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Lawmakers order Mayorkas to hand over records about 'shady backroom deals' that set up migrant camp in NYC
The House Natural Resources Committee compelled Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to hand over the documents after his agency "repeatedly blocked congressional inquiries."
Calif. state senator defects to Republican Party: 'Democratic Party is not the party that I signed up for'
State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, a longtime Democrat, broke news of her deflection late Thursday, saying the values she shared with the Democratic Party when she was elected in 2022 have now...
NY Jewish leaders blast 'ugly, antisemitic campaign' against Josh Shapiro in veepstakes
Shapiro, who is Jewish, faced more scrutiny and criticism than other contenders because he's pro-Israel, they claimed.
Republican senators ask NCAA to keep men out of women's sports
Keeping men from playing women’s sports in the NCAA is being requested of the association’s president by both North Carolina senators among 23 Republicans.
Rep. Andy Ogles reveals FBI seized his phone after reports of 'mistaken' $320K campaign loan
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) revealed Tuesday that FBI agents have seized his cellphone amid a probe into "mistakes" he claims to have made in reporting his campaign finances — including...
Harris and Trump locked in dead heat in critical swing state Pennsylvania
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to descend on Philadelphia on Tuesday evening for her first rally with running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, one conservative pollster...
Ex-Obama staffer slammed for 'racist' joke about Ohio GOP Senate candidate's Colombian heritage
“Ask Bernie Moreno in his native language why he moved here to steal real American’s jobs," Kyle Herman posted on X.
Chris Christie says Trump 'created' Josh Shapiro, blaming ex-prez for VP hopeful's rise
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie faulted Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for creating Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, whom he believes is the most formidable veep pick.
Republican can win NYC mayor's race if Dems move further left, ex-Gov. Pataki claims
Ex-Gov. Pataki suggested that a GOPer's chances would considerably improve if a lefty progressive such as city Comptroller Brad Lander defeats moderate incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic Party's...
Sen. Tim Scott marries interior designer in blissful South Carolina wedding ceremony
Sen. Tim Scott is no longer a bachelor!
Georgia GOP chair looks to purge renegade former official for Harris endorsement
Georgia Republicans are expected to unite behind the Donald Trump ticket, but one former officeholder is balking.
House Education chair threatens subpoena against Columbia University in antisemitism probe
House Education Committee Chair Virginia Foxx levied a subpoena threat against Columbia University Thursday, accusing the Ivy League school of blowing off document requests for its antisemitism probe.
Ex-rep secures key endorsement, cash boost in Michigan Senate race
Republican Mike Rogers trails Democrat Elissa Slotkin in fundraising in the Michigan Senate race, but has help on the way after securing a key conservative endorsement Wednesday.
Top GOP senators threaten State Department with subpoeana for info on suspended Biden Iran envoy accused of storing classified info on cell phone
Top Republicans on committees overseeing US foreign policy threatened to subpoena the State Department on Tuesday after the agency failed to fork over information about suspended Iran envoy Robert Malley,...
Biden says it's 'outrageous' that Senate blocked Merrick Garland, confirmed Amy Coney Barrett
President Biden fumed Monday about how Senate Republicans blocked the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court but confirmed Amy Coney Barrett.
Trump and Vance need to woo women voters to win
A warning to Donald Trump and J.D. Vance: Tread carefully when it comes to women, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Top Republican on Senate Foreign Relations Committee gives Biden-Harris admin ‘D’ average on countering China
The top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee slapped the Biden-Harris administration with a letter grade of “D” on Monday for its poor cooperation with European allies and partners...
Trump assassination attempt prompts LI rep's bill to require House staffers to take active shooter training
Long Island GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito unveiled legislation that would mandate House staffers face active shooting training.
Trump endorses both Masters and Hamadeh in Arizona race
Trump endorsed both Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh in a Truth Social post late Saturday night, even though the Republican originally only endorsed Hamadeh, the Arizona Republic reported.
Dem senator agrees to debate GOP rival — but only on her terms
Las Vegas' KLAS-TV will host the debate between Rosen, who turns 67 next week, and Brown, 40; Reno's KTVN-TV will simulcast the event.