DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting

The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.

Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical

Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.

Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.

New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'

The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.

Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change

A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.

White House names Harvard professor to lead handpicked UFO council

The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks. 

Florida attorney general accuses State Attorney Monique Worrell of lenient plea deals

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is accusing Orange and Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of being too lenient in prosecuting violent offenders, citing several plea agreements involving murder and child exploitation cases.

Florida board bars undocumented students from state colleges, GED programs

Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.