Trump Admin Push Ends ‘Orphan Tax’ in 10 States
The Trump administration is pressing states to end a policy that critics call the “orphan tax,” with about 10 states changing course after federal pressure and outreach, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a Republican challenge to a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters last week that could help Democrats win as many as four additional U.S. House seats and turn a 6-5 delegate edge to 10-1. “The proposed amendment is invalid for several reasons, any one of which is […]
Tom Kean Jr’s prolonged absence puts pressure on House Republicans’ razor-thin majority
House Republicans face a critical week for must-pass legislation, but one GOP lawmaker who has tallied dozens of missed votes may not be present. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has missed more than a month of votes due to an unspecified health issue. It remains to be seen whether the two-term lawmaker will be absent […]
Acting AG Blanche Could Stay Without Senate OK
Whether or not President Donald Trump nominates him to lead the Justice Department permanently, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche could remain in his job for a while.[#item_full_content]
Supreme Court Formally Reinstates Pro-Republican Texas Voting Map
The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, as President Donald Trump’s party seeks to keep control of Congress…[#item_full_content]
GOP Cash Surge Blunts Dems’ Edge as House Battle Tightens
House Republicans facing a challenging midterm map are entering the 2026 cycle with a key advantage they lacked in past elections — competitive fundraising, Politico reported on Monday.[#item_full_content]
Starmer Faces Vote on Possible Probe Over Mandelson
Britain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former U.S. Ambassador Peter Mandelson.[#item_full_content]
Grazia a Nicole Minetti, il Quirinale scrive a Nordio: “Supposte falsità, servono verifiche urgenti”
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Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare
Republicans are rushing to give President Donald Trump’s controversial ballroom addition to the White House the congressional go-ahead after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Lawmakers argue that Trump’s desire to build a ballroom at the White House — which ground to a halt after being snarled in litigation — would provide […]
Musk Nears ‘X Money’ Super App Launch
Elon Musk is moving closer to launching X Money, a payments and banking platform built into his social media company, as he tries to turn X into a single destination for both communication and everyday financial activity, Bloomberg reports.[#item_full_content]
