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Three Republican AGs Subpoena Fauci Over Pandemic-Era Covid Guidance
Attorneys general in three Republican-led states have issued a subpoena to Anthony Fauci, escalating a years-long push to compel testimony on how early Covid-19 guidance was developed.
Senate Faces Time Crunch Before August Recess as Shutdown Deadline Looms
With its August recess just days away, the Senate is racing through a backlog of unfinished business while a fall government funding deadline adds to the pressure.
Trump Turns Economic Address Into Broadside Against Democrats After Michigan Primary Upset
President Trump used a speech billed as an economic policy address to instead attack Democrats, a day after Abdul El-Sayed's primary win reshaped Michigan's Senate race.
New Mexico Sues Justice Department for Access to Sealed Epstein Files
New Mexico's attorney general has sued the Justice Department, accusing federal officials of improperly withholding unredacted records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
FAA Confirms Marine One Came Too Close to Passenger Jet Near Reagan National
The FAA says Marine One briefly flew closer than permitted to a commercial passenger jet, prompting a federal safety review of the encounter.
Key GOP Senator Says She Will Oppose Blanche Nomination, Narrowing Path to Confirmation
A pivotal Republican senator says she will vote against confirming Todd Blanche, complicating the nominee's path through a narrowly divided Senate.
Kansas Voters Reject Ballot Measure to Elect State Supreme Court Justices
Kansas voters turned down a Republican-backed amendment that would have replaced the state's judicial appointment system with direct elections for Supreme Court justices.
Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director, Ending Yearlong Leadership Vacancy
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, giving the agency its first permanent leader in more than a year amid an active measles outbreak.
Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Course Ahead of Presidential Visit
Authorities arrested a man carrying illegal weapons near a Trump-owned golf course in California hours before the president was scheduled to attend a fundraiser there.
Glenn Youngkin Launches New Advocacy Group Pushing School Choice in Battleground States
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched a political advocacy group promoting school choice policy in key battleground states ahead of the midterms.
Trump Says No Decision Made on US Attorney Jeanine Pirro Amid Fallout From Dropped Case
President Trump says he has not decided how to handle US Attorney Jeanine Pirro after prosecutors dropped a high-profile vandalism case against a former Olympic athlete.
Rep. Chuck Edwards Ends Re-Election Bid Following Ethics Censure Recommendation
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is ending his re-election campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring him over harassment allegations.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Package After Late-Night Vote
Lawmakers cleared a key procedural hurdle on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, setting up a final floor vote later this week after weeks of closed-door negotiations.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark Case on Digital Privacy Rights
The justices will weigh whether federal agencies need a warrant to access location data held by third-party apps, in a case closely watched by tech companies and civil liberties groups alike.
White House Unveils New Sanctions Package Targeting Overseas Shell Networks
Treasury officials say the coordinated action with European allies is aimed at closing loopholes used to evade existing sanctions regimes.
Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Overhaul Prescription Drug Pricing
The proposal would cap out-of-pocket costs for common medications and give Medicare broader authority to negotiate prices directly with manufacturers.
Governors From Six States Form Coalition on Clean Energy Standards
The bipartisan pact commits member states to shared emissions targets and a joint grid-modernization fund, sidestepping a gridlocked Congress on climate policy.
House Committee Opens Inquiry Into Federal Contract Awards
A bipartisan panel voted to launch a formal review of procurement practices after a whistleblower raised concerns about the bidding process.
The Swing States That Will Decide the Next Election - and Why
A data-driven look at the counties and demographics both parties are targeting, and what changed since the last cycle.
