Republican who defied Trump over 2020 election results launches battleground state governor bid
Georgia's Raffensperger announces governor bid with conservative agenda including eliminating state income tax while facing Trump-endorsed opposition.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Congress fails to lower political temperature after Charlie Kirk assassination
Political temperatures on Capitol Hill follow predictable patterns of temporary cooling after violence, only to heat up again due to member turnover and mistrust.
Watch Live: FBI’s Patel testifies at House hearing in aftermath of Kirk shooting
Patel has repeatedly said that the FBI and Justice Department have released all “credible” information in the Epstein case file. Some lawmakers have questioned why the FBI’s summaries of interviews with victims, in which they apparently name others who they say victimized them, have not been released, given that framework. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat
House Dem warns both sides on ‘road to ruin’ as political divide deepens over Kirk assassination
Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is urging unity after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, warning partisan attacks are fueling division on Capitol Hill.
DHS blames political rhetoric for surge in assaults on ICE agents after Charlie Kirk murder
Federal officials call for reduced inflammatory language about immigration enforcement following attacks on ICE agents and the Charlie Kirk murder in Utah.
Watch Live: Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies on RFK Jr., vaccines
Houry, who resigned after Monarez was removed, said that she made the decision to leave her post because “CDC leaders were reduced to rubber stamps, supporting policies not based on science and putting American lives at risk.” She criticized Kennedy’s leadership as head of Health and Human Services and accused him of censoring CDC science,
Mortgage Refinance Applications Soar Amid Falling Interest Rates
A propriety for sale in Elkridge, Md., on Sept. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. mortgage market experienced significant activity last week as interest rates declined to a one-year low, according to new industry data. For the week ending Sept. 12, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased by 10 basis points to