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Ex-judges blast top Trump DOJ official for declaring ‘war’ on courts

One former Watergate prosecutor said what's happening under the Trump administration is 'one thousand' times worse

Cassidy says he’s working with White House on plan to cut health insurance costs

"We're absolutely in communication with the White House," Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy said of plans to come up with a fix for high health care costs.

Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’s working with White House on lowering health care costs

Sen. Bill Cassidy, chairman of the Senate health committee, told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that Republicans are "absolutely in communication with the White House" regarding a proposal to give Americans cash to "purchase health care o...

Judge rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to toss assault case, says her actions had ‘no legislative purpose’

A judge ruled that New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver’s alleged assault case will move forward

Trump administration pushes nuclear projects to solve energy needs

But is nuclear a viable option?

Over half of Americans oppose Caribbean strikes on suspected drug boats: Poll

The Trump administration has conducted these strikes on alleged "narco-terrorists" amid escalating tensions with Venezuela.

Federal public defenders have gone without pay since July

Some are asking judges to dismiss cases because they cannot adequately represent clients.

AG Bondi announces DOJ investigation into Bill Clinton, other Democrats over alleged Epstein ties

Investigation follows release of new emails showing Epstein's connections to prominent figures

Proposal could mean an additional $200 for Social Security recipients

About 72.5 million Americans, including retirees, disabled people and children, receive Social Security benefits.

Comey, James’ lawyers argue cases should be dismissed over Halligan appointment

Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James argued their indictments should be dismissed because the appointment of the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia was unlawful.

Republicans, health experts push back on Democrats’ Medicaid ‘scare tactics’

GOP lawmakers insist Medicaid reforms strengthen the program, not weaken it

Mamdani reaches out to key Dems ahead of taking office

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reached out to high-profile Democrats to talk about opposing Trump.

Trump admin drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights

Airlines in the U.S. must refund passengers for canceled flights, but are not required to compensate customers for delays.

Iowa special education aide fired over Charlie Kirk comment files lawsuit

Stacey Sumpter claims the district violated her First Amendment rights after complaints about her social media post

Federal judge slams brakes on Trump admin rule limiting commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

Restrictions were announced after illegal immigrant allegedly caused fatal Florida crash killing 3 people