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Tennessee passes new congressional map that splits state’s only majority-Black district

Thursday, May 7

(TENNESSEE) -- As protesters accused them of racial gerrymandering, Tennessee state lawmakers passed into law on Thursday a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip the state's lone Democratic-held seat, notching the GOP another win in the mid-decade redistricting scramble.Republican Tennessee Gov.... Read More.

Homeland Security, Secret Service say $1B for White House ballroom would also fund ‘other critical missions’

Thursday, May 7

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid intensifying scrutiny of the Senate Republican proposal to spend up to $1 billion on security for the new White House ballroom, top Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials say the money would also be spent on "other... Read More.

After Trump’s attacks, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch determined to stay ‘fearless’ and ‘independent’

Wednesday, May 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded publicly to personal attacks by President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis, suggesting he is determined to remain "independent" and "fearless" in fulfilling his duty despite harsh criticism... Read More.

Howard Lutnick set to be questioned about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Wednesday, May 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to testify behind closed doors on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, making him the first Trump Cabinet official to face questions as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation.Lutnick agreed to the voluntary transcribed... Read More.

Trump defends $400M price tag for White House ballroom construction project

Wednesday, May 6

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the cost increase of his massive White House ballroom construction project, the price tag of which has jumped from $200 million to nearly $400 million."The only reason the cost has changed is because, after deep rooted... Read More.

Republicans aim to secure $1 billion for security-related aspects of White House ballroom construction project

Tuesday, May 5

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans are aiming to secure $1 billion in funding for security-related aspects of the White House ballroom project as part of a broader, roughly $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement, which they aim to pass with little-to-no support from Democrats.Republicans... Read More.

Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Tuesday, May 5

(FULTON COUNTY, Ga.) -- The Department of Justice last month demanded the names and contact information for every election worker in Fulton County, Georgia, involved in the 2020 election, according to court filings disclosed this week.The Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections is... Read More.

Trump stops short of saying Iran violated ceasefire: ‘not heavy firing’

Monday, May 4

(WASHINGTON) -- With Iranian forces attacking commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, President Donald Trump on Monday stopped short of saying the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been violated. "[It was] not heavy firing," Trump said in... Read More.

Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia: Spokesperson

Monday, May 4

(NEW YORK) -- Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical condition and "is recovering from pneumonia" after being on ventilator, his spokesman said. The 81-year-old former New York City mayor is critical but stable, spokesman Ted Goodman said in a statement on Sunday.He "is being... Read More.

Supreme Court restores access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone, for now

Monday, May 4

(WASHINGTON) -- Justice Samuel Alito on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back access to mifepristone nationwide.The move restores expanded access to the abortion pill without the need for an in-person doctor's visit, for now. The pill... Read More.

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

Saturday, May 2

(WASHINGTON) -- The Indiana Hoosiers -- 2025 College Football Playoff national champions -- will visit the White House on Monday, May 11, according to a source familiar with the team's plans.It's unclear whether former Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will attend.... Read More.

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU

Friday, May 1

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25% next week, claiming in a social media post that the EU is "not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.""Based on the fact... Read More.

Politics

Tennessee passes new congressional map that splits state’s only majority-Black district

Homeland Security, Secret Service say $1B for White House ballroom would also fund ‘other critical missions’

After Trump’s attacks, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch determined to stay ‘fearless’ and ‘independent’

Howard Lutnick set to be questioned about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Trump defends $400M price tag for White House ballroom construction project

Republicans aim to secure $1 billion for security-related aspects of White House ballroom construction project

Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Trump stops short of saying Iran violated ceasefire: ‘not heavy firing’

Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia: Spokesperson

Supreme Court restores access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone, for now

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU

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