POLITICS
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
Read full article: Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency ordersSupreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered an attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration.
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votesThe Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
Read full article: Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spendingPresident Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones.
James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid
Read full article: James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bidThe Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Read full article: Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellFederal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
Read full article: FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figuresFederal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Read full article: House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against TrumpHouse Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.
It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
Read full article: It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadlineThe tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionA special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Read full article: Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol HillMelania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Read full article: Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leadersFor much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Read full article: Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsThere's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails.
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
Read full article: As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feudsVice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.
In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
Read full article: In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Read full article: Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud BoysThe Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago.
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Read full article: Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aidPresident Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Read full article: Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigationGov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
Read full article: The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovationThe Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs.
Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
Read full article: Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activistsThe Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists.
Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report
Read full article: Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau reportThe most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.
Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method
Read full article: Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the methodThe American Postal Workers Union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail.
Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying
Read full article: Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpayingTax refunds are up this season, but polling shows that most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls.
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Read full article: Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant loomsTesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats
Read full article: Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost DemocratsA proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.
House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
Read full article: House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near WashingtonAn aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday.
McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their community
Read full article: McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their communityMonday’s remarks from residents comes after a list of potential ICE facilities included a McAllen warehouse.