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DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines
“The security of our election infrastructure depends on leadership that is trusted," a voting rights advocate said.
Trump Says Rising Oil Prices “Benefit” US as Americans Struggle With Gas Costs
Gas prices have increased by more than 22 percent since the week before Trump launched the US’s war on Iran.
Speaker Johnson Defends Ogles, Fine, Amid Calls to Condemn Islamophobic Rhetoric
Johnson also peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories to explain why he wouldn't criticize his colleagues.
Venezuela Advances Reform That Revokes State Control Over Mining Activities
Delcy Rodríguez announced the new legislation during a visit from the US interior secretary and mining executives.
Markwayne Mullin Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes
As a member of a key Senate committee, Mullin was privy to information regarding planned military actions.
Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members
Many members of Trump's cabinet — including Trump himself — receive low favorability ratings from Americans.
FBI Subpoenas Election Audit Records From 2020 Presidential Race in Arizona
Critics allege the Trump administration may use the materials to interfere with the 2026 midterms.
Trump Administration Quietly Moves to Strip Food Aid From Millions
The regulatory change would impact an estimated 6 million low-income Americans — including nearly 2 million children.
Congressional Stock Trading Ban Backed by Trump Is Full of Loopholes
The bill would only affect Congress, and wouldn't ban stock trading by members of the executive branch.
Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act — With New Provisions
Trump wants Congress to add voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated anti-trans provisions.