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Johnson: Democrats 'Playing Politics' With FISA Over Pulte Appointment
House Speaker says Democratic opposition to Bill Pulte as acting intelligence director threatens passage of foreign spy powers set to expire June 12.
Protests Erupt in Southampton After Killing of University Student Henry Nowak
Demonstrations have continued for a second day following the stabbing death that has sparked debate over immigration policy and policing in Britain.
People With Cancer or HIV Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Rules, Advocates Say
The Trump administration released a nearly 400-page rule requiring 80 hours of monthly work or volunteering for most adults on Medicaid in over 40 states.
DHS Secretary Mullin Sets 2027 Target for Coast-to-Coast Border Wall Completion
Primary barrier from Pacific to Gulf of America targeted for next year, with secondary reinforcement wall due by summer 2028 amid ongoing debate over effectiveness.
Democratic Senator Says She Was 'Almost Brought To Tears' During Congressional Testimony on Medicaid Fraud Findings
The testimony before a Republican-led House task force included allegations that 100% of suspected fraud companies were foreign-owned, prompting partisan tension.
House Advances Ukraine Aid Package in Rare Defiance of Speaker Johnson
The $1 billion+ security measure passes procedural vote 218-204 with seven Republicans crossing party lines; faces uncertain Senate fate and likely Trump veto.
Minnesota GOP Faces Backlash After Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin at Convention
Attorneys for George Floyd's family demand retraction and apology after state Republicans honor former officer convicted of murder.
Spencer Pratt's Surge in Los Angeles Mayor's Race Draws Warning From Democrats, Support From Republicans
Reality TV star holds second place with 30.4 percent of vote in all-party primary, likely to face incumbent Karen Bass in runoff.
Graham Platner's Cocaine Brag Resurfaces as Unearthed Posts Reveal Blunt Admission
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2020 Reddit posts that he did drugs while on military leave, saying 'no regrets.' The Marine Corps prohibits illicit drug use.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Says Only Congress Can Rename It
Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling on May 29 found the Kennedy Center board exceeded its legal authority by voting to add Trump's name without congressional approval.