The ancient Romans asked "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" Inspector General independence and IG firings have been a running accountability fight, and this is the watchdog-over-the-watchdogs failing the timeliness and transparency standards it's supposed to enforce, with Congress not being told.

Domestic agricultural strength ensures self-sufficiency, supports military readiness (by feeding troops and populations in crises), and projects power through exports and aid.

Senators and educational technology leaders discussed best practices to integrate AI in schools in the hearing,"The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

The president endorsed Moore last month, praising the Republican as a "totally reliable MAGA warrior," as Tuberville runs for governor. Tuberville is hoping to replace Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, who must retire because of state term limits.

Hern was expected to win the nomination after notching endorsements from the president, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina.

The legal action accuses PPL of creating an “artificially attractive proposal” to administer the Medicaid program through a “sham bid process,” and of improperly inflating hourly billable rates upon taking over the program last year.

Newsom is considered a top potential 2028 presidential candidate for his political party. The governor also said Monday the DOJ is "abusing the grand jury process" and said that federal agencies had sought information from family members and close associates.

Trump endorsed Collins over the weekend while Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., has been campaigning with Collins' GOP primary opponent, Derek Dooley.

The FDA said the number of overdose deaths has dramatically decreased since it first approved Narcan in 2023, but drug overdose persists as a major public health issue in the U.S., primarily driven by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl.

Investors expect the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rate steady on Wednesday, but the official decision will be made at 2 p.m. Eastern, followed by a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Eastern.

The Senate failed to advance the resolution in a 47-48 split that saw four Republicans join all Democrats in voting in favor of the resolution except for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation attempted to appeal a lower court ruling alongside Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer and Sturm, to argue the 2021 New York law clashed with federal law.

The request is part of Owens' ongoing investigation into former Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk's death.

Donna Savoy spent the money she withheld from her employees on personal and business expenses.

​The controversy over the verses comes after the Giants hosted their ‘Pride Night’ with players wearing hats that featured a rainbow-colored Giants logo in Friday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs.

A spokesperson for Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley told Politico that Blanche will appear before the panel on July 15, followed by outside witnesses who will testify July 16. The move means Blanche could be confirmed before the August recess.

The affidavit identified three of the five apprehended suspects, including 19-year-old Tycen Proper, who was arrested in Ohio and charged with attempted murder and several firearms violations after he allegedly admitted to helping plan an attack.

Indiana is the third state to be approved for a waiver to cut federal bureaucracy, after Iowa and Louisiana.

A Mexican citizen was sentenced to 87 months in prison for their role in human smuggling operations through Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East before facilitating illegal crossings at the Mexico-U.S. border.

The new charges include six that carry the death penalty, The Hill reported. But the DOJ has not decided whether to pursue that option.