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Clay Fuller, a district attorney, led among Republicans to replace the former congresswoman in deep-red Georgia, while Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) fended off a primary challenge.
The senior Justice Department official faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter he sent to Georgetown Universitys law school about its DEI practices.
The statue, depicting them embracing on a replica of the Titanic bow, is the third placed on the Mall by the artists depicting a connection between Trump and Epstein.
White House tells GOP House members to avoid talk of mass deportations ahead of the midterms, backing away from public discussion of a key campaign pledge.
The Social Security inspector generals office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familiar with the process.
The company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.
Higher oil prices have intensified some Republicans warnings about the political risks of a long conflict as President Trump sends conflicting messages about the administrations plans.
A new report, issued ahead of the presidents summit with Xi Jinping, takes aim at the administrations record on trade, diplomacy and other aspects of American power.
Trumps second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.
During a public forum, Jackson and conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh offered differing views of President Trumps wins before the high court.
The decision comes amid a growing standoff over U.S. attorney appointments among all three branches of government.
The State Departments most recent directives apply to personnel in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian counterattacks.
President Trump faced continued blowback for wearing a USA-emblazoned cap during a dignified transfer ceremony for soldiers killed in the war with Iran.
The figure, accounting for the wars first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advanced weaponry.
During a news conference, Kiley said he will continue to caucus with House Republicans for the remainder of this term but pledged to be an independent voice.
Environmentalists in Guam and the Trump administration are squaring off over the Air Forces disposal of hazardous munitions on a beach.
A federal grand jury in Arizona has subpoenaed records from a review Republican lawmakers conducted of the 2020 presidential results that confirmed Trump lost.
Trump said that if Australia doesnt take the players, criticized by Iranian hard-liners for their behavior during the Womens Asian Cup, the U.S. will.
The Tennessee lawmakers post is part of a larger trend of House Republicans leaning on Islamophobic rhetoric.
J. Todd Inman frequently represented the National Transportation Safety Board in news conferences after the deadly American Airlines crash in D.C. last year.
Officials have alleged that Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment held an illegal monopoly over concerts and other live events.
President Trump is recasting the role of wartime leader in his image, breaking from generations of practice as he attacks his domestic enemies and revels in memes.
The hiring push is unfolding under new rules designed to give the White House greater influence over the governments 2-million person civilian workforce.
Strong Democratic turnout last week in heavily Latino parts of Texas has some Republicans fearing they will struggle to maintain the coalition Trump built in 2024.
Republicans designed parts of Trumps signature tax law to deliver larger refunds this filing season, offering a potential political boost before the midterms.
Amid President Donald Trumps immigration crackdown, Americans saw Minnesotans at their best, looking out for each other, the governor tells The Post.
Trump and Netanyahu, two political high rollers, are seen as more of an odd couple than Roosevelt-Churchill or Clinton-Blair. The war in Iran is their biggest gamble yet.
The administration says Rwandan-backed militants violated a Trump-brokered peace accord within days.
Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer as the remains of the first troops killed in the Iran war returned to the U.S.
Asif Merchants case played out amid a broadening conflict in the Middle East. He was accused of working with the Iranian government to kill high-ranking U.S. officials.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of departures from Congress.
The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.
A classified U.S. report doubts that Irans opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
As a debate about generational change rages in his party, the 85-year-old lawmaker weighs another run.
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the presidents authority.
Vinay Prasad, the top regulator overseeing vaccines and complex treatments for difficult diseases, had previously lost his job in July before getting it back less than two weeks later.
A spokesperson said the bars counsel erroneously stated there was a pending investigation; instead, a complaint against Halligan remains at a preliminary stage.
This is a straightforward issue of whos in charge, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said, citing a law that certain monuments must receive Congresss approval.
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cubas government.
The agency said the records, which include allegations made against President Donald Trump in 2019, were not previously released because they were incorrectly coded.
The abrupt cancellation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions.
The U.S. military operation in Iran is testing a depleted Justice Department and FBI. Firings of experienced agents and prosecutors have diminished expertise to counter threats.
President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.
In what appears to be a first in the country, legislation headed to the desk of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) would prohibit public schools from teaching that the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol were peaceful.
The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.
The president is looking to endorse a senator he once called a RINO over a staunch ally who worked to try to overturn the 2020 election results, dismaying many in his MAGA base.
The celebration of Inter Miamis championship and Lionel Messis arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trumps fandom.
The Justice Department has proposed new regulations that would allow it to intervene in state bar disciplinary actions, which it said have become weaponized.
President Donald Trump announced the decision on social media and said Noem would be replaced with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).

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