24 states back challenge to transgender inmate surgery ruling with nationwide stakes
Idaho and Indiana AGs argue the Eighth Amendment doesn't require states to fund gender reassignment surgery for prison inmates in a Ninth Circuit brief.
GOP lawmaker aims radical new transparency measures ahead of 2026 election
A new GOP bill would cut federal funding to states that refuse to disclose private election vendor contracts and foreign ties in a major transparency effort ahead of the 2026 elections.
GOP lawmaker unveils sweeping new transparency measures ahead of 2026 election
A new GOP bill would cut federal funding to states that refuse to disclose private election vendor contracts and foreign ties in a major transparency effort ahead of the 2026 elections.
Maduro held in a “jail inside of a jail” under special restrictions, sources say
Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, and his wife are set to appear in federal court Thursday in Manhattan nearly three months after American forces invaded his country and brought him to the U.S. to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Since his January arrest, Maduro has been held in a secure unit described as
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
As wealth taxes gain traction around the U.S., Sen. Elizabeth Warren is introducing a new bill that the Massachusetts Democrat said would raise trillions in federal revenue by placing new levies on people worth over $50 million. The bill, called the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026, would impose an annual 2% tax on the net worth
Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill
“I just want to go home,” said one GOP senator granted anonymity to vent amid the funding standoff.
Cornyn counters Paxton with wave of GOP endorsements as party warns critical Texas seat at risk
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has received a slate of 17 new endorsements from Texas Republicans in the latest development in the bitter primary runoff battle between him Ken Paxton.