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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading a multi-agency effort to examine whether there are any connections among a series of cases involving missing or deceased scientists and staff linked to sensitive U.S. nuclear and space research facilities, officials said Tuesday. In a statement, the FBI said it is “spearheading …

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress on Tuesday just minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to consider recommending her expulsion over corruption allegations. Her sudden departure immediately halted the proceedings, as the committee no longer has jurisdiction over former members. In a statement, …

Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Cory Mills from Congress, escalating a growing controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Mills is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims involving “sexual misconduct and/or dating violence,” as well as potential …

Virginia voters are headed to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to approve an unusual mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts, a move that could boost Democrats’ chances of flipping control of the U.S. House and intensify a growing national redistricting battle. The proposed constitutional amendment, backed by Democratic leaders, would …

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post, the Trump administration announced Monday, following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican from Oregon who lost her U.S. House reelection bid in 2024, will take a role in the private sector, White …

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic, accusing the publication of publishing a “malicious” and false report about his conduct and leadership at the bureau. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, stems from a story published …

Virginians will head to the polls Tuesday to approve or reject a closely watched constitutional amendment that could reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The standalone spring referendum will cap months of legal battles, political messaging and unusually high early voting interest. The vote follows a …

Last week we broke down Edward Blum, the guy who killed affirmative action, gutted the Voting Rights Act, shut down the Fearless Fund, and is now suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation over scholarships for Black students. A one man wrecking ball aimed at every program this community built to …

President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting to breach an American naval blockade, marking a sharp escalation in tensions just days before a fragile ceasefire with Iran is set to expire. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the nearly …

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gasoline prices in the United States have likely peaked but could remain elevated for months, signaling a shift from earlier Trump administration predictions that prices would fall quickly. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Wright said it remains unclear when Americans might …

President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. officials will return to Pakistan for another round of high-stakes negotiations with Iran, even as he threatened sweeping military strikes if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war. Trump announced that American representatives would arrive in Islamabad on Monday …

Congress on Friday approved a temporary extension of a key U.S. surveillance authority set to expire, buying lawmakers 10 more days to resolve deep divisions — particularly among Republicans — over the future of the controversial program. The Senate passed the 10-day extension hours after a turbulent overnight session in …

The Trump administration is taking aim at what it calls rampant fraud in state Medicaid programs. But by focusing almost exclusively on Democratic-led states, it has handed ammunition to critics who say it mainly wants to embarrass its political enemies, not save taxpayer dollars. In announcing earlier this month that …

Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said Thursday he will resign at the end of May, marking a significant leadership change at the agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Lyons said …

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil shipments, reopened Friday after a 10-day ceasefire linked to fighting between Israel and Lebanon, offering relief to global markets following weeks of disruption. President Donald Trump announced the reopening, calling the waterway “COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS,” while emphasizing …