Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Trump suing The New York Times for $15 billion alleging defamation

President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.

Manhunt underway for person who shot Charlie Kirk
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Charlie Kirk was the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA. He was speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, and was answering questions when a shot rang out, striking him in the neck. The FBI says one person originally taken into custody has been released after questioning.

Trump dines out at restaurant near White House to promote DC crime crackdown

President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.

Democrat Texas Rep. James Talarico announces Senate bid
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A new shake up in the Texas Senate race. State representative James Talarico announced his campaign today. Talarico is seeking the democratic nomination against U.S. Representative Colin Allred. Talarico is a former middle school teacher and a presbyterian seminarian.

New York attorney general will defend shield laws against Texas abortion pill case

New York Attorney General Letitia James is filing to intervene in Texas' ongoing fight against the state after a New York doctor prescribed abortion pills to a Texas resident.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter released

The "bawdy" message, which includes a drawing of a naked woman, was part of a 2003 birthday album to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday.

Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library

Former President Joe Biden will honor his home state by establishing a presidential library in Delaware.

Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims

House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.

Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer

The former president had skin cancer lesions removed from his chest just two years ago.

Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out

If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.

Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult

The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.