Democrats had hoped for a more favorable map in the state after a judge ordered a more neutral map.

Maxwell, an imprisoned associate of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, has argued she was improperly prosecuted.

Immergut, who was appointed by Trump during his first term, has issued two rulings blocking the deployment of National Guard troops, drawing the presidents ire.

Maine state Auditor Matthew Dunlap is challenging Rep. Jared Golden in Maine, promising to take a harder line against President Donald Trump in the battleground area.

His decision adds a new dimension to a primary that has been centered on longtime incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Hogg, who gave up his position in party leadership, but had yet to make good on his promise to challenge incumbents.

President Donald Trump spoke in Virginia for the first time since his election, but avoided mentioning the states race for governor, in which his party trails.

The Supreme Court will consider whether therapists free speech rights outweigh a law that bans therapy that seeks to change sexual identity. Almost 30 states have such bans.

The House has no votes planned this week, as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to fold and open the government.

California will sue the Trump administration over plans to send 300 state National Guard troops to Oregon.

Bad Bunny mocked the MAGA backlash against his scheduled appearance at Februarys Super Bowl. Controversy over the halftime plan shows no sign of waning.

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

After months of emergency rulings, the justices will be asked to render final verdicts on economic and immigration policies at the core of Trumps presidency.

Many of the actions of the administration have no precedent, which makes it a harder test of both sides.

Oregon officials had challenged President Donald Trumps move to send troops to the states largest city, calling it patently unlawful.

Rather than sticking to an easy strategy, Republicans are threatening a risky strategy of mass firings of federal workers because of the government shutdown.

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes and 39 percent say genocide while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

The presidents failure to achieve funding for his border wall in 2018 shutdown informed his less compromising strategy this time.

After eight months of getting battered by Republicans, the party has largely abandoned efforts at conciliation or outreach.

A federal judge had ruled on Sept. 5 that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem broke the law by revoking the temporary protected status of Venezuelan and Haitian immigrants.

According to draft images confirmed by the U.S. Treasurer, the coin could feature images of Trump, but the law states that only deceased people can appear on U.S. currency.

The new term, which begins Monday, is expected to delve into issues including President Donald Trumps actions in office, transgender rights and elections.

The U.S. strike near Venezuela is the latest in the Trump administrations legally nebulous campaign targeting Latin American drug cartels.

Trump promised all HELL ... will break out against Hamas if the group does not abide by the deadline to accept his plan to end the war in Gaza.

Bush lost reelection to prosecutor Wesley Bell in a closely watched Democratic primary last year shaped by massive spending by pro-Israel groups.

More than 6 million Americans rely on WIC for food assistance, breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

The FDA has little latitude to reject generic versions of approved drugs, but that hasnt stopped an outrcry from abortion opponents.

Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty and federal government reporter Hannah Natanson answered your questions.

The Trump administration has telegraphed that mass firings are coming, but officials have cautioned that such moves could violate appropriations law.

The actor said the Committee for the First Amendment first backed by her father in 1947 would fight the Trump administrations attempts to silence critics.

The longest shutdown in history, which lasted 34 days during President Donald Trumps first term, cost the government about $11 billion.

The DNC is investing in low-profile state races there as the South is on track to wield more power in future elections. Will it work?

More Americans blame Trump and Republicans than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds.

Warring factions at odds over his failed effort to overturn the outcome are renewing their rivalries in a major midterm contest.

The FBI directors move follows conservative backlash against the ADL, which had described Charlie Kirks Turning Point USA as a platform for extremists.

At 12:01 on Wednesday morning, the United States federal government shut down. We explain why a debate over health care policy was central to Democrats and Republicans inability to make a deal to extend funding for federal agencies.

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday characterized Trumps AI-generated post of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as funny, pushing back on criticism of the video.

The Supreme Court ruling means Cook can remain on the Fed board at least until January, when the court will hear the case. Trump has pushed to remove her.

Democrats were seeking to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republicans falsely claimed Democrats wanted to give undocumented immigrants full health benefits.

Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

The Republican will run for Floridas 19th Congressional District, where a seat is open because Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is seeking the states governorship.

Pope Leo, asked about a debate roiling Chicagos diocese, questioned whether someone could be pro-life if they stood against abortion but favored the death penalty.

The government shut down on Oct. 1. Heres a look at the shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history.

House Democrats gave Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a standing ovation in a caucus meeting Monday evening, praising his feisty posture toward Donald Trump.

News laws that take effect Oct. 1 include a tiered speeding ticket system in Maryland and a pay increase for police officers in Washington, D.C.

The lapse in finances means crucial government functions will shutter until lawmakers approve more money.

Video of the incident shows masked agents pushing two journalists to the ground, the latest confrontation between immigration officials and those documenting their actions.

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