Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state’s voter rolls
Republicans call for a federal review of Maryland's voter rolls after a ballot vendor error forced the state to resend thousands of primary ballots.
Republicans and Democrats are in dealmaking mode as time runs out for legislative action
Lawmakers say they’re ready to put partisan bickering aside and move some bipartisan bills before midterm campaigning gets into full swing.
Capitol agenda: Inside the scramble to notch bipartisan wins
Members of both parties see passing legislation as critical to combating a narrative with voters that Capitol Hill is mired in political dysfunction.
Americans largely disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds seven in 10 Americans say they’re frustrated about President Trump’s approach to the economy. Two-thirds of Americans think the president’s policies are making it worse and 77% say incomes aren’t keeping up with inflation. Ed O’Keefe reports. Original CBS News Link
US Conducts Additional Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in the operation in Nigeria on May 15, 2026. U.S. Africa Command/X American forces carried out additional airstrikes against the ISIS terrorist group in northeastern Nigeria on May 17 in coordination with the Nigerian government, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on May 18. “Intelligence confirmed the targets
How do you follow Eleanor Holmes Norton? These Democrats want to be a different kind of delegate.
They won’t get a vote, but five would-be successors say they are ready to wield power in other ways.
‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia’s Morrisey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger’s jobs
Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia is coming for Virginia's businesses, launching an interstate economic brawl over taxes and regulatory differences.