Trump DNI pick braces for Senate grilling as temporary stand-in fuels Dem pressure
Jay Clayton faces a tense Senate confirmation hearing to become DNI amid growing Democratic concerns over Trump's temporary pick William Pulte.
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A problem hiding in plain sight is keeping Americans from buying homes
America's construction industry is short 250,000 workers monthly, extending building timelines and driving up costs amid a 1.5 million-home housing gap.
The Trump administration is warning all 50 states that they risk losing federal funding for unemployment insurance benefits if they don’t comply with antifraud efforts
The Trump administration is warning all 50 states that they risk losing federal funding for unemployment insurance benefits if they don’t comply with antifraud…
Trump puts Jay Clayton's nomination for intel chief on hold
President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, saying he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that cur…
Trump wins two, loses one: Georgia billionaire delivers rare blow to endorsement machine
Trump-backed candidates won two of three key GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson.
GOP Gov DeWine urges Ohio to abolish the death penalty, says it is no longer a deterrent
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced support for abolishing the death penalty, saying data shows it no longer serves as a deterrent to violent crime.
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
A top SPLC official is accused of funneling over $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential Neo-Nazi informant who was allegedly a secret romantic partner.
Dems pick potential successor to DC's congressional delegate after decades-long incumbency
An at-large D.C. council member won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the district's non-voting House seat after Eleanor Holmes Norton's retirement.
State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in
Socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George leads D.C. mayoral race with 52.6% of votes counted as Trump threatens possible federal takeover of the capital.
Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb
Alabama Democratic Senate runoff produces nominee to succeed Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville in a solidly red state where Democrats face long odds.
Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing…
Trump-backed Barry Moore projected to win runoff in Alabama GOP Senate primary
Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican Senate runoff in Alabama on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating political newcomer and U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson.
Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial race
President Donald Trump's near-spotless endorsement record notches another win as Mike Mazzei will be GOP nominee for Oklahoma governor.
Trump notches another endorsement win as Barry Moore captures Alabama GOP Senate nomination in runoff
Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore wins the Alabama Republican Senate runoff, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson to capture the GOP nomination.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s move to run in a majority-minority district after hers was reshaped in a GOP-led redistricting plan has roiled local politics and the Congressional Black Caucus
The primary is stoking party divisions between the establishment and outsiders along with concerns about Black representation.
Trump's endorsement fails to save MAGA candidate as billionaire advances in key governor race
Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, the Associated Press reports today.
Trump-backed 'McCongressman' wins Oklahoma Senate primary, vows push for stalled SAVE Act
Rep. Kevin Hern cruised to a primary victory in Oklahoma and questions why Republican senators won't support the SAVE Act voter ID bill in Congress.
Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia’s GOP primary runoff over former college football coach Derek Dooley, setting up a showdown with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November
The GOP congressman has defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the primary runoff.
Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff
Rep. Mike Collins will face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November as Republicans look to Georgia to deliver a key GOP victory that could determine…
Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate race
Rep. Mike Collins defeats Derek Dooley in Georgia's GOP Senate runoff election and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's midterms.
Trump slams Israel, praises Iran at G7 summit
President Trump praised Iranian leaders while slamming his greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, at the G7 summit on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Feds foil alleged plot to kill Trump, others at White House UFC fight
Federal prosecutors charged at least five people in connection with an alleged plot to kill the president and countless others at Sunday's UFC cage fight on th…
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FBI foils alleged murder plot at White House UFC fight; President Trump slams Israel, praises Iran at G7 summit.
Alleged D.C. National Guard shooter could face death penalty with new charges
New charges were filed against a man accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., opening the door f…
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