Rep. Mike Lawler considering 2026 run for NY Governor

Lawler says that he plans to make a decision by June on whether or not he will launch a campaign for governor, potentially joining a growing field including Bruce Blakeman and Elise Stefanik.

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ sign a congressional stock trading ban

President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.

Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass

This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani: Full Politics Unusual interview
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Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist running for New York City mayor, joined Morgan McKay on Politics Unusual to discuss free childcare, Israel, campus protests, crime and more issues that affect New Yorkers directly.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 7+ years behind bars

Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday in a federal court proceeding.

'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know

More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran

The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026

After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.

SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.

House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.