BREAKING: California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla just crashed DHS Secretary Noem’s press conference in LA and was forcibly removed.

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed in politically motivated shooting.

Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump's investments ⁦Joey Cappelletti⁩ ⁦Mary Clare Jalonick⁩ apnews.com/article/crypto…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes new crypto regulations but avoids addressing Trump’s investments in the industry.

Sammy Sosa, who hasn’t been to Wrigley Field since he left the Cubs 21 years ago, is expected to return today after arriving in Chicago last night

In DC speech, Sen. Elissa Slotkin calls for a ban on cellphones in every K-12 classroom in America.

I oppose the sale of public lands and will vote no on the motion to proceed if it is included.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump's tax and spending cuts bill clears key test vote in Senate as Republicans race to get measure to president's desk.

It takes a long time to read Trump's 940-page, foot-high bill aloud. Democrats are counting on it w/ ⁦Kevin Freking⁩ ⁦Joey Cappelletti⁩ apnews.com/article/senate…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after saying he'll oppose Trump's tax bill.

After 24 hours of Senate voting on Trump’s big bill, Sen. Susan Collins, a key Republican vote, said: “I truly don’t know what’s going to happen.” “I just canceled my third flight,” Collins said. “I’m trying to rework my schedule.”

This was one of the hardest votes I have taken during my time in the Senate.   My goal throughout the reconciliation process has been to make a bad bill better for Alaska, and in many ways, we have done that. In addition to extending pro-growth tax cuts, a larger child tax

US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza. apnews.com/article/palest…

"American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food."

Sen. Tillis tells The Associated Press he plans to vote for Emil Bove’s judicial nomination. He’s seen as a key vote on the Judiciary Committee after previously opposing Trump’s pick for top federal prosecutor in DC.

This is the parish in Gaza that Pope Francis would call every night.

Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga was ready to launch a Senate bid. Then Trump urged him not to during a White House meeting last week. It’s the latest example of Trump’s heavy-handed efforts to ensure he doesn’t lose the House in 2026. w/ Jill Colvin apnews.com/article/trump-…

BREAKING: Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin won’t seek a third term, creating an open race next year in the battleground state

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments for malnourishment that could save them had run out under Israel’s blockade. apnews.com/article/gaza-p…

The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the US House in 2026. Democrats are preparing to escalate in response, with one senator vowing to go “nuclear” if needed. My latest, w/ Joey Cappelletti apnews.com/article/redist…