Politics
Heritage’s antisemitism task force breaks off from foundation, will also probe right-wing threats
The Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force has split off from the institution “for a season,” exiting the conservative think-tank as its members withdraw over President Kevin Roberts’ ongoing support...
Rep. Stefanik to announce run for New York governor
NEW YORK — Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce a run for New York governor Friday, according to two people familiar with her plans. The two...
No masks for ICE, transgender advocacy: GOP raises alarm over early favorite to succeed Pelosi
Conservatives cheering former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement after 40 years in Congress may want to be careful what they wish for. The early favorite to succeed the venerable...
Democrats not ready to end shutdown fight without ‘tangible results’ on Obamacare subsidies
Senate Democrats, after starting to splinter over their shutdown strategy, appear to be uniting again over their key demand of securing an extension of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies. That...
Judge orders Trump to fully pay food stamps
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to pay out the full food stamp benefit this month, rejecting the government’s claim that it only has the money...
GOP senators introduce bill to advance prosecution of violent offenders over age 16
Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday to make it easier to bring federal criminal charges against certain violent juvenile offenders who are over the age of 16. Spearheaded by Sen....
Appeals court allows Texas drag show ban to take effect
A federal appeals court tossed a lower court ruling Thursday that had blocked Texas’s ban on drag shows where kids are present, and suggested sexually explicit performances may not...
Maryland sues Trump administration for yanking new FBI headquarters out of state
Maryland leaders on Thursday sued the Trump administration for reneging on plans to relocate the FBI’s new headquarters in Prince George’s County. The lawsuit argues that the White House...
Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot
CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won’t seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort to get his chief...
‘Good money after bad’: Senate hearing explores the consequences of Obamacare subsidies
Sen. Ron Johnson brought health care experts to Capitol Hill on Thursday to make the case for allowing the enhanced Obamacare subsidies to expire as scheduled at the end...
