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Some House Republican women are in open revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson

Several women are leaving for other opportunities, considering retirement or quitting Congress early, fueling concerns about what's driving their exits.

Admiral saw survivors of alleged drug boat as legitimate targets, defense official says

The second strike on the boat generated controversy over whether it was legal or potentially a war crime.
Frank M. Bradley
Frank M. Bradley
12h ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Trump says he would release video of Sept. 2 boat strikes; Democrats release fresh images and videos from Epstein's private island

Trump said he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted last year on bribery and money laundering charges, and his wife.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
13h ago

House Democrats release new images and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's island

The more than 150 photos and videos of Epstein's island show the compound's exterior structures, as well as interiors.
Epstein Island
Epstein Island

Trump says he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges

Cuellar, D-Texas, thanked Trump on X "for his tremendous leadership and for taking the time to look at the facts."
Rep. Henry Cuellar
Rep. Henry Cuellar

Trump disparages Somali immigrants again, saying they've 'destroyed our country'

The president also continued his verbal attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., saying the first Somali American elected to Congress "shouldn’t be allowed to be a congresswoman."
President Trump Makes An Announcement On New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards
President Trump Makes An Announcement On New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards
21h ago

Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election

Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, NBC News projects, after an expensive campaign to replace former Rep. Mark Green.
Republican nominee Matt Van Epps
Republican nominee Matt Van Epps
23h ago

GOP warning signs and lessons for Democrats in Tennessee's special election results

The Tennessee results continued a trend of big swings toward Democrats compared to last presidential results. But the party might have left an opportunity on the table.
Matt Van Epps.
Matt Van Epps.
1d ago

Lawmakers ask AG Pam Bondi for a status update on releasing the Epstein files

The law Congress overwhelmingly passed required the DOJ to release the Epstein documents within 30 days of its enactment.
Pam Bondi in front of the Department of Justice seal
Pam Bondi in front of the Department of Justice seal

Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary

The primary has exposed the party's divides, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives endorsing Craig's main rival, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Rep. Angie Craig
Rep. Angie Craig

Afghan visa votes come back to haunt Republicans in key 2026 races

The D.C. shooting has put new scrutiny on what were once bipartisan efforts to resettle Afghan nationals who served alongside U.S. troops.
Rep. Andy Barr
Rep. Andy Barr