Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Trump warns retaliation after Iran attacks U.S. forces
The pause in Middle East fighting is over. Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces Wednesday, though U.S. Central Command says all incoming missiles were intercepted. President Trump warned retaliation is coming as lawmakers reacted on Capitol Hill.
The pause in Middle East fighting is over. Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces Wednesday, though U.S. Central Command says all incoming missiles were intercepted. President Trump warned retaliation is coming as lawmakers reacted on Capitol Hill.
MN lawmakers confident nudification ban will survive challenge from Elon Musk's AI company
Minnesota lawmakers say they are confident that a ban on nudification technology – AI tech that allows users to make nude photos – will survive a challenge being brought by Elon Musk's company.
Minnesota lawmakers say they are confident that a ban on nudification technology – AI tech that allows users to make nude photos – will survive a challenge being brought by Elon Musk's company.
Wisconsin primary 2026: Early voting opens ahead of Aug. 11 elections
Here's what you need to know as early in-person voting gets underway for Wisconsin’s primaries.
Here's what you need to know as early in-person voting gets underway for Wisconsin’s primaries.
Trump says admin looking at AI controls
Speaking on Wednesday, President Trump said that his administration will “look at controls” for the use and development of AI, while doubling down on the notion that it’s a “race” to the tech and the U.S. will win when it comes to development.
Speaking on Wednesday, President Trump said that his administration will “look at controls” for the use and development of AI, while doubling down on the notion that it’s a “race” to the tech and the U.S. will win when it comes to development.
More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered at funeral service in South Carolina
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Fauci attorney ejected from Senate hearing
Sen. Rand Paul ordered one of Dr. Anthony Fauci's attorneys removed from a Senate hearing after the attorney interrupted proceedings despite being warned he was not recognized to speak.
Sen. Rand Paul ordered one of Dr. Anthony Fauci's attorneys removed from a Senate hearing after the attorney interrupted proceedings despite being warned he was not recognized to speak.
Mail ballot delays put Postal Service under scrutiny before midterm elections
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Fauci could face contempt vote after refusing Senate questions
After Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a Senate hearing, Sen. Rand Paul said his committee plans to vote next week on a resolution to hold Fauci in contempt.
After Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a Senate hearing, Sen. Rand Paul said his committee plans to vote next week on a resolution to hold Fauci in contempt.
Trump admin investigates Minnesota schools over 'transgender dolls'
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota’s Department of Education over alleged concerns about “transgender dolls" being used in classrooms throughout the state.
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota’s Department of Education over alleged concerns about “transgender dolls" being used in classrooms throughout the state.
Fauci faces Bill Gates security clearance questions
Sen. Rick Scott questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci about Bill Gates' security clearance, NIH royalty payments and other topics during a Senate hearing. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer. Chairman Rand Paul later entered into the record what he said was a Department of Energy letter stating that Bill Gates was given security clearance from 2014 to 2021.
Sen. Rick Scott questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci about Bill Gates' security clearance, NIH royalty payments and other topics during a Senate hearing. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer. Chairman Rand Paul later entered into the record what he said was a Department of Energy letter stating that Bill Gates was given security clearance from 2014 to 2021.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right at a Senate hearing, citing what he called Senator Rand Paul's "obsession" with seeing him prosecuted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right at a Senate hearing, citing what he called Senator Rand Paul's "obsession" with seeing him prosecuted.
Dr. Fauci grilled by Sen. Hawley over Fifth Amendment
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing as Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., accused him of "getting rich" during the COVID-19 pandemic and using federal employees to secure cash awards.
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing as Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., accused him of "getting rich" during the COVID-19 pandemic and using federal employees to secure cash awards.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces harassment investigation
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct and sexual harassment toward city employees following a formal complaint filed by Police Chief Axel Henry. Reports from The New York Times and the Star Tribune reveal the allegations include a text message referencing "Wiener Wednesday," a nickname for a police department gathering.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct and sexual harassment toward city employees following a formal complaint filed by Police Chief Axel Henry. Reports from The New York Times and the Star Tribune reveal the allegations include a text message referencing "Wiener Wednesday," a nickname for a police department gathering.
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.