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The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran-backed targets Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed a forceful response to renewed attacks on American forces in the Middle East, dramatically escalating tensions that had briefly eased during diplomatic efforts. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said a “heavy wave …

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the federal government can continue implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting vote-by-mail, reaching the opposite conclusion that another appeals panel decided over the weekend. The conflict appeared to make it even more clear the issue will have to be settled by the …

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to advance a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia, moving forward legislation renamed in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham after his unexpected death. Senators approved the procedural motion 86-12, clearing the way for final passage later this week. The vote came just hours after …

Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Congressman David Scott, fell short of winning a special election to finish her father’s term in office and will face former Gwinnett County School Board chair Everton Blair in a runoff next month.  The Associated Press made the call at around 8:45 p.m. …

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the nation’s intelligence community, approving U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote. Clayton, who currently serves as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, will assume leadership of the …

Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing Wednesday, refusing to answer questions about the origins of COVID-19 and the federal government’s pandemic response amid an escalating confrontation with Sen. Rand Paul. Fauci’s decision stunned the Senate Homeland …

Members of Congress paid tribute to their longtime colleague, the late Republican Sen. Lindsey O. Graham, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday morning ahead of a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, where Graham’s close ally President Donald Trump was expected to speak. Heads of state, including Israeli Prime Minister …

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled new details Tuesday about his administration’s plan to launch city-owned grocery stores, saying the locations will sell essential food items at prices 30% below typical retail rates in an effort to lower grocery bills for working families. Under the pricing model, shoppers would …

A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers unveiled legislation Tuesday that would prohibit federal politicians from using campaign contributions to defend themselves against sexual misconduct allegations, arguing elected officials should not be able to rely on donor money to cover personal legal battles. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., …

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is intensifying pressure on Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying the longtime Republican lawmaker should resign unless he can publicly demonstrate that he is capable of continuing to serve in the U.S. Senate. In a letter sent Monday to McConnell and his staff, the Democratic governor said the …

The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to revive President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting vote-by-mail after a federal appeals court refused to allow the policy to take effect ahead of November’s midterm elections. The emergency appeal comes just two days after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court …

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the National Park Service to install temporary warning signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, directing visitors to a White House report that claims the museum presents an inaccurate account of U.S. history. The executive order requires the National Park Service, which …

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order overhauling federal election procedures in nearly half the country, preventing the administration from implementing the changes ahead of November’s midterm elections. In a decision issued Saturday, the 1st U.S. Circuit …

Former logger from Allagash turned politician Troy Jackson on Saturday officially became the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race for longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat.  All but one of Jackson’s opponents had suspended their campaigns over the past week, resulting in a largely ceremonious convention to replace former …

The Pentagon has reduced its official death toll for the U.S. war with Iran from 18 service members to 14, removing four troops who were killed earlier this month after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire, a move that has intensified scrutiny over how the administration is reporting military casualties. …