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Hegseth Campaigns for Massie Opponent in Rare Pentagon Political Activity; DOJ Creates $1.776B Settlement Fund
The Defense Secretary's personal campaign appearance in Kentucky marks an unusual break from nonpartisan norms, while the Justice Department settles a long-running dispute over Trump-era investigations.
Bill Maher Says He Cannot Find Democrats Willing To Appear On His HBO Show
The comedian described difficulty booking Democratic guests, saying many avoid media appearances where they may face scrutiny rather than uncritical coverage.
Hogan Says Republicans Never Got 'Back to Sanity' After Trump Victory
Former Maryland governor describes himself as jaded by current GOP climate, hopes November elections bring change.
One Thing Is Holding Back the Biggest Housing Law in Decades
Bipartisan legislation backed by the White House faces obstacles as Congress grapples with zoning reform and funding disputes.
Colorado Marijuana Regulators Privately Acknowledge Illegal Hemp Sales Far Exceed Public Disclosures
The admission came during a March meeting with industry representatives who described the problem as an existential threat to the state's legal cannabis market.
Supreme Court Won't Weigh Teacher's Firing for Posts After George Floyd Death
Jeanne Hedgepeth, who taught at Palatine High School in Illinois for 20 years, loses appeal as justices decline to review her termination over social media posts.
Violent Brawl Erupts at D.C. Chipotle as Federal Prosecutor Vows to Prosecute Parents of Teen Takeovers
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced her office will pursue charges against parents whose children participate in gatherings that have plagued the Navy Yard area on weekend nights.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Declares Peacetime Emergency as Wildfires Threaten Central, Northern Communities
The emergency declaration activates the National Guard and enables full resource mobilization to combat multiple fires burning across the state amid dry, hot conditions.
What Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's Loss Means for Upcoming Republican Primaries
Cassidy becomes the latest incumbent to fall in primaries as Trump-backed challengers continue reshaping the GOP conference.
Thousands of New York Commuters Braced for Monday Morning Chaos as LIRR Strike Begins
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers walked off the job Saturday in the first strike on one of North America's busiest commuter rail lines in over three decades.