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VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote

April 9, 2026

VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote

A Virginia Democrat rejects power grab claims over Gov. Spanberger's redistricting push as Republicans warn the proposed 10-1 map splits rural voters.

We could win the AI war and still lose all of our freedoms if we aren’t careful

April 9, 2026

We could win the AI war and still lose all of our freedoms if we aren’t careful

The U.S. races to outpace China in AI with trillions in investment, but without guardrails, the technology could threaten the freedoms it aims to protect.

Pence launches GOP messaging blitz on One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of midterms

April 9, 2026

Pence launches GOP messaging blitz on One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of midterms

Pence's Advancing American Freedom rolls out a $10 million campaign and a policy booklet to help Republicans message on taxes ahead of midterms.

SEN RICK SCOTT: The lesson of Artemis? Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job

April 9, 2026

SEN RICK SCOTT: The lesson of Artemis? Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job

After Artemis II circles the moon, a Florida senator calls on Congress to pass the Dismantle DEI Act and protect NASA from politicized mandates.

Fox News Poll: Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful

April 8, 2026

Fox News Poll: Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful

A Fox News Poll finds 75% of voters say government spending is wasteful, up nearly 20 points since last year, with bipartisan agreement rising.

Democratic lawmaker warns he's 'taking names,' creating list of people who need to be held accountable

April 8, 2026

Democratic lawmaker warns he's 'taking names,' creating list of people who need to be held accountable

Rep. Jason Crow said Tuesday that Democrats are "taking names" in response to a reported Trump DOJ "enemies" list, vowing to seek accountability against the administration.

Lawmakers press for probe of Chinese diaspora groups alleged election interference

April 8, 2026

Lawmakers press for probe of Chinese diaspora groups alleged election interference

Top House lawmakers urge IRS and Treasury to investigate U.S. 'hometown' nonprofits they allege were co-opted by the Chinese Communist Party for political influence.

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

April 8, 2026

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

Some Republicans publicly broke with Trump over his threat that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

America is too dependent on drugs from China. Worst-case scenario could be disastrous

April 8, 2026

America is too dependent on drugs from China. Worst-case scenario could be disastrous

U.S. pharmaceutical dependency on China poses urgent national security risks as Beijing dominates drug production and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

AOC tells troops to refuse 'illegal' orders ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline

April 8, 2026

AOC tells troops to refuse 'illegal' orders ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders after Trump, on social media, threatened to wipe out Iran's civilization.