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The End of the Leavitt Era: Why the Youngest Press Secretary is Stepping Down
Karoline Leavitt's departure highlights the intense pressure of the White House briefing room and the struggle for work-...
Trump Administration to Defund Pediatric Gender-Transition Care via Medicaid
A new federal rule targeting Medicaid and CHIP will halt coverage for puberty blockers and hormones for minors starting ...
Federal Warrants Bypass California Sanctuary Laws in Massive Crackdown
Operation Guardian Angel has moved hundreds of undocumented individuals from local jails to federal custody, signaling a...
The Flushing Connection: Medicaid Billions and the $55,000 Campaign Trail
A deep dive into the massive Medicaid payouts flowing to Queens-based daycare centers and the political donations they'v...
Trump Announces Karoline Leavitt's Departure from White House Press Secretary Role
The 28-year-old press secretary is stepping down to focus on her family, though President Trump plans to keep her as an ...
Conspiracy or Organizing? The Legal Battle of the Minnesota 15
Federal indictments against 15 Twin Cities activists highlight a controversial new strategy to use conspiracy charges ag...
Karoline Leavitt to Pivot from Press Secretary to Senior Adviser
Leavitt steps down to focus on her two young children, leaving a vacancy in the White House communications team.
Trumpโs Youngest Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Exit White House in August
After a rapid rise from the 2024 campaign trail to the West Wing, Karoline Leavitt is stepping down to focus on her fami...
Beyond Policy: AOCโs Personal Choice to Freeze Eggs and the Cost of Ambition
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses the intersection of reproductive technology, financial stress, and her high-prof...
Karoline Leavitt to Exit White House Role for Strategic MAGA Advisory Position
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at month's end to focus on her family and transition into ...
Karoline Leavitt to Exit White House Press Secretary Role as Trump Eyes Midterms
The youngest person to ever hold the position is stepping down in August, but her influence within the Republican Party ...
MoJ's ยฃ115,000 Actor Contract: Training Tool or Taxpayer Waste?
Critics slam the Ministry of Justice for hiring professional actors to simulate grieving families while overcrowding for...
Redrawing the Lines: The Battle for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District
Republican redistricting puts Shomari Figures' seat in the crosshairs as Trump-endorsed challengers vie for control in N...
Trump's Endorsement Fails to Secure Immediate Win in SC Senate Race
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to an August runoff following a split Republican primary in South Carolina.
The Battle for Lindsey Graham's Seat: Nordone and Norman Head to Runoff
A massive spending advantage and a Trump endorsement have propelled Darline Graham Nordone into a high-stakes runoff aga...
Labourโs Prison Strategy Collapses: The Search for Unviable Alternatives
As the government's early release scheme fails, officials face mounting pressure from police and a growing migrant crisi...
Sault Ste. Marie Mayoral Race Crowds as Legacy and Digital Candidates Enter
Joel Rowswell and Matthew Toffelmire join incumbent Matthew Shoemaker and Selva Rasaiah in a widening battle for the cit...
The Decoy Game: Inside Donald Trump's Secret Flight to the UK
A high-stakes shell game in the sky: How a secret aircraft swap was used to shield the U.S. President from Iranian threa...
Alaska's Voter Roll Crisis: 2,800 Flagged in New DMV Data Sweep
A new data-sharing protocol by the Alaska Division of Elections has flagged thousands of residents as potential noncitiz...
The Battle for Graham's Seat: Trump, Family Ties, and South Carolina's Senate Shift
A sudden vacancy in the U.S. Senate has sparked a high-stakes GOP primary and a potential political dynasty in South Car...
Trump Eyes National Security Emergency to Bypass Senate on Voter ID
After the SAVE America Act stalled in the Senate, Donald Trump is suggesting a radical executive workaround for midterm ...
Trumpโs Approval Hits Historic Low as Key Demographics Shift
A new Economist/YouGov poll reveals a historic -29 net approval rating, signaling potential Republican struggles for the...
DSA Primaries: A Litmus Test for Democratic Socialism in Three States
From Wisconsin's gubernatorial race to South Carolina's special election, Tuesday's primaries will reveal if the DSA's i...
Labour Reclaims Lead as Reform UK Hits Year-Low in New YouGov Poll
A recent surge in Labour support has pushed them past Reform UK, while the Green Party faces a significant decline in vo...
DOJ's Executive Privilege Expansion: A Legal Fortress for Trump's Inner Circle?
A new Justice Department opinion broadens the scope of executive privilege, sparking fears that key advisers are now shi...
The 1873 Comstock Act: Pro-Life Groups Target Abortion Pill Mailings
A coalition is urging Attorney General Todd Blanche to close a Biden-era loophole and ban the shipment of abortion medic...
AOCโs โWoke 1 Was Crazyโ Defense: Navigating the Shift in Progressive Rhetoric
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends a Wisconsin candidateโs past comments, signaling a strategic pivot away from the m...
Shelley Hughes: Leveraging a Legislative Legacy for Alaska's Governorship
Republican candidate Shelley Hughes leans on her record with the Alaska Reads Act to tackle the state's education and mi...
Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding for Youth Gender-Affirming Care
A new directive to CMS removes federal support for hormones and surgeries for minors, sparking a clash between the White...
The Burnham Bounce: Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Shifting Poll Landscape
As Reform UK hits a one-year low, Andy Burnham's Labour Party surges to 24% support, prompting internal debates over a s...