Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Wisconsin governor race, Minocqua Brewing's Bangstad voices intent to run
Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Brewing Co. owner recently at the center of national controversy, voiced his intent to run for Wisconsin governor.
Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Brewing Co. owner recently at the center of national controversy, voiced his intent to run for Wisconsin governor.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
GM expects $500 million from tariff refund after Trump administration taxes thrown out
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
Federal government sues Wisconsin, illegal sports betting case
The federal government is suing Wisconsin in response to the state's civil lawsuit against several predication markets like Crypto.com and Robinhood.
The federal government is suing Wisconsin in response to the state's civil lawsuit against several predication markets like Crypto.com and Robinhood.
Trumps welcome King Charles, Queen Camilla to White House: 'My mother had a crush on Charles'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.