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Democrat lawmakers rush to bash Trump even as jobs, inflation reports beat projections

February 16, 2026

Democrat lawmakers rush to bash Trump even as jobs, inflation reports beat projections

Democrats blast Trump's economy, despite strong January data showing 2.5% inflation and 130,000 jobs added, citing "unaffordability crisis" concerns.

Nancy Mace proposes bill to make aliens deportable, inadmissible for animal cruelty

February 16, 2026

Nancy Mace proposes bill to make aliens deportable, inadmissible for animal cruelty

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina fields a measure to declare aliens who are convicted of animal abuse as deportable and inadmissible.

Democrats say Trump redistricting push backfiring as Virginia advances new House maps

February 15, 2026

Democrats say Trump redistricting push backfiring as Virginia advances new House maps

Democrats believe the congressional maps making their way through Virginia's legislature, aimed at snuffing out a GOP House majority, is a product Trump put into motion himself.

Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar

February 14, 2026

Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar

DHS is in a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach an agreement on immigration issues in time for its self-imposed deadline.

Reporter's Notebook: Bondi’s binder strategy turns House hearing into political firestorm

February 13, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Bondi’s binder strategy turns House hearing into political firestorm

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced rapid-fire questions about Epstein files before her explosive House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week.

Kevin McCarthy calls Gavin Newsom’s leadership a ‘failure,’ warns California is on ‘downward slope’

February 13, 2026

Kevin McCarthy calls Gavin Newsom’s leadership a ‘failure,’ warns California is on ‘downward slope’

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership, citing outmigration and corporate departures as evidence of failed policies.

Democrat claims SAVE Act would block married women from voting; Republicans say that's wrong

February 13, 2026

Democrat claims SAVE Act would block married women from voting; Republicans say that's wrong

Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten is opposing Republican SAVE America Act voter ID legislation, arguing it creates obstacles for married women voters due to birth certificate requirements.

DHS shutdown explained: Who works without pay, what happens to airports and disaster response

February 13, 2026

DHS shutdown explained: Who works without pay, what happens to airports and disaster response

A Department of Homeland Security shutdown is looming after Senate Democrats rejected Republican funding proposals. Here are the employees who will be affected the most.

CAROL ROTH: Trump is right to worry about interest rates — but there’s a price to pay

February 13, 2026

CAROL ROTH: Trump is right to worry about interest rates — but there’s a price to pay

America faces a mounting fiscal crisis with debt at 120% of GDP as interest expenses now exceed defense spending, creating significant national economic risks.

AI raises the stakes for national security. Here’s how to get it right

February 13, 2026

AI raises the stakes for national security. Here’s how to get it right

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 shows how smart national standards help America lead emerging technologies for effective AI regulation frameworks.