(NEXSTAR) — The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump was found to have chronic venous insufficiency after undergoing medical testing for “mild swelling” in his legs and bruising on one of his hands.…
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in California on Thursday, just two months after President Trump ordered the reopening of the historic prison near San Francisco. Both Trump…
The Trump administration is pressing back on a new intelligence assessment, first reported by NBC News, that contradicts President Trump’s repeated assertions that U.S. airstrikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities last month. Citing five current and…
Like President Trump or not, his second term is going much better for him than his first was. This time eight years ago, his presidency was in disarray, reeling from the Russiagate probe and the…
Nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters are feeling motivated to vote in the next election cycle, according to the latest CNN/SSRS poll. The survey, conducted this past weekend, shows 72 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday it is investigating George Mason University over alleged “discriminatory employment practices based on race and sex,” a probe that comes as the Education Department is also investigating the…
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill. Johnson’s consideration of the move comes…
(NEXSTAR) — Federal food and health officials have connected a salmonella outbreak impacting patients in 10 states to frozen sprouted beans that have been recalled. Since last fall, 11 people have been diagnosed with salmonella,…
As Americans go about their daily lives they may see some evidence of the role immigrants play in enabling their activities. They may notice the young man clearing tables at their favorite lunch restaurant, the…
Median weekly wages for full-time and salaried workers in the U.S. rose nearly 5 percent from last year, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the first quarter of 2025, the…
The Trump administration plans to put solar and wind projects through an elevated review process, saying that moves toward approval will have to be vetted by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s office. In a press release…
Migrants are suing to bar the Trump administration from arresting people making appearances at immigration court proceedings. The class-action suit, brought by migrants who have had cases dismissed or expect to see their cases dismissed, accuses government…
New legislation introduced Thursday by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) would protect Americans’ ability to sue pesticide manufacturers in federal court over potential harm caused by their products. The Pesticide Injury Accountability Act, which faces nearly insurmountable…
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said in a new interview with The New York Times that “Republicans are fomenting anti-immigrant hate as a policy,” while Democrats remain scared to take a firm stance on the issue.…
This spring, thousands of Cubans gathered in Havana’s Revolutionary Square to mark the nation’s Labor Day celebrations. Only this year, there was nothing to celebrate. Cuba is experiencing a national catastrophe, and the Cuban people…
Nebraska officials on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against Colorado, alleging that the Centennial State is allowing “unlawful water diversions” from a transboundary resource. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) and Attorney General Mike Hilgers accuse Colorado…
President Trump underwent medical testing for “mild swelling” in his legs and bruising on one of his hands, the White House said Thursday, which revealed a vein condition that is common in individuals over the…
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Thursday said she thinks White House budget chief Russell Vought “disrespects” Congress’ annual funding process after he said it should be “less bipartisan.” “I think he disrespects it,” Murkowski said.…
A top House Republican is urging Washington, D.C., leaders to expedite approval of redevelopment plans for the Robert F. Kennedy Stadium site before district lawmakers break for the month of August. “The federal government transferred…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters he’s not hearing any talk in the Senate about backing an effort led by conservative Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to force the Trump administration to release files…