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- Luke 2:14
Islamic activist Linda Sarsour aids House contender linked to Blind Sheikh and an Al-Qaeda front
"This one is for you Gaza!" Infamous Islamic activist Linda Sarsour helped Zohran Mamdani in his rise to New York City's mayoralty. Now, she has helped Democrat Dr. Adam Hamawy, another controversial Muslim American, this time in a quest to join Congress.
Trump says he may let US, Canada and Mexico trade agreement expire in 2036
Trump implemented the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement during his first term in 2020, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal is set to expire in 2036 if all three countries don't agree to renew it on July 1.
Republicans defeat Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game for sixth year in a row
Republicans won for the sixth year in a row, defeating Democrats 11-2. The Republican team was helmed by Texas GOP Rep. Roger Williams and the Democrats were coached by California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez.
Rubio to lead US delegation to FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles this weekend
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will also be part of the delegation. They will be in Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday.
You Vote: Now that Steve Hilton made into final 2 candidates for Calif. governor, who will win?
Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the November general election for California governor after placing second in the state's jungle primary.
Ronald Reagan biopic to return to US theaters for July 4 weekend: Report
The new run will include an additional 10 minutes of unreleased footage, which are expected to show moments between Reagan and his wife Nancy in the Oval Office and a scene between Reagan and his alcoholic father, Jack.
Watch Live: Lawmakers compete in 2026 Congressional Baseball Game
The baseball game, which is played for charity, has become a staple in Washington, D.C., and Republicans have defeated Democrats for five years in a row. Last year they won 13-2.
Florida Supreme Court allows state Republicans to use new congressional map
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the map into law in May, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a Louisiana redistricting case that the state's existing congressional map that includes an additional majority-black district violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
US begins next wave of 'self-defense' strikes on Iran
The move is the second wave of strikes on the Middle Eastern country after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday evening in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter.
FBI arrests seven people for allegedly threatening University of Michigan officials
Patel said the indictment alleges the conspirators engaged in a coordinated campaign that sought to pressure university officials to cut ties with Israel after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel in 2023.
Hegseth warns US will be 'busy tonight' hitting Iran hard in retaliation for downed helicopter
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday evening in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on Monday. The conflict in the Middle East has been in a state of nominal ceasefire for weeks.
Congress brings key figures to Hill over federal exemption allowing NFL to reap billions in TV deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, perhaps the most central figure in deals that are resulting to football fans having to spend hundreds more a season to watch games on TV, declined to testify.
ActBlue CEO invokes the Fifth Amendment multiple times in House testimony
Wallace-Jones invoked her Fifth Amendment right not to testify 22 times in response to questions from House Republicans, according to a tally from the New York Times, and has maintained that invoking the Fifth did not indicate she had anything to hide.
James Gallagher sworn in to replace the late Rep. LaMalfa
His entry into Congress bolsters the Republican conference, which has held a narrow majority since the 2024 elections.
Dershowitz says he wants 'complete transparency' if he testifies in House Oversight's Epstein probe
Dershowitz said he has not received a letter about his potential testimony but that if he is called to testify, then he wants it “videotaped, under oath and open to the public. I want complete transparency.”
As LA Mayor Bass seeks reelection, brother sues over Palisades fires hurting her reelection bid
Bass initially faced criticism about her having gone on an official trip to Ghana as Los Angeles-area residents were being warned about winds that could spark wildfires, then late over the city fire department's preparedness and response.
Trump doubles down on support for Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella
In Trump's second term, Washington has taken great interest in the politics of Latin America, notably backing right-wing candidates across the continent and intervening in Venezuela to remove President Nicolás Maduro.
Bill Gates tells Oversight Committee that meeting with Jeffrey Epstein was 'grave error'
"While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated," Gates said in his opening statement to the committee.
'Secret Mission': Trump reveals 100M barrels of oil have cleared Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has seen considerable disruptions to maritime shipping due to the ongoing Iran war.
Demand for SpaceX initial offering is four times available shares: report
The offering would raise $75 billion. It would be three times more than that raised by the next highest market debut, Saudi Aramco in 2019, which debuted at $29.4 billion.