Politics
White House eyes CFTC proposal for regulating prediction markets
The CFTC has argued it has exclusive authority to regulate the growing prediction market sector rather than state-by-state regulation.
Analysis: What Stephen Miller gets wrong about debt, deficits and immigration
The White House immigration hawk and deputy chief of staff is pointing the finger in the wrong direction when he’s seeking blame for the federal budget deficit.
Trump opposes Russia or China taking Iran’s highly enriched uranium
Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil-shipping route, is “going to be open to everybody.”
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map that dilutes Black vote
The state of Alabama asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to pause a lower-court order barring the state from using a controversial congressional district map for the 2026 midterm elections. Read more UK spy chief: Time is running out for the West to confront threats from Russia and China The order prohibited the map, which […]
Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching
Republicans are struggling to find a clear message to battle high prices as President Trump pushes for funding for a White House ballroom.
UK spy chief: Time is running out for the West to confront threats from Russia and China
Britain and its allies face a “moment of consequence,” according to the head of its intelligence agency.
Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel says
The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.
Trump officials split over Pope Leo’s AI warning as Vatican feud enters new front
Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning shows split among Trump officials as the White House resists new guardrails, upping stakes with Catholic voters and Silicon Valley allies.
Cornyn and Paxton go head-to-head in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement
President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Democratic AGs snub Vance’s anti-fraud roundtable at White House after late invite
Vice President JD Vance is leading an initiative by the Trump administration to reduce fraud in federally funded programs that are administered by states.