Minnesota “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar is claiming the $30 million “error” on her congressional financial disclosures was a simple mistake — but lawmakers aren’t buying Read More
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Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era
Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol for President Donald Trump’s full term, advancing the reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security
The entire department has been shut down since mid-February as Democrats have demanded policy changes in the wake of fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents.
California governor’s race debate shows why election still a toss-up
Candidates for California governor ducked and dodged questions on the debate stage Wednesday, but voters may have a clear view of what options are available Read More
DeSantis says he’s taking up Jeffries’ invitation to ‘F around and find out’ on Florida redistricting effort
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ invitations to “F around and find out” on redistricting efforts in Florida, the next possible battleground Read More
Mexican national faces removal after voting illegally in US election, DHS says
A Mexican national who voted illegally in US elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal Read More
Prediction market platform Kalshi suspends 3 congressional candidates who bet on their own races
“YES, I did bet ~$100 on myself on Kalshi because I wanted to get caught…” Mark Moran, who is running for US Senate in Virginia Read More
Manhattan DA’s office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway
Tauhid Dewan, 28, was arrested on charges including forcible touching and sexual abuse after allegedly groping a woman on a Queens subway, reports say.
Dems Go After Trump For Ending ‘Free’ Tax Program But Fine Print Steals The Show
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the decision to cancel the IRS’s Direct File program during a Senate exchange on Wednesday, arguing the “free” service cost Read More
Virginia court declares state’s redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans
A Virginia circuit court judge ruled that Democrats’ redistricting referendum was unconstitutional one day after voters approved the Democrat-drawn map on Tuesday.