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Media April 15

'The View' co-hosts clash over whether to embrace ex-Trumpers like Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin clashed with Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg over welcoming Marjorie Taylor Greene and other MAGA defectors who have turned against President Donald Trump.

Politics April 15

Stefanik clashes with CNN hosts over Trump's Pope comments, while accusing Swalwell of 'criminal' conduct

Rep. Elise Stefanik said President Trump is justified in engaging politically during wartime but argues Pope Leo XIV should avoid political involvement.

Politics April 15

GOP holds with Trump on Iran war, but cracks emerge as deadline nears

Senate Republicans block a fourth war powers resolution on Trump's Iran war, but questions grow as the 60-day congressional deadline approaches.

Supreme Court April 15

Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up

President Trump says he is prepared to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices as speculation swirls around Justice Alito's possible retirement.

Democrat Elections April 15

Dems ripped for 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' that could 'shield' fraud and abuse in California

California Democrats face backlash over a bill critics say would criminalize investigative journalism and shield immigration service providers.

Minnesota April 15

Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators

A noncitizen in Minnesota is accused of voting in the 2024 election and faces felony charges as Republicans push for stronger voter ID legislation.

Homeland Security April 15

DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it

Congress returned with no end in sight for the 60-day DHS shutdown as Republicans eye a "skinny" reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement.

Politics April 15

Trump-Tillis tiff deepens as president says he ‘quit,’ concedes Fed fight could doom new chair confirmation

Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve confirmation hearing heads to the Senate next week, but Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., plans to block President Donald Trump's pick over DOJ probe.

Mike Johnson April 15

Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote

Speaker Mike Johnson faces GOP pushback on renewing FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers as conservatives demand additional reform guardrails.

Second Amendment April 15

Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed gun control bills and toughened an assault weapon ban, drawing DOJ threats of litigation and Republican backlash.