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Politics May 13

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.

Media May 13

Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans could pick up seven or eight House seats in midterms, defying historical trends favoring opposition.

West Virginia May 12

Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

Afghanistan May 12

Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'

Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great."

VIDEO May 12

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democratic senator at hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., spar during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Supreme Court May 12

CNN commentator snaps at Kevin O'Leary to not 'be a d---' during heated debate over Supreme Court ruling

Bakari Sellers unloads on Kevin O'Leary during CNN debate over Supreme Court ruling on Alabama's House map and voting rights, telling him not to be a "d---."

Congress May 11

Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it

The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.

Leadership May 11

Starmer on the brink: UK PM fights for survival as party takes beating in local elections

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles to save his position as over 60 Labor MPs urge him to step down amid election losses and party rebellion.

Politics May 11

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'

Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.

Politics May 11

Jeffries calls out Trump-era gas prices after telling Republicans not to politicize pump pain under Biden

Hakeem Jeffries has repeatedly criticized Trump over surging gas prices, but in 2022 he urged Republicans not to play politics when prices spiked under Biden.