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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.