As the war with Iran continues, what is President Trump focused on?
The White House is focusing on the unpopular war with Iran, Washington, D.C., renovation projects and putting Trump's image on a commemorative $250 bill.
What does America mean to you?
Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked people from across the country that question.
Ohio lawmakers are considering the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. What is it?
The bill would permit teaching on religion's impact on U.S. history.
The U.S. and Iran may be near an agreement. Then what?
The Trump administration says it's close to an agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire.
How Congress is trying to address housing problems
There is a shortage of affordable housing, and lawmakers are working to pass measures, including limiting the number of rental homes large investors can own.
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Could constitutional sheriffs pose a threat to fair elections?
In March, Riverside County, Sheriff Chad Bianco seized around 650,000 election ballots from Riverside County's registrar of voters. The ballots were already certified in a 2025 California election.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s reaction to Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
In a statement, McConnell said the fund was “utterly stupid, morally wrong, take your pick.”
The evolution of Marco Rubio
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Paxton won Texas Senate primary, but Democrats think they can win in November
Longtime Sen. John Cornyn lost to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Police officer beaten on Jan. 6 blasts compensation fund for Trump allies
President Trump's $1.776-bilion fund is designed to compensate people who claim former President Joe Biden's Justice Department investigated or prosecuted them unfairly, including rioters on Jan. 6.
South Carolina considers redrawing voting maps after SCOTUS blow to Voting Rights Act
The new district lines could squeeze out an institution in South Carolina and national politics: 17-term Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn.
Trump administration changes rules to obtain green cards
The new rules require people to apply for green cards from abroad instead of from inside the U.S.,
U.S. and Iran are moving toward a peace deal, U.S. says
It appears that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is central to an agreement.
What is the state of American intelligence as Tulsi Gabbard leaves her job?
Now is a critical point for U.S. national security.
Is the Trump administration changing the way the Smithsonian presents history?
For the last year, the White House has threatened to withdraw funding for the Smithsonian Institution if the museums refuse to turn over troves of wall texts and proposed exhibit...
What kind of Republican Party do Texans want?
On Tuesday, Texans will vote in a Republican runoff election between longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who last week secured President Trump's endorsement.
Cuban American community reacts to Trump's actions in Cuba
The Trump administration criminally charged Cuba's former leader last week and sent an aircraft carrier to the region.
Tulsi Gabbard stepping down as Director of National Intelligence
In a letter she posted on X, she cited her husband's recent cancer diagnosis.
Republican Congressman on why he is trying to block Trump's DOJ settlement fund
Trump's Justice Department created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay “reparations” to people who were prosecuted by former President Joe Biden's administration.