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Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting

December 2, 2025

Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting

Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced a bill requiring stricter vetting for Afghan evacuees after incidents involving National Guard shooting and bomb threat.

Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud

December 2, 2025

Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud

The House Oversight Committee under Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has opened a probe into Minnesota’s handling of a massive COVID-relief program

Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers

December 2, 2025

Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers

Jamie Raskin blasts Trump's Caribbean naval strikes against drug cartels, claiming they violate constitutional limits and due process protections.

Mace campaign staffer quits governor bid team, accusing her of disloyalty to Trump

December 2, 2025

Mace campaign staffer quits governor bid team, accusing her of disloyalty to Trump

Rep. Nancy Mace's campaign consultant J. Austin McCubbin quit over loyalty concerns, claiming she embraced Sen. Rand Paul's wing of the GOP instead of President Trump's vision.

Reporter's Notebook: Tennessee special election eyed as Trump referendum ahead of midterms

December 1, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Tennessee special election eyed as Trump referendum ahead of midterms

Tennessee special election tests Trump's influence as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges GOP in a red district.

Music City Miracle: A look at an unusually contentious election in the Volunteer State

November 30, 2025

Music City Miracle: A look at an unusually contentious election in the Volunteer State

Tennessee special election results could test Trump's strength ahead of 2026 midterms as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges Republican Matt Van Epps.

Trump makes 11th-hour plea for Matt Van Epps over Aftyn Behn, whom he claims 'hates Christianity'

November 30, 2025

Trump makes 11th-hour plea for Matt Van Epps over Aftyn Behn, whom he claims 'hates Christianity'

President Donald Trump urged Tennessee voters to support Matt Van Epps in Dec. 2 special election, attacking Democratic state representative Aftyn Behn.

Rep Troy Nehls, a Trump ally, will not seek re-election as twin brother announces campaign to replace him

November 29, 2025

Rep Troy Nehls, a Trump ally, will not seek re-election as twin brother announces campaign to replace him

Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announces plans for his retirement to focus on his family, while his identical twin brother launched a campaign to replace him.

Slotkin goes silent when pressed on past Trump guard ‘shooting’ claims after DC attack

November 28, 2025

Slotkin goes silent when pressed on past Trump guard ‘shooting’ claims after DC attack

Sen. Elissa Slotkin remains silent about her previous statements suggesting President Donald Trump could order the National Guard to fire on civilians.

Trump is making life affordable again for every American, and here's how

November 28, 2025

Trump is making life affordable again for every American, and here's how

Treasury counselor Joseph Lavorgna explains how Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will boost wages through capital incentives and eliminate taxes on tips.