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A Republican running in a Virginia special election significantly outperformed expectations Tuesday night, sparking chatter on social media that Republicans could have momentum in the blue-trending state where Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has faced backlash for her progressive agenda since taking office.  In the race to replace Republican Virginia House District 98 Delegate Barry Knight, … Read more

Republicans block resolution to take up the measure, which Democrats vow to bring up ‘again and again and again’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a measure that aimed to reign in Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran without … Read more

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the attorney general on Tuesday. The Justice Department called it “completely unnecessary.”

Oil prices surged after attacks on energy sites in Iran and Qatar. Plus, Trump administration officials were grilled by Democrats over air strikes against the Iranian regime. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

Gov. JB Pritzker flexed his political muscle in Illinois after helping Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton win a crowded Democratic primary for Senate.

Exclusive: Republican congresswoman started negotiations with Saudi Arabia without informing the White House Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox White House officials have grown increasingly frustrated with Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace, accusing her of complicating efforts to evacuate Americans stranded in the Middle East by attempting … Read more

Phil Mickelson, the three-time Masters champion, made a hefty campaign donation to Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for governor in California, as he wages a bid to become the state’s first Republican to win the state’s top political job in over 20 years. The political contribution is rare for the professional golfer. At the federal … Read more

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declined to say whether intelligence showed that Iran posed an “imminent threat” to the U.S. prior to the launch of recent offensive operations, as President Donald Trump repeatedly has asserted. “Was it the assessment of the intelligence community that there was an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ posed by the Iranian … Read more

Oil prices surged after attacks on energy sites in Iran and Qatar. Plus, Trump administration officials were grilled by Democrats over air strikes against the Iranian regime. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports. 

Senators grilled Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a hearing over his confirmation to become the next Secretary of Homeland Security. Congress remains in a standoff over DHS funding, leading to massive TSA lines at airports across the country. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports.