Mamdani, James Sue to Block Public Charge Rule Expansion
New York officials have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from expanding the public charge rule, which denies visas based on welfare status.
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Scott Banister Pledges $40M to Counter Socialist Candidates
Tech investor Scott Banister has committed $40 million to Make Liberty Win to boost Republican-aligned grassroots efforts in state legislative campaigns.
Muslim Voters Weigh Support for Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces a complex reception from Muslim voters who support his candidacy despite disagreements with his liberal platform.
DSA-backed candidates advance in 2026 midterm primaries
Candidates supported by the Democratic Socialists of America are gaining ground in 2026 midterm primaries with a platform focused on major economic restructuring.
President Trump Touts White House Renovations
President Trump announced major White House renovations, claiming the building was in poor condition and required urgent structural and exterior repairs.
Judge Rules FEMA Workforce Cuts Unlawful
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to cut the FEMA workforce by half is unlawful, citing violations of federal law.
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks New Congressional Map
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the state's new congressional map, forcing officials to revert to 2022 boundaries for the November general election.
Trump Backs Unified Ireland During Visit
President Donald Trump expressed his support for a unified Ireland while visiting Taoiseach Micheál Martin, predicting the merger will eventually occur.
Russia to Attend G20 Energy Meeting in Houston
A Russian official will join the G20 energy meeting in Houston next week, the White House confirmed, as international delegates gather for energy talks.
Trump Hosts 25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance Ceremony
President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Gen. Dan Caine marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon.
Pentagon Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The Department of War held a flag unfurling ceremony at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
AI Agents Flooding Public Services With New Requests
Public services globally are seeing a surge in applications as AI agents flooding systems help citizens navigate complex administrative burdens.
