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These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.

Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state’s June primary

Democratic Lawmakers Dismiss President Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise as 'Fantasy Land'

Democratic Lawmakers Dismiss President Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise as 'Fantasy Land'

Democratic lawmakers are strongly criticizing President Trump's recent promise to issue a $5,000 dividend to all Americans if Republicans secure control of both the Senate and the House in the upcoming November midterm elections. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., head of the House Democratic Caucus, characterized the pledge as "fantasy land," comparing it to promises of "puppies and rainbows and ponies." Other Democrats, including Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., labeled it a "hysterical" lie and an "unlawful bribe." Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas, stated, "I can guarantee you those checks ain’t happening." Many Democrats argue that President Trump has a history of making unfulfilled promises and is using this pledge as a campaign tactic because he is perceived to be struggling in the polls. The proposed payout to 240 million Americans would cost the federal government approximately $1.2 trillion, a figure President Trump has dismissed as easily affordable. Vice President JD Vance suggested tariff revenue as a po...

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

President Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist

Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says

Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholar

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholar

By Nate Raymond Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.

These 19 states are keeping daylight saving time permanent

These 19 states are keeping daylight saving time permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled in the Senate, but folks in these states won't have to set their clocks back on Nov. 1.

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war

What to know about a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Texas

What to know about a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Texas

The shooting of a Venezuelan man by a federal immigration officer in Texas has set off renewed protests about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown

Trump Administration Reimburses Texas $7.5 Billion for Border Security Spending

Trump Administration Reimburses Texas $7.5 Billion for Border Security Spending

The Trump administration has awarded Texas $7.5 billion as reimbursement for the state's expenditures on border security during the previous administration. Governor Greg Abbott announced the grant, which was approved by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. This reimbursement comes 14 months after Congress authorized border funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a key legislative priority for Texas's Republican delegation and Governor Abbott. Texas had spent over $11 billion on border security through Operation Lone Star, which included funding for border wall construction, river buoys, fencing, and the deployment of Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety personnel. Governor Abbott had initially requested full reimbursement for the state's spending, emphasizing that Texas had to bear the costs of securing the border when, in his view, the previous administration failed to do so.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Criticized by President Trump Amid Measles Outbreak

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Criticized by President Trump Amid Measles Outbreak

President Trump has publicly criticized Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, labeling him as 'close to incompetent' in response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. This comes as Pennsylvania reports the highest number of measles cases in the U.S. this year. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has also stated that Governor Shapiro initially refused assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which Kennedy claims has successfully contained outbreaks in other states like South Dakota and Texas. Governor Shapiro, in turn, has accused Kennedy of spreading 'conspiracy theories' after the CDC did not include four reported measles-associated deaths in its national statistics. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra Bogen has since written to the CDC, requesting help but stipulating that the CDC must publicly acknowledge the reported deaths in Pennsylvania.

ICE Announces Arrests of 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Illegal Aliens Under Trump Administration

ICE Announces Arrests of 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Illegal Aliens Under Trump Administration

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals described as 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens. According to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, these arrests included individuals convicted of heinous crimes such as lewd and lascivious assault on a child, rape, and assault. Secretary Mullin stated that under President Trump’s and his leadership, ICE has been 'unleashed' to arrest illegal aliens and 'Make America Safe Again.' The announcement highlighted specific cases, including Marcos Simo-Cepeda from the Dominican Republic, convicted for lewd and lascivious assault on a child in Miami, Florida; Jaime Velasquez-Orozco from Mexico, convicted for lewd or lascivious acts with a child in Santa Ana, California; Sergio Ehuan-Canul from Mexico, convicted for attempted indecency with a child in Randall County, Texas; Nehemias Omar Garcia-Martinez from Honduras, convicted for second-degree rape and assault in Prince George’s County, Maryland; and P...