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February 3

Maryland House approves new congressional map as Senate leaders warn of risks

The Maryland State House moved forward with a new congressional map backed by Democrats, even as state Senate leaders cautioned the plan could backfire.

February 3

Who is the populist conservative president-elect in Costa Rica?

Laura Fernández Delgado wins Costa Rica's presidential election with roughly 48% of the vote, set to become the country's second female president.

February 3

Clintons CAVE to Epstein House subpoenas

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to sit for depositions with the House Oversight Committee after months of legal and political gridlock regarding their ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

February 3

Trump urges Republicans to 'nationalize' voting

President Donald Trump urged the GOP to "nationalize" voting, sparking constitutional controversy as Democrats call the proposal "outlandishly illegal."

February 3

Kat Cammack discusses House test vote to end partial government shutdown

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., discusses the House test vote to end the partial government shutdown. She addresses the need for the SAVE Act to ensure only citizens vote in U.S. elections.

February 3

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump is rewriting power politics to put America First

Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter adversaries.

February 3

Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface

A sweeping fraud scandal is putting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in the spotlight, reviving questions about his controversial ties to progressive environmental causes.

February 3

Trump to host Colombia’s Petro as drug trafficking expected to dominate high-stakes talks

President Donald Trump and Colombia's Gustavo Petro meet Tuesday at the White House after a year of diplomatic turmoil, from deportation standoffs to visa revocations and trade tensions.

February 3

‘I don’t support ICE’: Gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents

ICE agents denied service at gas stations and hotels sparks legal debate over discrimination vs. private business rights in controversial incidents.

February 3

Government shutdown enters day 4 as lawmakers gear up for House-wide vote on Trump-backed deal

The government shutdown entered its fourth day as the House GOP prepares a Tuesday vote on a Senate funding compromise.