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House Republicans advanced a major piece of legislation aimed at accelerating America’s dominance in artificial intelligence, passing the SPEED Act despite internal divisions and unified Democratic resistance. The bill cleared the chamber in a narrow 218–213 vote, overcoming a last-minute conservative revolt that nearly derailed it during

In a revealing moment for Washington’s ongoing fiscal debate, the House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a constitutional amendment aimed at enforcing a balanced federal budget — a cornerstone issue for many conservatives seeking long-term financial discipline. The measure failed by a narrow 211-207 vote, falling well short

The White House moved swiftly this week to shut down speculation of internal discord, firmly backing Donald J. Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard following the abrupt resignation of a key national security official. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed reports suggesting the president was losing confidence in Gabbard,

In a unanimous decision underscoring the enduring strength of the First Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Mississippi street preacher has the right to challenge a local ordinance that restricted his ability to publicly share his faith. The case, Olivier v. City of Brandon, centers on Gabriel

A coalition of key U.S. allies is signaling a willingness to step up in the face of mounting instability in the Middle East, as pressure builds to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints following escalating tensions with Iran. The governments of the United Kingdom, France,

A volatile new phase in the Middle East conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes on key oil and gas infrastructure across the region following Israeli attacks on its energy sector. Overnight reports indicate that Iranian forces targeted facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United

House Speaker Mike Johnson is warning that a Democrat-backed effort to invoke the War Powers Act could dangerously undermine President Donald J. Trump’s ability to defend the nation, as lawmakers prepare for a high-stakes vote on U.S. military operations targeting Iran. The resolution—spearheaded by Rep.

Sen. John Fetterman is once again breaking ranks with his party—this time signaling openness to voter ID requirements, a position that cuts sharply against the prevailing narrative pushed by Democratic leadership in Washington. During remarks this week, Fetterman made clear he does not view voter identification laws as extreme

A teenage girl who had been missing for nearly a month has been safely recovered following a coordinated, multistate law enforcement operation, underscoring the continued focus on protecting vulnerable Americans under President Donald J. Trump’s administration. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the 16-year-old was found

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to deliver a consequential decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a redistricting dispute that could significantly reshape how federal election law is applied nationwide. At the center of the case is a Louisiana congressional map that lawmakers revised to include a second majority-Black