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Rubio Says U.S. Strait of Hormuz Operation Is Defensive as Vatican Visit Looms

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared at the White House podium Tuesday to address tensions with Iran and preview his trip to meet Pope Leo XIV amid ongoing diplomatic friction over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Tennessee Gov. Lee Calls Special Session to Redraw House Map, Potentially Giving Republicans 9-0 Edge

The special session follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling that limited race-based redistricting criteria and could reshape the state's congressional delegation before the 2026 midterms.

By James Callahan · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Counterterrorism Czar Responds to Reporter Inquiry With Public Attacks on X Before Story Published

Sebastian Gorka told his 1.8 million followers that the ProPublica reporter was anti-American and had written a "putrid piece of hackery" after not responding to multiple requests for comment.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Dem Senate Candidate Sherrod Brown Says He Supports Closing Border; Republicans Point to His Record

The former three-term Ohio senator, now running for Jon Husted's seat, faces scrutiny over past votes on sanctuary cities and border wall funding.

By Diane Park · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ohio Republicans Fear Former ICE Official Could Cost Them a Battleground House Seat

Madison Sheahan, who helped lead Trump's immigration enforcement operations tied to two citizen killings in Minneapolis, faces May 5 primary as party debates her general-election viability.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republican Oklahoma Senate Candidate Barry Christian Found Dead in Wildlife Management Area

Christian, 54, was one of three Republicans competing in the June 16 primary for the state Senate seat; circumstances remain under investigation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrat on Redistricting: Politicians Are Picking Their Voters

Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized the Supreme Court's decision striking down Louisiana's congressional maps as a blow to voting rights protections.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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The States Where Daylight Saving Time Legislation Has Already Died This Year

At least a dozen states have seen bills fail or stall, though federal proposals including the Sunshine Protection Act remain in committee.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation

The bill creates an online tracking portal and limits quick vehicle sales to cars at least 15 years old.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Cassidy Pans Landry for Moving Forward With Louisiana Senate Primary After Voting Rights Decision

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order suspending only House primaries until July 15, leaving the Senate race to proceed as scheduled with early voting starting Saturday.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read