Congress Killed the Penny. Now Washington Is Taking Aim at the 13-Cent Nickel
The penny is already on its way out. Now lawmakers are confronting an even stranger piece of American pocket change: a five-cent coin that costs roughly…
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One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Conservative Politics Faces Its First Major Electoral Test
September 10, 2026 marks one year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University. Twelve months later, the conservative movement he helped reshape is larger, younger…
The 2026 Midterms Could Reshape Congress — Here’s What’s at Stake on November 3
WASHINGTON — Americans will return to the polls on November 3, 2026, for a midterm election that could dramatically alter the balance of power in Washington — and determine how much political…
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress After He Invokes Fifth Amendment
WASHINGTON — A Republican-led Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, escalating a long-running battle over his role in the federal government’s response to the COVID-19…
Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Explosive COVID-19 Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right Wednesday during a heated Senate hearing focused on the federal government’s handling of COVID-19. The former director of the National Institute…
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill Senate Seat, Setting Up South Carolina Showdown
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind an unexpected choice to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of longtime South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.…
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness, Leaving a Lasting Mark on American Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most recognizable figures in American politics and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has died at the age…
House Set to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Time: Could America Finally Stop Changing the Clocks?
For millions of Americans, it happens like clockwork—literally. Every spring we lose an hour of sleep, and every fall we gain it back. It sparks the same conversations every year:…
Federal Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Restrict Federally Backed Mortgages to U.S. Citizens
A new proposal in Congress is reigniting the national debate over immigration, housing affordability, and access to federally backed home loans. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) announced the introduction of the Homeownership…
Trump Fires Back After House Vote to Limit Iran War Powers
President Donald Trump is pushing back hard after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure aimed at limiting his ability to take further military action against Iran without congressional…
Primary Day 2026: Key Races That Could Shape the Political Landscape
Voters head to the polls Tuesday in six states for a primary election day that could influence the balance of power in Washington and shape the political landscape heading into…
Rep. Al Green Loses Democratic Primary in Texas After Months of Controversy
Texas Congressman Al Green has reportedly lost the Democratic primary for Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The result marks a major political setback for one of Congress’ most outspoken lawmakers. The news spread…
Trump Pushes To End Clock Changes With Permanent Daylight Saving Time Plan
President Donald Trump is reigniting one of America’s longest-running debates: whether the country should finally stop changing clocks twice a year. In a new statement that quickly spread across social…
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