Politics

Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson

Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation’s most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail…

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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

By David Lieb, Associated Press

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.

WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass'

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Bessent said he made the comment in the summer of 2025. President Donald Trump named Pulte acting director of national intelligence this week.

House passes resolution for first time to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump

By Associated Press

The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying the president as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad.

WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

By Associated Press

Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he spent three hours at the White House with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the president is working on “that final piece” to reopen commerce…

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press

Writing on the Truth Social platform, Trump offered his “complete and total endorsement” for de la Espriella, calling him an “intelligent, strong and tough leader” who will take on a “radical leftist Marxist,” referring to progressive Iván Cepeda, in the…

WATCH: Rubio said he's never seen Trump fall asleep in a meeting. Rep. Lieu showed him the videos

By Joshua Barajas

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term

Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis.

Trump compares White House UFC cage to Eiffel Tower, says 'maybe we'll never ever take it down'

By Associated Press

“You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people,” Trump said in a video posted on Tuesday.

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press

California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.