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Politics Mar 03

WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting…

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: 'We all know' Trump is not making your life more affordable, Spanberger says

In the official Democratic response to the president’s speech, Spanberger stressed how Trump’s policies on a host of daily issues, from health care to housing, hasn’t made life more affordable.

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: 'Can't let' Iran have a nuclear weapon, Trump says

The U.S. has been building up its largest military presence of American warships and aircraft in decades in the Middle East, as the Trump administration plans to restart talks with Iran over its nuclear program.

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: Trump awards Camp Mystic rescue swimmer with military award

Trump said an 11-year-old who was rescued by Ruskan was attending Tuesday’s speech and was reunited with the officer for the first time.

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: Democratic lawmakers join 'People's State of the Union' rally during Trump's address

More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers plan to to attend the "People's State of the Union" rally on the National Mall on Tuesday night instead of listening to President Donald Trump's address inside the House chamber.

Politics Feb 20

How to watch Trump's 2026 State of the Union

With midterm elections on the horizon, a number of pain points threaten to overshadow the list of accomplishments Trump is sure to tout during his big, primetime speech.

Politics Feb 11

Bondi battled with lawmakers over handling of Epstein files. Here are 3 big takeaways

Pam Bondi didn’t want to talk about the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Politics Feb 10

What to know about how the SAVE America Act could change voting

Ahead of the midterm elections, Republicans are again pushing for legislation that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.

Politics Feb 03

WATCH: Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember their sister with lawmakers

Luke Ganger and Brent Ganger spoke about the distress the family has felt since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot the 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen.

Nation Jan 29

Shooting deaths climb in Trump's mass deportation effort

Outrage has grown nationwide over the violent and sometimes deadly tactics used by federal immigration officers in communities across the country.

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