Flags lowered to half-staff for Sen. Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump has ordered that flags at all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez fires campaign manager; "serious mismanagement"

Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez held a news conference on Monday, July 13, after she fired her campaign manager, accusing her of serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings.

Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts

Bill Pulte, the acting director of ​National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.

Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown

A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.

Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71.  Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'

Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.

Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats

The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.

Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Trump administration puts pressure on states to revise election practices

The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.

DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting

The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.

Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.