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Cornell strikes deal with Trump to restore research funds

Cornell University has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore $250 million in federal funding after a pause due to alleged wrongdoing.

November 7, 2025

U.S. strikes another alleged drug vessel, killing three

The U.S. military struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean Thursday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

November 7, 2025

Rep. Stefanik announces campaign for New York governor

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has launched her bid for governor of New York, challenging Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul.

November 7, 2025

‘Good money after bad’: Senate hearing explores the consequences of Obamacare subsidies

Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday brought health care experts to Capitol Hill to make the case for allowing the enhanced Obamacare subsidies to expire as scheduled at the end of the year.

November 6, 2025

Former Prince Andrew summoned by Congress to discuss Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been requested to appear before members of Congress for questioning as part of an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

November 6, 2025

Another teen arrested in connection with thwarted Halloween terror plot

Another teen was arrested in connection with a planned and prevented Halloween terror plot in Michigan, bringing the total apprehended to five.

November 6, 2025

Pelosi’s departure opens high-profile San Francisco seat; Ocasio-Cortez’s ex-chief of staff in race

Rep. Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she'll retire at the end of this term, closing out a historic 20-term congressional career that saw her become the first woman speaker of the U.S. House.

November 6, 2025

Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, ends campaign in Maine

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine said that he will not seek reelection in 2026, dealing a blow to his party a day after it was buoyed by coast-to-coast wins in state elections and giving Republicans a chance to pick up the seat in crucial midterms.

November 5, 2025

New legislation in Senate would mandate reports of AI-related job cuts

A new bipartisan bill would require major companies and federal agencies to report artificial intelligence-related layoffs to the Department of Labor.

November 5, 2025

Two more suspects arrested in foiled Halloween terror plot

Two New Jersey men were apprehended in connection with a thwarted terror attack over Halloween weekend in Michigan.

November 5, 2025

NYC’s Jewish fire commissioner quitting after Mamdani election

New York City's Jewish fire commissioner, Robert Tucker, is resigning upon Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election, reported the New York Post.

November 5, 2025

Rick Scott demands answers from Verizon about coughing up phone records for ‘Arctic Frost’ probe

Sen. Rick Scott is demanding answers from Verizon about the telecom giant's decision to release cellphone data after revelations that the Biden Justice Department spied on Republican lawmakers as part of its "Arctic Frost" investigation.

November 5, 2025

J.D. Vance’s half-brother loses in race for Cincinnati mayor

Vice President J.D. Vance's half-brother, Cory Bowman, lost in the race for mayor of Cincinnati against incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval.

November 5, 2025

Abigail Spanberger wins, makes history as Virginia’s first female governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia's gubernatorial race Tuesday, becoming the state's first female governor and delivering a major win for Democrats ahead of next year's midterm elections.

November 4, 2025

Code Pink files ethics complaint against GOP Sen. Josh Hawley

Code Pink has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Josh Hawley, accusing him of unethical and slanderous conduct for saying the anti-war protest group is funded with "blood money" from China.

November 4, 2025

Transportation Department might close some airspace amid shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his department may close some of the country's airspace if the government shutdown continues into next week.

November 4, 2025

Erika Kirk calls for courtroom cameras at trial of husband’s accused killer

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, wants to have cameras in the courtroom during the murder trial of her husband's accused assassin.

November 4, 2025

DOGE scales back 103 government contracts, with $103 million in savings

More than 100 government contracts trimmed in the past five days will save taxpayers $103 million, according to the Department of Government Efficiency.

November 4, 2025

Pelosi labels Trump the ‘worst thing on the face of the Earth’

Rep. Nancy Pelosi tore into President Trump as a "vile creature," making her comment during an interview on CNN Monday night.

November 4, 2025

Abbott threatens tariffs on New Yorkers moving to Texas to escape Mamdani

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would place a 100% tariff on any New Yorker moving to Texas to escape from democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani being elected mayor.

November 4, 2025