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June 25

City-run grocery stores, defunding police, safe injection sites: What to know about NYC's next potential mayor

Zohran Mamdani propelled himself to the top of the Democratic mayoral ticket in NYC through promises to reshape the city through policies deemed by some as too radical.

June 25

Bernie Moreno wants Senate to call for Nobel Peace Prize to go to Trump

Sen. Bernie Moreno is introducing a resolution that would declare that the U.S. Senate calls for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

June 25

Top DOJ official faces test in Senate over nomination to become federal judge

Former Trump lawyer Emil Bove heads to Senate hearing amid heated debate over his qualifications to serve as a federal judge, from "brilliant" attorney to claims of bullying

June 25

Former Trump Ambassador Scott Brown launches bid to flip key battleground Senate seat from blue to red

Scott Brown enters the 2026 New Hampshire Senate race as the first major Republican candidate, focusing on inflation, border security and supporting Trump

June 24

CNN immediately takes the side of America's enemies: Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, commends President Donald Trump's 'devastatingly effective' attacks against Iran's nuclear sites on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

June 24

Dem senator plows ahead with war powers resolution despite ceasefire

Sen. Tim Kaine continues plan for war powers resolution despite Israel-Iran ceasefire, arguing the pause allows for deliberate discussion on congressional war authority.

June 24

Schumer questions Trump admin delay of briefing on Iran strikes

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., questioned the Trump administration’s postponement Tuesday of a briefing on the strikes ordered Saturday by the president on Iranian nuclear facilities.

June 24

House conservatives go to war with Senate over Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

House conservatives are warning that President Trump's budget bill may not pass after the Senate made key changes.

June 24

Reporter's Notebook: Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'big, beautiful bill' battle

A Senate vote-a-rama on the "big, beautiful bill" is expected for this weekend with House alignment next week as lawmakers negotiate SALT deductions and spending cuts.

June 24

Republican senator calls caucusing with Democrats an 'interesting hypothetical'

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski discusses the possibility of breaking from GOP caucus if Democrats win three seats in 2027, emphasizing a focus on Alaskans.