Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said he’s registering as “no party preference" amid redistricting turmoil but will caucus with the GOP to keep his committee assignments. ... Read full Story
Sen. Tim Scott remains optimistic about GOP expanding Senate majority in midterm elections despite challenging political climate and economic concerns. ... Read full Story
An appellate court panel found 2-1 that Judge Sarah Ellis' order attempted to establish "the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago." ... Read full Story
Trump administration launches unprecedented military campaign spanning Venezuela to Iran in assertive foreign policy shift under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ... Read full Story
The majority leader said conversations are ongoing, but he remains skeptical the procedural tactic will get the result conservatives are hoping for. ... Read full Story
IndyCar will host the first-ever street race on the National Mall later this summer, the auto racing organizer announced on Monday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be held Aug. 22-23 in Washington, marking the first sanctioned auto race on the National Mall. The 1.7-mile course will loop around the National Archives, National Gallery of... ... Read full Story
President Trump is scheduled to conduct a news conference Monday afternoon, with the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran in its second week. "Many important meetings and phone calls taking place today while I am at Trump National Doral, in Miami," the president said in a Truth Social post Monday afternoon. "Additionally, I will be going... ... Read full Story
Texas Gov. Abbott warns of Chinese spying through medical devices, directing health agencies to address cybersecurity risks after federal alerts. ... Read full Story
While President Trump has left the door open to putting boots on the ground in Iran, he told the New York Post on Monday he is “nowhere near” taking that step. “We haven’t made any decision on that. We’re nowhere near it,” Trump said, regarding sending ground troops to safeguard nuclear material in Isfahan, Iran. ... ... Read full Story
President Trump will hold a press conference Monday evening, after addressing the House Republican caucus in Miami. It follows a weekend of developments in the war against Iran. Oil prices surged overnight Monday, settling near $100 a barrel as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday downplayed concerns about the... ... Read full Story
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department has indicted two people in connection with an attempted attack at a protest and counterprotest near the New York City mayor’s mansion on Saturday. “We have indicted the two alleged ISIS-inspired terrorists who attempted to bomb a protest in New York City,” Bondi wrote on the social... ... Read full Story
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday pressed Saudi Arabia to join U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, describing it as a “fight of mutual interest.” “It is my understanding the Kingdom refuses to use their capable military as a part of an effort to end the barbaric and terrorist Iranian regime who has terrorized the... ... Read full Story
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants President Donald Trump to tap into the nation's oil reserves, which were heavily drawn down under former President Joe Biden. ... Read full Story
House Republicans demand answers on alleged Chinese birth tourism in Pacific territory, raising national security concerns over citizenship loopholes. ... Read full Story
Virginia counties mount legal resistance to April redistricting vote that could reshape congressional districts, citing constitutional violations. ... Read full Story
The National Park Service (NPS) on Monday announced the return of fireworks at Mount Rushmore to celebrate Independence Day. In a press release, the NPS said fireworks will be launched over Mount Rushmore on July 3, adding later that “the return of fireworks to this iconic national memorial reflects President Donald J. Trump’s vision of... ... Read full Story
Sen. Cory Booker proposes eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000 of income for working families in new Keep Your Pay Act ahead of 2026 bid. ... Read full Story
President Trump’s job approval has dipped by 3 points since March 2025 among registered voters, according to a new poll. In the NBC News poll, 44 percent of respondents said they either “strongly” or “somewhat” backed Trump’s job performance, down from 47 percent in March 2025. Fifty-four percent of poll respondents said they were “strongly”... ... Read full Story