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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger officially endorsed a Democratic-led redistricting amendment set to go before the commonwealth’s voters on April 21. The effort, spearheaded by Senate President L. Louise Lucas and House Speaker Don Scott Jr., is written to “restore fairness” in Virginia’s congressional representation. Critics have called that phrasing misleading, arguing the map designed by … Read more

Lawyers for Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander argued that the brothers were womanizers but not rapists Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander surrounded themselves with beautiful women. Young and wealthy, they enjoyed sex and the pursuit of it. They flirted at … Read more

The US and Israel started a war that is escalating rapidly, with repercussions beyond the region too There will be no quick or easy wins – even on US and Israeli terms. They have celebrated assassinating Iran’s supreme leader; their offensive has also killed more than 1,000 civilians so far, including scores of children, according … Read more

House Republican leadership is calling on Rep.

Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota congresswoman and governor who has led President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security thus far in his second term, was ousted from her position on Wednesday. President Donald Trump announced his he will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace her on Truth Social.  Noem, 54, will likely be … Read more

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be stepping down at the end of the month after serving for just over a year in her role and tapping Sen.

Few places on the planet matter more to the global economy than the Strait of Hormuz. Just about 21 miles wide at its narrowest, the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman is a global energy choke point. The waterway carries roughly 20 million barrels a day and about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas, … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making it clear: he’s staying in the race for the Republican Senate nomination even if President Donald Trump endorses Paxton’s rival, longtime Sen. John Cornyn. But in a twist, Paxton said on Thursday that he would “consider dropping out of this race if Senate Leadership agrees to lift the … Read more

In Dallas and Williamson counties, voters faced long lines, extended wait times and confusion about voting location On Tuesday, Texas held its Democratic and Republican primaries ahead of the upcoming November midterms. Democratic voters chose between Jasmine Crockett, the anti-Trump firebrand congresswoman, and James Talarico, the populist state representative, in an election that attracted national … Read more

Past conflicts eroded Congress’s ability to decide when to go to war. Donald Trump’s attack on Iran destroyed it.