House clears critical hurdle to advance three major priorities

Republican leaders overcame opposition that had threatened approval for a key spy law, DHS funding and the farm bill.

Iran has executed at least 21 people since start of war: UN human rights chief

The Iranian government has executed at least 21 people since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the country, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Wednesday. In a press release, Türk’s office said that since the conflict began on Feb. 28,

Google rolls out AI tool to predict flash floods up to 24 hours ahead

Google has launched a new AI‑powered Flood Hub designed to flag flash‑flood risk up to 24 hours in advance. Experts say the tool could add valuable warning time, but stress it works best alongside traditional forecasting.

Hegseth, Khanna spar over economic impact of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the rising cost of the Iran war under fiery questioning from Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Khanna said the total cost of the war was likely well above the $25 billion

Let the public share in the rewards of artificial intelligence

Blackstone and Anthropic are partnering to use AI to overhaul private equity-owned sectors, potentially leading to mass unemployment, while an AI tax paid with stock could help to share the rewards of AI with the public and give them a greater voice in corporate governance.

Hegseth Short-Circuits Trying to Explain How U.S. Is Winning Iran War

The Trump administration is failing to explain how the U.S. is coming out on top in the Iran War. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday to defend the DOD’s latest budget requests, but he came up incredibly short in

Walz: ICE officers engaged in 'campaign of organized brutality'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers engaged in a “campaign of organized brutality” after a recent massive federal immigration operation in his state. “For months, armed, lawless gangs roamed our communities in a

Florida Republicans Ramp Up Gerrymandering After Supreme Court Ruling

Florida’s House of Representatives approved a gerrymandered congressional map drawn by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’s office—less than one hour after the Supreme Court decided to gut the Voting Rights Act. The legislature voted 83-28 Wednesday morning to approve the new

Hegseth Struggles to Explain the “Imminent Threat” Posed by Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegeth went before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday to defend the mammoth $1.5 trillion budget request submitted by the Department of Defense. But under questioning from Representative Adam Smith of Washington, the Christian nationalist

Watch live: Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House

President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will welcome the astronauts from NASA's historic Artemis II moon fly-by mission to the White House. The four-member crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian mission specialist

Floor arm-twisting continues

Supreme Court deals blow to Voting Rights Act along ideological lines

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An educator’s plea to teach all children, including immigrants

Denying children an education is not a constitutional correction: It is a moral regression.

WHCA dinner shooting fallout; Supreme Court claws back VRA: Join the live discussion

A shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump. What’s next for the suspect, and are the tables turning in the legal challenges to Trump’s White House ballroom? Plus, a major Supreme Court decision

Iran deal prospects look dim: Keane

Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane predicted on Wednesday that Iran would continue delaying negotiations with the U.S. to end the 60-day conflict in a bid to exert pressure on President Trump, as the prospects of a peace deal appear fraught. “I think it's pretty evident

Antibiotic resistance is growing — don't delay new antibiotics

The world urgently needs new antibiotics, yet the market routinely punishes companies that take on the long, risky and expensive work of developing them.

NRCC praises Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling: 'Victory for the Constitution'

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Tuesday celebrated the Supreme Court ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map that created a second-Black majority district. “Today’s decision is a victory for the Constitution and the principle that every

Blanche: Comey indictment 'not an audition' for attorney general job

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was "not an audition" for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) top job, and that he was "absolutely, positively not" directed to pursue the indictment at President Trump's

EU: Meta isn't keeping underage users off Facebook, Instagram

The European Union's executive branch accused Meta of violating its sweeping digital rules that require technology platforms to minimize the risks of harm for users, including children and young people. The European Commission, in a report released Wednesday, said Meta has

Liberal Supreme Court justices say majority has 'completed demolition' of Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court’s liberal justices called their colleagues’ decision clawing back race-based redistricting on Wednesday a “now-completed demolition” of the Voting Rights Act. In a 48-page dissent, Justice Elena Kagan held up the landmark 1965 law as helpful to the nation’s

Senate Republican on Comey indictment: 'I hope that they have more than just a picture in the sand'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday said he hopes the Justice Department has stronger evidence against former FBI Director James Comey than “just the picture in the sand." Comey was indicted with a second round of charges on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to harm

Bondi Ordered to Testify on Epstein, Democrats File Contempt Charges

Pam Bondi may think that being fired as attorney general gets her out of a congressional subpoena, but the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform disagrees. After missing her scheduled deposition April 14, Bondi will now testify before the committee on May 29, the

“I Dissent”: Kagan Rips Supreme Court for Destroying Racial Equality

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to render the Voting Rights Act obsolete. Louisiana v. Callais was first brought to the court in 2025 by a group of white voters, who argued that a congressional map drawn to create a Black-majority district in Louisiana was

Washington’s self-induced energy crisis leaves Moscow as the only option

Russia’s war chest will only accelerate in its rate of replenishment, not in spite of U.S. policy, but because of it.

