Report finds holes and delays in how Secret Service updates its protection policy
A government report finds that the U.S. Secret Service faced several drone-related incidents without updating its protection policies or documenting reasons it didn’t.
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Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable.” That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made if Democrats seize majority control in the midterm elections and begin investigating President Donald Trump’s administration.
Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California
The Trump administration has been fighting with California officials over offshore oil projects and the state’s coastal commission.
Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race.
Here’s a look at ‘reach’ election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets
Democrats are eyeing upset midterm election wins in House districts in Nebraska, Kentucky, Nevada, Texas and SOuth Carolina.
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
President Donald Trump pledged to campaign in about three dozen midterm contests that could determine control of Congress.
Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House committee over subpoenas
Billionaire investor Leon Black is refusing to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress relating to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump’s plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
The National Capital Planning Commission will discuss Trump’s proposed fence around Lafayette Park in front of the White House.
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
A judge is hearing arguments on whether to extend a ban against the U.S. Postal Service implementing Trump’s mail voting executive order.
Analysis: Shades of 2006 loom large two months out from Election Day
In 2006, GOP strategists knew they were in for a potentially rough midterm election.