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Today: April 02, 2026
Today: April 02, 2026

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Economy|Health

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms

Congress is halfway home in approving government funding for the current budget year that began Oct. 1 after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a three-bill package on Thursday

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms
Political|US|World

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike
Political|World

Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers

Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers

Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Crime|US|World

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing

Members of Congress are considering the possible consequences for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and even Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after an ICE officer shot Renee Good to death in Minnesota

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing
Uncategorized

Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year

President Donald Trump gathered House Republicans this week at Washington’s Kennedy Center for a pep rally that kicked off the year

Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year
Political|US|World

Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP

Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP

Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol
Interview|Opinion|Political|World

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

Congress has a legal, constitutional and even moral responsibility to assert itself as a branch when it comes to military actions by the US, says an expert on war powers.

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
Crime|Political|US|World

Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release

Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Sports

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Cody Campbell is a billionaire supporter of Texas Tech, his alma mater

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new concerns about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America

Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels

The House has rejected a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
US|World

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

The Senate has given final passage to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
Economy|Health|Political

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Election|Political|US|World

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Crime|Economy|Election

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress

Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Health|Political

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Crime|Interview|Political|US

Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant since announcing resignation after falling-out with Trump

Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant since announcing resignation after falling-out with Trump

Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant since announcing resignation after falling-out with Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Sports

Big 12's Brett Yormark says college athletics needs legislation that's stalled in Congress

Big 12 Commission Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress is needed to regulate college athletics and put a stop to what he essentially calls uncapped spending for name, image and likeness in football

Big 12's Brett Yormark says college athletics needs legislation that's stalled in Congress
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs — and they want answers

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes
Election|Political|US

Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not

Rep. Darrell Issa tells the Associated Press he isn’t moving to Texas to run for Congress

Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers
Business|Education|Finance|Sports

An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress

House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus

An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree

President Donald Trump has long praised tariffs as key to increasing wealth in the United States, idealizing Gilded Age policies that preceded the implementation of a modern federal income tax

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree
Political|US|World

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public
Sports|US

White House, Olympic leaders lend support to SCORE Act to regulate college sports

The White House and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have each lent support for a bill designed to regulate college sports that has been criticized by opponents as a giveaway to the NCAA and its most powerful schools

White House, Olympic leaders lend support to SCORE Act to regulate college sports
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 2 - The U.S.

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries
Economy|Health|Political

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions

Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies are dwindling in Congress

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
Election|Political|US

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

President Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders

The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S.

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions

A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
Crime|Political|US

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency

Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line
Crime|US|World

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver

The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here's what to know about her five years in Congress

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has announced she will resign from Congress on January 5, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here's what to know about her five years in Congress
Business|Crime|Education|Sports|World

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
Crime|US

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting

An Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|Political|US|World

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’