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Raskin Launches Probe Into Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Case Dismissal
The investigation centers on why felony vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn were brought and then voluntarily dropped by the U.S. Attorney's office.
DDHQ, The Hill to Provide Live Primary Election Coverage Across Wisconsin, South Carolina, Minnesota and Other States
Two-hour special broadcast will track Senate special GOP primary in South Carolina following Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, plus primaries in four other states.
New Midterm Battleground Takes Shape as Parties Build Election Armies
Both Republicans and Democrats are aggressively recruiting poll workers, observers and lawyers ahead of the 2026 midterms, with the RNC reporting a 42% increase in volunteer signups compared to 2024.
Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota Pit Progressives Against Moderates → Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota Pit Progressives Against Moderates
Democratic voters in both states face competitive races testing the party's direction heading into November.
Robocall Volume Hits Annual High with 4.4 Billion Calls in July
YouMail tracking shows spike comes as regulators debate stricter enforcement against automated calling operations.
DOJ Opinion Extends Executive Privilege to President’s Communications With Private Advisers
The Office of Legal Counsel memo would broaden the scope of communications President Trump could shield from congressional investigations.
Past Woke-Era Policies Require Accountability
A RealClearPolitics opinion column argues that past diversity and equity initiatives require accountability rather than dismissal as a cultural moment that has passed.
FAA Pausing Reagan Washington National Flights to Support Freedom 250 IndyCar Race
The three-hour airspace closure on Aug. 23 marks a rare operational pause at one of the nation's busiest airports for a major sporting event.
Sen. Kennedy Says Kamala Harris 'No Longer Relevant' in SAVE Act Debate
Louisiana Republican senator comments after former vice president posted video opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, triggering bipartisan debate over election security legislation.
DOJ Sues New York to Block In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The federal lawsuit, which also targets Connecticut and Vermont, alleges state policies allowing undocumented immigrants to access in-state tuition rates and financial aid violate federal law.