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Mississippi Democrats Vote in Primary Between Longtime Rep. Bennie Thompson and Young Challenger
The race in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District pits a 78-year-old civil rights leader against a 34-year-old antitrust lawyer pitching economic populism.
Mamdani Condemns ISIS-Inspired Attack Without Using 'Radical Islamic Terror' Phrase
NYC mayor's initial response draws criticism from Republicans and some Democrats, reviving debate over terminology used to describe terrorism.
Mike Johnson Warns Sharia Law 'Serious Problem' After GOP Rep's Anti-Muslim Post
Speaker said he believes Ogles was referring to immigrants who refuse to adapt to U.S. culture, not Muslims as people.
House Republicans Urge NSF to Pause $67 Million Research Security Initiative
The House Select Committee on China alleges Texas A&M and University of Washington have problematic collaborations with Chinese military-linked institutions.
Trump Appoints Erika Kirk, Widow of Slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, to Air Force Academy Board
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, will fill a seat originally meant for her husband who was assassinated in September.
Trump Questions Aides About Corey Lewandowski's Role in $220 Million DHS Ad Campaign
President says he 'wasn't thrilled' with Noem's testimony about $220M campaign as Democrats launch investigation into contract firms
Congress Rarely Pushes Back when Presidents Deploy Military Force
Lawmakers last week voted down a resolution to halt Trump's Iran strikes, continuing a decades-long pattern of presidential unilateral action.
AI Titans and Political Leaders Are Sounding the Alarm on White-Collar Job Displacement
From DeSantis to Sanders, officials warn that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years.
FBI Subpoenas 2020 Arizona Voting Documents as Federal Push Into Election Administration Widens
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen received a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the state's 2020 audit, marking the second publicly confirmed jurisdiction in the DOJ's election investigation.
Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Photo With Secretary of State Rubio Draws Scrutiny
Tarrio, pardoned by Trump after seditious conspiracy conviction for Jan. 6, appeared at the inaugural Shield of the Americas summit in Florida.