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Rep. Thomas Massie Files FEC Paperwork for 2028 House Race, Says Decision Not Final
The Kentucky Republican, who lost his primary last week to a Trump-backed challenger, has not ruled out a presidential bid either.
Massie Positions Himself for Potential Political Future After Primary Defeat
The Kentucky Republican filed FEC paperwork for a 2028 House run and left the door open to higher office, including a potential presidential bid.
Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness
Bernalillo County judges are scheduling Friday hearings for nine homelessness-related offenses starting July 1, as the county jail's homeless population has grown from 3,670 in 2022 to nearly 12,000 in 2025.
John Cornyn's Last Stand and Democratic Fights: What to Watch in Tuesday's Texas Elections
President Trump has endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over three-term Senator Cornyn, setting up a high-stakes GOP Senate runoff that could reshape Texas politics.
Jewish Democrats Navigate Party's Shifting Stance on Israel at Leadership Summit
NBC News polling shows 57% of Democrats now view Israel negatively, up from 35% in 2023, as intra-party debate intensifies over Gaza war and weapons sales.
Immigration Courts Bundle Dozens of Cases to Accelerate Deportation Hearings under Trump Administration
Federal immigration courts are scheduling hearings with 100 or more respondents at once, raising due process concerns among attorneys while administration officials say the changes address chronic backlogs.
Senate Republicans Push Back Against Proposed $1.8 Billion Fund for Trump Allies
The Senate removed $1 billion for a ballroom from an immigration enforcement bill and delayed a vote on the fund critics call 'Trump's slush fund.'
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Threatens Civilization in Encyclical Letter
The pontiff's encyclical, described as defining his papacy, calls for global action against concentration of digital power in private hands.
Carney Calls Alberta Separation Referendum a 'Dangerous Bluff,' Compares It to Brexit
The October 19 vote will ask Albertans whether they want to remain in Canada or hold a binding separation ballot, with the prime minister pledging to campaign for unity.
Nearly 400,000 Indy 500 Fans Observe Moment of Silence for 'Taps' Before Record-Breaking Finish
The tribute to fallen service members preceded Felix Rosenqvist's historic 0.0233-second victory in the closest finish in Indy 500 history.