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U.S. politics: the White House, Congress, the courts and the campaigns, and what each move means.
WatchOrganizers projected more than 2,000 demonstrations and watch parties for Flag Day, anchored by a 'Rise Up, Sing Out' concert in New York featuring Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Julia Roberts.
Rep. Kevin Hern enters the June 16 primary as the front-runner, backed by the president and $8.2 million, for the seat Markwayne Mullin gave up to run Homeland Security.
This year's Group of 7 gathering in Evian symbolizes the fragmentation of international diplomatic order as President Trump's approach creates new tensions.
From Cascadia to Greater Idaho, regional separatist movements are gaining momentum amid national polarization and constitutional tensions.
WatchIn a 6-3 ruling, the justices let Alabama deploy a congressional map with only one majority-Black district for the 2026 midterms, likely costing Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures his seat.
Hand-picked by Trump to slash borrowing costs, Warsh chairs his debut FOMC meeting next week as markets bet on no cut and consumer prices climb to 3.8%.
Polling data shows extraordinary swing among key demographic that helped propel president to victory.
Former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra will face conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom in the nation’s most populous state.
The president marks the milestone birthday on Sunday amid renewed scrutiny of his age and stamina, after aides made him an omnipresent public figure.
From Cascadia to Greater Idaho, frustrated Americans increasingly consider redrawing state lines or seceding from the union entirely.
The court ruling accuses the administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials depicting negative aspects of slavery at parks across the country.
Top officials say letting the powerful spying authority expire will leave the United States dangerously blind, though some surveillance operations can still continue under existing frameworks.
FISA surveillance power faces expiration deadline while top officials argue letting the authority lapse will leave America dangerously vulnerable to foreign threats.
Democrats and voting-rights groups challenge the proposed rule as harmful federal intrusion affecting millions of mail-in voters.
The towering structure will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship event this Sunday as the president celebrates his milestone birthday with an unprecedented White House spectacle.
Critical intelligence-gathering law faces lapse after measure falls well short of support needed to pass, raising national security concerns.
Republicans struggle to extend powerful surveillance authority set to lapse this weekend following president's controversial choice of Bill Pulte as acting spy chief.
Republicans struggle to extend FISA surveillance authority set to expire this weekend after the president's controversial pick alienates lawmakers.
The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth faces questioning about reports she may have misled Congress regarding foreign donation vetting procedures.
Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra edged into the top spot in California's jungle primary, lining up a November showdown with Republican commentator Steve Hilton.
A failed Senate vote and a fight over reforms have left Section 702, a cornerstone of U.S. foreign intelligence gathering, days away from lapsing amid turmoil at the top of the spy agencies.
The oyster farmer and Marine veteran survived a bruising campaign to claim the nomination, teeing up one of the most closely watched Senate races of the 2026 midterms.
The president's former personal lawyer has run the Justice Department in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi's firing in April, and now faces an uncertain confirmation fight.
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the crowded Republican primary, forcing a June 23 runoff to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster as Nancy Mace finished fifth.
The two-term attorney general will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in November in what is expected to be one of the nation's most competitive governor's races.
President Trump's warming relationship with Xi Jinping has ignited anxieties across Washington and Asia as the administration shifts its approach to China policy.
WatchThe 215-208 vote directs the president to pull U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran — the first time either chamber has formally moved to constrain a conflict now in its fourth month.
Late-counted mail ballots lifted the Los Angeles councilmember past the reality-TV insurgent, setting up an unexpected Democrat-versus-Democrat showdown for City Hall.
The housing-finance official with no intelligence background will run the ODNI while keeping his roles atop the FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the administration's six-figure charge on skilled-worker visas amounted to a tax only Congress can impose, handing a victory to 20 states led by California.