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Sen. Ron Johnson Says He's Unsure if McConnell Hospital Photo Is Recent
The Wisconsin Republican told a host on Real America's Voice that he heard from sources the widely shared image might be older than believed.
Maine ICE Shooting: Witness Describes Fatal Incident as Second Linked to Agency This Week
The killing in Maine comes five days after a Mexican national died during an encounter with immigration officers in Texas, raising questions about use of force.
The Next Big Races Between Moderates and Progressives Are in Pivotal Midwestern States
Competitive primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana are drawing national attention as both parties navigate internal ideological tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
UC San Diego Researchers Propose Solar Geoengineering to Counter El Niño Effects
Study in Science Advances suggests marine cloud brightening could reduce warming impacts but requires indefinite deployment and carries uncertain risks.
Political Analysts Discuss Senator Lindsey Graham's Passing On PBS NewsHour
NPR's Tamara Keith and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter analyze the implications of Graham's death for South Carolina and the Senate.
Ex-Canada MP Arrested After Police Seize 439 Guns and Antique Cannon From His Home
Royal Canadian Mounted Police conducted the search at a property in Ontario, according to initial reports that have not yet been independently verified.
NYC Homeless Encampment Grows to 12 Blocks on Manhattan's West Side as Residents Report Rising Crime
The sprawling camp near the Intrepid Museum has drawn complaints of theft, prostitution, and drug activity as city enforcement policies face scrutiny.
Minnesota Prosecutors Obtain Long-Withheld Evidence in Probe Into Fatal Shootings of Good, Pretti
Evidence includes hard drives with statements and body camera video, plus Good's damaged SUV; federal officials had previously suggested state prosecutors lacked jurisdiction.
FBI Personnel Visit Sen. Lindsey Graham's DC Home Less than 48 Hours After His Death
The purpose of the visit by at least six agents to the late senator's Capitol Hill row house has not been publicly explained.
Trump Says U.S. Military Will Resume Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Charge 20 Percent on Cargo
The announcement comes amid escalating tensions and strikes between the United States and Iran over the critical shipping corridor.