Thursday, August 06, 2026 3:57 PM ET
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Trump voter pleads for fiancee's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families" -- "They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancee, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.8 minutes ago
Sherrill enters national political fray with first midterm endorsements -- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats - as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.8 minutes ago
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.1 hour ago
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up -- The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.1 hour ago
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says -- The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.4 hours ago
Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand -- The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.6 hours ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress -- The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.6 hours ago
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research -- Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.6 hours ago
Tennessee voters to choose gubernatorial nominees, and more races to watch today -- Tennessee voters head to the polls on Thursday to choose their gubernatorial nominees, as well as candidates in newly redrawn congressional districts.10 hours ago
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made -- President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.12 hours ago
House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee -- Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday - even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.19 hours ago
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport -- When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.22 hours ago
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director -- The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote. -- Aug 540 minutes ago
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel -- Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military. -- Aug 52 hours ago