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What to know about Republican lame ducks defying Trump over Blanche nomination
GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) are leaving the Senate after this year.
30 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
States cast doubt on Trumps claim that China hacked their voter rolls
Declassified evidence points to Beijing seeking personal data for espionage, not election interference.
30 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Mamdani says New York doesnt have authority to arrest Netanyahu, urges feds to act
The mayor had said the city might enforce a warrant against the Israeli leader, drawing Democratic criticism. On Tuesday, he urged the U.S. government to do so.
30 Jul 2026 2:52 am
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trumps attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.
29 Jul 2026 8:44 am
Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.
Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.
29 Jul 2026 4:18 am