Boebert knocks King Charles over ‘dos and dont's’ list for Congress

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday took a shot at the British royal family for a list of “do’s and don’ts” that she said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) gave members ahead of King Charles III’s address to Congress. Before the British monarch’s speech, when reporter

Pentagon CFO: Iran war has cost $25 billion so far

The Pentagon’s acting chief financial officer told members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far. “So approximately, at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. Most of that is

Pentagon Reveals Total Cost of Iran War—and It Will Blow Your Mind

Assistant Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst finally revealed the Pentagon’s estimated price tag for the U.S. military onslaught in Iran—and it’s a doozy. “We’re spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury,” Hurst said during a hearing before the House Armed Services

Watch live: King Charles visits 911 Memorial in New York

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the 911 Memorial in New York City on Wednesday afternoon as part of their swing through the U.S. It also marks the first trip to the Empire State by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010. The king

Federal watchdog says it will review DOJ's Epstein files release

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a review of the Department of Justice’s compliance with Congress’s mandate to release the Epstein files, the congressional watchdog confirmed Wednesday. The review would be the second into the DOJ’s handling of the files,

Virginia Supreme Court leaves order temporarily blocking redistricting certification in place

The Virginia Supreme Court will allow a lower court order temporarily blocking the commonwealth from certifying the results of a redistricting referendum to remain in place, dealing a blow to Democrats who sought to challenge the ruling. The high court on Tuesday denied a

Gingrich: 'If the election were in May, Republicans would lose'

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that Republicans would lose midterm elections if voting took place next month, urging GOP lawmakers to campaign collectively as the party of affordability and peace. “If the election were in May, Republicans would lose,”

Ex-Official Warns People Fleeing in Droves as Trump Weaponizes DOJ

Justice Department attorneys are decamping from the Trump administration, leaving behind an enormous staffing void within the nation’s top law enforcement agency. Thousands of experienced attorneys and staff have left the DOJ since Donald Trump returned to office, choosing a

DOJ says WHCA dinner shooting suspect took mirror selfie before attack

The man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump last weekend took a mirror selfie just before the shooting, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday. The photo was included in a memorandum supporting pretrial detention filed by the DOJ, which said that

1.2 million-pound Big Boy locomotive to visit 10 more states this summer: Here's where

This likely marks the first time the Big Boy locomotive has traveled east since rolling out of the plant that created it in 1941.

Costco adding new option to $1.50 hot dog combo

Attention Costco shoppers, a classic menu item is getting a change.

Tumbler Ridge families are suing OpenAI

Seven families of victims injured or killed in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company and its leadership of negligence after they failed to alert police to the suspected shooter's ChatGPT activity.

Why '86' is at the center of DOJ's latest Comey case

One number is at the center of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest indictment of former FBI Director James Comey: 86. Last May, Comey posted on Instagram a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers 86-47 and wrote, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” The grand

Former FBI director James Comey expected to self-surrender Wednesday

Former FBI director James Comey is expected to turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday after facing new federal charges. A grand jury in North Carolina returned a two-count indictment against Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump with a photo he posted to

White House: Funds to pay TSA, other DHS workers running out 'soon'

The Office of Management and Budget warned in a letter to lawmakers that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of funds to pay employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other departments imminently if the House does not pass a DHS

READ: Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, struck down Louisiana’s congressional map on Wednesday that added a second majority-Black district, a decision that carries seismic implications for the future of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s legal saga thrust

The Dignity Act is a realistic step toward immigration reform and justice

It offers meaningful gains and protections without jeopardizing its political viability.

Pam Bondi sets new date to testify before Congress on Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before Congress about the Epstein files on May 29 after she failed to appear for a previously scheduled deposition. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee confirmed the appearance, an arrangement made after

Supreme Court Smothers Voting Rights Act, Hands GOP a Massive Win

The Supreme Court just threw out Louisiana’s redrawn congressional map in a huge blow to the Voting Rights Act, an essential pillar of the Civil Rights Movement. In a 6–3 decision along ideological lines, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Louisiana’s redrawn congressional

Trump discusses extended Strait of Hormuz, Iran blockade with energy executives

President Trump on Tuesday discussed extending the blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and how to minimize the impact to consumers during a meeting with energy executives at the White House, a White House official told The Hill. The development comes after the

Supreme Court rules on Voting Rights Act, striking down Louisiana map

The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district an unconstitutional gerrymander on Wednesday, a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that weakens a central provision of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s legal saga thrust the

Republicans Privately Panicking About Trump’s Revenge Crusade

Republicans are realizing most Americans don’t like President Trump using the Justice Department to persecute those he believes have personally wronged him. In the midst of a contentious midterm cycle, some on the right have politely suggested the man in the Oval Office focus

Senate panel advances Trump Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh

The Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, just days after the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it was dropping its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The panel voted 13-11 along party lines to send

Trump’s MAGA Base Splits Dramatically, New Poll Shows

The number of President Donald Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters is dwindling, according to a recent poll. Only 18 percent of Americans strongly approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 34 percent at the start of his second term, according to an Economist/YouGov poll

Trump Threatens Iran With Gun-Toting AI Meme: “No More Mr. Nice Guy!”

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, President Trump posted a wild threat to Iran on his Truth Social page. “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon! President DJT,” the post read, accompanied by a picture

Supreme Court sides with NJ faith-based pregnancy centers in subpoena fight

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of faith-based pregnancy centers on Wednesday in their fight with New Jersey’s Democratic attorney general, who is investigating allegations the centers may have misled donors to believe they support abortions. Justice Neil