House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Donald Trump would need congressional approval for his proposal to send $5,000 to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. Trump says the payments will happen.
Democratic state parties and activist groups are preparing for possible disruptions during the 2026 midterms, including recruiting volunteers for polling places, planning protests and developing legal strategies.
Vice President JD Vance drew chants of “JD 48” at the Republican midterm convention, but Republicans interviewed by AP had no clear consensus on who should lead the party in 2028. Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz were among the other names mentioned.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to send Americans $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress is facing criticism from lawmakers and economists over its potential cost, impact on inflation and need for congressional approval.
Black workers still face racial discrimination on the job. Civil rights advocates say an EEOC proposal could eliminate key data used to expose those disparities.
Trump says a threat forced an extraordinary security maneuver involving a catering container, a different plane and Air Force One flying as a decoy.
Capital One says it closed President Donald Trump's bank accounts in 2021 after an internal anti-money laundering review, according to a new court filing.
Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly called on Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress and seek professional help after Miller denied domestic abuse allegations during a livestream on X, escalating an already contentious custody dispute that has become a major issue in Ohio's congressional race.
The phrase "Your body, my choice" spreads online and offline, causing fear and disgust among women.
Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought charges against former President Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has won her bid for reelection.