400-15
EPA Proposes Scrapping Clean Water Safeguards for Coal Plant Toxic Waste
The EPA proposed rolling back 2024 limits on toxic heavy metals from coal plants, arguing the rule is too costly amid ri
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Bipartisan House legislation seeks to protect genetically targeted heart disease technologies from early Medicare price
House Bipartisan Duo Pushes Bill to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Reps. Don Davis (D-N.C.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) are pushing the MINI Act to shield genetically targeted technologie
Senate Panel Advances Crypto Bill as Two Democrats Cross Aisle
The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance the Clarity Act, with two Democrats joining Republicans, but the path
CMS Organ Procurement Metrics Flawed, Risking Lives, Former Lawmaker Warns
Former Rep. Larry Bucshon warns that CMS's flawed performance metrics for organ procurement organizations could destabil
Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair but Stays on Board, Defying Trump
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ended Friday, but he stays on the board, vowing to fight Trump's attacks on the centra
Young Borrowers Turn to Personal Loans for Daily Expenses as Inflation Bites
A new report reveals that over 10% of personal loan borrowers are Gen Z, using the funds for routine expenses like bills
Raising Cane's Opens 8 New Locations in May, Eyes National Expansion
Raising Cane's opens 8 new locations in May, including first stores in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a drive-thru in Queens,
Virginia Contestant Smashes 'Price Is Right' Record with $240K Mother's Day Win
Vanessa from Virginia shattered the single-game record on 'The Price Is Right,' winning more than $240,000 in a BetMGM-b
2026's Top Job Markets for New Graduates Revealed in New ADP Study
ADP Research's new study ranks the best US metros for new graduates in 2026, highlighting major shifts from last year's
Hassett Forecasts Robust Job Market Despite Iran War-Driven Gas Spike
Kevin Hassett, a top Trump economic adviser, projected a very strong US job market despite Iran conflict-driven price hi
Trump and Xi Discuss AI Guardrails, but Details Remain Vague
President Trump said he and Xi Jinping discussed potential AI guardrails during their summit, but offered no specifics o
Trump Claims Massive Boeing, GE Deals in Beijing; Details Scarce
President Trump touted new business deals with China, including a large order for Boeing jets and GE engines, but provid
Russian Propaganda Tactics Turned Against Kremlin in West Africa
A network of covert social media accounts is using Russian propaganda tactics to undermine Kremlin-backed juntas in West
Cuba's Envoy to US Sets Firm Red Lines as Invasion Fears Mount
Cuba's top diplomat in Washington warns the island will defend itself against any US invasion, as fuel shortages spark p
Stanton Skeptical China Will Press Iran on Strait as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton questioned whether China would help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the U.S. has lost
Trump's Beijing Trip Yields No Iran Breakthrough Amid U.S.-China Tensions
President Trump's second-term visit to China ended with no major deal on Iran, a stern Chinese warning on Taiwan, and a