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Blanche's Path to Confirmation Appears Clear After Winning Key Republican Support
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's backing gives the attorney general nominee the support needed to advance through a Senate floor vote.
Twin Falls Police Release Video of Deadly In-N-Out Burger Shooting That Left 3 Dead, 10 Wounded
The nine-minute surveillance compilation shows the gunman’s movements across the restaurant and surrounding area before he died from a self-inflicted wound.
GOP's Crusade Against Fauci Isn't Limited to Congress
Beyond Capitol Hill hearings, Republican scrutiny of the former NIH director extends into state legislatures and legal challenges.
Abuse, Harassment Allegations Threaten to Derail Republicans' Midterm Message
Three GOP lawmakers face scrutiny over misconduct claims as the party seeks to focus on economic and border security messaging heading into November.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Center, Will Continue Recovery at Home
The Republican senator from Kentucky spent several weeks in an inpatient rehabilitation facility following a concussion he suffered earlier this year.
Communist, Socialist Network Helped Fuel Madison Protests After Corey Ruiz Shooting, Investigation Finds
The nearly two-week demonstrations in Wisconsin's capital resulted in at least 22 arrests and five street fires after a contentious police shooting.
Meta Fined $567 Million in Largest Child Safety Ruling against Social Media Giant
The record penalty surpasses previous regulatory fines against platforms for failing to protect minors, with the ruling citing systemic failures in user age verification and harmful content moderation.
Opinion Column Calls Trump's Anticommunist Messaging an 'Imaginary Red Scare'
The RealClearPolitics commentary contends the president has not presented evidence of a serious internal communist threat.
Plane's Takeoff During Marine One Flight Prompts FAA Investigation at Reagan National
A coded radio signal meant to halt departures when the president's helicopter lifts off from the White House never got through.
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill Requiring Mail-In Ballots by Election Day
The Ballots by Election Day Act targets states like California and Washington where counting can stretch for days or weeks after polls close.