Illinois GOP sues over Democratic legislative remap, calling it ‘not just a little corrupt’
Illinois House Republicans filed a lawsuit over the Democratic-drawn legislative map, arguing it violates the state Constitution.
Trump-endorsed Fine, Patronis handily win GOP primaries for open Florida congressional seats
President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis handily won Republican primaries Tuesday in special elections for seats in districts vacated by former Florida Congressmen Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz.
Biden’s departing UN envoy says US rivals will fill the vacuum if Trump abandons global leadership
The outgoing U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says she watched America’s leadership diminish in the world during Donald Trump’s first presidency and saw China fill the vacuum.
Michael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate body's budget, filling a gap left by President Donald Trump.
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Mike Bloomberg steps in again to fund UN climate body in response to Trump’s moves
Jewish billionaire and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged on Thursday to help cover U.S. financial commitments to the United Nations climate body after President Donald Trump said he would eliminate the funding and withdraw from the global Paris climate agreement.
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On the Hill: Republicans Target Undocumented Immigrants With Slate of Bills
From driver’s license changes to citizenship inquiries, the state GOP is following Trump’s lead on immigration
Democrats’ unfavorability rating reaches new, 16-year high as party keeps licking wounds following disastrous 2024: poll
The party of Jefferson, Jackson, Kennedy, Clinton, Obama and Biden holds a 57% unfavorable rating among voters, according to the Quinnipiac University survey.
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GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown
Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse is on track to become the latest state to adopt immigration enforcement policies designed
Trump-backed Republicans win primaries for Gaetz and Waltz seats
Two Florida Republicans endorsed by President Trump won primaries Tuesday to advance in congressional special elections.
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4 facts about Americans’ views of the World Health Organization
More than half of Americans believe the U.S. benefits from its membership in the WHO. As of April 2024, 25% of U.S. adults say the country benefits a great deal from its membership, while about one third say it benefits a fair amount. Conversely, 38% say the U.S. does not benefit much or at all from WHO membership.
‘I’m proud of this state.’ Henry McMaster becomes SC’s longest serving governor
McMaster became the longest serving governor Wednesday, the same day as the annual State of the State address where he discussed his priorities and budget proposals for the year — the second to last year of his tenure as the state’s top executive.
Trump-backed Republicans will win special primaries in elections to fill House seats in Florida
Two Republicans endorsed by President Donald Trump will win their special primaries Tuesday, moving one step closer to bringing Speaker Mike Johnson a little breathing room for the GOP’s narrow majority in the House.