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The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding economists’ expectations and signaling continued strength in the labor market despite rising inflation and broader economic uncertainty. Economists surveyed by FactSet had forecast payroll growth of about 105,000 jobs for the month. The Labor Department also revised hiring figures upward …

The Senate approved a $70 billion immigration funding package early Friday morning after Republicans overcame weeks of delays and internal divisions over a controversial Trump administration settlement fund that nearly derailed the legislation. The bill passed 52-47 shortly before 5 a.m. and would provide funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

U.S. Senate Republicans fended off an attempt Thursday to block the Department of Justice from using an “anti-weaponization” fund to pay people who feel they were wrongly prosecuted, as well as another proposal that sought to require congressional authorization for a new White House ballroom. Debate on amendments and motions, …

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Justice Department, elevating one of his closest allies to the nation’s top law enforcement position. Speaking at a White House event, Trump said he would formally move forward with Blanche’s nomination …

New York Democrats are taking steps to regain greater control over congressional redistricting, advancing a constitutional amendment that could reshape the state’s political map ahead of the 2028 elections. The Democratic-controlled state legislature on Wednesday approved the first passage of a proposed amendment that would significantly expand lawmakers’ authority over …

The U.S. House passed a resolution Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and require congressional approval for further military action in the country. The 215-208 vote, in which four Republicans voted with all Democrats to adopt the resolution, is the strongest rebuke to …

The White House Correspondents’ Association announced Tuesday that it has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24 after the original event was interrupted by a shooting that prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump, senior administration officials and journalists. WHCA President Weijia Jiang said the new event will be a …

A former Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant who was later pardoned by President Donald Trump has been appointed to a Pentagon office responsible for overseeing some of the military’s most sensitive operations, according to multiple reports. Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from his participation in …

California and Iowa voters delivered a series of closely watched primary results Tuesday that could shape the fight for control of Congress and key statewide offices in the 2026 midterm elections. While California’s slow vote-counting process left several contests unresolved, early returns provided a clearer picture of the state’s gubernatorial …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, handing Republicans a significant victory as they seek to protect their narrow U.S. House majority ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a 6-3 decision split along ideological lines, …

President Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed Bill Pulte, a close ally with no intelligence background, to serve as acting director of national intelligence. The appointment places him atop the nation’s intelligence apparatus as the United States remains embroiled in conflict with Iran and diplomatic efforts to end the fighting remain …

After beginning his second term with a rapid series of executive actions and policy initiatives, President Donald Trump now finds himself battling legislative gridlock, legal setbacks and an increasingly complicated foreign policy crisis centered on Iran. More than a year into his presidency, Trump’s legislative agenda has slowed in Congress, …

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 …