SPLC’s tax exempt status under scrutiny as Congressman accuses group of 'act of fraud'
Rep. Mark Harris urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to strip the SPLC of its tax-exempt status, alleging the group funded extremist organizations.
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Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say
The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
The House rejected Trump-backed FISA spying bill, putting key surveillance program at risk of first lapse in nearly 20 years
Democratic opposition to Bill Pulte’s intelligence nomination derails effort to temporarily reauthorize Section 702 of FISA.
Spy law used to stop Taylor Swift attack to lapse as Congress skips town, World Cup nears
Democrats blocked a FISA Section 702 extension, leaving the key U.S. surveillance program set to expire Saturday amid a Trump intel standoff.
Spy program credited with stopping Taylor Swift terror plot barrels toward expiration
House Democrats blocked a FISA Section 702 extension, leaving the key U.S. surveillance program set to expire Saturday amid a Trump intel standoff.
House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar
The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July.
Senate map tightens as top forecaster moves 3 races toward Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, saying they have a clearer path to winning the majority in the midterm elections.
Trump administration yanks funding from LA homeless agency amid explosive fraud probe: 'Necessary step'
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for Los Angeles' primary homelessness support agency, accusing it of fraud and "wanton mismanagement" of tax…
Trump admin yanks funding from LA homeless agency amid explosive fraud probe: 'Necessary step'
The Trump admin suspends federal funding for Los Angeles's primary homelessness support agency, accusing it of fraud and 'wanton mismanagement' of taxpayer dol…
Chip Roy fields proposal to block pay and power for longtime lawmakers
Rep. Chip Roy proposes ending pay and power for House and Senate lawmakers who serve 12 or more years in their respective legislative chambers.
Second Amendment fights grow across several states over 3D-printed gun laws
Lawmakers in a growing number of states are imposing restrictions on 3D-printed firearms, sparking debate over Second Amendment rights and gun control.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
The U.S. and Iran stumbled back into war, exchanging strikes for the second day in a row. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:
Plus, the dilemma facing women in Maine, and Bill Gates testifies to Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
House to take up last-minute extension of FISA spy power in likely-doomed vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.
Missouri senator warns Dem immigration policies threaten Western civilization after scoring ICE funding win
Sen. Schmitt warns Democrat immigration policies threaten Western civilization as his $350 million ICE funding provision targets sanctuary cities.
Trump admin axes ties to dozens of progressive groups in 'direct opposition' to mission: 'Decisive action'
The Interior Department is cutting 43 partnerships and over $4 million in funding for groups tied to DEI, environmental justice and immigration.
This red state hands Republicans fresh ammunition in the fight over America's economic future
Texas' economy hit $2.9 trillion in 2025, with per-capita output rising to $91,500 per resident even as the state added nearly 419,000 new people.
How residents in this southern state are getting richer amid its population explosion
Texas economy hits $2.9 trillion in 2025, with per-capita output rising to $91,500 per resident even as the state added nearly 419,000 new people.
Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats…
6/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
6/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But t…
House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive
Rep. Terri Sewell claims the GOP probe into ActBlue and CEO Regina Wallace-Jones is part of a pattern of Trump DOJ harassment of Black women in power.
Bill Gates faces hours of questioning over Jeffrey Epstein ties
One of the richest men in the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.…
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