Nation
Image
VA lawmaker calls for probe of dead dog receiving voting rights restoration certificate: report
"We cannot disclose this individual's information, but we can tell you that it is associated with a person with a date of birth and Social Security number," Spanberger's office says in response to the report
Image
Paxton’s office announces arrests of convicted felons accused of voting illegally in Texas
"My Election Integrity Unit is actively investigating additional reports of election crimes," said Paxton. "We will continue working to protect the lawful votes of Texans."
Image
Prediction markets missed Brazil, U.S. midterms are the big test
Democratic control of the Senate was trading at 70 cents on Kalshi on Friday morning, which is meant to say the event is about 70% likely. Kalshi alone has taken more than $114 million in trading volume on the question.
Image
Customs and Border Protection seizes $86.5 million in illegal vapes, nearly all shipped from China
"The FDA and our federal partners are taking strong actions to shore up America’s borders and stop the flow of illegal vaping products into our country," said FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary.
Image
Charlie Kirk called a 'generational hero' among young conservatives, leaves behind strong legacy
Kirk was the personification of populist conservatism, which took over the GOP after Trump's first presidential win in 2016.
Image
School shooting near Denver leaves three high school students injured
St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood confirmed that it has received three high school students with gunshot wounds, who are all in critical condition.
Image
Senate GOP set to speedrun Trump's civilian nominees; 'go nuclear'
“Senate Republicans are putting back in place the very practice that Democrats had endorsed until today,” Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told lawmakers Wednesday.
Image
Ohio may be next in line for congressional redistricting battle
A day after Ohio Democratic lawmakers offered the first plan for constitutionally required new congressional districts, the Republican majority General Assembly said Wednesday it is creating a Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The announcement came
Image
Jury of 12 seated for Routh’s trial; opening statements Wednesday or Thursday
Prosecutors say the suspect was going to attempt take the life of Donald Trump, eventual winner of the presidency over then-Vice President Kamala Harris, as he golfed on a Sunday afternoon.
Image
MAHA releases strategy with more than 120 initiatives to improve children’s health
The strategy fulfills a directive from an executive order the president signed in February requiring an assessment of American children’s health and a subsequent strategy for improving it.
Image
Jury selection for Ryan Routh, accused of attempted assassination of Trump, concludes second day
Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations. Judge Cannon granted his request to defend himself.
Image
Student support for violence, bans on 'controversial' speech hits 'record highs' in annual survey
Tolerance for violence to stop a campus speech, "at least rarely," jumps 10 percentage points in four years. Most students would block even extremely liberal speakers. Med school accreditor ditches DEI requirements, DEI office.
Image
Texas Governor Abbott, DPS cracking down on commercial driver compliance
Since June 25, Texas DPS and partner agencies have taken enforcement actions against approximately 445 commercial vehicle drivers in Texas for English proficiency violations.