admin Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citizens’ petition seeking a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President…
Trump admin revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to US
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the US, escalating a rift between Washington and Brasilia.
Trump laid into Pirro in a tense White House meeting. But their long history might save her job
President Donald Trump laid into US Attorney Jeanine Pirro at a White House meeting Monday evening over a court filing…
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants, after determining the peppers could…
US military has used up nearly 80% of key missile interceptors as commanders warn stockpiles ‘dangerously low,’ sources say
The US military has exhausted nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defense system as senior US military…
Allegations against several GOP congressmen highlight the party’s quandary
The political situation is becoming dicey for Republicans clinging to a narrow House majority, underscoring how fine a line they…
GOP leaders privately push embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards to abandon reelection bid
House Republican leaders are privately working to convince Rep. Chuck Edwards to abandon his reelection bid for a competitive North…
Rep. Max Miller’s attorney apologizes for releasing ‘sensitive’ image of child in documents shared by congressman
As Republican Rep. Max Miller is facing pressure, including from his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, to drop his reelection…
Scientists identify an insect-eating plant, proving Charles Darwin right after 150 years
A new study found Saxifraga candelabrum to be a carnivorous plant, proving true Charles Darwin’s hypothesis that some plants of…
Todd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigations
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general passed a key hurdle Tuesday, advancing through the Senate Judiciary Committee vote after weeks…