Election & Political News
How Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours without a bathroom break
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
Trump tax-cut package moving forward in Senate
The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
NJ Sen. Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted more than 25 hours. He set the historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
What to know about Cory Booker's marathon Senate floor speech to protest Trump
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador over 'administrative error'
The U.S. government says it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to El Salvador as part of the Trump administration's recent immigration reforms.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Senate could vote to end emergency declaration Trump uses for Canadian tariffs
Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.