As fighting intensifies overseas, Republicans push harder to get DHS funded
As fighting continues overseas, Republicans have ramped up calls to Democrats to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which not only regulates... Read More.
National
State financial officers protect, recover $28B in tax dollars in 2025
Conservative state treasurers, auditors and comptrollers protected and recovered $28 billion in taxpayer dollars from "waste, fraud, and abuse" in 2025, according to a... Read More.
Lawmakers consider SNAP, other amendments to 2026 farm bill
Lawmakers on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee debated dozens of amendments to the long-overdue 2026 farm bill during the Tuesday night markup.
... Read More.
Congressional Perks: Lawmakers billed taxpayers for limousine services
A number of U.S. representatives like to be driven in style, billing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for limo service from their office... Read More.
Number of service members killed in action rises to six
The number of American service members killed in action as part of Operation Epic Fury has climbed from four to six, as Secretary of... Read More.
Questions remain on Trump’s plans for $2,000 tariff rebate checks
American consumers hoping for tariff refunds could be disappointed.
... Read More.
Appeals court won’t delay tariff refunds
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's request to delay a step toward granting tariff refunds.
... Read More.
Oil, gas prices jump as Iran war disrupts Middle East output
U.S. and global oil and gas prices surged higher Monday as concerns grew that attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iran could spiral... Read More.
Southwestern states react to U.S. airstrikes in Iran
Politicians and others in the Southwest remain divided over U.S. airstrikes in Iran.
... Read More.
Public school test scores continue to decline since pandemic
Academic achievement in U.S. public schools continues to fall behind pre-pandemic levels, with national test data showing a persistent decline in math and reading... Read More.
