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Meuser Tells TMZ Reporter to 'Talk to the F—— Democrats' Over DHS Funding Questions
The encounter, caught on video outside the Capitol, comes as Congress faces pressure over its failure to pass Department of Homeland Security funding before adjourning.
Republicans Ramp Up Redistricting Push After Supreme Court Ruling
The 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais narrowed Voting Rights Act requirements, prompting calls from GOP officials in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia to redraw congressional maps.
Supreme Court Ruling Will Reshape American Politics. The Only Question Is When
The 6-3 decision effectively gutting Voting Rights Act protections gives Republicans a freer hand to redraw congressional maps, though timing may limit effects on this year's midterms.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Conclude U.S. State Visit With New York City Activities
The royal couple visited the 9/11 memorial, split for separate engagements in Harlem and at the New York Public Library, then reunited to mark the King's Trust charity's 50th anniversary.
Coast Guard Faces Utility Shutoffs as DHS Shutdown Reaches Day 75
Admiral Kevin Lunday tells CBS News that several stations have lost power, water or gas services with more outages expected; the Coast Guard is the only military branch affected by the partial shutdown.
Jay Powell Concludes Tenure as Federal Reserve Chairman, Will Remain on Board
Powell's eight-year chairmanship ends Thursday while he stays on as a Fed governor in what critics are calling an unusual arrangement.
Blanche, Newly Confirmed ATF Head Cekada Propose Gun Regulation Rollbacks
Justice Department announces more than 30 changes including repeal of Biden-era background check rule for gun show sales.
James Comey Indicted Over '86' Instagram Post; Restaurant Workers Say Term Is Common Industry Slang
The former FBI director faces two counts of threatening the president's life, but hospitality workers argue the term has decades of benign use in food service.
Inmates Have Died in Armor Health Companies' Care as Jails Continue Contracting With Them
A ProPublica investigation found the company has settled more than 56 medical negligence lawsuits while continuing to win Florida jail contracts.
Justice Department Moves to Roll Back More Than 30 Gun Regulations Under New ATF Leadership
The changes include repeal of a Biden-era rule on background checks at gun shows, and come days after authorities say a man tried to breach the WHCA dinner with weapons.