Tennessee GOP approves new House map, sparks protests over Memphis district overhaul
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
Republicans seek $1B in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project, once touted as privately funded
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal
President Donald Trump spoke about a potential new deal with Iran while being questioned by reporters in Florida. He said that he was reviewing the most recent Iranian proposal to end the conflict, "I'll let you know about it later." Trump also went on to address the debate over whether the United States would be better off without an agreement, while also confirming that a deal could still be in the works. "They told me about the concept of the deal. They're going to give me the exact wording now,” he explained.
President Donald Trump spoke about a potential new deal with Iran while being questioned by reporters in Florida. He said that he was reviewing the most recent Iranian proposal to end the conflict, "I'll let you know about it later." Trump also went on to address the debate over whether the United States would be better off without an agreement, while also confirming that a deal could still be in the works. "They told me about the concept of the deal. They're going to give me the exact wording now,” he explained.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.