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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law that bans cellphones in public schools. The law requires every school district to enforce the ban during the whole school day. High schools may let students use phones during lunch and between classes. The goal is to reduce distraction and help students focus on learning.
Rep. Nancy Mace plans to introduce two bills in the House. One bill would ban lawmakers from having sex with any House employee. The other would stop lawmakers from living with staff, except for married couples.
SEE IT: GOP senator flips script on agitators tied to pro-CCP, Singham network
Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel are two important Democrats. They spoke out against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They disagree with his tax plan and his words about Israel. This is unusual because they are Democrats.
El-Sayed in the hot seat for another foreign rental property, nearly $300K in additional income
Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist state representative from Wisconsin, is running for governor. At a Marquette University event, a reporter asked her if she still wants to abolish the police. She did not give a clear answer, instead saying money should go to crime‑prevention programs. Earlier in a debate she said she would keep police funding.
Trump family profits from blockbuster deal in Central Asia despite backlash due to 'proof problem': expert
Moms for Liberty co-founder rips Fauci after Fifth Amendment plea, 'America deserves an apology'
Elle Duncan is a former ESPN host. She said Caitlin Clark and her fans are responsible for a media smear campaign. This means people are spreading false information about Caitlin Clark. Elle Duncan thinks Caitlin Clark should tell her fans to stop spreading false information.
Trump unveils gleaming gold makeover of iconic DC horse statues
Sen. John Fetterman said he regrets not speaking up about the lab leak theory during the COVID-19 pandemic. He made this statement after questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci at a Senate hearing. The lab leak theory suggests that the COVID-19 virus came from a lab.
In Belfast, some Protestant loyalists say their community is changing. They feel their identity is under pressure. Anti‑immigrant ideas are gaining support among some locals. This worries them about the future of their area.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she supports expanding the Supreme Court and ending the Electoral College. She made the comments at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville. Harris is thinking about running for president again in 2028. She acknowledged the ideas are controversial.
Democrats discussed whether they would remove the Senate filibuster to help pass the SAVE Act. They did not agree to end the filibuster completely. Some senators said they would keep it for most bills but could make exceptions for certain laws. Senator Richard Blumenthal said he would need to know the exact content of any measure before supporting a change.
Britain's new leader, Andy Burnham, moved some government work from London to Manchester. He called the new office "No. 10 North," like the Prime Minister's office at 10 Downing Street. The move is meant to give more voice to northern England. It is a symbolic step, not a full transfer of power.
Conservative donors, including Brian Heywood, have sent mailers to Washington state voters. The mailers criticize Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen. They say he helped pass a tax on people earning over one million dollars a year. This tax is called the “millionaires tax.”
President Donald Trump said the large number of migrants entering Spain's city of Ceuta from Morocco looked like a catastrophe. He compared it to an invasion by hundreds of thousands of people. Trump warned that if Democrats win power, the United States could see an even bigger migrant surge. He said the US border would be easier to cross than Spain's.
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Some progressive activists say their religious beliefs motivate them to fight inequality. Abdul El‑Sayed, a Muslim Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, says his faith guides his progressive ideas. He believes that caring for the poor and fighting unfairness are part of his religion. His example shows how religion can shape political views on social justice.
Mike Davis said Dr. Anthony Fauci should be held accountable for his actions during the COVID‑19 pandemic. He suggested Fauci could face contempt of Congress, federal prosecution, or even arrest by the Senate sergeant‑at‑arms. Davis also said individual states could bring their own charges against Fauci. When questioned by Congress, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self‑incrimination.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said 6,600 people on the voter rolls are not eligible to vote. She said the names were added by a serious software error in the state’s Motor Vehicle System. This announcement came shortly after former President Donald Trump warned that digital election interference threatens the heart of democracy.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after a Senate hearing. He said Fauci was the Democrats' 'hero' and accused him of seeking power instead of protecting health. Moreno claimed Fauci treated Americans like lab rats during the pandemic. He made these remarks on the Fox News show Hannity.
Democratic candidates are facing questions about their past support for defunding the police. This comes as important midterm elections approach. They are trying to show voters that rising crime under former President Trump is a serious danger. Some candidates are changing their message to focus on public safety.
The Trump administration ordered a work stoppage on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project near Joliet, Illinois. The project aims to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Contractors had already received about $2 million of materials and set up trailers. Work was supposed to start this week with shaft drilling planned for September.
Republican candidate Mike Minogue announced a new healthcare plan for Massachusetts. He says the plan will lower costs and expand access to care. Minogue argues that high costs come from too many government rules and wants more innovation instead. He is running against Democratic incumbent Maura Healey in the governor's race.
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President Trump said he wants to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He praised Turkish President Erdoğan and said he would lift sanctions on Turkey for buying a Russian missile system. However, a State Department letter says Turkey has not met the legal conditions needed to receive the jets.
Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina posted a campaign video on Thursday. She did this shortly after her brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham, was buried. In the video she called herself a conservative Republican and said she is ready to serve.
Kamala Harris bought a new house in California for about $8 million. The house is in Point Dume, a seaside community. The area has very few Black residents.
Florida Republican Senator Ashley Moody introduced a bill called the PLEDGE Act. The bill would require Washington, D.C. public school teachers to display the American flag in classrooms. It would also give students a chance to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day. Moody says some D.C. schools currently do not display the flag or set aside time for the pledge.
Several immigrant business owners in New York City are preparing to sue Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They oppose his plan to open five city‑owned grocery stores that would sell food up to 30% cheaper than regular stores. The Multicultural Business Coalition’s board voted to file a lawsuit against the city over this plan. The group says it will send a letter to Mamdani’s office soon explaining its legal action.
Donald Trump said the U.S. Supreme Court cost the country trillions of dollars. He blamed rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social account.
Sen. John Fetterman confronted a reporter from Drop Site News, calling the outlet 'trash' and accusing it of supporting Hamas and Iran. He joked that Drop Site is in a race with another left‑leaning outlet, Zeteo, to be more pro‑Hamas. The exchange was recorded on video and shared by the reporter.
Fox News says former President Trump warned that Iran might attack the United States. According to the report, Iran tried to attack but the attack failed. The outlet says this shows Trump's warning was correct.
I Went to Watch the Most Important Senate Primary of 2026 Unfold in Its Final Days. It Sure Reminded Me of Something Else.
US Senator Deb Fischer is warning about a proposal to change the US government. The proposal suggests abolishing the Senate and giving more power to the Supreme Court. This could change the way the US government works. The proposal is from the Democratic Socialists of America.
Abdul El-Sayed is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. This is important because he may be nominated in the state's primary election next month.
A video from 2020 shows James Talarico talking about ending 'over-policing'. He said this after the Black Lives Matter riots. James Talarico is a Texas state lawmaker and wants to be a US senator.
Christina Bohannan is a Democrat running for a House seat in Iowa. She said Iowa is a 'backwater' because of a Republican plan to stop transgender athletes from playing on girls' and women's sports teams. This happened in 2021.
Mary Beth Barone on provocative jokes, Palestine and manosphere misogyny: ‘It’s hard to stomach that those are my co-workers’
