Pete Hegseth Inches Closer to Becoming Defense Secretary As Key Detractor Seems More Open To His Nomination
Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration Rule to Grant Dreamers Health Care Through ACA
DACA recipients do not receive health care through ACA thanks to prior rules that don't consider them to be "lawfully present" in the U.S.
Mitch McConnell Reportedly Cuts His Face After Falling On Capitol Hill
The Senate Minority Leader was not present for the GOP leadership press conference
Florida Lawmaker Switches to Republican Party After Winning Election as a Democrat: 'I'm Tired of Being the Party of Protesting'
In a surprising political shift, Florida Representative Susan Valdes announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and join the Republican Conference.
Stephen Miller Outlines Timeline For Trump's Immigration Crackdown Plans, Says GOP Will 'Move Immediately'
Trump's pick for deputy chief of staff for policy promised sweeping legislation to curb immigration and start mass deportation operations.
NYC Mayor Considering Bypassing Sanctuary City Designation To Help Trump's Mass Deportation Efforts
Adams, a former NYPD Captain, has been a long-time critic of sanctuary city laws. His stance has been highlighted as he cozies up to the Trump administration.
Republican Threatened by Trump with Jail Over Role in Jan. 6 Committee Tells Him to 'Bring It On': 'I'm Not Intimidated'
Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the Jan. 6 committee, wrote in a scathing post that he is not intimidated by Donald Trump's threat to imprison him and his eight fellow committee members.
James Comer Outlines Joe Biden's Three 'Biggest Lies' Republicans Claim He Made About Family's 'Shady Business Dealings'
"Hunter Biden laptop as Russian disinformation," the claim about Biden not speaking to his son about "his overseas business dealings," and Hunter Biden not making any money in China were highlighted by the lawmaker in an op-ed
Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Has Inclination to Believe 'Most Outrageous Propaganda' Against US From Enemies, John Bolton Warns
It "raises serious questions about her judgement" Bolton said. Nearly 100 former officials blasted her nomination in a recent letter
Lara Trump Steps Down as RNC Chair As She Looks To Take Marco Rubio's Florida Senate Seat
"The job I came to do is now complete," she said when announcing the decision
House Committee Blasts Intelligence Community In 'Havana Syndrome' Report, Concludes Foreign Adversary 'Increasingly Likely' Behind The Mysterious Illness
"The Intelligence Community has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee's investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn," said Rep. Rick Crawford
AOC Formally Announces Candidacy for Top Oversight Committee Position Amid Party Anxiety
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee in latest sign she is cozying up with the party.
California Attorney General Expands Immigration Protection Law as 'Trump-Proofing' Efforts Continue
In latest effort to "Trump-proof" the state, the California AG is limiting the information state institutions can share with federal immigration enforcement.
Sen. Blumenthal Seeks Financial Records From Veterans Groups Run By Pete Hegseth After Mismanagement Allegations
The Democrat is calling on the Senate Armed Services Committee to demand two groups "preserve and produce" the records, including credit card transactions
Ted Cruz Slams Joe Biden's Decision to Pardon His Son, Says He Predicted it Months Ago
Cruz claimed that the real reason for the pardon is to cover up corrupt business deals involving members of the Biden family
Dem Adam Gray Narrowly Defeats GOP Rep. John Duarte In Last Uncalled House Race, Leaving Republicans With a Slim Majority
Adam Gray will become the next Representative for California's 13th District. Republicans now hold a 220 seats in the House, compared to Democrats' 215.
Republicans Are Poised to Keep Senate Control During 2026 Midterms, Early Analysis Argues
From Constitutional structures, to an advantageous electoral map, Republicans have an easier path to Senate victory in 2026, ABC News argues.
Tulsi Gabbard Gains Major Conservative Endorsement As Trump's DNI Nominee
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that both "President Trump and America" need the former lawmaker in the post
Ted Cruz, Rick Scott Top List of Senators Backing Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Despite New Allegations
Cruz and Scott came out in full support of Hegseth, who faces multiple sexual assault allegations, to become the new Defense Secretary after a private meeting.
From Atlanta to New York City, a Closer Look at How Kamala Harris Performed Worse than Biden on Election Day
Almost a month has passed since Trump claimed electoral victory. As Democrats grapple with their performance, a new analysis provides some new insights.
Republican Rails Against Bill Banning Lawmakers from Trading Stocks: 'How About We Don't Make Any Money Either?'
The Republican congressman eventually conceded he would vote in support of the ban because he doesn't "have any f--king money to put in the stock market."
Unlikely Alliances Between Democrats and GOP That Could Complicate the Confirmation of Trump Appointees
Republicans can only afford to loose three votes to confirm Trump's appointees. Here are some Republicans and Democratic Senators to watch out for.
North Carolina Governor Blocks Republican Attempt to Use Hurricane Relief Bill to Limit Power of Incoming Democratic Leaders
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper blocked a hurricane relief bill that contained clauses to limit the power of incoming Democratic leaders and transfer it to Republican officials.
Trump Once Distanced Himself From Project 2025, Now He is Inviting Its Top Architects to His Administration
From immigration, to CIA and the FCC, some of Project 2025's top contributors and architects will serve in Trump's second term come January
The Gender Paradox in U.S. Politics: Women Are Advancing in State Legislatures but Stall Elsewhere
For the first time since 2016, women did not see net gains in congressional representation. But at the state level, female lawmakers set a record high.
MAGA Hardliners Claim Immigration Hurts American Workers. Experts Say Otherwise
Vice President-elect JD Vance says that deporting migrants will bring back American men into the workforce, do experts agree?
From DACA to TPS: How a Second Trump Term Could Affect Immigration Programs and How States Are Working To Prevent It
As Trump is set to move into the White House in a few weeks, immigrants, experts and lawmakers brace for the next four years of promised immigration crackdown
Jim Jordan Issues Three-Word Demand For Biden's Attorney General, DHS Secretary: 'Preserve Your Records'
The Department of Justice responded to Jordan's insinuations by saying the department holds "legal obligations" of preserving records
Philadelphia City Council Prepares to Protect LGBTQ Residents With New Resolution Ahead of Trump Term
Philadelphia will become the latest city to assess how to prepare and protect their vulnerable residents ahead of the new Trump administration
Florida Rep. Luna Defends Trump's Cabinet Picks: 'He Wants People Who Know How to Message' Americans
Three of Trump's original picks have faced serious allegations of sexual impropriety, including Matt Gaetz who withdrew from Attorney General consideration