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Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday, but the biggest political battles are unfolding in California and Iowa, where closely watched gubernatorial and Senate primaries could shape the fight for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. California voters will narrow the field in the race to …

President Donald Trump is backing away from plans for a controversial $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” after facing mounting opposition from congressional Republicans, according to people familiar with the decision. White House officials informed top Republicans on Capitol Hill of the move Monday, the sources said, signaling a potential end to …

Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated campaign to dismantle the Trump administration’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, escalating a political and legal battle over a program critics have labeled a taxpayer-funded reward system for President Donald Trump’s allies. In a “Dear Colleague” letter circulated Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer …

The White House late Friday released the results of President Donald Trump’s latest physical examination, with his physician concluding that the president remains in excellent health while recommending increased exercise and additional weight loss. In a medical memorandum, White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote that Trump continues to demonstrate strong …

The United States carried out what it described as self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets over the weekend, while Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on facilities linked to the U.S. operation, highlighting the fragile state of a ceasefire as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. U.S. Central Command said …

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was on Capitol Hill Friday for a closed door interview with lawmakers about her role in the release of the federal investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein — the now deceased wealthy sex offender who surrounded himself with influential entrepreneurs, academics and celebrities, including President Donald …

A federal judge on Friday blocked plans to temporarily close the Kennedy Center for renovations and ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the institution’s official title, ruling that the center’s board exceeded its legal authority. In a sweeping 94-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled in favor of …

Republicans in the Louisiana legislature approved a new congressional map ahead of the midterm elections that is expected to give the GOP an additional advantage in the battle for control of the U.S. House. The map eliminates one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional districts following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling …

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, created as part of an unprecedented settlement involving President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia issued the order Friday after a former Jan. 6 …

Several musical artists announced this week that they will no longer participate in a major America 250 celebration event in Washington, D.C., despite being listed as performers by organizers tied to a Trump-backed initiative. The event, called the “Great American State Fair,” is being organized by Freedom 250, a public-private …

The White House has yet to release any results from President Donald Trump’s medical and dental exams at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this week. A White House official said Tuesday that officials expected to provide “a readout in the next day or so.” Trump, who turns 80 …

Following a dismissal of criminal charges the Trump administration lodged against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongly deported Maryland resident Thursday pressed a federal judge to prevent his removal to any country that is not Costa Rica, which has agreed to accept him as a refugee. The filing in the federal …

A federal judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, dealing a setback to Democrats who argued the measure could disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, rejected a request from …

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether she committed perjury during civil lawsuits against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation is reportedly being led by Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for …

The Pentagon has spent months positioning troops and military assets in the Caribbean that would allow the United States to rapidly launch operations involving Cuba if President Donald Trump were to authorize action, according to sources familiar with U.S. defense planning. The buildup, which includes naval vessels, aircraft and surveillance …